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8.22toilet.jpgHello AT,

I bought a gorgeous Duravit D19045-00 Starck 3 Two-Piece Toilet - White, for $398.75. It's a 12-inch rough in, and it turns out I have a 10-inch rough in. So now, I have this bloody toilet sitting in my studio in Chelsea.

I bought it online (faucetdepot.com), and they're based in California (I didnt realize!) and it's going to cost WAY more than the cost of the toilet to send it back to get a refund...

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Do you know of any places that would buy a toilet (at a heavily discounted rate) to sell? Is there such a thing as a toilet consignment store? What would you do?

Thanks! Brooke

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Craigslist it - people list things like this all the time.

posted by Erin K. on 2007-08-29 10:36:38
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Call some plumbers or contractors and see if your "rough in" can be changed inexpensively. Otherwise, list on Ebay.

posted by John H on 2007-08-29 10:57:47
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i wish he hadn't used the word 'bloody' to describe the toilet.

posted by miss on 2007-08-29 11:09:42
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Someone should pick these up! Fabulous toilets- I have the Starck 2 along with two wallmounted Starck 3's in my house. It's almost like artwork.

posted by hejiranyc on 2007-08-29 11:17:01
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It's a beautiful toilet. You can call up some local interior designers (from yellow pages) to see if they want it for future projects. Faxing or emailing them this page would be informative.
Of course, Craigslist it is also a great idea. eBay might not be for you since it charges listing by week and it's rare that people shop for toilets on eBay. You'll be running risk for listing it for months.

posted by adorita on 2007-08-29 11:26:52
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haha- "miss" I was going to say the same thing. Please leave the "bloody toilet" out of the ad - it may have a better chance of selling.

posted by designerny on 2007-08-29 11:32:57
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I also *would* try eBay, and make sure to use key words like Starck and Duravit in the listing. Make sure to specify "local pickup only" and "will not ship."

Don't fall for upgrades like "bold" or more than minimum pictures. But make it a reserve auction. You should end up with fees under $10.

If it does not sell first round, you get one almost-freebie relist.

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2007-08-29 12:28:37
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CRAIGSLIST,
UPGRADING YOUR CONDO? REHABBER, HOUSE FLIPPER?
BRAND NEW DURAVIT STARCK 3-PIECE TOILET.
NEVER USED, IN THE BOX. PICK IT UP TODAY FOR $250.00.

posted by art on 2007-08-29 12:58:03
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did you sell this already?--mmm will check tonight to see if it fits--can you post ebay or craigslist if posted? must have

posted by taracakes on 2007-08-29 13:42:48
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I had the same situation, with a new Toto. The plumbing supply store sold me a 10" rough-in, and my contractor installed - piece of cake, few $$.

posted by susan / park slope on 2007-08-29 13:46:12
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Also, check to see if any of the reno blogs have classifieds or open notice boards.

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2007-08-29 15:16:00
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sorry i have one already...

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/photos/082207jamestour/images/james%20tour10_small.jpg


but yeah, craigslist it, people check for this kind of thing ALL the time!

posted by matchjames on 2007-08-29 15:22:10
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still available?
i'd be interested
jjmgm@hotmail.com
thanks
jacq

posted by jacq on 2007-08-30 00:43:57
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