What's it worth?
August 27, 2009 9:37 AM Subscribe
How much is this blanket/rug worth? My google-fu has me confused.
Here is another picture.
This is a handmade brand new blanket/rug from Afghanistan. It measures about 90" by 79" roughly. The bottle feels kind of like soft leather. It's very plush and thick, has a good weight so it would probably be warm to snuggle under. It's beige and darkish tan. Very pretty.
I don't like fur, even if I did I wouldn't run the risk of my small child damaging it. I've been googling and trying to find out about how much it's worth, but there are so many different kinds for different prices. I could really use the money for it, so I'm planning on selling it soon. I'm not sure where to sell it, maybe ebay, so any suggestions on that would be helpful too. My main question though... What should I reasonably expect to get for this thing?
I would really appreciate any help I could get!
Here is another picture.
This is a handmade brand new blanket/rug from Afghanistan. It measures about 90" by 79" roughly. The bottle feels kind of like soft leather. It's very plush and thick, has a good weight so it would probably be warm to snuggle under. It's beige and darkish tan. Very pretty.
I don't like fur, even if I did I wouldn't run the risk of my small child damaging it. I've been googling and trying to find out about how much it's worth, but there are so many different kinds for different prices. I could really use the money for it, so I'm planning on selling it soon. I'm not sure where to sell it, maybe ebay, so any suggestions on that would be helpful too. My main question though... What should I reasonably expect to get for this thing?
I would really appreciate any help I could get!
What type of fur? That matters.
If you work the 'foreign/handmade angle you could probably fetch upwards of $100-200 for that, maybe more. I'd pay a good $50 for it if I didn't live in Texas.
Along with AzraelBrown's excellent suggestions, you maywwant to look at high end consignment shops or even an antique store.
posted by caveat at 11:29 AM on August 27, 2009
If you work the 'foreign/handmade angle you could probably fetch upwards of $100-200 for that, maybe more. I'd pay a good $50 for it if I didn't live in Texas.
Along with AzraelBrown's excellent suggestions, you maywwant to look at high end consignment shops or even an antique store.
posted by caveat at 11:29 AM on August 27, 2009
Response by poster: Additional Info: I thought I told what kind of fur it is. It's Chinchilla fur.
posted by sporaticgenius at 11:41 AM on August 27, 2009
posted by sporaticgenius at 11:41 AM on August 27, 2009
Is it real chinchilla fur, or faux fur. here's a real fur that's going for about 35k
unless you paid several thousands of dollars, it's probably faux fur, which looks like it goes for considerably less
posted by Think_Long at 12:51 PM on August 27, 2009
unless you paid several thousands of dollars, it's probably faux fur, which looks like it goes for considerably less
posted by Think_Long at 12:51 PM on August 27, 2009
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However, all is not lost on trying to figure it out yourself: talk to local auctioneers and see if they (or they know 'the guy' who) specializes in fancy furs and/or taxidermy - auction houses do consigment auctions from time to time, so you might have your opportunity there. A pawn shop that does more than the guns/CDs/tools fare might be able to give you an idea of its worth, and might even give you a good price for it even if it's not the full street value. Good luck.
Lastly - found this: furs.com's recommendations for selling or getting furs appraised.
posted by AzraelBrown at 11:00 AM on August 27, 2009