I inherited a rare set of china

[tepa-6138]

I was just giving a very mint condition, full 9 pc. dinnerware set of Homer Laughlin Lady Stratford warranted 22kt gold china. I really have no use for this set. I did some research i am interested in selling as a whole set. Can someone please help a girl out

[aeparts1]

The best thing to do is gift the rare china set to a favorite family member on a special occasion.  That's how a bachelor gearhead ended up with his late grandmother's china.

[maxine*j]

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@tepa-6138 wrote:

I was just giving a very mint condition, full 9 pc. dinnerware set of Homer Laughlin Lady Stratford warranted 22kt gold china. I really have no use for this set. I did some research i am interested in selling as a whole set. Can someone please help a girl out

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It was given to you because, as others have said, no one really wants it.  

The older generation is downsizing, trying to get rid of such stuff, and the younger generation is already downsized and doesn't want it.  

Check Completed Listings on eBay and also go to Replacements Ltd. to see which, if any pieces, seem to have value and list those pieces to start. 

As others have said, packing china for safe shipment is a big and costly job and you don't want to do more than one (or, at most a very few) pieces at a time.

And, just for info when listing, this is not "rare" china.  At best, you might call it "scarce."

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[katzrul15]

We just sold 2 of MILs Lenox china locally vs trying to list all the pieces and the arduous task of shipping it.  Shipping full sets is an art form and then some.

I know we did not get as much as we possibly could have, but when you factor the number of hours to photograph, inspect, research and list - and these are probably more a "long-tail" type sale, it seemed worth it.

We sold to a local antique dealer than was recommended to us.  China (especially well made China) is heavy and storage for us was not an option.  Not certain where you are located - you could list and indicate local pickup only.

Good luck!

[dbfolks166mt]

     As others have stated china is not something I would list on eBay. There are simply too many issues with shipping it. You could use eBay as a guide to find out what similar items are selling for and then use a local P2P site in your area to try and sell it. You could discount from the eBay prices by 15% or so given that is what you would pay in fee's. 

     In addition you don't have to worry about shipping and possible damage and if you deal in cash you can avoid the 1099. It's up to you how you report the sale on your taxes if you report it at all.