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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 5962482, member: 37"]Howard's Restor-A-Finish would make this look significantly better. If you want to take it another step, you could reamalgamate the existing finish with lacquer thinner. This is a tricky process that involved breaking down the existing finish and spreading it more evenly across the entire surface. You have to work fast and I would not try it on this piece if you have never done this before. It is easy to make a mess of the project if you do not know what you are doing.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for value, it really depends on where you are and if you have the right customer base. Here in my semi-rural Midwest location, Baker doesn't bring much of a premium over other similar looking furniture. Most people just don't know anything about the brand. I would not have paid $75.00 for this in this condition. In large metropolitan areas or on-line, you might do a lot better.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 5962482, member: 37"]Howard's Restor-A-Finish would make this look significantly better. If you want to take it another step, you could reamalgamate the existing finish with lacquer thinner. This is a tricky process that involved breaking down the existing finish and spreading it more evenly across the entire surface. You have to work fast and I would not try it on this piece if you have never done this before. It is easy to make a mess of the project if you do not know what you are doing. As for value, it really depends on where you are and if you have the right customer base. Here in my semi-rural Midwest location, Baker doesn't bring much of a premium over other similar looking furniture. Most people just don't know anything about the brand. I would not have paid $75.00 for this in this condition. In large metropolitan areas or on-line, you might do a lot better.[/QUOTE]
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