How do I sell a complete set of china when no one seems to want it?

Many people discover that a full china set is hard to sell, so it helps to set realistic expectations and choose the right approach. Demand for formal dinnerware is weak, and offers for complete sets are often low.

One option is to sell to a china replacement company that buys pieces in discontinued patterns. They pay based on the pattern and condition, and they usually want you to list exactly what you have. Their offers are wholesale, but they will take the whole set if the pattern is one they stock.

Another approach is to sell serving pieces separately. Platters, gravy boats, covered vegetable dishes, teapots and sugar and creamer sets often bring more individually, and the remaining place settings can be sold as a group.

For less popular patterns, a local estate sale or auction where the china is sold with other household items is practical. Local online listings can work for people setting up a household. Before you sell, count every piece, note any chips or worn trim, and photograph the backstamp clearly.