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Title: WWI Barrack Bed
Post by: floodvictim on August 13, 2004, 05:53:24 AM
It's me, newbie again, you may remember me from the question I asked about pricing the international harvester fridge.....another antique that I had in my basement was an iron bed, that was a barrack bed in WWI..... After looking through the site I realize you guys are interested in popular antiques, but I really need help pricing some items after my flood.  I know that these things probably don't have any value to the insurance company, but they did have value to me......even if its not much I would appreciate any help  I can get.  I need pricing or estimates for both items mentioned above if anyone could be so kind as to help  :D it would be greatly appreciated......Th anks
Flooded in Canada
Title: WWI Barrack Bed
Post by: Tim on August 13, 2004, 08:39:00 AM
Hi......sorry to here of the rising waters. I have seen the damage that water can do. It's not a pretty site.

Obviously your iron bed is going to be collectible to someone who collects world war memoribilia. To those who don't it's just an iron bed. I just recently sold a circa WWII medical stretcher for $25 out of our antique mall where we consign. It could have likely brought more elsewhere.

Perhaps that can help lead you in the direction your seeking......
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enjoy.............. Tim

"Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again." Unknown

 
Title: WWI Barrack Bed
Post by: D&b antiques on August 13, 2004, 04:18:37 PM
:huh: tim is right, insurance company's require item to item appraisal's on antiques and collectibles, prior to flood fire etc. I would try for $75.00 on the bed and $150.00 on the frig. :(  
Title: WWI Barrack Bed
Post by: floodvictim on August 17, 2004, 05:56:27 AM
Thanks guys that helps out alot.....I Knew that I had a couple of antiques that my mom had given me when I moved out, and I have had them a long time as well,  but I didn't realize how old they were until I started asking her about them when we had the flood.  Thanks again for all of your help.