posted on January 15, 2005 06:13:51 PM new
I have two set of China in the same pattern that I need to put on eBay. On the bottom it has Johann Haviland - Savaria Germany.
In one set I have 8 place settings with all the extra pieces. Serving bowls, coffee pot, tea pot, platters, etc.
In the other set I have 12 place settings with all the extra pieces plus some extra pieces of the place settings.
What would be the best way to list these? As one set? As two sets? Include the accessories or sell them separate? What about the extra pieces of the place settings?
I know nothing, absolutely nothing about china. I would appreciate any and all advice.
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[ edited by Gtootie on Jan 15, 2005 06:15 PM ]
posted on January 15, 2005 06:31:13 PM new
I think If you break them up plate by plate, cup and saucer you would do better. I just bought 4 plates of Wedgewood brand off Ebay. I needed more to be able to serve my family during the holidays.
posted on January 15, 2005 07:41:32 PM new
Bavaria, not Savaria.
And if you list the plates separately, be sure to pitch the idea that you can never have too many dinner plates--great for buffets and potlucks.
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posted on January 15, 2005 10:07:20 PM new
Until Al (Sanmar) gets here to comment, I'd suggest doing a place setting at a time and individual listings for each serving or unique piece.
Just my thoughts. I'm interested in Al's thoughts on this. He's defintely the expert here.
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posted on January 16, 2005 04:59:57 AM new
You should try to find out the pattern name by e-mailing a photo to www.replacements.com Give them a few days to get back with you. Once you know the pattern name, do an Ebay search to see whether it is selling well individually piece by piece. If it is not, then you may want to sell the whole set together.
posted on January 16, 2005 11:25:44 AM new
Well, the first thing I would do is get a pattern ID. The most common pattern of J. Haviland is called "Blue Garland" Send a pic to Replacements Ltd at [email protected]. They can tell you most patterns. Remember this; Johan Haviland is NOT the Haviland that is well known. The Blue Garland was given away in grocery stores in the 30's & early 40's. J.H. was started by a cousin in about 1880, went broke & was tsaken over by a French Co. on 1914. Went out of business in the 1950's. Also had china made in the Phillipines. I would piece it outm much easier to sell than to try & sell a set.
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posted on January 16, 2005 12:42:54 PM new
I don't have ESP, I had a hunch that it would be B.G. There is a ton of it around. If you can 50% of what Replacements is asking, There are 421 items on auction right now & they are not selling!! My advice to you is take them to a reputable auction house & sell them as sets.
[ edited by sanmar on Jan 16, 2005 12:47 PM ]
