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I'm thinking it was “bury the money.”

8 months ago

I moved into a different Florida home and needed a larger dining room set. We thought, while in pristine condition, six years old, what can we actually get for our current one?

We even it for free to a new neighbor.

After a few weeks, she declined. I decided to put it in a consignment shop that sells higher-end furniture.

It was accepted and picked up on Feb 18. Yesterday we were passing the shop and decided to visit our set. It wasn't there.

I called the store later in the day. She told me it sold within 2 days and tomexpect a check in the mail.

$1,500!

Wow.

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murraysmom Zone 6a OH

8 months ago

last modified: 8 months ago

Wow, eld!! That is spectacular!!! So great that it sold so fast too. It must have been beautiful. Got any pictures of it?

We have a business like that. It's a big store and has lots of higher end furniture and art work. The longer a piece stays, the mark downs begin. I love to go in and just look. I have no room for anything new but could replace something if I found something I really like. I have donated there too. Some of their profit goes to breast cancer research.

I had my windfall last year when I won $5,000 on a 50¢ bet at the casino.

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Suzieque
8 months ago
WOW, indeed!!! It sold for $1,500 or your cut is $1,500? Either way, that's fabulous!
jrb451
8 months ago
Congrats!
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eld6161
Original Author
8 months ago
Suzie, my cut!
salonva
8 months ago
Wow !! That is truly impressive.

What is truly "found money" or _"gefinneh gelt" as I can still hear in my mother's voice. <3
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dedtired
8 months ago
This reminds me that the quarter I buried is still out there under a foot of snow. Nonwindfalls yet.

My friend consigned an oriental rug that had been in her basement for years. She got $900 for it!

Congrats on your good fortune.
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eld6161
Original Author
8 months ago
last modified: 8 months ago
Salon, what is funny is that I kept saying well even if I get $100. The shop has a formula to keep dropping the price the longer it is on the floor.

When I called, I thought they would say they didn't put in the floor yet. There is limited space after all.

They have beautiful like like-new furniture, but mostly sofas. Maybe that is why it stood out. Also it is smaller scale so better for condo living.
Annie Deighnaugh
8 months ago
Congrats!!
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lucillle
8 months ago
Good deal!! Congratulations!
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eld6161
Original Author
8 months ago
last modified: 8 months ago
Here you go, Murray

It went on the floor starting at $2,695

It fit perfectly in my last house. I am also going with lighter furniture

for this house.
Kendrah
8 months ago
Way to go! It looks like a rather recent purchase (within the last decade?) and to be in good condition. I'm curious the brand.

It can be hard to get that much for antique pieces these days.
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eld6161
Original Author
8 months ago
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Kendra purchased about 6 years ago. Ethan Allen.

This is in Florida. So, not used year-round. Plus we eat in the kitchen when it is just the two of us.

When I was speaking to the consignment shop, he said clients like dark furniture and like Ethan Allen.

But even they were pleasantly surprised at the quick turn around.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
8 months ago
Eld, it's beautiful and a good brand name always does well since quality shows. I would think the color would be very attractive. Sounds like you picked the right place to sell it!! Good job and congratulations!
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hobbitmom
8 months ago
Congratulations to you! That's awesome! Going to Vegas, maybe??
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chisue
8 months ago
I think people get attached to the DR furniture they bought decades ago, so they bring it with them when they more South. Well, it's *just too big*, even in the next-to-the-front-door 'showroom' space southern builders are smart enough to provide for it. When the owners get tired of cleaning around it, they try to unload it and buy something smaller.

"What sells," might be a question for resale shops. Clearly, this set was a hot item!
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Fun2BHere
8 months ago
Congratulations! What a nice outcome.
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