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  • Apr 2, 2003, 11:33 AM
    wpb30635
    Depression glass: setting a price
    A friend has asked me to help his mom sell her Depression Glass collection. We have a book that identifies and gives values for them. We've tried auctioning a few pieces but no luck. They want to set the minimum price as the one listed in the books. I think they should try for lower and hope for better.

    Can anyone tell me what percentage of the suggested value would be a good starting place? I don't want to let them down but what they are expecting is a bit much.
  • Aug 31, 2003, 02:38 AM
    trainman3545
    Depression glass: setting a price
    I suggest E-bay and star the price at 50-75% of the listed price. It will go higher.
  • Jun 1, 2004, 10:57 PM
    loveland80537
    Depression glass: setting a price
    Some pieces of Depression glass are worth more than others depending on pattern, condition and color.

    Price guides are purely that - guides - and should not be used to determine the true value of an item. Prices fluctuate depending on the part of the country and supply and demand.

    I have sold antiques for many years and my goal is to SELL - not to sit on something because a price guide has it listed at an outrageous price. I use guides to give me a general idea what something is worth and usually price it at half.

    Remember, the goal is to sell the items, not pack them away.

    Hope this helps.

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