antiques that have a chip in them...

Deals_2

we have a few antiques that we would like to sell. can they still be sold on ebay or other ways even if they have a chip or were broken but stuck back together. i imagine this will lose some value but would people still be interested in it. thanks again.:j

Moglex

Yes, but make sure that the faults are mentioned in the listing and that photographs are included as well.

If you don't mention the faults you will have problems, and if you mention the, but don't show them people will assume the worst and you will get lower, or no, bids.

apprentice_tycoon

It will all depend on if the pieces are sought after, if it's something that is really collectable someone might be prepared to take a damaged piece and either have it restored or display it in a way so that the damage won't show but not everything that is old is sought after, if it's the kind of thing that doesn't have a lot of value when perfect it will have no value if damaged.

The key to selling a damaged piece is really good clear photos, supersized is best and acurate description so there is no assumption on the buyers part - they will know EXACTLY what they are bidding on

Contains_Mild_Peril

Yep, I'd agree with apprentice tycoon. A rare piece with slight damage might be worth about half as much as a perfect piece, but a less sought after item might be worth only a small fraction of its undamaged equivalent. A lot depends on how easily damage occurs on the type of item in question, e.g. antique ornaments with lots of protruding delicate parts may seldom be found in perfect condition, whereas something like a plain-shaped jug or plate would have collectors looking for perfect or very cheap examples.

vixarooni

why dont you take it to be valued first.

id hate to lose something that was worth more than what i was paid for it

ormus

as a generalisation, chipped, cracked or broken ceramics are half the price of perfect exmples.
as been said, some pieces are worth very little if damaged. whilst the rare items can still be very valuable even if damaged.

Avoriaz

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..antiques that have a chip in them….:j

Take the chip out.

Or include a sachet of tomato sauce for the buyer to eat with the chip