I have a Lane cedar chest that I want to sell. The serial number is 250250. It's in poor condition, but probably great for restoration.
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This chest was made May 20, 1952. You read the serial number backwards to get the date.
Chests in good condition are asking in the $225 range on eBay, so price accordingly.
First, I believe your chest falls into the Lane recall, and would need a new lock. This is the link to that information:
www.cpsc.gov/
Sadly Lane Chests and just about all "brown furniture has lost favor with today's buyers and most of the chests sell for well under $150 when pristine.
In the condition you describe, they sell for $25 and under, if they sell.
Earlier this year, a friend was breaking up family member's estate and she had one that was in excellent condition and much more ornate than the one you have. It was a cherished family piece and she could not get it sold at any price and had to donate it. Sadly she did not have a lot of time to wait for just the right buyer to come along...which is what happens with these lovely pieces.
If you are selling, you can always call it a "handy-person special" or "flea market flip style dream piece" and start at $50 and take best offer.
Maybe where you are there is a much higher demand than where I am located in Pittsburgh.
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Starting at $85 on ebay!
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