rollercoasterbuff Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am trying to figure out how much this item is worth. It belongs to my friends mom and we need to get an idea of what it is actually worth. I searched hard for the item, but no luck. So now I am asking you guys for help! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Sorry, I have no idea what it'd be worth. Is it just me, or did Mickey steal Minnie's heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublestufforeo Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Honestly I'd just say its worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It's hard to say without seeing the item in person, as condition, materials, age and authenticity all play into the equation. Based on what you have here, I would guess that this is a knock-off and not an official Disney piece (see the comment above on Mickey's wearing Minnie's shoes). The top looks like pressboard instead of real wood, which lowers the value and dates it to probably the late '70s/early '80s. It also looks like the desk and chair both have some chips and dings, which devalues it even more. Knock off some additional cash if the joints aren't tight or the fasteners exhibit any rust. The region you're selling it in also makes a difference, as prices tend to be higher in places like New York and southern California than they would be elsewhere (this is why the buyers and sellers on "Storage Wars" claim they can get $5 each for Coke bottles mass produced in 2000 that wouldn't be worth $1 in the rest of the U.S.--that and it makes for good television). On a really, really, really good day, if you find just the right Disney-ophile, you might get $25-$30. More realistically, if someone offers you $15, I would take it and run. Again, that's based solely on the photos, and because of that, some of the assumptions may be incorrect. Rust or wobbly joints would knock that estimate down to $10, if that. Jason "Not an official appraiser, but I've collected antiques and Disney memorabilia for nearly a quarter-century" R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoasterbuff Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks Jason, I will have her put it up for $15 to $20 and hopefully she will get that for it! I appreciate you taking a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Not a problem. If you're that close to Disneyland and adding an "OBO," however, I would bump the price up to $30-$35. You have a better chance out there of some Disney nut stumbling across it and falling in love with it. And if you put OBO, most smart people are going to ask you to knock $5-$10 off of it, anyway. Hope it sells (and hope my analysis was right--I'd hate to lose you money)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Is it just me, or did Mickey steal Minnie's heels? Noticed that too, which means it's probably a knock off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Sorry, I have no idea what it'd be worth. Is it just me, or did Mickey steal Minnie's heels? That is Minnie you are looking at not Mickey, so the heels are appropriate. Notice the white dots from the skirt? Mickey is on the other side of the chair. I can't recall ever seeing Minnie with out a top. Fake all the way. This is a knock off, not actually Disney. Get what ever you can. Hopefully for you, the buyer won't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Take it to Gold and Silver Pawn in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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