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[RedTop]

A friend from work opened a booth in an antiques/crafters mall near the interstate after she retired.   She  specifically looks for sets of old china, old linens, jewelry, hats, desks, dressers, etc.  

[sunshine45]

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@RetRN wrote:

It is sad, but we live in a very materialistic society where everyone wants new and they want it now. I still think that someday many of the items you are talking about here will be back in vogue and worth a fortune. 

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@RetRN 

it isnt necessarily that everyone wants new, but i do think that many (especially young couples and singles) are trying to keep it simple. they dont want fancy dishes or glasses or silverware. they want items that are easy to take care of and can be thrown into the dishwasher. they dont want their extra storage space to be filled with items they wont be using.

[Abrowneyegirl]

Oh, I wish you luck.

I could not even donate family china and crystal.

You can try estate sale/auction houses until you pay their fees or % you may make a few dollars.

My friend's husband rescues collections on unwanted china from auctions all the time, he feels bad when no one else bids.

[blackhole99]

Good luck, people these days are not interested in the care, time and effort it takes to care for anything that is fine or delicate. Just take a gander at the wedding gift registries these days. When my Mil died she had beautiful crystal, china and sterling silver flatware. I kept the SS flatware, but we got next to nothing for the crystal and china that we sold at auction. I think an antique dealer bought the china and crystal, there were very few bids on it.

[Sooner]

A day or two ago gold was about $1500 and ounce; silver was about $18 an ounce--silver is NOT more than gold. But it is at a good price.

I am going to pare down my china collection too.  BUT I still use a lot of it and have parties and people come to eat with us.

You can also put modern china in the dishwasher.  DON'T use a lemon or citrus based soap and DON'T open the door and rattle it around while it is still hot--it will dent the metallic trim.  

Why throw it away for nothing?  USE it!  If it breaks or gets ruined, you aren't out anything.  

[willdob3]

I never even thought about this. I have been told that I will inherit my grandmother’s china when my uncle passes; it is probably about 100 years old, maybe older. I know I’ve got other relatives that want it if I decide I don’t want it. I know it is valuable but the real value is in the memories that go with it.

[TheMemphisVette]

elegance will come back.

[Sage04]

@jazzed, someone mentioned FaceBook earlier. There is a page called Marketplace where people sell everything. They will send you a message if they are interested. Make sure you mention ¨Pick UP Only¨ because if you have to mail it, it would cost too much.

Pick up should be at a local establishment where people usually are and make sure that you have company.

Take a few pictures of each item. Even if you don´t use Facebook Marketplace, I´m sure there is something local where you can list it.

[shoekitty]

Replacement.com. They are number 1 in replacements for china, silverware, glassware.  I bought many replacement pieces for my sets from them.  I do know people personally, and one on this forum that has sold to them.  They sold Fiestware, and china they inherited as well. No matter where you sell, be prepared, nothing is what it used to be.

most of us who have good china are probably over 45 or inherited it, lol.  I don't think most newlyweds collect or start marriage off with a real set of china anymore.  I have been to, or sent gifts to many young brides in the last 10 years.  They all seem to pick a plain, sturdy set of everyday dishes from crate and barrel, bed bath beyond, anthropology, target, or macys.  I have 7 sets of good china, some dating back 90 years and no one seems to want them.  My 3 daughters have sets, or dont want fru fru china🤬😁

when I get the energy I think I may sell to them myself.  Even lenox, royal albert, wedgewood and the likes dont cost as much as they used to.

i think new brides today might be happy with a case of paperplates, and a gift card.  Lol

[VaBelle35]

I use my grandmother's china a lot.  It has silver around the edges so it can't go in the microwave or the dishwasher.

It's not too fancy.

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