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Title: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: bigwull on April 10, 2013, 02:23:02 PM
Here is an item that I was watching.on ebay...it was out of curiosity...the pieces are all repo,but as you can see they look good, just click on the main picture...in order to see everything...that sold for £99..or approx $150....a lot for the money...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mahogany-Wood-Dining-Room-Set-Display-Cupboard-Table-Chairs-Corner-Cabinet-/300881316372?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=at%252FduHklGcIXO8CiWYzVZkIea2Y%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Title: Re: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: cmlindb on April 10, 2013, 02:48:44 PM
Yea I would jump on that too.... It would be hard to pick up in person from here though.
Title: Re: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: frogpatch on April 10, 2013, 05:24:38 PM
I notice it say "delivery varies." In the US the shipping would triple the cost. For pick up it would be worth it. I gave up eBay because of low prices and high shipping. 
Title: Re: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: Ipcress on April 11, 2013, 06:37:04 AM
They've done well to get that much. Horrible things. Ridiculous to move and transport

How did companies go bust making crap like that and charging thousands for it ?
Title: Re: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: bigwull on April 11, 2013, 07:12:42 AM
 I agree with what you,re saying ,but weather you like it or not...the fact is...for someone on a really tight budget..and looking to to furnish their living room,its a bargain...It may not be to everyone,s taste, but..i,d wager that there are thousands of households,in the UK that have similar things in their living rooms/dining rooms...Not everyone can afford "antique"..display cabinets, or top of the range dining tables...I see things like this every month at our local auction house, and 9 times out of 10...they go for much less...like last Sat, a similar dining table with 6 chairs and 2 carvers...for a fiver....
Title: Re: Typical prices here in UK
Post by: ghopper1924 on April 11, 2013, 07:59:06 AM
Not my thing, but I agree with Wullie that these things would fit an economic niche for many.

In fact, they seem like quite decent quality, especially compared to the horror of brand new "furniture."