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Title: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: charliebb on August 19, 2013, 07:51:24 PM

Hiya,

I have a 150 years old berber door and I would like to sell it. Where is the best place that I can do that? Any tips will be appreciated. I have attached a picture of the door. Thanks.

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: greenacres on August 19, 2013, 08:38:34 PM

You could try craigslist but you have to watch out for scammers. It's easy if you get someone in your area, so they can pick it up themselves. Or, you could check for a local auction house and send a picture to see if they are willing to take it. Other than that there's ebay.  That can be difficult because arrangements for shipping.

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: bigwull on August 20, 2013, 06:11:46 AM

These doors can sell for 5 figure sums....and more,designers love them...but they don,t come cheap..see link...with the kind of money that they can fetch, a prospective buyer, would be expected to pay the postage....from experience, FedEx...are the best,....i once posted an item weighing 95 kg..from Scotland to CA..and it only cost the buyer £250 postage...which he was happy to pay...the one advertised below..whilst different in shape from yours will give you some insight as to what yours could bring....and @15,000 euro,s ex tax...it is,nt cheap...

http://www.decoracionalcazaba.com/en/doors-and-gates/275-berber-door-of-carved-hand-painted-wood-and-arched-frame.html

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: mart on August 20, 2013, 10:18:17 AM

Do cash on pick up only !!

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: greenacres on August 20, 2013, 11:13:39 AM

I agree mart.

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: KC on August 20, 2013, 01:38:23 PM

You have been given some VERY VERY VERY GOOD advice from some well-seasoned/experienced people on the forum.

Gorgeous piece and it can fetch a good price; especially if in good condition!

Did you ever have it installed or just had it leaning?

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: bigwull on August 20, 2013, 02:47:15 PM

Quote from: mart on August 20, 2013, 10:18:17 AM

Do cash on pick up only !!

no good if the buyer is on the other side of the pond...or perhaps the other side of the country....when i sold my giant rc tank, the buyer in CA,...transferred the money into my account, prior to my shipping it...he got it within 4 days and was as happy as the proverbial...pig in sh*t

Title: Re: 150 YEARS Old Berber Door
Post by: charliebb on August 20, 2013, 05:19:28 PM

Gee Thanks all! great advise indeed. i m thinking of contacting auction houses to see if they can take it in. By the way, it was never installed at my home, but it was used before. Thanks so much really appreciate the help:)