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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a lot of old china that I've been holding onto. I'll look into replacements.com. I hadn't thought of selling it. I assume my kids will want it, but I doubt it. Some of it is more than 100 years old and incredibly beautiful, gold-rimmed, green and blue (no flowers), in full 12-place setting sets. I've thought of hanging some of it on the wall in a pattern, it's that lovely. I think it belongs in a museum, actually. All made in England at least 100 years ago (my grandmother was married in 1911). I also have two sets of silverware that I don't use either, and a lot of silver bowls, etc. all sterling. I suppose I could sell it by weight (sterling is worth a decent price nowadays), but it's pretty too. I imagine fashions will change and some people will want these things.
OP, sorry, just ruminating here. I think you should try replacements.com or[b] hang onto it if you have the space. Your feelings and your kids' feelings about it might change. I've given things away in a rush of emotion that I later regret parting with. [/b]Wait a year, and see if you feel the same way. If so, keep a few precious pieces, and sell the rest. [/quote]

I don't agree with this advice unless you have endless storage space.What have you give away that you have regretted? Sure take some time with it, but not years, maybe weeks or months. Nobody has time to wash this stuff these days and who knows how toxic it is. There is hopefully some family in need that will be thrilled to enjoy such beautiful things. Why not bring them joy now or soon? I let so many years go by afraid to give away stuff I don't want and never wanted. Sure if you will use it, keep it. If your kid begs you to keep it until she/he is married and you have the space, then go ahead. Otherwise, release it to someone who can appreciate it.[/quote]

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