Antique Plumbing Price Guide.

Wanted. Alive and in Excellent Condition: Your old plumbing fixtures.

The most common question asked of us here at Bathroom Machineries is:
“Where do you get all this stuff?”
  The answer to that is “From everywhere, and everybody who has fixtures to sell.”
The 2nd most common question is probably:
“What will you give me for my old fixture?”
  The answer to that is a little more complicated.  Most items we acquire undergo EXTENSIVE inspection, cleaning, sanitizing, restoration, water testing and are fitted with new parts when needed. The labor and expertise involved usually accounts for 70-80% of the cost of a restored fixture. For a very basic price guide, figure that we’ll pay up to 20-30% of the retail prices shown on this website for a comparable fixture. Please keep in mind that we pay SALVAGE prices for fixtures, not retail, or even wholesale. The labor involved in restoring fixtures is so extensive we can’t do it any other way and remain profitable. 
  Please note that some fixtures are either so abundant or currently overstocked we are not interested in them. Be sure to review our “wanted list”.

Price Guide for Common Fixtures in excellent condition:
This list is provided as a guide only. It is not a promise to buy nor should it be used for anything more than determining if your fixture(s) are valuable enough to justify shipping them to Murphys CA.
All prices are FOB Murphys and are based on “excellent” condition.

Tubs:
4-1/2” Clawfoot tub with feet: $20 to $50
5’ Clawfoot tub with feet: $20
5-1/2’ Clawfoot tub with feet: $20
6’ Clawfoot tub: $150 to $300
Individual tub feet: $5 each.
Cast Iron corner tub, any style: $50 to $200
Built-in alcove tub: $0 -$10
Toilets:
1910 to 1930 “Pacifc Style”toilet bowl: $20 to $45
1925 to 1940 “Deco Style” toilet bowl: $15 to $30
1940 to 1955 “Deco Style Toilet bowls. $10 to $30
1910 to 1930 “Pacific toilet tanks with lid: $30 to $50
1930 to 1955 “Deco Style” toilet tanks with lids: $5 to $15
“Pacific” style tank lids: $10, “Deco style” tank lids: $5
Sinks:
Undermount round sink circa 1910: $50 to $90
Cast Iron Pedestal sink 1902 to 1919: $50 to $300 (depends on style)
Cast Iron Pedestal sink 1920 to 1940: $0 to $50 (depends on style)
China Pedestal sink, up to 1930: $100 to $400 (depends on style)
China Pedstal sink 1930 to 1940 : $20 to $150 (depends on style)
Fixtures:
Standing waste assembly, complete: up to $150.
Other fixtures are priced per each. See our “Sellers” page for infomation on obtaining a valuation.
Shipping: Most items cannot be shipped economically singly. A large majority of our fixtures are purchased from professional salvors who ship dozens of fixtures to us at one time in bulk lots to defray shipping costs. The list below show approximate shipping costs to aid in determining if your item(s) can be profitably shipped:
Typical cost to ship a china toilet bowl, tank, or small sink via UPS: $50 to $65 plus packing.
Typical cost to ship a pallet via truck: $150 to $250.
 
Drop Off: Obviously, delivering the fixture to us yourself can save you having to pay the high cost of shipping. If you live in the Northern California or Western Nevada area, you may want to consider making a weekend visit! We do not always have staff on hand to unload heavy items, so please call before showing up unannounced on weekends or late in the afternoon. We reserve the right to decline to purchase any fixture for any reason.

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Condition Guide: 
 Refinished = Fully restored, like new condition.
 Excellent = As nearly new as possible, 90% of original luster or better.
 Good = May have minor chips or finish flaws that do not extend down to base material.
  Fair = Useable. May have rust or chips that extend down to base material.
 Poor = Needs refinishing or repair work.