I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock purchased in 1986 with the original receipt and warranty information. I was trying to find out what its current value is? It's in amazing shape and still keeps time. I just want to know your thoughts.
Thanks.
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I just learned something about Ridgeway not long ago that they were known for their furniture, not the clocks and the pieces were more valued for the cabinet than the clockworks. I found that interesting, but I am a furniture and vintage geek.
This particular model is dated (meaning style and look are very much the country revival look that was big in 1986). Unfortunately that dated look has caused this model to fetch less in the resale markets than some of the more classic styles.
Every market is different and furniture (this is a piece of furniture) values differ widely based on where you are located and supply and demand.
If it was mine, I would hold on to it until the country style comes back in vogue and then sell it. You will get more for it. I am thinking country style should be back soon...with all of this COVID crap, people are home more and I see a lot more farmhouse chic and rustic creeping into my Instagram and Pinterest feeds...so maybe keep watch of that trend and if you see it really taking hold, that would be the time to jump on the opportunity to sell focusing on the homey/farmhouse style of this piece!
Right now, in general, you could probably start at $1500 for the piece and depending on your market, take best offer which could be as low as $100.
As a long time resesller I can tell you I would not even begin to try to sell this myself. Most people are not going to have a safe way to get this from your home to theirs and since these pieces are very fragile, the transport is going to be a detractor to the sale.
If you are able to deliver it, I suggest investing in industrial bubble wrap to wrap it from top to bottom, then use multiple layers of moving blankets. Lay it flat on its back and handle it with 3 people--one for the top, one at the middle, and one at the bottom to prevent the piece from being jostled. If the pendulum detaches, do that, and if the glass comes out easy, remove it and transport it separately.
If you can get it to a consignment store or vintage furniture store, I would have them sell it for you and let them deal with the truck delivery to the new home (and hopefully getting it to their store).
You will have to split the profits with them, but it is the best no muss, no fuss way to sell something this large and fragile.
Post back what you decide!
I am not sure if you want to sell this locally or you are looking to sell this online. Selling online is a bit harder because it can take longer and you need to deal with shipping this off to the buyer. If you do happen to list this online you can state it is pick up only but then this limits the number of offers you get. There are people who have listed this clock for as low as $350 and as high at $1800.
There is one 1986 offered at $1000 plus shipping. Also others ranging from $400 to in the $1000's - These are asking prices not sold- www.ebay.com/
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