Zac Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hello Greenleaf community! I inherited, and have subsequently built, the Dura-craft Southern Mansion (SM-700) kit from my grandmother. It was a great project, but the completed mansion is just too big for our house. I'd like to sell the completed build and was hoping this community could help me identify a fair price. Google Photo Album of the build process: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iOChUYSVr5MC5Gkf2 How much should I ask for something like this? It took dozens of hours to build. The house is complete, with original manual and all extra wood bits. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Did you do any finishing work on the house at all, or will the purchaser have to put in the papering, paint, stain, lighting, etc? You might check on Ebay to see what others are asking (and getting) for the same model house. Be advised that no matter how much time and work you put into a dollhouse you will probably never recover your expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately your link isn't working for me. A dollhouse is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and as Holly mentioned we rarely recoup what we put into it! Looking at completed auctions on eBay is a good way to gauge what people are willing to pay. If you're able to fix your link we might be able to give you some better advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, fov said: Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately your link isn't working for me. A dollhouse is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and as Holly mentioned we rarely recoup what we put into it! Looking at completed auctions on eBay is a good way to gauge what people are willing to pay. If you're able to fix your link we might be able to give you some better advice. Try this link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Emily, the first link works just dandy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I purchased my finished kit for $125 and sold it at a charity auction complete with lighting, paper for $175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2DandM Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 It is a big house isn't it! I bought another house kit 1st but stumbled upon the Grand Mansion on Craigslist a lady was selling for $10. Most of the pieces (tons of pieces!)were there but had to get creative with the some areas. Changed some windows, door ways and room configurations etc. Blocked the tv in the livingroom for awhile when I first started building much to my husband's irritation. Had to move it onto the covered patio while I waited to get my garage back (long story) and now that I do, I can't wait to start working on it again! I love it though so I'll have to find the room to keep it even if something else has to go. Someone will be really happy with yours, I can appreciate first hand how much work has gone into it thus far! Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mom2DandM said: ...the tv in the livingroom... even if something else has to go... I think you said it, Kathleen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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