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Looking for a RELIABLE Antique Dealer
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for an antique dealer, wait, let me rephrase that....I don't want an OLD dealer, but someone who DEALS with antiques. I have a piece of furnit...
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- I found a GREAT source, they are in Lewisville but are just about to open up a store in Frisco. Their website is www.furniturebuyconsignment.com. You can upload photo...
- Urban Village Antiques 401 Bryan Avenue Fort Worth Texas 76104 ###-###-#### ###-###-#### I know its a drive, but I personally know the owner an...
- Others have given good suggestions, especially the interior decorator and the person recommending Ralph Willard, although all these will probably charge for the apprai...
Antique Desk?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on April 5, 2010
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We have an old secretary desk that belonged to my husband's grandmother. I've been trying to figure out if it is an antique or just an old piece of furniture that I ca...
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- that truly is a beautiful peice. i dont know where to refinish the peice but i would say yes. go ahead and refinish it. if you would enjoy it more. being a family peic...
- Good morning M.. I looked at the pictures that you posted and noticed that the drawers were dove tailed. This is an old and very good way of putting drawers together. ...
- In today's world, an old piece of furniture is an antique :) It's not like it used to be twenty years ago when there was criteria that had to met in order for it to be...
Looking for Dealer of China and Crystal
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on September 6, 2008
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I recently inherited my mother's china and crystal. I have no room for it, nor am I going to save it for my daughters. Does anyone know of a dealer in the DFW area wh...
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- I have n't had much luck in that area either, however if you do find somewhere could u pass it along to me? good luck and thanks.
- you might look into replacements.com they offer very good prices.
- Hi J., I don't know of anyone here in the DFW area, but a good resource for you would be replacements.com. They specialize in buying and reselling fine china. Good l...
How to Get Funky Smell Out of Antique Area Rug?
Asked by I.G. from Boise
on December 31, 2008
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Hi,
I just got an antique persian area rug that I had won on ebay. It is really beautiful and in pretty good shape for being about 60 yrs old - not much fading or thi...
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- For sure talk to the specialists. Sometimes rugs have special glues or fibers and regular cleaning can ruin them. It may cost you $100 or so to get it cleaned, but t...
- I really recommend frebreeze
- I'd call a company that sells persian type rugs & get their suggestions. Professionals would know better, or even a carpet cleaner.
Have You Ever Pawned/sold Jewelry?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 7, 2011
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I have 3 pieces of jewelry I have no use for... 1 ring is yellow gold minus the main diamond (but has other stones), 1 is white gold with a gorgeous stone, but for som...
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- don't go to a pawn shop. i heard they rip you off. look instead for places that buy your gold. i went to a place called triple a gold exchange (http://www.aaacashfo...
- A gold buyer, will buy your gold. They will take out your stones, and give it back to you. Or the alternative is, going to a jewelry store and getting it appraise...
- I went to a reputable jeweler. You still won't get full value but it is easier than trying to sell it on your own. Otherwise tap Cheryl, that woman knows ebay!!!
Trying to Sell Grandfather Clock
Asked by E.W. from Detroit
on October 11, 2008
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My husband and I have a beautiful Grandfather clock that we are trying to sell. Does anybody know of a dealer in the metro-Detroit area that will appraise or purchase ...
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- Try DuMouchelle's Gallery in Detroit. They're extremely reputable.
- Have you tried Craiglist? It's worth a shot since it's free. Or eBay may be another option.
- Hi E. - There is a clock place on Rochester Road, between Square Lake (19) and South Blvd (20 mile). It is on the west side of the road in a little strip center. If ...
I Need to Know How to Sell a Set of China Asap.
Asked by L.B. from Jackson
on November 20, 2010
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I need to know where can I sell a set of China and get information on this.
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- Besides going to an antique dealer which is probably your best bet, you can hire a bidding service to broker your deal on Ebay (go to the site for details) for a quick...
- I love to browse for pattern pieces on the following web site, and I believe they buy patterns too: http://www.replacements.com/misc/packship.htm . I've never sold...
- There's always craigslist and ebay. If you have a home furnishings consignment shop in your area, you may want to see if they can sell it there for you.
Where to Sell China Set
Asked by N.M. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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I've inherited one of my grandmother's sets of china, and quite frankly, I don't need it! I have other things of hers - things she used that remind me of her - and th...
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- Try: estates etc. 130 spring creek village Dallas, tx ###-###-####
- An antique dealer in your area should be able to appraise it. http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Antique+Dealers&area=Euless%2C+TX&invocationType=localTopBox.s...
- Get it appraised first. I deal with Replacements, Ltd out of NC to get pieces of my china and sterling that are discontinued. They could possibly be interested if ...
Need Rust Stains Out of Baptismal Gown
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on January 22, 2010
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I just got my husband's family Baptismal gown and there are a few quarter-sized rust stains on the bib area. The gown is from the 1800s made of cotton, with some lace...
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- I use "Whink Rust Off" (it is in a brown bottle) to get rust off of things. Wear gloves it is STRONG. Put a little on a q-tip and dab the rust spot. Takes rust away...
- Yes try Whink. Its awesome. The only place I can find it is Walmart. Good luck
- Hi J., I would take the gown to an antique dealer in your area and ask their opinion. They are experienced at cleaning old things with safe products. Good luck!...
Have You Sold Any Misc. Gold, Silver, Brass, Etc.?
Asked by O.S. from Birmingham
on August 16, 2010
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I have several old pieces of jewelry and some brass candlesticks that I never use. At this time of the year when the kids are killing us with back to school expenses,...
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- I recently sold some old, unwanted and broken gold jewelry. I took it to a trusted jeweler and a local coin dealer. I rec'd quotes from both. There was a big differ...
- I agree with some PPs...take it to a local place where they can quote you a specific price before deciding. And get a few quotes!
- I've never tried to sell anything yet. I've seen the ads for those mail-in people, and I think that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!! lol Yeah sure, I'll...
