Question:
A relative recently came across a box of RW Concord Fruit Dinnerware. She has 12 Supper Trays (or at least I think that is what they are with the divisions and place for cup) as well as 13 of the matching cups. She also has two matching plates or platters. Any ideas on the value of her "find"? Would it be best to post on a RW website for sale? Or is Ebay a good place to sell them? Should the set be maintained or sold as individual pieces? Sorry, no pictures as of yet…will try to obtain them when I see her next. Thanks! Amy

Answer:
Amy,
Photos or a more thorough description of your Fruit items would
help. The supper trays were made in two sizes: 10.5"inch square
shape and 12" x 9.5" oblong. The square shape is more common than
the oblong. There are also two cup sizes: the standard tea cup which
is only a couple of inches high or the much deeper and quite rare
coffee cup which is nearly 4 inches high. The value of one square
tray and tea cup set would be around $25. Add another $10 if the
tray is oblong, and double the value if the cup is a coffee cup.

As for selling, you’ll probably not find a buyer willing to pay top
dollar for all 12 sets. I’d sell them one or two sets at a time;
perhaps with an option for the buyer to purchase additional sets at
the same price. The RWCS website currently does not display ads to
buy or sell, but another Red Wing site (Wing Tips) does allow the
public to post ads. Such an ad or eBay would probably be your best
bet for obtaining the best price, but in selling there are no
guarantees with any method. Much depends on whether you expect to
achieve top dollar and are willing to expend some effort, or if you
are willing to accept less but sell it all at once to a single buyer.

Larry