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Sell China?

ScrapHappy — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:17:00 GMT

We are having our neighborhood garage sale this weekend. This will be our last time participating, it's too much for us now. So, I'm trying to get rid of as much stuff as possible. We hope to down size in 2 years. I have my Mom's Lenox Charleston china. All 3 plate sizes and tea cups (12 of each), gravy boat, sugar/creamer and large serving platter. Never been used. The large plates still have $68 price sticker on bottom. I just think my Dad liked to buy nice/pretty things for her. Should I attempt to sell it at our last garage sale? I was thinking $200 for everything? I understand china is not as popular as it once was but a couple of years ago I did have someone at the garage sale specifically looking for silverware, china, and electronics. Is $200 to much or too low?

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cjm61 — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:27:44 GMT

@ScrapHappy

We have bi-yearly garage sales due to our HOA planning the events. We are very successful. My advice is to place an ad on Craigslist and any other media and state you're having a garage sale and include the China in the ad. Adding a photo really helps as well.

I wouldn't say the price is not reasonable but it boils down to if the right customer comes along. We will have items at the Spring garage sale that nobody even looks at then we'll pack it up and save for the Fall sale. Lo and behold, we have a huge interest in the items at the next garage sale.

Unfortunately, many people that shop at garage sales are not looking to purchase something with a $200 price tag so advertising it will really help.

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skatting44 — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:21 GMT

Sounds like a great price , however you always have to find the right buyer willing to pay .

Hope some falls in love with your China to pay you a decent price.

My experience with yard sales that I have had individually or with a group, there's always people basically wanting you to give it away for free .....

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SamBrown — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:29:28 GMT

@ScrapHappy List it on Facebook Marketplace and see if you have any luck. You have nothing to lose.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:37:33 GMT

When the sale is advertised in the newspaper or in various city/neighborhood/etc. groups on Facebook, be sure to mention it.

While $200 is a good starting price, be prepared for offers lower (even much lower) than your $200 asking price. Rummagers "typically" want things at rock bottom prices.

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jackthebear — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:37:38 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
We are having our neighborhood garage sale this weekend. This will be our last time participating, it's too much for us now. So, I'm trying to get rid of as much stuff as possible. We hope to down size in 2 years. I have my Mom's Lenox Charleston china. All 3 plate sizes and tea cups (12 of each), gravy boat, sugar/creamer and large serving platter. Never been used. The large plates still have $68 price sticker on bottom. I just think my Dad liked to buy nice/pretty things for her. Should I attempt to sell it at our last garage sale? I was thinking $200 for everything? I understand china is not as popular as it once was but a couple of years ago I did have someone at the garage sale specifically looking for silverware, china, and electronics. Is $200 to much or too low?

sell it

i have been to an estate sale where people bought the whole set

if you are never going to use it let it go to someone who will use it will be one less thing to deal with

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River Song — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:41:28 GMT

Honestly, you will be lucky if someone offers to take the china off your hands for $50.

I'm in the same boat. Received Lenox china settings for 12 with completer pieces, the whole shebang, as a wedding gift. We used it over the years for holiday dinners. Circumstances have changed and I no longer use the china but nobody wants it, either. Can't give it away. It's sad, but there it is.

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Somertime — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:43:25 GMT

@ScrapHappy Your Charleston China is selling on Ebay & Etsy for $1,400.00 & 1500.00 for 12 service complete set. I think you should reconsider, please google Lenox Charleston China and get the information you need for a decent price.

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smoochy — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:49:38 GMT

At our moving sale, people countered every posted price with, "will you take a dollar for it"

They dont care how much was originally paid, how much its worth, the sentiment behind it. Has also been my experience with marketplace. Even with ebay-you might find a similar set listed for a similar or higher price-but that doesn't mean it will sell at that price.

We stopped trying to sell used goods. Better to donate or keep. If we need extra cash, this isn't a viable way to get it. People are just too cheap.

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smoochy — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:52:07 GMT

@Somertime wrote:
@ScrapHappy Your Charleston China is selling on Ebay & Etsy for $1,400.00 & 1500.00 for 12 service complete set. I think you should reconsider, please google Lenox Charleston China and get the information you need for a decent price.

Is it actually selling at those prices? Or just listed? I highly doubt the sale price will be even a fraction of that-if it sells at all

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Neetgal2 — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:33 GMT

Good luck, with time, china usually sells, but not for much. A friend tried for over six months to find a good home for a beautiful set of Limoges. He finally did, for a few hundred dollars.

My sister and I have a set of Francison apple, can't even give away. A set of Lenox, Charleston, my DD, she has never used! I have used it. Also two sets of another Lenox, one in a china closet, the other still in box. Sister had used hers, not her DD. These are things back in the day, we all wanted! I lived by Lenox, in Nj and would always go to the factory sales or watch for department store sales!

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jackthebear — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:49 GMT

@Somertime wrote:
@ScrapHappy Your Charleston China is selling on Ebay & Etsy for $1,400.00 & 1500.00 for 12 service complete set. I think you should reconsider, please google Lenox Charleston China and get the information you need for a decent price.

Selling on eBay, Etsy is a whole other thing from a garage sale
If you ask that much, no one will even negotiate

As an eBay seller, China takes time to sell

So, do you want a fast nickel or a very, very slow dime
sounds like the OP wants things gone

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jackthebear — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:27 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
@Somertime wrote:
@ScrapHappy Your Charleston China is selling on Ebay & Etsy for $1,400.00 & 1500.00 for 12 service complete set. I think you should reconsider, please google Lenox Charleston China and get the information you need for a decent price.
Is it actually selling at those prices? Or just listed? I highly doubt the sale price will be even a fraction of that-if it sells at all

checking solds now
One place setting just sold for $43 with FREE DELIVERY
that could be 20$ depending on how far it had to go

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jackthebear — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:59:42 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
@Somertime wrote:
@ScrapHappy Your Charleston China is selling on Ebay & Etsy for $1,400.00 & 1500.00 for 12 service complete set. I think you should reconsider, please google Lenox Charleston China and get the information you need for a decent price.
Is it actually selling at those prices? Or just listed? I highly doubt the sale price will be even a fraction of that-if it sells at all

633 listings of which 23 have sold in the last 3 months

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Somertime — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:22 GMT

@smoochy I mentioned those because the price of $200.00 for a complete service of 12 including serving pieces was very low. You can watch Ebay and see what it sells for.

The majority of people bargin on the price. My father always said when pople are selling....they are selling gold but when they are buying.....they are buying tin. It never changes!

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Regal Bee — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:27 GMT

@ScrapHappy Your china sounds lovely. I would not attempt to sell it at a garage sale. People want you to give away your things.

I would donate it or give it to someone who would appreciate it. There totally are people who would appreciate it....ask around.

Hope it works out for you.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:03:10 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
At our moving sale, people countered every posted price with, "will you take a dollar for it"
They dont care how much was originally paid, how much its worth, the sentiment behind it. Has also been my experience with marketplace. Even with ebay-you might find a similar set listed for a similar or higher price-but that doesn't mean it will sell at that price.
We stopped trying to sell used goods. Better to donate or keep. If we need extra cash, this isn't a viable way to get it. People are just too cheap.

I've had the same experience. If I price something at $10, they offer $2 or $3. When my Mom passed, I put her brand new never worn Clark shoes (and other expensive shoes never worn) in the garage sale. I priced most about $25 and I remember one lady offered $5. The china isn't a must sell, I have space for it. Just thinking clear out as much as possible. I guess I'll put it out and just see what happens. I won't sell for a small amount. I'd donate it if it doesn't sell.

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willowbark — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:07:59 GMT

My mother had this in her cupboards which is now in mine.

I have no idea what to do with this or who would want it.

I think young people do not want to buy plates or stemware...plenty of that too.

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silver Goldie — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:12:37 GMT

@ScrapHappy

NO. Don't sell this china at a garage sale. Take it to an antique dealer and see what they offer you. Maybe there are more than one dealer in your town. Good luck.

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Janey2 — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:21 GMT

@ScrapHappy Get in touch with replacements.com see how much they will give you for the set. Might be much sell of a hassle then a garage sale