What's a reasonable price to ask for our (very much used) living room set?

[1rockinmamato2]

We are looking at getting a new living room set (sofa, loveseat, recliner). The one we have now is 14 years old and it is outdated (although still pretty, IMO) and worn.

It is a Berkline motion set (all pieces recline). It is still in reasonably good condition. There are a couple of threadbare places and the beginnings of some holes. Mechanically, the set is like new.

What would be a reasonable price to ask for this set? I mean, I know we're not selling a like new set here, but I want to make sure we get for it what it's worth.

Thanks!

 

[crzyred]

I've never sold old furniture. I always gave old furniture to Good Will or someplace like that.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I've never sold old furniture. I always gave old furniture to Good Will or someplace like that.

I agree. I'd probably list it as a freebie on Craigslist.

 

[pearlieq]

Personally, I would think about $150-ish for the set. Maybe $75 for the couch and $50 for the other pieces if purchased separately.

It would depend on how nice they look, if there was smoking/pets, and that kind of thing.

 

[Beth76]

14 years old, outdated and worn? Sorry, but it's probably not worth much. That's the kind of furniture you give away to some poor college kid. Or a friend who is just starting out. You've had it for 14 years, I think you got your money's worth.

 

[disneyfreakk]

how about this?

price you paid (devided by) # of years owned = asking price

 

[Cool-Beans]

We are looking at getting a new living room set (sofa, loveseat, recliner). The one we have now is 14 years old and it is outdated (although still pretty, IMO) and worn.

It is a Berkline motion set (all pieces recline). It is still in reasonably good condition. There are a couple of threadbare places and the beginnings of some holes. Mechanically, the set is like new.

What would be a reasonable price to ask for this set? I mean, I know we're not selling a like new set here, but I want to make sure we get for it what it's worth.

Thanks!

Anyone who wants furniture that is 14 years old, used, partially threadbare and has small holes won't be able to pay much for it. But there are lots of people who could use it, no doubt!

If you don't know anyone who can use it, donate it.

 

[1rockinmamato2]

Personally, I would think about $150-ish for the set. Maybe $75 for the couch and $50 for the other pieces if purchased separately.

It would depend on how nice they look, if there was smoking/pets, and that kind of thing.

I was thinking around $150 to $200 myself. Thanks!

14 years old, outdated and worn? Sorry, but it's probably not worth much. That's the kind of furniture you give away to some poor college kid. Or a friend who is just starting out. You've had it for 14 years, I think you got your money's worth.

I know it's hard for anyone to guesstimate how much it's worth without seeing the furniture. It's not broken down and it had been meticulously cared for over the years. I know it's not worth much and really if I knew someone starting out who needed it, I would just give it to them. Yeah, we got our money's worth, but this isn't some "out by the curb" set.

I sure wish I knew of a couple just starting out that needed this. What a great set to get them by until they can upgrade in a few years!

 

[MAKmom]

Unless someone takes it you will have to pay to dump it. I do not think it is worth anything. Maybe you can find a kid who wants it for free. Purple Heart might pick it up.

 

[WatchinCaptKangaroo]

I paid $30 for a love seat in great shape from my neighbors.

I'd say between $50 and $100. Maybe take some photos and put it on Craigslist or advertise on the local college campus.

 

[HelenePA]

how much would you pay for it? that's what I'd price it at

 

[disykat]

We had a couch and some chairs that I couldn't seem to find a home for. I tried charities and no one was taking apholstered furniture at the time. I found a furniture consignment place. They set the price and I got half. I think I got $75. Pretty good when I'd been trying to give it away.

 

[PaulaSue]

donate it

 

[barkley]

if you're looking to donate it to a good cause and have a military base nearby-give them a call. we lived near an airforce base and found that they had what was called 'the airman's closet'. it was a collection of furniture and household goods that were loaned out to newly arrived service people and their families whose personal stuff had'nt yet arrived for their base housing. volunteers from the airbase would come and pickup any serviceable furniture that the had a potential need for.

 

[HonestAbe]

I was thinking around $150 to $200 myself. Thanks!



I know it's hard for anyone to guesstimate how much it's worth without seeing the furniture. It's not broken down and it had been meticulously cared for over the years. I know it's not worth much and really if I knew someone starting out who needed it, I would just give it to them. Yeah, we got our money's worth, but this isn't some "out by the curb" set.

I sure wish I knew of a couple just starting out that needed this. What a great set to get them by until they can upgrade in a few years!

Wow!! You have seriously overvalued it IMO. Not broken down and meticulously cared for? Cmon - we're not talking about turn of the century furniture. You admit it's threadbare, and well worn. However I will acknowledge that one mans trash is another mans treasure. I would say you should feel grateful if you stuck it on Craigslist for 100 bucks (IT IS 14 YEARS OLD!!) with the caveat they bring the muscle to move it out of your house. And anybody who comes and gets it will truly need it. Nobody is going to want your 14 yr old...<cough cough junk cough cough> furniture unless they are tired of sitting on the floor.

 

[poohandwendy]

Very much used, threadbare in places, some holes? Your description says it all.

A fair price would be free. I wonder if you are thinking someone could just get it reupholstered or something, and that gives it value? It's actually very costly to reupholster furniture, much more so than just going out and buying some cheap stuff. Unless your furniture is some kind of heirloom quality stuff, it's probably not worth anything.

I would probably just put an ad in the paper for 'FREE furniture'.

 

[debden]

We cleared out our cellar recently (before the snow came) and put everthing outside near the road and put 'FREE' on it and all of it was taken within a very short time.
It worked out great for us because we did not have to pay somebody to haul it away!
Yay....
Debbie

 

[Acklander]

If you're not able to sell it, check with a woman's shelter. There are some women that are able to get out with nothing but the shirts on their backs, and need some basic furniture to get started on their own. This is what we do with old furniture, pots/pans, dishes etc.....

 

[CEDmom]

I think having someone come get it out of the house would be payment enough. Is $100 really going to make a difference one way or the other to you in terms of getting new furniture ? Do a good deed and call Good Will. They'll give you a recent and you can deduct it next year.

 

[Green Tea]

We bought new den furniture decently and took the old pieces to Goodwill ourselves. They were unbelievable detailed in what they would even accept as as a donation. Had to be good condition, no worn spots, tears in upholstery, very good condition. Ours was that and they accepted it. But, I think you are kidding yourself if you think you can sell yours. If the items at Goodwill are in better condition and likely less than the price you are charging; why buy where they have to maneuver it out of a house?