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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bev aka thelmasstuff, post: 293016, member: 23&quot;]As we do at Town Meeting, let me state the opposing view.&nbsp; Check the market in your area.&nbsp; Yes, some people may be able to get more for refinished pieces.&nbsp; It&#039;s the old tale of location, location, location.&nbsp; Go to your local antique shops and see what is selling.&nbsp; If, indeed, the refinished pieces are flying out the door, then it is well worth it to refinish.&nbsp; If, however, you add the cost of refinishing and your labor to the price you want for the piece and it&#039;s above the market value in your area, then you&#039;d be foolish to sink your money into the project.&nbsp; I have run antique shows in our area for local organizations for many years and our dealers get top prices and not one of them is for a refinished piece.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t believe me, contact someone from the Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association and ask their opinion.&nbsp; These folks have been in the business for sometimes as long as 40 or 50 years.&nbsp; Don&#039;t feel pressured into action by anyone online.&nbsp; Go to your local hands-on people. I&#039;m sure there is an Antique Dealers association in your area.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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