How much is a used dining table worth?
A used dining table in good condition keeps about 46% of its original price at 3 years on this calculator's curve. If yours cost $1,200 new, that works out to roughly $400–$700 as a realistic asking range, with fair market around $560. Use the calculator above to adjust for your exact age, condition, and brand tier.
Should I sell the dining table with or without the chairs?
Together, if they match — complete sets sell faster and for more per piece than tables and chairs listed separately. If the chairs are mismatched or worn out, sell the table alone and the chairs as a separate lot; a good solid-wood table doesn't need them.
Do scratches ruin a dining table's resale value?
On solid wood, not necessarily — light scratches can be buffed or refinished, and buyers know it; price in the 'fair' tier and say 'solid wood, refinishable'. On veneer or laminate, deep scratches are permanent, so price honestly in 'worn' and let the photos show them.
Should I sell my dining table before a long-distance move?
Full-service long-distance movers effectively charge about $0.50–$0.80 per pound. At roughly 250 lb, moving a dining table adds about $125–$200 to the bill — if that is more than its resale value, sell it before moving day and rebuy at your destination.