Where / how to sell vintage glasswear, china, silver cutlery, place-settings, etc.?

[DaddyD]

I'm finally getting around to trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff I inherited from parents and grandparents...how much this stuff is worth (if anything) I don't really know. Presumably the best way to get maximum value for it would be to list it on ebay and other online sites, but I've got zero interest in doing this.

Are there any reputable vintage / antique consignment shops within 30 miles or so of The Villages where I could take this stuff to either sell or consign to them to sell?

Yes, I know I could just donate it to Hospice Thrift shop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc..

[bagboy]

Bobs Coins and Jewelry | Serving Central Florida and The Villages (https://bobscoinsandjewelry.com/)

We had a good experience selling silver at Bobs Coin and Jewelry. They might be a good source to find buyer(s) for your other stuff.

[retiredguy123]

You can easily find out what it is worth by looking at similar items on eBay. They have almost anything.

[John_W]

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Traditions Antique Mall Wildwood, Florida (http://www.traditionsantiquemall.com/)

If you come to TV from I-75 on SR 44 in Wildwood you go right by the Traditions Antique Mall just before 301 and train overpass. It's huge, about the size a Home Depot. All the dealers are independent and many if not most are unattended. You'll need to go there and maybe get business cards from the shops that have similar merchandise and then discuss a consignment plan. You might talk to the operators at the front desk, they might know which dealers are looking for merchandise. The place has a steady flow of traffic but not a huge crowd of buyers.

For selling much quicker, try Renninger's Antique Market in Mount Dora, it's known all over the state and have thousands of shoppers every weekend. My parents who operated an antique store in St. Petersburg for 15 years would come and sell there on the weekends for many years. Same deal, you'll need to go and talk with the vendors and see which ones are willing to take your merchandise on consignment. Many vendors are not permanent, you want work with those in the buildings, not outside, who can keep your merchandise on the premises.

Renninger's Antique and Flea Market (https://renningers.net/)

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If you have some small collectible items, such as in my father's case when he passed away I inherited over 150 antique knives. I sold them on eBay over about a four month time period and made about $5,000. This was back in 2005 when eBay was not as big as it is now, I didn't even have a digital camera then, which you need for photos. If you have something like this, fountain pens is another example of items my father collected. You can research them online or on eBay and see what they are worth. At the time I was using a knife collector's book for pricing and grading. I found for example, if a knife had a value of $300, it would probably sell for $150. They didn't cost me anything, so I sold them forever they would bring. Sometimes "Buy Now" and sometimes use an auction. You'll need boxes, a tape gun and a program to make labels on your computer and then you can be in business. Set up an account with eBay if you haven't already, and you'll need a Paypal account for accepting payments.


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[nomad15]

You could always contact an Estate Sales company... lots of folks out there would love to have it!

[nomad15]

Estate Sales company will take care of selling it for you. Lots of folks out there would love to have what you have described.

[jswirs]

Unless you have something very unique, I would not expect to get much. The market is flooded with "vintage" articles from parents, grandparents.

[SusiePo]

Hi!
I just sold some stuff to Replacements LTD, so easy! I googled how to sell to Replacements LTD and found a link to their selling website. You pick the pattern you have and submit a form. They e mail you with a purchase list. If the items you have are on it you box up and ship to them. Didn't get top dollar, but out of my cupboards!
Hope that helps!

[Girlcopper]

Unless you have something very unique, I would not expect to get much. The market is flooded with "vintage" articles from parents, grandparents.
If they really are vintage or antique, they will get top dollar. People list lots of things as antique. The buyers who know what they are looking at will just pass all the ones with false claims and head for the true antiques

[Pamelaripp]

I'm finally getting around to trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff I inherited from parents and grandparents...how much this stuff is worth (if anything) I don't really know. Presumably the best way to get maximum value for it would be to list it on ebay and other online sites, but I've got zero interest in doing this.

Are there any reputable vintage / antique consignment shops within 30 miles or so of The Villages where I could take this stuff to either sell or consign to them to sell?

Yes, I know I could just donate it to Hospice Thrift shop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc..
I suggest that you log onto Replacements.com. They buy china, glassware and flatware and then resell it to people who are looking for specific pieces.

[MandoMan]

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Traditions Antique Mall Wildwood, Florida (http://www.traditionsantiquemall.com/)

If you come to TV from I-75 on SR 44 in Wildwood you go right by the Traditions Antique Mall just before 301 and train overpass. It's huge, about the size a Home Depot. All the dealers are independent and many if not most are unattended. You'll need to go there and maybe get business cards from the shops that have similar merchandise and then discuss a consignment plan. You might talk to the operators at the front desk, they might know which dealers are looking for merchandise. The place has a steady flow of traffic but not a huge crowd of buyers.

For selling much quicker, try Renninger's Antique Market in Mount Dora, it's known all over the state and have thousands of shoppers every weekend. My parents who operated an antique store in St. Petersburg for 15 years would come and sell there on the weekends for many years. Same deal, you'll need to go and talk with the vendors and see which ones are willing to take your merchandise on consignment. Many vendors are not permanent, you want work with those in the buildings, not outside, who can keep your merchandise on the premises.

Renninger's Antique and Flea Market (https://renningers.net/)

https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/images/RenningersEntrance.jpg

If you have some small collectible items, such as in my father's case when he passed away I inherited over 150 antique knives. I sold them on eBay over about a four month time period and made about $5,000. This was back in 2005 when eBay was not as big as it is now, I didn't even have a digital camera then, which you need for photos. If you have something like this, fountain pens is another example of items my father collected. You can research them online or on eBay and see what they are worth. At the time I was using a knife collector's book for pricing and grading. I found for example, if a knife had a value of $300, it would probably sell for $150. They didn't cost me anything, so I sold them forever they would bring. Sometimes "Buy Now" and sometimes use an auction. You'll need boxes, a tape gun and a program to make labels on your computer and then you can be in business. Set up an account with eBay if you haven't already, and you'll need a Paypal account for accepting payments.


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Well said. I’ve sold a couple thousand books on eBay. Also many musical instruments. But a good ad takes me time to photograph and write. My girlfriend has sold a lot of designer clothing, purses, shoes, and China she’s had around for years using some easy eBay approach and her cell phone and sold lots of stuff. However, if you sell clothes, they’d better not have stains or wear you don’t mention, or they will be returned. If you sell china, pack it carefully, because if it breaks, it’s your loss. Selling a whole set of china and shipping it is tough. You will need a LOT of bubble wrap and big boxes. For stuff like that, offering it for pickup only on Craig’s List at a bargain price often works well. I’ve often sold power tools that way. Works well with breakable things. I once had a bunch of furniture, stove, refrigerator I didn’t want. I put it on Craig’s List in the Free section, and it was all gone in a few hours. Some people go around getting stuff like that all the time, put it in their truck, then sell it to other people for a few bucks. Good for them! It’s out of my hair.

[Freehiker]

Unless you have something very unique, I would not expect to get much. The market is flooded with "vintage" articles from parents, grandparents.

Unfortunately the market for this stuff is fading hard. Younger generations care more about their giant TV’s and phones than fine china and silverware.

[merrymini]

It will cost you money to sell to replacements. Most of the stuff has no value.

[Lindaws]

Good Luck. The younger people seem to have no use for our collectables.

[DAVES]

I'm finally getting around to trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff I inherited from parents and grandparents...how much this stuff is worth (if anything) I don't really know. Presumably the best way to get maximum value for it would be to list it on ebay and other online sites, but I've got zero interest in doing this.

Are there any reputable vintage / antique consignment shops within 30 miles or so of The Villages where I could take this stuff to either sell or consign to them to sell?

Yes, I know I could just donate it to Hospice Thrift shop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc..

We do not know what you have. You do say you do not wish to sell it on ebay. I'm not sure why. Frankly, I am a pack rat and had tons of stuff before we moved to the villages. It is a lot of work to sell on ebay-perhaps your reason for not wanting to do it.
When, I did it first of all I did well in terms of money. Among other adventures, I discovered that the brass door knobs I had are on page ???? of the book on collectable door knobs. I got over $100 for what I was going to scrap. I am still laughing that there are people who collect door knobs. Wife says I collect dust.

For you, you can find people who will list and sell it for you. I would not. I think they take like half of what you get. You might want to try that.

[Laurawilcox]

If you want to determine value go to ebay to Advanced Search. It is a button found at the end of the search line where you enter what you are looking for. Once there fill out the item you are selling and then check the Sold item list.

You will find many interesting things. Our Lego set was worth 3 times what we paid, Star Wars no longer available, and we sold in a day, my Dragonware full set was worth $35 bucks and my antique doll the same. Gave the doll to a doll store, they couldn’t offer me anything because it wasn’t worth much and the packaging and shipping would have been expensive. Disney doll was listed for months at the price that it sold for before and no takers. Also true vintage clothes that I spent hundreds on I gave to them for $30. Sometimes finding a home is easier. You have to ask yourself the effort to make $20 bucks. The post office lost one of our pieces and I had to refund the money to the buyer.

[DAVES]

If you want to determine value go to ebay to Advanced Search. It is a button found at the end of the search line where you enter what you are looking for. Once there fill out the item you are selling and then check the Sold item list.

You will find many interesting things. Our Lego set was worth 3 times what we paid, Star Wars no longer available, and we sold in a day, my Dragonware full set was worth $35 bucks and my antique doll the same. Gave the doll to a doll store, they couldn’t offer me anything because it wasn’t worth much and the packaging and shipping would have been expensive. Disney doll was listed for months at the price that it sold for before and no takers. Also true vintage clothes that I spent hundreds on I gave to them for $30. Sometimes finding a home is easier. You have to ask yourself the effort to make $20 bucks. The post office lost one of our pieces and I had to refund the money to the buyer.

Re: ebay
I sold a lot of stuff on ebay before we moved to the Villages. I also did many garage sales. Both were an adventure.
Ebay has changed dramatically since I did it. The seller cannot leave negative feedback.
The buyers know it. You thus have no way to know if a buyer is a liar, a thief and a crook. Horror stories. I had a friend who WAS selling expensive watches. He had a buyer remove parts from a watch and return it. I had a guy buy a tool for ???? about $15
and claim not as listed. Problem he reported had the wrong oil on it. I eventually won that dispute. I assume the guy has a history of this. A guess it took me 4-5 letters-e-mails to ebay and paypal to win? Cost a fair value is say $5.00 a letter so 20-25 to make $15. Actually not $15 as between commission and paypal, ebay charges roughly 22% of the sale price.

[Barborv]

Lindaws, You are SO RIGHT!!! The younger generation does not want our dust collectors. I have so many cherished teddies and precious moments and Capodimonte, and collectable plates, etc. Don't want them either anymore. Love the uncluttered look.

[Bogie Shooter]

Re: ebay
I sold a lot of stuff on ebay before we moved to the Villages. I also did many garage sales. Both were an adventure.
Ebay has changed dramatically since I did it. The seller cannot leave negative feedback.
The buyers know it. You thus have no way to know if a buyer is a liar, a thief and a crook. Horror stories. I had a friend who WAS selling expensive watches. He had a buyer remove parts from a watch and return it. I had a guy buy a tool for ???? about $15
and claim not as listed. Problem he reported had the wrong oil on it. I eventually won that dispute. I assume the guy has a history of this. A guess it took me 4-5 letters-e-mails to ebay and paypal to win? Cost a fair value is say $5.00 a letter so 20-25 to make $15. Actually not $15 as between commission and paypal, ebay charges roughly 22% of the sale price.

Actually, no insertion fees on first 250 listings, final value fee is 10% of selling price plus shipping.

[Bogie Shooter]

If you want to determine value go to ebay to Advanced Search. It is a button found at the end of the search line where you enter what you are looking for. Once there fill out the item you are selling and then check the Sold item list.

You will find many interesting things. Our Lego set was worth 3 times what we paid, Star Wars no longer available, and we sold in a day, my Dragonware full set was worth $35 bucks and my antique doll the same. Gave the doll to a doll store, they couldn’t offer me anything because it wasn’t worth much and the packaging and shipping would have been expensive. Disney doll was listed for months at the price that it sold for before and no takers. Also true vintage clothes that I spent hundreds on I gave to them for $30. Sometimes finding a home is easier. You have to ask yourself the effort to make $20 bucks. The post office lost one of our pieces and I had to refund the money to the buyer.

I have sold many items on eBay. Any time an item was damaged or lost a claim was filed with USPS and in every instance was reimbursed. Claim usually filed by the buyer.

[Frank Giardino]

Facebook Market Place is another source for selling. Advertise with a description, price and picture, for pick-up only. I don't use my email, only a phone#, have had good luck. Get a lot of "STILL AVAILABLE", and have to reply which is a small pain.

[cj1040]

Sadly it is not worth much...we sold several sets of brand name svc for 8 or 10 fine China at an estate sale with bidding for $100 or less. You can try craigslist or the Villages sale website or a consignment shop but most won't even take China. Ebay is very expensive and tricky for shipping...any breakage would be a big issue.

[kendi]

Unfortunately the market for this stuff is fading hard. Younger generations care more about their giant TV’s and phones than fine china and silverware.

The younger generations want to live more simply and are more practical. No need for all those extra dishes and Knick knacks. It’s just more stuff to dust and clean.

[nodie]

If you have any Waterford crystal or sterling silverware I am interested. You can contact me at 206-228-9098 or email nodieviwa@gmail.com

[Darlene Lansing]

I am searching for a vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster large bowl (white ) .
If you have ? I am interested
314-600-2774
Dar4hair@gmail.com

[NoMoSno]

I am searching for a vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster large bowl (white ) .
If you have ? I am interested
314-600-2774
Dar4hair@gmail.com
Might find one here:
vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster large bowl (white ) - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=vintage+Sunbeam+Mixmaster+large+bowl+%28white+%2 9)

[JayK!]

one of the Antique stores in Leesburg

[Villagesgal]

Replacements.com for silverware and dishes.

[Rosebud2020]

If you are seeking the path of least resistance, meaning the easy way out, I can recommend Wildwood Auctions.
You make a phone call to find out when you can bring your things there and then simply drop them off!
Robbie Strickland, the owner, is reliable, hard-working, and honest. He can't guarantee how much you would get, but his online auctions have an incredibly large following.
Christie, his assistant is also tremendously helpful.
The auction can be reached at 352-461-0535.

[Pairadocs]

Hi!
I just sold some stuff to Replacements LTD, so easy! I googled how to sell to Replacements LTD and found a link to their selling website. You pick the pattern you have and submit a form. They e mail you with a purchase list. If the items you have are on it you box up and ship to them. Didn't get top dollar, but out of my cupboards!
Hope that helps!

I always wondered about that site. Knew you could get replacements there but never looked into the alternative; selling to them. I have to comment that I was a bit surprised at the number of high end porcelain, crystal, etc. at Goodwill stores here. Not so in other areas where we've lived; however, it figures ! Inheriting and then handing down of the "good" family table ware is just not practiced as it once was. I know our children, now mature adults, would really not be interested in heirloom table ware and crystal ! ? A suppose many bring all with them, as we did, and then find there really is no daughter or daughter in law who would want and use such items.

[Debfrommaine]

The younger generations want to live more simply and are more practical. No need for all those extra dishes and Knick knacks. It’s just more stuff to dust and clean.

So true. I'm gonna keep my pristine Barbie dolls and play dress up with them myself! Your comments are right!

[Fishers2tall]

Sadly it is not worth much...we sold several sets of brand name svc for 8 or 10 fine China at an estate sale with bidding for $100 or less. You can try craigslist or the Villages sale website or a consignment shop but most won't even take China. Ebay is very expensive and tricky for shipping...any breakage would be a big issue.
You did quite well if you were able to get anywhere near $100. My experience wasn’t nearly so profitable! Within the last 4 years I have had to settle two estates. The auction house would take almost anything including stuff I thought was completely worthless like small wooden boxes and such. Two of the very few items that they wouldn’t take were a couple sets of real silver plated tableware and multiple sets of porcelain china. They told me those items often wouldn’t sell no matter how low the price was. It was disappointing but understandable since I didn’t want these items either. I gave it all to the Salvation Army thrift store eventually rather than have it just take up space in a closet.

[Carla B]

I didn't realize such a shift had taken place had taken place until my offer to pass down the good silverware was refused. "Mom, C. and I don't live like you guys did...when we entertain, it's just casual." And these aren't even Millennials, they're GenX.

I don't think it's all a matter of being practical and living a simple life, but also a relaxation of standards. Modesty and fit of clothing are just one example.

[graciegirl]

I didn't realize such a shift had taken place had taken place until my offer to pass down the good silverware was refused. "Mom, C. and I don't live like you guys did...when we entertain, it's just casual." And these aren't even Millennials, they're GenX.

I don't think it's all a matter of being practical and living a simple life, but also a relaxation of standards. Modesty and fit of clothing are just one example.

I used to look down my nose at the "relaxed standards" but after almost a year not wearing a bra....I may just be one of those folks.