[Help] I've got wood. How to sell it?

herecomesaregular · 2024-09-24T12:15:57+0100

So my old man bought some seasoned oak wood planks about 60 years ago, with some wedding gift money apparently. Intention was to make some furniture with it I believe... yet they've moved 3 times and brought it with them each time,stored it well etc and never used it.... (he's a bit of a hoarder my old man). And now he's 86 and wants rid. At timber yard prices it's worth about £1400 he reckons at current prices but obviously 2nd hand would be worth a lot less. I stuck it on FB markeplace and gumtree without many views. Anyone have any ideas as how to sell it? It's really good quality and I'm sure a skilled worksman would love it and it seems such a shame to go to waste but it's one of those things that it's a bit - how the hell do i get rid of this?!

Stato · 2024-09-24T12:18:40+0100

Try Eddie Howe. He's got previous for massively overpaying for Wood.

Milano · 2024-09-24T12:18:51+0100

Google it, word for word.................

Honestly, ask a builder or a carpenter.

wolfie · 2024-09-24T12:32:09+0100

Male prostitution ?

Flounce · 2024-09-24T12:37:29+0100

10 years ago I’d have had them off you as we chose solid oak planks for our hall over the modern laminated stuff!

Surprised nobody is interested in them if the price is decent. Photos and sizes might help?

Cordwainer · 2024-09-24T12:39:25+0100

If you struggle to find anyone to buy it at any price you will deffo get takers on freecycle..there are Brighton and Hove groups and am sure many others across the UK.

Coldwaltham Seagull · 2024-09-24T12:45:14+0100

Flounce said:
Photos and sizes might help?

This

CHAPPERS · 2024-09-24T12:46:50+0100

Brighton Wood Store might have some ideas if he is local.

ConfusedGloryHunter · 2024-09-24T12:47:30+0100

How big is your wood and are you willing post photos of it?

POSKETT AT THE VALLEY · 2024-09-24T12:53:15+0100

Try Noah

PHCgull · 2024-09-24T13:02:16+0100

copford saw mill in east sussex might be interested in selling it for you but you'll likely have to split the proceeds with them...

pigmanovich · 2024-09-24T13:05:08+0100

Herr Tubthumper · 2024-09-24T13:11:27+0100

Wood n’t happen in Germany.

HeaviestTed · 2024-09-24T13:33:28+0100

Wood you accept and offer?

sydney · 2024-09-24T13:38:03+0100

pineapple rings , squirty cream and a maraschino cherry will normally get a nibble.

TugWilson · 2024-09-24T13:53:06+0100

herecomesaregular said:
So my old man bought some seasoned oak wood planks about 60 years ago, with some wedding gift money apparently. Intention was to make some furniture with it I believe... yet they've moved 3 times and brought it with them each time,stored it well etc and never used it.... (he's a bit of a hoarder my old man). And now he's 86 and wants rid. At timber yard prices it's worth about £1400 he reckons at current prices but obviously 2nd hand would be worth a lot less. I stuck it on FB markeplace and gumtree without many views. Anyone have any ideas as how to sell it? It's really good quality and I'm sure a skilled worksman would love it and it seems such a shame to go to waste but it's one of those things that it's a bit - how the hell do i get rid of this?!

Thanks for the laugh (title) , now that i`m back on my feet - try a restoration firm , restoring firms that use old 2nd hand and recyclable items and materials to use on old buildings to keep originality , may even get a good price , good luck .

deletebeepbeepbeep · 2024-09-24T13:53:53+0100

Grindr or Gumtree

Lush · 2024-09-24T13:57:26+0100

Repair Shop?

williamkirkrestoration.co.uk/

Creaky · 2024-09-24T13:58:11+0100

Do the planks have a waney edge?

What thickness, length etc?

herecomesaregular · 2024-09-24T14:20:43+0100

cheers for all info. here's a crap photo (the small pieces of wood are just loose spacers). He's decided he wants £700 for it all. 3/4 inch seasoned oak, planed all round.

3x planks 12" wide and 6 foot long. 2x planks 6" wide and 6 foot 9" long. 1x plank 9" wide and 7 foot 3" long. 1x plank 9" wide and 5 foot 7" long.

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