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Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by finchman » Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:27 am

So I recently completed my first armoire to cage conversion and it was a fun project (the beige one). I came across another armoire that would be perfect for another project. My question is; how much do you think I could sell a project like this for once completed? The armoire is $50, and I figure another $100-$150 to convert it. Would I be able to sell it for $300-$400? Or is that unreasonable? I know that new pieces like this sell for over $1000 online, but I'm not sure what the market is like for them. I live in central Fl if that helps any. Please chime in, all opinions are appreciated! :wink:
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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by debbie276 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:03 am

Not sure what the market would bring in Florida but up here in New Jersey 300-400 would be a steal!

Here's a very similar one on ebay, located in Missouri
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-built-Bi ... 1724760132

and one from NY
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Wood-Elega ... 3cfe064382

and another from Nevada
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Built-Bi ... 3a922a751c
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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by lovezebs » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:17 am

finchman

Beautiful Job.
I would ask for more than I expect to get, leaving room for people who like to haggle the asking price :-).

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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by finchman » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:46 pm

Anyone else? Trying to decide if I should get it tonight... :shock:

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Post by TheExtremeCraftsman » Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:24 pm

First allow me to say very good job. Second, you should have reused the ornate top. Would have brought in more money for no more work. For pricing I would use an old remedy, cost plus labor at $40.00 an hour. Of course the actual price should be much more than that but this would at least insure you would make money. Again, nice job.... =D>

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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by finchman » Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:31 pm

The one with the top is a different one, the ornate one is the one I am going to get tonight to convert...

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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by finchman » Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:18 pm

Went to get it and the sides were pressboard :-L everything else was solid wood. Guess I'll keep looking!

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Re: Need opinions, how much can I sell this aviary/cage for

Post by debbie276 » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:14 am

Aw, that's too bad :(
Hope you find what your looking for soon :)
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https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

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