Jackson Custom China White Tea Cups from Dec. 1981

[Dschott691]

I have a box (2 dozen) of unused white Jackson China tea cups from Dec. 1981 (E12). I'm trying to find out if they have any value because I would like to sell them.

[apPaul]

DSCHOTT691, first, a warm welcome to the RWCN!!!! We are glad you were able to find us !!! Your cups sound great! We would love to see photos of them when you get a chance! Posting photos is quite easy, though the RWCN photo uploader requires you to have a few posts first to utilize that function, you can still use photobucket and paste the image code into a new reply or posting to show us the photo or send the photo via email to ptrosko @restaurantware .net and I can post it for you.

Next, The RWCN is a forum that helps people identify logos, manufactures and dates, but we do not offer values on items. Why? Well, determining a value is a very complicated and prices are volatile. It is based on condition, age, manufacturer, usage, shape, decoration, specific manufacturer markings, location, desirability, availability, current date, weather, bank accounts, moods, internet connection, elections, economy, divorce settlements.. The list goes on and on. Any one of these variables can change a $5.00 item into a $150 item by one single auction with two hungry bidders with pockets deeper then their common sense and it will blow an average value right out of the water.

If you are looking for a general value, I suggest just searching the internet sites that sell Restaurant China, such as Ebay, Ruby Lane, Etsy and of course, the Restaurantware Shopping link at the top of this forum. Some value sites can be helpful but they do charge fees such as Worthpoint and Kovels. If you are looking for insurance purposes, there are some sites that will offer a fee based appraisal service and I believe a one or two of our members offer a fee based appraisal service but those people are not endorsed by the RWCN.

Good Luck!
Paul

[Dschott691]

Photos coming soon! There are 3 dozen cups in the box.

[apPaul]

Here are the images:

[apPaul]

I am assuming your teacups are made for Chinese restaurants and being that they have no decoration, are considered "stock" which meant that anyone could order that same item

[dmcgrann]

As Paul said, we really don't get into values here. Without going into specifics as to "how much per cup", I will tell you that 36 plain white A.D, cups (they have handles?) or plain white china of any kind isn't easy to sell. I've sold some plate white RW, but the pieces were all over 100 years old and made by a manufacturer that is pretty obscure. If I wanted plain white china, in my area, I can visit any thrift store or even the used section of one of the local restaurant supply houses and get whatever I want whenever I want, and it won't be expensive in the least. I am seeing a local resale market that surprises me a little for plainer stock pattern china that's being driven by nostalgia-minded individuals who want everyday china for everyday use - but they want more than plain white, at least a green or red band or line. But, as far as selling it via mail order, like on eBay, there's going to be significant buyer resistance to the shipping cost as a percentage of the perceived value of the cup.

It's almost as if you need the "perfect match" of buyer/user for your cups. Even if someone could use 36 white A.D. cups, the first question might well be, "What about saucers?"

[apPaul]

I think they would have value to a Chinese restaurant that uses plain white. You might get a free take out meal in trade for them

[Jackie]

Thanks David. I started a post yesterday to say pretty much what you said but then thought maybe I should not, being as the rule about no values falls pretty squarely on my shoulders, lol. So I am very glad that you posted that and you surely said it better than I could have anyway.

[dmcgrann]

Thanks David. I started a post yesterday to say pretty much what you said but then thought maybe I should not, being as the rule about no values falls pretty squarely on my shoulders, lol. So I am very glad that you posted that and you surely said it better than I could have anyway.

You're welcome. I probably could have said:

"Yep, you can sell them. But probably not for much and you'd have to find the right person. If you find the right person, who knows what could happen?"

[matthanne1]

And I like Paul's too, since I like Chinese take-out. Whatever works without giving a price!

[Dschott691]

I think they would have value to a Chinese restaurant that uses plain white. You might get a free take out meal in trade for them

Thank you all for your valued opinions! I can sell these locally on craigslist for pick up only, and hopefully I can get a meal in exchange. I would have felt terrible selling them cheap if by chance they were a collector's item.

Donna

[dmcgrann]

Donna, come back by anytime if you get more treasures!