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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 432220, member: 51"]Agree, this piece would not fit stylistically in many modern homes.</p><p><br /></p><p>A sibling of mine sold something once, now ancient history. We were emptying out my parent's home in Chicago area 3 years ago, taking what family items we wanted and preparing for a possible estate sale (to be run by professionals) after we left the state. To be helpful, before I got there, my brother sold my father's old musical equipment from the late 60's, 70's. My brother was so proud to tell me that he got "$100" for the amp, and that the buyer was "really happy".</p><p><br /></p><p>I can only imagine that this was a pretty good deal for someone. Dad always bought top of the line. Anyway, what was done was done, I just said, "terrific!"</p><p><br /></p><p>If your sister didn't want to lamp when you offered it, too little too late. I think you did what you needed to do! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The history buff in me would still encourage you to send a short text or email the buyer -- just with the hotel info. The provenance probably doesn't increase value much if at all, but so nice to keep the possible history alive.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 432220, member: 51"]Agree, this piece would not fit stylistically in many modern homes. A sibling of mine sold something once, now ancient history. We were emptying out my parent's home in Chicago area 3 years ago, taking what family items we wanted and preparing for a possible estate sale (to be run by professionals) after we left the state. To be helpful, before I got there, my brother sold my father's old musical equipment from the late 60's, 70's. My brother was so proud to tell me that he got "$100" for the amp, and that the buyer was "really happy". I can only imagine that this was a pretty good deal for someone. Dad always bought top of the line. Anyway, what was done was done, I just said, "terrific!" If your sister didn't want to lamp when you offered it, too little too late. I think you did what you needed to do! :) The history buff in me would still encourage you to send a short text or email the buyer -- just with the hotel info. The provenance probably doesn't increase value much if at all, but so nice to keep the possible history alive.[/QUOTE]
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