Used dining table prices by age and condition
What to ask for a dining table that cost $700 new. For a different new price, use the percentage: it is the share of the new price a mid-range one keeps in good condition.
| Age | Share of new price | Like new | Good | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under a year | 40% | $385 | $310 | $210 |
| 1 year | 36% | $345 | $275 | $190 |
| 2 years | 32% | $310 | $250 | $170 |
| 3 years | 29% | $280 | $225 | $155 |
| 5 years | 24% | $225 | $180 | $125 |
| 8 years | 17% | $165 | $135 | $90 |
| 10 years | 14% | $135 | $105 | $75 |
These are rules of thumb, not an appraisal. A well-known brand or solid build adds about 15%; budget or flat-pack takes off about 20%. More in how to price used furniture.
How to sell a dining table
- Say how many it seats and whether there is a leaf, with the length both ways.
- Offer the table and its chairs at one price for the set, and a price for the table alone.
- If the legs unscrew, take them off before pickup. A table without legs fits in far more cars.
If it has to go by moving day
A price that drops on a schedule gets buyers to claim early instead of haggling. Starting at $225 and stopping at $90, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $225 | $180 | $135 | $90 |
Set your own dates in the price-drop planner, or let PieceOut do it: every listing drops each morning until you move.
Sell it or move it?
A typical dining table takes about 30 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 210 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $168 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $225 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?