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  1. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    Hello to all
    I would appreciate any thoughts on what might be the best way to sell my antique barber chair. The biggest issue is that it weighs at least 400 lbs. Also I live in western Canada which is somewhat isolated. It seems most of the interest is in the USA. It is fully restored however I did not fix the hydraulics so it does not lift. I have been told it is early 1900s. Made by Hanson. I am certain many of you deal with unwieldy items so your input would be helpful. Pictures attached. Thanks so much. 20170313_111713.jpg 20170313_111713.jpg 20170313_111713.jpg 20170313_112637-1-770x825.jpg 20170313_111713.jpg 20170313_112427-1-770x984.jpg 20170313_110619-1-770x884.jpg 20170313_111007-770x433.jpg 20170313_112637-1-770x825.jpg
     
    PACKRAT, Mar 13, 2017
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Wow!!!
    Maybe on eBay and shipping is the buyer's problem to arrange and be responsible for it.
     
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  3. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    Oh, you can just drop it off at my place and I'll take care of it for you.........my living room is screaming for a point of interest, and this just MIGHT do it.................

    on the other hand, I agree with KOT, specify Local Pickup with the buyer arranging shipping if desired - pre-paid shipping, with crating NOT your responsibility.
     
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  4. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    What a stunner!
     
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  5. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful chair but why didn't you fix the hydraulics? That would have sold it in an instant - would have people come up to get it! No need to worry about shipping then - which will be a ridiculous cost.
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    is there a market for this in Vancouver..?
    less of a problem to keep it north of the border...
     
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    THAT IS GORGEOUS !!!!!
     
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I can't imagine the hydraulics are that big a deal.
    Unless damaged they can probably be made to work even if fittings are different now.
    At worst replace it with a new or used system.
     
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  9. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    That is certainly a beauty!
     
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  10. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    That is gorgeous, Packrat! Did you do the restoration? Great job!
     
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  11. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    Yes that would be a good idea but there are parts missing and it is more $$ than I want to spend.
     
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  12. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    Thank you very much.
     
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  13. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    Thank you, yes I did it all with the exception of the replating. IT WAS A MESS.
     
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  14. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    Thank you
     
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