How to Sell a Wedgewood Stove
There is a good market for antique stoves in good working condition. Many people who live in older homes enjoy having appliances that suit the decor and come from the same era as the house. Older gas stoves were made to last, and many of them continue to function as well as the day they were made. They are a good investment, and serve both practical and decorative use in a home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sell Your Stove
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Advertise in your local newspaper. Create an ad that includes a good photograph of the stove. List all of its measurements and give accurate details about its condition. Do some research to find out its history, age and place of manufacture. The more information and details you provide, the more likely you are to have a response.
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Approach an antique dealer in your area. If you can find one who specializes in stoves or household appliances, this will work in your favor. Be aware that a dealer won't give you as good a price as a private buyer because they have to make a profit on selling the stove, however, they are more likely to buy it, if you are having trouble selling it. If there are multiple dealers in your area, talk to several of them and get the best price.
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Advertise your stove on the internet. Selling sites such as Craigslist and Kijiji are free, and useful because they focus on local areas. Given that stoves are large and heavy, you prefer to find a local buyer to avoid the hassle and expense of shipping. You can also list it on eBay and specify in your listing that the sale is pickup only.
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Put your stove into a flea market or weekly outdoor market. Many areas feature these sales throughout the summer months. You could rent a booth yourself and try to sell the stove, also giving yourself the opportunity to sell other things. Alternatively, you could approach one of the regular sellers, and offer them a commission for selling your stove. Particularly if your stove is beautiful or unusual, it would be likely to attract more people to a booth, and this fact, plus the commission, would make many sellers eager to help you out.
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Sell your stove with your house if you are planning on moving. A beautiful antique Wedgewood stove can be one more reason to buy a house for motivated buyers, and this option eliminates the problem of moving the stove for both seller and buyer.
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