I have an old dresser that is painted a nasty orangish pink color. My mom has had this dresser since way before I was born. She recently gave it to me but told me NOT to sand it down. What do I do.. put primer over the paint. It also is chipping paint in some places, will this show through the primer and paint? Should i just sand those part down to make it look even then paint with primer, then my color. What kind of paint should I use? Help please!!!
UPDATE WITH PICTURE:
This is my dresser. Nice isn't it....


This is a small part where the paint is chipping:


This is what you get for free!