What would you expect to pay for this?

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Solid oak extending table with 4 chairs. Original price £1500, only used 6 months and has been wrapped in storage since. Immaculate condition with no marks/wear and tear.

What would you deem a reasonable price for it secondhand?

Looks similar to this picture but plain grey chairs in the same style

£200 I'd say. I've bought and sold extending table and chairs recently and bought a solid wood set for £100. Not in such good condition as yours though. Ultimately it's not someone's first choice of table and chairs so they wouldn't expect to pay hundreds.

I think that's a v high end set so unfortunately you lose more money on it. It doesn't hold its value.

I’m afraid the fabric chairs would put me off, but that’s down to personal choice.

I think it depends on the brand and how well it is made. However, in my experience people expect second hand furniture to be much reduced

Around here you'd be lucky to get £200 - probably less.

I know you keep saying it, but it's not brand new. It's been used for six months and has sat in storage ever since. Nobody is going to pay almost £1000 for a second-hand table and chairs - most people wouldn't even pay that for new.

I buy and sell a lot on fb. £300 max and that's really pushing it. Chairs go for a lot more than the table.
If it was g plan then you could get upto £2k if selling on etsy and delivery but it's not, solid oak or not no one will pay what your hoping as it won't come with warranty etc and isn't brand new. It sucks though makes you realise buying new is also a rip off at times

I don’t agree that it’s old fashioned, I don’t believe solid oak does go out of fashion (but I’m old !!) - I’d say £350 so yes a big loss unfortunately (cheaper to eat out).

If you can't get much for it and don't need the money, you could give it to a charity shop. The bonus to that is that it's more likely to go to a home/family who could never afford a £1500 table AND you're supporting the charity too. If your dad had any illnesses, see if there's a charity working in that field.

It could give you some comfort to know you've helped someone and a charity too. Just a thought!

Wow! I've never bought second hand furniture (not unless classed as antique), I think I need to, I came on to say £600.

The thing is if you can buy the something similar for a grand new you’d be a nugget to buy second hand for 800-900

if you’ve someone willing though, and you don’t mind taking advantage of them then sell it to them, if you like and care for them though I’d be honest about what new ones cost

What other possible use could you have for it???

Nobody is saying it's not a nice set they are telling you that these things don't hold their value unfortunately. I just bought an extending table and six chairs originally from oak furniture land that was in immaculate condition for £150.

Why can't you use it?

Is including it on sale of your house an option?

Donate it to a charity shop furniture store- one relevant to your Dad? Then the headspace of storing it is off your mind, and you know that it helped other people.

I was reminded of this today by watching a video on hospice care in this country, I'm currently clearing out, including some stuff I "could" regain some of what was spent on it. Knowing that it went to a good cause- priceless.

You might get £200 - £250 if you’re lucky. Second hand furniture prices are normally very low, you’ll never get anywhere near what you paid for it.

That’s why I tend to buy second hand (but good as new) furniture. That way I get high quality furniture for a bargain price. My latest purchase is a lovely John Lewis desk. Current price is £300 in John Lewis. I paid £20 for an immaculate second hand example.

I haven't read the full thread, but I'd say half price. So £750.

"throw it away" you sound like a spoilt child

This. 2nd hand furniture has very little value regardless of condition.

I recently paid £250 for a solid oak table and 4 matching chairs, for a set that originally retailed for £2,500 (recognised it and it had the maker's label on it still)!! Rarely does second-hand furniture (unless vintage / retro) make much of its original price back and the fact the chairs have a fabric covering might also reduce the price for some purchasers.

Have you never used the table OP?

I'm sure your df would understand

£300 -£400 at a pinch would be realistic IMO

Some second-hand furniture goes for a mint, particularly when nicely restored, and when not widely available new – at the moment the expensive things on eBay/Etsy/Vinterior etc etc tend to be Victorian farmhouse-style tables with turned legs, MCM always holds value, and obviously antiques. This is just a standard table so I think you’d be lucky to get £100-150.

You have to factor in, as pp have said, anyone buying it has to organise collection from you, and dealing with people is much faffier than clicking on a delivery slot calendar on a website, organise a 2-man man and van for much more than store delivery would be, there’s no easy returns process or guarantee, etc.

For what you’d like for it, £900, I can get a new turned leg Victorian farmhouse style table to my exact measurements with a coat of Farrow & Ball on the legs, set of chairs, delivery to my room of choice, packaging removed. Personally I’d rather buy second-hand anyway but for £900 I could still go nuts at my local antiques and retro shops and get lots more bang for my buck.

Sorry OP but it is second hand and a style that has dated very quickly and is not particularly unique- it was everywhere (very pub chain refurb). Only very classic, high end or unique or antique furniture holds any value. What you paid for it is irrelevant. I would only pay the price you want for really good quality, timeless second hand furniture that looks better with age- eg bought a really old and solid , extending, scrubbed farmhouse table that was over 100 years old and paid under half than you think your table is worth. It will never date and does not look 'high street chain'.

For something which is second hand, people expect second hand prices, doesn't matter if it's hardly been used or only 6 months old etc, realistically you would never get £900 for it. I'd expect to pay £250 or lower, this is because of all the second hand competition that you're up against.

I remember my ex wanting loads of money for his half of the furniture in the FMO, my solicitor joined me in laughing at the idea that any item of our furniture would be with more than £500 on the second hand market and would therefore count as an asset.

£200 ish. Take a look at your local Facebook marketplace.

This one here, mint condition £150 and hadn't sold. This was the first page , loads of others listed for similar prices.

Could you offer local delivery? I needed a new wardrobe, I did look at second hand but there was no way I could collect. I don't drive, I don't know anyone with a van , and I don't have anyone to help me lift it up the pathway to the house. I made an enquiry with a man-with-a-van type place , one never got back to me and the other wanted £90. And the wardrobe was £100. Instead, I bought a £200 wardrobe from online , delivered right to my door with a buyer protection etc.