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    Posted 8 years ago

    MReilly
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    I purchased this vanity on March 6, 1983 for $295 from Alexander Antiques in Houston, Texas. I still have the receipt. I'm included a stool. However, I remember them telling me it was not an exact matching stool. It is still in very good condition as it has never really been used except in a guest bedroom. Anyway, I am considering selling it now but have no idea if it is worth more now or even what I paid for I at that time. Unfortunately if they told me any information about the style, date range or anything, I don't remember it. Can anyone help me out with any inidentifying formation on this item?

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    Comments

    1. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      It is still not an antique-- it dates from the 2nd quarter, 20th century.

      You can probably get most of your money out of it.

      scott
    2. MReilly MReilly, 8 years ago
      Oh. Well I've been thinking of painting it but held off because it might be antique. Maybe now I will. Thanks so much for the info.
    3. fortapache fortapache, 8 years ago
      It is still a vintage piece and although not 100 years old it is not officially an antique. It is still a nice vintage item that would be sold at an antique store. Anyway I wouldn't paint it and no you will not be able to sell it for what you paid for it. Maybe $150-$200 on Craigslist.
    4. MReilly MReilly, 8 years ago
      Thank you fortApache. I may just try to sell it locally or just keep it for now. And I will hold off painting it. ????
    5. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      I wouldn't paint it. Of course it is all taste-- I don't care for painting over wood.

      If painting causes you to use it, then it is probably a feasible option. Quality painting and distressing is popular in my area and would NOT affect the value much, if at all.

      scott
    6. MReilly MReilly, 8 years ago
      Painted & distressed is also very popular here in Texas, but my husband really doesn't want me to paint it either. I will see if I get any interest as is. Then I will reevaluate. Thanks.
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Beautiful vanity!!
    8. MReilly MReilly, 8 years ago
      Thank you jscotto!

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