How to Sell a Rustic Farm Table
If you have inherited a large rustic farm table, chances are you are either extremely happy or you have no idea where you are going to put it. If you fall into the second category, you should be able to sell your farm table to an antique store or other buyer or directly to a client. Does this Spark an idea?
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Find and schedule an appointment with an appraiser in your area by looking through the International Society of Appraisers registry or a similar directory.
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Discuss the appraised value of your farm table with the appraiser. Your appraiser will likely have suggestions based on the value of your table. You may find a buyer by listening to the appraiser's suggestion.
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Call places your appraiser suggests and ask if they might be interested in the table. Arrange viewing appointments or send them pictures of the table.
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Research antique dealers, design stores and interior designers in your area. These people will likely be interested in the table or have a client in mind. Provide pictures or schedule appointments. An antique dealer or design store may wish to sell the table on commission. Decide if this is acceptable to you.
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Place an ad in online marketplaces. List the dimensions of the table and any other relevant information, such as material, age and background. Provide clear photographs. You might wish to obtain a shipping quote from a ground shipper to provide potential buyers with a shipping estimate.
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Continue to investigate additional online marketplaces if you are having trouble selling the table. You may wish to place an ad in local newspapers or expand the range of antique shops.
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