We have come to the realization that we can't take everything with us on our move to Kaua'i. Some things are just too fragile and would not transport well while others are large and heavy and simply too expensive to transport. So it is time to inventory what what we have and determine it's sentimental and/or economical value and start cleaning house. It's hard to think of parting with furniture or other items you've had for a long time. It's not always because of sentimental value, but the simple fact that you just plain like it. It doesn't help that you probably won't get out of it anything close to what you paid for it either. But the simple fact remains... we have to determine if it's worth the cost to ship it (which may be more than we paid for it in the first place) and we're willing to take a chance it will complete the journey undamaged (may be costly to repair on top of the shipping costs).
One such item for us is our grandfather clock. It really doesn't have any "sentimental" value but I simply love it. It's a beautiful piece of furniture and I keep some of my most treasured items on the curio shelves inside. It's been with me for 16 years now. But it is big, bulky and extremely fragile. It just doesn't make sense to hold onto. So it's time to say bye-bye big boy and allow someone else to behold it's beauty.
But how do you sell such an item if you aren't willing to ship it?
Well, we opted to give Ebay a chance with a shipping option of Local Pickup Only. We started with a low starting bid but set a reserve price and included a Buy It Now price as well. And although it didn't end up selling through Ebay, the high bidder contacted us through email and ended up buying the grandfather clock for our reserve price. They are picking it up this Sunday. The computer desk and hutch auction is still active and ends this evening. Hopefully we will be equally as lucky and it will be finding a new home soon as well.
We have identified many more items to be put on the chopping block. This is only the beginning. However, we are one step closer to being ready to move. It's a great feeling! The money is being put aside to help pay for moving expenses and possibly help furnish our new place.
Anyone need a small curio cabinet, salt-water fish tank or a pair of jet skis?
Only 418 days, 13 hours, 55 minutes and 17 seconds to meet our goal.
The countdown has begun!
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