I am debating whether to try and get the thin layer of paint off before selling this, but am not sure if that's possible without a lot of trouble. I was listing this for $125, but had a few people wanting it that I know are dealers so now I'm wondering if this is worth more than I think. There are some label/markings on the back in another language. Any idea of its worth or suggestions on how to get the paint off the top and side and top drawer?
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It is a nice size and has wonderful details. It doesn't seem to have a famous maker/ brand. Therefore this size of the piece should be in the price range of $150 to $250 . Make the higher offer and go from there , this will give you a little wiggle room for negotiations to sell.
I believe that other members have already stated that your chest - in the present condition - may not sell for more than the $125 offered.
The white will be difficult to remove without leaving a dull finish which may mean you'll have to refurbish the entire chest of drawers.
You have to decide how much work will go into redoing this (and how experienced you are at doing this type of work) because if it is redone by an amateur the mistakes will show and it may not be worth the original $125.
Have you stripped furniture before? If not, I would not do it. It is very tedious and you can damage the finish if you don't do it right.
This piece is after the 1930s based on the screws (or the screws were replaced after the 1930s). It has an old fashioned vibe to it with the barley twist sides--which barley twist in true vintage pieces usually increases the value.
Because I can't read the label, I hesitate to quote a value or an age to the piece. I can tell you I see it looks well constructed, the back looks like wood, not crappy particle board, it looks like brass hardware that is original, and it looks like dove tail construction. Where I am those are all sought after features in a dresser.
Where are you located? Do you have a high school or college language department that can translate it for you? The picture is blurred so my Translator app did not work...the only thing I got was the first character as a Chinese figure and when I put the word dresser into my word translator, that matched what my translator saw with that first character.
If you took the piece off of the sale because the dealers wanted it at $125, then repost it double and take best offer. You can negotiate with them!
Back when I used to flip furniture, as long as I made at least at least 25-35 percent over what I paid I was happy. If someone flipped it for more after me, so be it. I was all about quick profits and turn arounds. Furniture is not easy to sell like it was in the 1970s and 1980s. The younger people want Ikea and the older people are downsizing and want to get rid of pieces like this.
Most people do not get rich flipping furniture, so have fun with it and make enough to make your money back!
Post back what you decide! Thanks for sharing.
This is a traditional style dresser made in Korea. If you could get $125 for it, you should take it. That is a very good offer.
It looks to be well made and has a lot of nice detail...but d/t the white paint, I believe the offer made of $125 is a good price for it.
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