What is the value of a Franklin Mint Civil War chess set?

Answer 1

It originally sold (via television commercials) for $17.50 for two pieces, which were mailed each month. After 16 months the set would be complete, and the board was included. Total original cost: $280. === === According to a subscription application from the National Historical Society c/o: The Franklin Mint, the subscriber agreed to pay $17.50 per month and would receive two pieces every OTHER month making the value of the set at (17.5 x 32) $560.00 - not $280. As to the actual value of the set, the market will determine the price. A number of these sets have come and gone (with and without takers) at eBay and other online auction houses or sellers. The asking price is generally a bit over $300 and the best offers usually edge up over $200 or so. The condition of the set is important, as you might have guessed.

Answer 2

The one in our collection is valued at $1,800. I have one for sale that is in very good condition for 1000 I have a complete set in pristine comdition available for $1100 One listed on Ebay right now with Buy it now at 899 and it is in mint condition with the box and board.

Answer 3

Hard to tell. Such a subjective thing. My experience is that anything is worth what somebody is willing to pay for it!

I am willing to pay 600 dollars for a perfect set. I guess that's a start.

Please contact me via john@gatewaypartner.com or call me via 425.766.4278.

Answer 4

They were offered by Franklin Mint for $2500 back in late 80's. The very detailed Chess pieces are intricately hand painted pewter and the playing surface is ivory as you probably know if, you have one. The playing table is mahogany. What it's worth is what ever someone is willing to pay for it. Find the right setting and venue and you could get top dollar.

Answer 5

The pieces were sold in pairs (one pawn, one power piece) for $75 each. At sixteen pairs, the original retail value was $1200.

Answer 6

150 dollars