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eemarino Offline
#1 Posted : Thursday, September 24, 2009 6:04:38 PM(UTC)
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Hi! I'm new here and so excited to find this forum. I am looking for a new rug and want to sell one. I didn't do any research when I bought my first one and looking around here, I wish I had. But I would love to know what kind of investment I made (if any) on the one I have. I purchased it on eBay about 3 years ago for $200 total (price + shipping). It came full of dirt and with one small tag which I have attached a picture of. All I know is it says it's Mashad 7'10 x 10'10. You will see that there are several worn areas (some I have attached close-up pics of) and the long sides have curves to them. I don't know if this is normal. So, have I made an investment or is it only worth what I paid, or less? I so much appreciate the help in advance!!

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#2 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 2:48:13 AM(UTC)
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Hi there,
You do indeed have a Mashad rug. I'm affraid this is a commercially woven rug and has no real value to the trade. It will never be an investment piece.
On the brighter side, you do have a hand-woven Persian rug for the price of a cheap machine -made rug, and you like it.

So enjoy

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eemarino Offline
#3 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 3:36:05 AM(UTC)
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Thank you for your help! It's funny that it's only worth that much. Everybody that sees it and knows how much I paid thinks I got a great deal, LOL. Well, at least it's apealling! Any idea as to it's age? Or does that even matter? :)
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#4 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 4:01:21 AM(UTC)
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Hi,

It looks to be around 30-40 years old.
The main thing is you like it, it doesn't really matter how much it's worth unless you have paid far too much, which you haven't.

Good luck
Robert
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#5 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 4:03:18 AM(UTC)
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Thanks!
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#6 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 4:16:35 AM(UTC)
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Hi,
Just been looking at the photo's again.
Your rug could be a Kashan which is also Persian. It would not really effect the price if it is.
Robert
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#7 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 10:18:26 AM(UTC)
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this is an ebay mashad. 200 is about right, although with threadbare, it could be a bit cheaper for 8'x10'
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#8 Posted : Friday, September 25, 2009 10:34:01 AM(UTC)
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Thanks. So why did the listing say it's value was much more. Are they flat-out lying? I want to purchase another rug, a new one, and I don't want to be deceived again!
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