Request Feedback on Listing

[Sharyn]

I just put up a pair of very unique glass vases. I don’t see anything like them on ebay. I bought them in an online auction with the title “Paris Art Glass Vases Pair 60s”. My questions are:

Have I priced them way out of the water at $599 or best offer? or is the price too low?

The stickers on them say “Paul’s Italy”, but the online auction title says “Paris Art Glass”. I’m assuming that Paris is a reference to the style, not to where it was made. Anyone have any ideas?

Any other feedback is appreciated. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182902454668

[Jay]

Im sure ou did an eBay search, but I don’t see those kind of prices:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Paul%27s+Italy+glass&_sop=16&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XPauls+Italy+glass.TRS0&_nkw=Pauls+Italy+glass&_sacat=0

But I also dont know art glass very well. We like high prices for sure, as long as its based on some kind of educated guess.

[Sharyn]

Originally, I was going to price them at $399 or best offer, but, for some crazy reason, I threw in another $200. Perhaps I should take it out?

Nothing I see in the search (yours or mine) is close to the 28″ and 30″ heights.

[Jay]

Maybe another seller here knows art glass and can steer you better.

But its also an example of learning to research and trusting your gut. If you think it’s worth it, set the price and see what happens. You can always bring the price down later.

[Amatino]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-mid-century-modern-tall-art-1883248730
35″ tall, sold for $45 in August this year.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/29-viking-floor-vase-brown-mid-century-modern
29″ tall, sold for $19 Nov 2006

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-century-modern-stretched-glass-541207225
3′ tall, sold for $39.99 Jul 2014

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-century-modern-vintage-retro-1845098445
28.5″ tall, sold for $45 Dec 2016.

These are a sampling of the listings I found on Worthpoint that look similar to the ones you have. I note the base and top of yours is different. Also, these did not mention Paul’s Glass Italy, so that might add value.

However, there was one lonely listing that hit triple digits. However, it’s a monster with a 10.5″ base and rising 3 feet tall, so that might have made a difference.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-century-modern-large-tall-viking-534974874
Sold for $175 June 2014

Doing a search for Paul’s Italy Glass returned very little that looked like what you have.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-murano-tall-aquamarine-mid-century-venini
Sold for $49.95 Dec 2005

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pair-hand-blown-deep-green-glass-228230469
Sold for $11.49 Apr 2011

[Sharyn]

OK, I updated it to $299 or best offer. I’m OK with that. I paid about $40 for them, so I would at least want something around the $175 price (unless it sits in my house for a year or two!).

I wish I had asked the sellers about what they meant by “Paris” art glass. If this design won some kind of award or something, that would help. Pickup was a little more hectic than normal, so I just left. I’ve bought from them a few times, so maybe I’ll see them again.

Thanks for the help!

[Sharyn]

While I’m at it, I have this big-ass table lamp from the 40’s or 50’s. It stands close to 4 1/2 feet tall with a glass and metal base and a fabric shade 21″ in diameter. It’s in very good shape except that some of the decorative beads have come off and some of the metal has tarnished (or has a patina).

I won’t get to listing it probably until the beginning of next week. I’ve got lots of research to do including shipping options (and I’ll probably want to call it something different than big-ass lamp). But, what do folks think about pricing on this one?

I see some large vintage lamps on ebay, but, of course, nothing like this.

Here are some photos:
https://imgur.com/a/BcUny

[Ryanne]

that’s going to be quite a packing job! that thing is huge. and i think you’d have to pack the shade in another box. but it’s a cool piece. i like that blown glass and metal look.

[Sharyn]

Yes, you can see the quality in the blown glass and metal work, and the lamp will make a statement! Finding replacement beads (which appear to be a plastic or similar) shouldn’t be too difficult for the buyer.

I agree that this thing needs to be packed in two boxes. I think I have a box that will fit the base, and a box for the shade won’t be too difficult to find. Either I will find out what FedEx will charge to box it for me, or I’ll do it myself. Then, I’ll have to have a fixed price shipping cost that will get it to most of the US. I can add a note that residents of AL, HI, PR, and other countries can message me for a cost. This is my plan, but I still have some measuring and thinking to do.

This was from a rummage sale at a synagogue in August. I went the first day, saw it, but just bought a few things. I went a week later on the last day, and the lady working that room said “make me an offer”. So, I bought it for $5! I’ve been looking forward to and dreading this listing for a while. I at least want it out of my death pile!

The question is, what sort of crazy price should I put on it?

[Ryanne]

not sure, i’ve put high prices on big lamps before and they took a long time to sell, have you looked at similar solds?

[Sharyn]

I glanced at solds, and the numbers vary quite a bit. I did see a few in the hundreds of dollars, in the general range where I want to put my price. I will need to do better research when I get to listing it. I thought I would throw it out there and see if someone had experience or a general idea.

[Ryanne]

$499 (plus shipping) and best offer, that’s just my gut reaction price

[Author]

Posts