How do I price crystal for a garage sale?

[mackeysmom]

Hi -

I'm having a garage sale this weekend and have read a lot on this board about pricing - but I've never seen this addressed.

I have a handful of crystal pieces - vases, candy bowls, ashtrays, etc. (I checked - there are no "big names" - no Waterford, etc. - just generic cut crystal pieces.)

How do I price these things? I don't want to price too high and scare people away, but on the other hand - I don't want to give the stuff away.

As an aside - I am having the sale to de-clutter. I'm in the process of getting the house ready to sell. If an item doesn't get sold, it will probably wind up back in the china cabinet collecting dust.

Any opinions you have would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Laura

 

[shortbun]

These are actually cut and not pressed? If they are cut they are worth more. I wish I lived around you, I love cut glass! I have a pitcher collection, several bowls and smaller pieces. Collectors will pick them up quickly if they are cut. Can you find anything similar on Ebay or Craig's list?

 

[mackeysmom]

Can you find anything similar on Ebay or Craig's list?

Too bad we're not neighbors - I'd give you first dibs on everything

I'll check out Ebay and Craigslist to get an idea. Thanks for the suggestions.

-- Laura

 

[swilshire]

If you put them out, you'll probably be giving them away. I think I would try some other way. You might even try one of those consignment auction houses. At least the collectors would be there to bid.

Sheila