Would you buy a used karastan rug on ebay?Advice

15 years ago

Hello -I love antiques but I have 3 very active kids.I am decorating now and have seen on these boards that people have been buying used rugs.I see quite a bit on used karastan area rugs on ebay that they say are in very good condition ,almost no wear and some that have been cleaned (claiming the cleaning cost like $400).I also have looked up the sellers record and the buyersn seem to be happy.I have noticed that some karastans are not as pricey as some others .I am looking for my bedroom and dining room .I really like the Kirman 717 and the large ones are 4-5 thousand dollars and I can't spend that .I have seen used ones on ebay more in my price range.I am not a snob (I buy plenty of used things)but since I am looking for one in my bedroom ,I don't want it to smell bad like smoke or who knows what.I just ordered some Karastan runners from the great indoors in another print but they were more reasonable priced than the karastan original.

What should I do-trust ebayers or find something else in my pricerange.Thanks.

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jjam

6 years ago

I would go for it and have it cleaned professionally. Factor that into the price. Karastan rugs are a solid investment and will look great for years.

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isitdoneyet
15 years ago
Karastan Rug-Multicolor Panel Kirman 8'8"x10'6" - $500
Have you tried Craigslist? At least that way you can actually see the rug and get a much better idea of what you'd be buying. I just purchased the aforementioned rug on Sunday and got down on my hands and knees to smell it. Now I see the same rug for sale from a different buyer for $1400. I've checked everyday for a month looking for a rug and I believe it payed off.

A second rug he had when I saw it in person I didn't like it at all but it looked good on the web.
jjam
6 years ago
I have bought and sold karastan rugs on eBay with great success. They are a great value second hand as the original rugs, especially the 700 series, can last for many years. If you buy from someone with good feedback you should be fine. In the worst case, a good cleaning would take care of any odors, etc., and even with that expense, you will save a lot of money and have a high quality rug that will stand up to just about anything. Be sure to check the "sold" section to see what similar rugs have actually sold for. If you love it and the price is right, I'd go for it.
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cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
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I have always liked the Kirman 717. Although they are very good rugs, Karastan rugs are machine made. You may be able to find something equivalent you like without paying more for the name brand. I would also look on your local Craigs List or estate sales. If you buy used, don't move it into your home until you have it cleaned by a reputable dealer/rug cleaner.
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