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What would you pay for this beautiful antique CL rug?

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I LOVE this rug! Of course I can't do over five grand or even close. However, I have no idea if this rug is priced right as I know nothing about semi antique or antique rug values. This particular listing is a dealer on CL advertising several rugs in the by owner section. Antique or semi rugs around this size by owner range around $1000 to $3300. There are a few cheaper but I'm not sure of the condition.

What would you pay for this rug?

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/for/6039782993.html

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IdaClaire

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Gosh, that's a pretty one (as are the others shared in this thread), but $5800 does seem high. Then again, I'm not knowledgeable when it comes to antique rugs, so it may be worth every penny of that asking price - I just don't know. Mine is 10x12, not antique, and I paid $1k for it (secondhand). I think that's about the top end of my rug budget, now and forevermore.

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eastautumn
7 years ago
I would probably pay about 1k for it, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth more ;) I purchased this 8x10 antique Persian Heriz (in great shape with a few minor repairs on the edges) for $650 a couple of months ago and would love to find a 9x12 size, but don't want to spend thousands when we have pets and kids...

The asking price seems really high to me for CL. I've seen them priced that high on eBay, but CL items are usually priced to sell a little more, especially when they're for sale by owner. Maybe you can make an offer...
nosoccermom
7 years ago
Since I don't know anything about antique rugs, I wouldn't spend that amount of money.

I bought a semi-antique rug (about 100 years) on ebay, shipped from Europe.
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My3dogs ME zone 5A
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You might find that the seller is happy to accept 5K for it. I wouldn't pay that unless I had an expert tell me its value, since they can vary so much.

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nosoccermom
7 years ago
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This one is 500.000 on Ebay, semi-antique, 12.5x9.9, free shipping, buy it now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Deal-Semi-Antique-10x13-Kashmar-Persian-Oriental-Area-Rug-12-5-x-9-9-/381980755876?hash=item58efd3c7a4:g:MSoAAOSwOgdYsPUh
just_terrilynn
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Beautiful rugs!

Ida, $1000 is top for me as well.

My3dogs, thanks for the eBay links. Boy if I needed a 7x10 there seem to be some great deals. Actually there are some possible deals in all sizes but those rugs donot say "no stains or odors" in the ad. I might take a chance on one of those cheap listings for the serapi hertz runners though once I find my big rug.

Eastautumn, that's what I'm thinking...$1000.

So, I have a few I'm watching on eBay that say "or best offer" and I still LOVE the CL one, I'm going to put $1000 offer in and see if anyone bits. If not I'll wait till more come up.

ETA: I think I was posting at the same time NoSoccer. Those are good buys! I will find something in my colors, quality and price range eventually.
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Anglophilia
7 years ago
That's a VERY good price for such a rug in this condition.
just_terrilynn
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Well, I just got a rather rude reply back from my offer lol so it is probably a good price for the rug. However, that doesn't mean I won't find one that is in my colors, nice and for my budget. Soon all the snow birds will go back to their other homes up north and prices will come way down on CL .
Bonnie
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
As much as you want the rug, it is very difficult to discern quality of rugs sold on CL in that price range. Shop locally is you can, even if it is just to get an idea of what a rug like that would go for. In our area there are many antique rug dealers and when I have paid over 1K, I have bought locally, where I can try rugs in our home and return them to try something else. You might not have that option, depending on where you live, but I would not easily plop down big bucks for an unseen rug, especially since you do not know anything about antique rugs.
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7 years ago
I'm sorry you didn't get it. It's gorgeous!

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