Update... Treasure Tuesday's Fabulous Find

Post Update:  The buffet was finally delivered.  I drilled a hole for wires in the back which too 10 minute, a drill, and a special hole bit.  Loving it.

Today's find is an Empire-style, fruitwood buffet by the premier American furniture company Baker.  I just won this at an online estate sale auction last night for $387.  Found one on an upscale vintage furniture website for $2,475.  New, this piece would have been in excess of $10,000.

Thought it's classified as a dining room buffet it would work well in an entry, living room, etc.  I'm going to use it under my great-room television.  I can store the cable box, DVD, and other entertainment related things inside.  You can never have enough storage.

Tip:  When bidding at online auctions such as Everything But The House, search for local sales.  Large, expensive-to-ship items often sell for reasonable prices because the cost of shipping is frequently more expensive than the item's sale price.