Hi,
Sorry, it's been a while since I've posted. Life caught up with me, lol.
Anyway, I thought I'd let you know that I wasn't able to purchase the set.
Even thought I know the store has had the set for quite some time, the store owner would not budge on the price. Of course, you could tell from the photos that the hardware was falling off and would need fixed...and some was missing. I couldn't find the bag with the other jasperware pieces and asked her about it; she claimed the other pieces were never there. I also discovered that there was more damage to the set (possibly from when they moved it over towards the wall?); it would definitely need glued in places. I mean, a chunk of the wood for the side table can be pulled off and then, put back in. Not to mention, the bed frame is coming off from the bottom headboard.
When I pointed out the damage (and to justify why I couldn't afford to pay her asking price), she told me a story and told me that it's normal...she used it for "years" (with all the missing pieces, damage, hardware coming off, etc.); and that wealthy people on the east coast of the u.s. have furniture just like this that they use everyday. Anyone know if that's true?
So, I decided to forgo it...for now. I can't pay $1500 for all of that, especially with the damage to repair. Is it even possible to get replacements for the missing jasperware pieces? And can you tell if the furniture has been refinished? She told me it used to be all painted and that she had to strip it...but surely, remnants of the paint would remain in the carved areas? Right?
Thanks for all the help!