I often tell people how great my goodwill is. I have been to other GW's and none compare to mine. I am in a wealthy area so you would think the stuff would be good but the prices would be high. Well, the stuff is good and the prices are very reasonable. I have been to other goodwills in less affluent neighborhoods and am always amazed at how much higher the prices are. Makes no sense to me but I am not complaining. Recently I was at my Goodwill, in line to check out when I noticed the workers bringing out the base of a table. It looked like oak and was rather large. I was intrigued. I stepped out of line to look at it and the tag read "coffe table". The 2 guys working said they were going to go get the top of the table. Before I even saw the top I told the cashier to put a sold sign on it because I wanted it. Why you ask? Well, for one reason I knew it was a dining table, not a coffee table. Also I knew it was made of oak. Lastly I could tell it was old. Behold the beauty....
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Isn't it great???? 60" round tiger oak antique pedestal dining table circa 1900. Now tell me, who gives this kind of thing to a goodwill?? I'm not even gonna tell you what I paid for it cuz I feel a wee bit guilty. The question is whether to sell or keep. I love it and want to keep it, my kids and husband say sell (they have no appreciation for fine antiques and would rather put the money toward a vacation). I have grown quite attatched but I think I am going to get an appraisal and go from there. Pretty as it is, a good chunk of do-re-me may change my mind :) What would you do???
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What a beautiful find!Keep it for awhile-you can always sell it if you get tired of it. It reminds me of a table my church has in its foyer-they usually keep a big floral arrangement on it.
ReplyDeleteYes it is beautiful. Sitting in the middle of my living room right now. Maybe I should get a flower arrangement for it :)
DeleteOh, what a great table. Keep it for at least 6 months...then see how you feel?
ReplyDeleteNice find with the table!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean with GW in affluent area, I have two in my town and they get crazy good donations!
This table is more beautiful when you see it in person. i told her to keep it, the heck with her family. She also got 4 fabulous chairs at a garage sale from Pottery Barn for $5.00 a piece!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe now refer to that sale as Pottery Barn lady. The stuff people get rid of astounds me, (Thank God) why would you ever pay retail?