Value of Homer Laughlin Dinnerware?

Pghgirl40
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June 20, 20184 found this helpful

It is a tough call what to do with dishes.

Most young people don't want fancy dishes, so selling locally is always a challenge even if they have market value. It all depends on someone's whim at the moment.

Most thrift stores don't like to take dishes because they sit for ages and take up space and get dusty and sell for very little. You could get a tax credit for the donation depending on where you donated. If that is helpful to you, it is an option if you can find an organization willing to take them.

My first line is to check around in the family first to see if someone loves them and wants them! There maybe someone just starting out who can use them.

My second line is that I have found there are sometimes churches or other religious organizations who take dishes if they are working with a family who needs them (like someone who just had a fire or if they re-settle refuge families).

If you want the cash, the only way I go (and I have done TONS of research) is to sell them through Replacements.com.

I say this because is lovely to work with and offer fair prices as long as you follow their instructions to a "T". Also once I pack them up and ship them, they send a check and then they have to worry about storing until selling - I got my space back!

You do need to be very careful with packing and to save money consider using the USPS one price boxes. It may take a bunch of boxes...but it is the easiest way to ship on your own.

Hope this helps.

alvaradovacationhome

September 18, 20190 found this helpful

Sell on Etsy.com or E-Bay. This will give you a lot of extra cash.

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Judy
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June 20, 20180 found this helpful

A complete set could be worth $400, or less. Check on eBay or Replacements.com to see what it is worth.

maryannlove060167

July 9, 20190 found this helpful

I only have two plates

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maryannlove060167

July 9, 20190 found this helpful

I have two plates as a set how much could I get if I sold them and where can I sell them

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haysie
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June 21, 20180 found this helpful

All depends if you have relatives or close friends who would like them. You could also donate them to a thrift shop.

cybergrannie
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June 22, 20180 found this helpful

I think you present an interesting question - do I keep them and pass them on or do I give them away? Interesting because there is no mention of selling....

• I believe that if you have someone in mind to "pass them on to" then if you are ready to let them go, that is the person that I would gift them to as soon as possible.
• If you have no one person in mind, then I would consider selling them. The reason? I believe we all know our families/relatives well enough to know who would appreciate a gift like this. I do not believe we should ask if anyone wants this nice set of china. My personal opinion.
• I do not know the pattern name so it would be difficult to try to state what a set like this would be worth as each pattern has a different value. Of course, Fiesta is the most sought after "pattern" as the modern crowd seems to like the solid colors.
• I agree that Replacements is the only way to go, if indeed, you decide to sell. They seem to be very reliable and also pretty fair. Of course, you should check out their prices for your pattern before you ask how much they will pay you. It may not make a difference but at least you will have an idea of the retail value.
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• After the sale, you can then decide what to do with the money you receive - short vacation, new outfit, nice gift, or a donation to your favorite charity.
• Packing a set of dishes is a tremendous job so maybe plan a short trip to their home office to deliver the set in person.
• Whatever you decide to do, try not to do it out of "obligation to someone" and just enjoy doing it.