Information on a Mersman Game Table?

Judy
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July 24, 20180 found this helpful

Larger Mersman tables range from $225-250

cybergrannie
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July 24, 20180 found this helpful

Mersman Furniture Co produced several different styles of "game" tables so without a picture it is impossible to know what to look for as the numbers are rarely related to listings and numbers may relate in some way but no one has any information or a list that matches furniture with numbers.

• Normally, a game table could be round, octagon, square, or flip top so as you can see there is no way to search for a "game" table.
• The number, 8345 probably relates in some way to the style, date made, and or even location it was made - no one really knows for sure.
• Almost all Mersman tables will be shown as "mid-century" because no one really knows that much about the numbers or dates.
• There is no way to place a value on your table without pictures and then it would be a "guesstimate" as the tables listed for sale are all over the place and most do not sell at very high prices.
• Condition is a very big part of a value and fair condition does not mean very much as condition has to be seen for someone to evaluate it.
• Tables cannot usually be shipped due to the high cost and size so most tables are listed for sale in the seller's city/area for pick up only.
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• Some areas will have a better market than others due to the demographics so a value is difficult unless it is in the same area.
• Tables of all different styles/sizes sell on eBay (the largest market site) for $25 to $400/500 but what yours would sell for ??? no one can tell you that.
• All kinds of furniture pieces are very slow sellers, meaning pieces may be listed for months and months (or years) and may never sell. Sometimes one piece will sell quickly but there is no way to count on that.
• Here are links to sites showing sales of "game" tables - these listings are from several years ago but this type furniture does not change much in value (unless it goes down).
• auctionohio.com/.../5b2b3bb8-a9d4-11e7-ae20-177be84bed0e
• www.ebth.com/.../1574925-vintage-mersman-mahogany...
• offerup.com/.../
• If you wish to sell your table, you might want to check out Craigslist as people tend to buy furniture more quickly when they can see it.
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• You may have some luck with information and values if you ask for an appraisal or show your table on a forum. You will have to have several pictures (especially showing any damage) as well as measurements or no one will answer your inquires. Remember when getting an appraisal it is usually for insurance purposes and for a resale value it is usually recommended to reduce it by at least 40%.
• Here are a couple of sites to get you started:
• www.myantiquefurniturecollection.../.../ask.html
• antiques.lovetoknow.com/Free_Antique_Appraisals_Online
• There are other sites that you can find on Google.
• There are a lot of sites showing the Mersman name but very few have any useful information. Here are some links that have some Mersman Company history but not a whole lot else.

cybergrannie
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July 26, 20180 found this helpful

Sorry, I forgot to add the information links:

www.antiquetrader.com/.../

www.facebook.com/.../?ref=page_internal&hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE...

www.mersmanfurniture.com/Mersman%20Furniture%202.htm

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Pghgirl40
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July 26, 20180 found this helpful

To help you fine tune your research...try Google images and type in an exact description of the item with the most info you can like size, shape, color, wood type...then tweak the language. I have often found what I was looking for with just a few key strokes when using images vs. regular Google.

Because I am visual, the images tab is better for me as I can see something and match it right up vs. reading a bunch of stuff.

In eBay the search can be more general...like the brand name and the style (like 3 leaves or round), etc.

Again, match up the piece until you find an exact match to yours.

When setting value, try to find the exact match in the SOLD section of eBay only. That will give you an idea of current market value--which is what people will pay for something today.

Remember someone getting X for a pristine piece will not mean you will get that if your piece is not pristine...condition is everything and that can take 10 or more percent off the value. Condition is a relative term...my fair is someone else's poor and my good can be someone's fair...so that can be frustrating.

If there are none sold today, watch any that are in current auction so you can see if they sell and for how much. That gives you a value. Sometimes it is a waiting came, but this market is fluid and fast changing so be patient!

These type of pieces are much better suited to be sold in person...either at a yard sale, flea market, consignment shop or "antique" shop. Craigs list and Facebook Marketplace and Next Door are also good sources...but my experiences with them is not so good as people are strange (but that could just be my neck of the woods).

Hope this helps get you started with value.