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Craigslist find

I only really need a long dresser for my daughter but I found this listing on Craigslist. $150 for a desk w/ hutch, chair, dresser and chest of drawers. Obviously it would need work done (a la painting it). I think it has potential though. *sigh*

Re: Craigslist find

  • Could you put the rest in storage until she is older and needs a desk? I think you could sell the tall dresser apart from the set. H used to have a set similar to this (um, sans white paint AND flowers though lol) and it was just a short dresser (not as long) and the hutch part with the desk.
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  • Yes this is a great idea. It seems like too good of a deal. I'll have to tell the husband!
  • I would go snatch that up and worry about what to do with the rest later!

    I had a similiar set as a child which my Mom still has. I want it for Rubes in the worst way 1985 flowers and all. :)

    The paint on mine is fine but the edges are pretty chipped..and I don't think there's much fix to that.

  • Snatch it up, ESPECIALLY if it's real wood. When we got new bedroom furniture a few years ago, we passed it on to our nephew who uses it now. It's 9 so he uses the desk for homework and building lego starships (I think that's what they're called) and it looks great still.

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  • I would snatch it up too. Seems like a heck of a deal for all of that. A new coat of paint and it will look wonderful. Can't wait to see the finished project!
  • That is a great set from the photos.

    Can you put the desk and long dresser in her room and then use the tall dresser in a guest room or something?  I wouldn't worry about keeping the set together, esp if you're going to paint it.

  • You could even use the top hutch to make one of those pinterest doll houses. And the desk for a kitchen. It could all be restored to original functionality as she gets older 
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    You could even use the top hutch to make one of those pinterest doll houses. And the desk for a kitchen. It could all be restored to original functionality as she gets older 

    OMG such a good idea! I emailed the person so hopefully they respond.

  • SCORE! Run and grab it!
  • So let us know if and when you get it. We're anxious to know, too.  :)
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