Elsbeth Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 While the jilted part of the story might be fishy - I think they are trying to sell it and $500 is realistic - maybe even high...because the market is tough. And it is unfinished inside. I'm out west, but that wouldn't sell here for $500...it would sell for $200 maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Built Beacon Hill in San Jose for $230: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Victorian-Cottage/113233914641 I'd offer less because it needs work. I got my built Beacon for $60 and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: While the jilted part of the story might be fishy - I think they are trying to sell it and $500 is realistic - maybe even high...because the market is tough. And it is unfinished inside. I'm out west, but that wouldn't sell here for $500...it would sell for $200 maybe. I certainly agree on the price......jilted or not lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 A Granville with $99 starting bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-Old-Stock-Vintage-Heirloom-Series-The-Granville-Dollhouse-Kit/202433320933?hash=item2f21f757e5:g:qxsAAOSw7fhblwBA Bostonian in Arizona with $100 starting bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Real-Good-Toys-Bostonian-Assembled-Great-Fixer-Upper/332800944362?hash=item4d7c7b68ea:g:WekAAOSwHn9bhIAP 5 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Built Beacon Hill in San Jose for $230: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Victorian-Cottage/113233914641 I'd offer less because it needs work. I got my built Beacon for $60 and love it. I saw that on Craigslist last week. The description confuses me... "ALL DESIGNS CUT IN SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA" ??? (Greenleaf is based in New York) "The house was made as a custom project by professional architect." Do you think the seller knows it's a kit and are trying to talk it up, or do they think it's something that it's not? It says the windows are "hand carved", aren't those the windows that come with the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, fov said: "The house was made as a custom project by professional architect." Do you think the seller knows it's a kit and are trying to talk it up, or do they think it's something that it's not? Probably more like, "I won this in an unpaid storage locker auction, and I am trying to recoup what I overbid." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 That Beacon Hill listing also describes the scale as 1:24; boy is a potential buyer going to be in for a big surprise! Caveat emptor, y'all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: Probably more like, "I won this in an unpaid storage locker auction, and I am trying to recoup what I overbid." Haha! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 30 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: Probably more like, "I won this in an unpaid storage locker auction, and I am trying to recoup what I overbid." you KILL me hahahahahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueirishmoon Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just put a bid in on that Granville. Fingers crossed I get it, because I've been wishing hard and saved some of my Christmas money from last year to put towards it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 56 minutes ago, fov said: A Granville with $99 starting bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NEW-IN-BOX-Old-Stock-Vintage-Heirloom-Series-The-Granville-Dollhouse-Kit/202433320933?hash=item2f21f757e5:g:qxsAAOSw7fhblwBA Bostonian in Arizona with $100 starting bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Real-Good-Toys-Bostonian-Assembled-Great-Fixer-Upper/332800944362?hash=item4d7c7b68ea:g:WekAAOSwHn9bhIAP I saw that on Craigslist last week. The description confuses me... "ALL DESIGNS CUT IN SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA" ??? (Greenleaf is based in New York) "The house was made as a custom project by professional architect." Do you think the seller knows it's a kit and are trying to talk it up, or do they think it's something that it's not? It says the windows are "hand carved", aren't those the windows that come with the kit? I didn't even read the description - lol! I need to go back and read it! "Hand carved" is cracking me up. I mean maybe hands got carved up during sanding, but boy that is a stretch. When I see this I figure it is a non-miniaturist trying to make a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 41 minutes ago, blueirishmoon said: Just put a bid in on that Granville. Fingers crossed I get it, because I've been wishing hard and saved some of my Christmas money from last year to put towards it! Good Luck Cynthia!!!! Fingers crossed for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Good Luck! This one will be yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Victorian cottage? Custom build? Professional architect?! I’m tempted to report the guy for false advertising. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 A professional architect might have put the kit together to display in his office, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: A professional architect might have put the kit together to display in his office, who knows? The way he has it worded, though, implies that an architect custom designed. Perhaps it was a kit that was customized by an architect but IMO his description is misleading with the intention of getting a higher price 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I'm working on dealing with my innate cynicism. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I am loving this for $75: https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/tag/d/doll-house/6681733328.html But not going to get it. Beacon Hill was my last 1:12 addition to the fam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 $25 is the right price if someone wants to play around with this english style front opening: https://bend.craigslist.org/bab/d/doll-house/6675615513.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Ye old Pepperwood Farm for $50: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tag/d/doll-house/6694142989.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: Ye old Pepperwood Farm for $50: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/tag/d/doll-house/6694142989.html That one was loved hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 40 minutes ago, havanaholly said: That one was loved hard! I think a lot of things hit that roof. Poor little house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Actually it is a HUGE house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I am loving this for $75: https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/tag/d/doll-house/6681733328.html But not going to get it. Beacon Hill was my last 1:12 addition to the fam. Are you sure it was your last one??? You have a lot of willpower!!! I love this house!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 @ElsbethI have to add how jealous I am of everyone who lives in dollhouse rich areas......I was just saying to some other members that I end up finding those trampy 'Dollhouse' brand of shoes when I do a Craigslist or Offer up search....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokomo Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Mid-life madness said: @ElsbethI have to add how jealous I am of everyone who lives in dollhouse rich areas......I was just saying to some other members that I end up finding those trampy 'Dollhouse' brand of shoes when I do a Craigslist or Offer up search....... hahahaha ... me, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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