AFCA Forums > Antique Fan Collectors Association > Buy-Sell-Trade > For Sale 1940s GE 4 blade fan, fully functional
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Jenny Chapman Guest
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I just joined this site, so I apologize if I post something incorrectly. I have my Grandpa's fan that I'm trying to sell to someone who knows its value and will appreciate it. Its in pretty excellent condition considering how old it is, and is fully functional. Some rusting on the cage part but the golden blades are flawless. Please inform me if I'm way off, but I'd like to ask $500 for it. Any advice is much appreciated. Attached Image (viewed 369 times): Last edited on Wed Sep 29th, 2021 01:39 am by Jenny Chapman |
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Stan Adams Super Moderator 
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news & don't want to insult you, but to collectors that is a $50 fan. |
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Jenny Chapman Guest
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Oh shoot! Can you direct me to a website that has more info on its value? |
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Lane Shirey AFCA Member 
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To me, $50 is generous. I’d say closer to $30. Unfortunately no one is going to pay for the sentimental value you place on the fan. Maybe you should restore it and keep it in his memory . |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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That is a nice fan with the bakelite base, but this is not a rare fan. the base was changed a bit later and it was made in various colors all the way to the early 1970s with same blade and slightly different grilles. They are nice quiet runners , i agree with the fellows polish it up and keep it for sentimental reasons, but they arent particularly valuable. They were made in prolific numbers over the decades... Welcome to our site!!!! |
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Steve Butler Guest 
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Jenny Chapman wrote: Oh shoot! Can you direct me to a website that has more info on its value?This is the best website for an honest answer. I agree that $50 would be the high end for your fan. |
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Dave McManaman AFCA Member 
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You might look at the “sold” listings through eBay’s advanced search feature. Btw, there’s one near me on FB marketplace for $50. It was $150 but reduced and hasn’t sold yet. |
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Jenny Chapman Guest
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Thank you for the replies. I was hoping it was a rare one. Maybe I'll try it on ebay lol. |
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Richard Daugird AFCA Member 
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You should just keep it as it was your grandfather’s. Or maybe give it to a family member? Shipping will be more than the value of it, and if you don’t know what you are doing it will most likely get damaged in shipping. |
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