Repurchase of old furniture

Do clearance companies buy back your valuables?

The short answer is that some do, and others No. We explain the different options for buying back old furniture below…

House clearers – do they buy back valuable old furniture?

This is a question we ask ourselves often, andthe short answer is yes… and no

Some clearance companies will offer to pay for valuable old furniture in the house, such as furniture but also jewelry, trinkets, antiques, paintings, etc.,while others will ask you to remove the valuables you want, then charge you for the time and the costs required to empty the house.

There are pros and cons to each way, which we'll explore below.

How's that? works if a clearance company pays you for your valuables?

The way it works to buy back old furniture is as follows:

1. The clearance company will estimate the || |76coût of valuables.
2. They then subtract that value from the costs of emptying the house.
3. If the valuables are worth more than the costs, they pay you the difference.
4. If the clearance costs are more than the valuables, you pay them the difference.

 

Some companies prefer to charge only the cost ofcleaning and house clearance, while others work in the manner described above.

There are positives and negatives to every situation, what is right for you depends on your own situation.

Advantages and disadvantages of letting a clearance company buy back your old furniture

At grand-nettoyage.fr we prefer to operate by setting aside for you items that we believe are of value, so that you can sell them in the best and most appropriate way for you.

We think this is the best solution, because let's be honest,Clearance companies are not experts in art or antiques.

Although it is rare for a house to have many valuable objects such as works of art, for example, it can happen and all it takes is a painting, a bronze or a piece of furniture of high value to be mispriced, and you could find yourself seriously losing money.

This is why we prefer to simply charge for the work we carry out, and cover the costs of recycling etc., and leave the assessments to expert assessors!

When you empty a house following a vacuum, the notary or an expert will provide you with the assessment for the costs of inheritance taxes on valuable property of heirs.

The advantages of being paid by a clearance company are:

1. The house to be emptied can be completely cleared and cleaned with a minimum hassle for you.
2. This means you don't need to arrange auctioneers or antique dealers etc. to come and see the items, especially if a notary has already done the valuation.
3. You also don't have to wait weeks or months to be paid when the items are sold.
4. You could end up with money for clearing out worthless furniture and a full house clean, with minimal involvement in the process.
5. Alternatively, this could reduce the cost of clearance if the valuables are not enough to completely cover the costs.
6. You can benefit from free clearance

 

The disadvantages of being paid by a clearance company are:

1. Clearance companies are not expert appraisers of antiques, art or other collectibles.
2. You may end up be paid less than the items are worth.
3. This could be a lot of money if an item turns out to be very rare.

 

The pros and cons of paying a clearance company and managing valuables yourself

 

The advantages of simply paying a clearance company to clean, empty the house and handle the valuables yourself are:|| |146

1. Vous savez exactement quels sont les coûts et pouvez voir une idée de ce que vous payez.
2. You can arrange suitable auctioneers or experts to give an accurate valuation of the items. Where there is an estate an auctioneer or notary will give an estimate of the valuables.
3. This means that you will get the maximum financial benefit from all the valuables.|| |152
4. S’il y a quelque chose de très rare, vous pourriez bénéficier d’une manne financière importante.
5. Resellers can buy the items from you.
6. You could get a lot more money for your items, right then and there.

 

The Disadvantages of Simply Paying a Clearance Company to Clear a House and Dealing with the Clearances Yourself valuable items are:

1. You will need to arrange valuations for you.
2. It may take longer to get paid if the items are sold at auction or on ad sites like le bon coin.
3. You will have to pay theclearance of the house and deduct it from the money that you will later receive valuable items.

 

Of course, if a dealer wants your items and will pay you cash on the spot, you are almost certain to end up with a much better deal, more money for valuables, and you can then use some of that money to pay the clearance company.

Summary of the different house clearance offers

The best option depends on your own situation.

If you want the house clearance to take place with the minimum of hassle or involvement, it may seem worth letting the company of clearance appraise the items and pay you if there is excess value.

However, be aware that this could leave you out if they make a mistake.

If you are willing to take a little more time and arrange proper and accurate assessments, you could end up with a lot more money – in some cases it could even change your life.