What do you think I should sell these chairs for??

15 years ago

I just bought 6 new dining chairs. Yes, it was the ones that I just posted about. The post was called Mixing Chairs.

Anyway, I am ready to sell 6 of these oak dining chairs that I have never liked...just not my style. Wondering what I should sell them for?? Any ideas? I don't want to underprice them but don't want to overprice them either.

Keep in mind I have 6.

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Ideefixe
15 years ago
Where do you live? Here in LA, you'd be lucky to get $25 each, as country oak just isn't what CL shoppers are looking for. Are they old or repros?
ideamom
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm in the south. They are not antique. Bought them brand new about 10-11 yrs ago.
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dilly_dally
15 years ago
They look like well made, sturdy chairs, but unfortunately '80s County Oak chairs are not what most CL shoppers are looking for.

In my area $100 for the whole set maybe.

Try marketing them as "can be painted for that Shabby Chic look" or some other creative hook, to give potential buyers ideas on how to re-purpose them.

If they don't sell as a 'set of 6' the first time you run the ads, try selling them off as pairs. You may be able to get more money overall by selling them that way too.

Singles or young couples living in smaller spaces without formal dining rooms or large kitchens, shop for chairs that are paired, not sets of 6 usually.
western_pa_luann
15 years ago
They would go for around $100 here... IF anyone wants/needs 6.
yayagal
15 years ago
Here you'd only get 15.00 a chair
nicole__
15 years ago
They are "pressed back" chairs. Also not popular here in Colorado. Maybe $100 for all 6....maybe....
ideamom
Original Author
15 years ago
Sold them today for $150
Good Riddens Golden Oak Country Chairs!
User
15 years ago
That's great ideamom; you sold them fast. Did you start at $150 & did you sell on craig's list? I am going to list some barrister bookcases and I'm not sure how to start.
ideamom
Original Author
15 years ago
I listed them on craigslist last night for $150 and had them sold by 9:30am.
Karen_sl
15 years ago
They are my style, I would have bought them in a heartbeat!
I just bought a table and 6 chars for $325 and thought that was a great deal.
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