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Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse

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upscaleyardsalesto.. (999 ) View Listings
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Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse
May 15, 2012 08:02 AM

I am trying to sell a dollhouse for a client and am wondering if anyone can put me in the right direction of the best approach. It was built by her grandfather in the 1970s and has working electricity and chimneys. It's extremely heavy and I'm wondering if eBay is my best route, or if anyone knows of some buyers or auctions that would be better. She's terminally ill and is looking for a quick turnaround. I'm also wondering how to get it appraised as I have never dealt with dollhouses before.  In the Philadelphia area.

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Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse

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upscaleyardsalesto.. (999 ) View Listings
upscaleyardsalesto..
Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse
May 15, 2012 08:02 AM
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I am trying to sell a dollhouse for a client and am wondering if anyone can put me in the right direction of the best approach. It was built by her grandfather in the 1970s and has working electricity and chimneys. It's extremely heavy and I'm wondering if eBay is my best route, or if anyone knows of some buyers or auctions that would be better. She's terminally ill and is looking for a quick turnaround. I'm also wondering how to get it appraised as I have never dealt with dollhouses before.  In the Philadelphia area.

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May 19, 2012 10:17 PM
by chocashopaholic (1514 ) View Listings
johnnycb09 (204 ) View Listings
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Re: Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse
May 15, 2012 11:49 AM

Thats a nice house! But I doubt ebay is your way to go,shipping would kill you.You could do local pick up only,or even craigslist(though Im hesitant to reccomend them,too iffy) maybe even see if theres a local dollhouse or miniatures shop,they might have some input on how to sell it. I wouldnt expect more than a couple of hundred at best,and thats only based on my recent doll house shopping experience,no expert here.Im so sorry about your friend.:(
dollyhouser (782 ) View Listings
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Re: Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse
May 15, 2012 01:05 PM

I think you got good advise from the previous post.  I have sold 2 large dollhouses on Ebay quite a while ago but the shipping was

$275.  In this economy people aren't willing to spend that much just for shipping.  Local pick up is your best bet or Craigslist. 

 

I love the fact that it is a front opening house which to me is a big plus because it takes up less room.  It's nice that the attic opens in two places.  If I was closer I would be tempted but since I already have over 30 dollhouses do you think I need another.  Hubby would kill me, or send me to a shrink.  LOL.  Lots of luck, I really wish you can sell it and make her happy.  Dolly
chocashopaholic (1514 ) View Listings
chocashopaholic
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Re: Best way to sell a 1970s Handmade Dollhouse
May 19, 2012 10:17 PM

I agree with selling it on Craigslist.

 

It looks like a delightful, well-built house, and if you price it in such a way that you're able to take a reasonable offer, you'll find someone happy to pay to take it off your hands.

 

I bet some little girl would love it.

 

Good luck!


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