Another tale from online-selling land (not ebay). I sometimes sell things on consignment for friends; one of the items I have listed right now is a Fuld ouija board. I'm not 100% certain of its manufacture date, but it seems to be one of the birds-eye maple veneer boards. I'm in the process of trying to narrow it down further.
A bit scruffy on the edges (no paper label on the back--which would be key in identifying it--slightly warped and one corner is damaged), but I'd say it's in pretty good shape for being in a humid attic for Gord knows how long. Not quite 'collector' quality, but nice if you just wanted one to display. I have very good pictures and described it the best I can.
So I have it listed for one price; on this venue you list things for a set price and buyers can negotiate if they want. A buyer messages me, asking 'can u go any lower?' The owner of the board gave me a price floor that I can't go below, other than that I have some leeway. I give her $XXX with free shipping (I can't get an exact shipping quote, just that I know it's going to be at least $50 due to the oversize box and I don't want either of us on my end to lose money). The owner also doesn't want to mess with online payments, so has requested that I take money orders only. That's fine with me, most buyers understand.
She asks for more photos. I do so. Then asks "is there anything engraved on the back" O_o These boards had paper labels on the back. I say that no, there's nothing on the back but according to research the date of manufacture is likely 1901 (I don't want to give her the site I'm using for research; I've done that before and had dustups where someone tries to claim an antique is newer than it actually is because the color/resolution on their screen is off).
Newest email last night (copied verbatim, I haven't replied yet):
Now I do have a zip code so I think this person's legit, but... I never send anything without payment first. Now I kinda understand how they might want to inspect the board first/make sure it's worth what they're paying, but at the same time I am not an escrow service and I can't take the risk of them getting the board and then deciding what they want to pay.
A bit scruffy on the edges (no paper label on the back--which would be key in identifying it--slightly warped and one corner is damaged), but I'd say it's in pretty good shape for being in a humid attic for Gord knows how long. Not quite 'collector' quality, but nice if you just wanted one to display. I have very good pictures and described it the best I can.
So I have it listed for one price; on this venue you list things for a set price and buyers can negotiate if they want. A buyer messages me, asking 'can u go any lower?' The owner of the board gave me a price floor that I can't go below, other than that I have some leeway. I give her $XXX with free shipping (I can't get an exact shipping quote, just that I know it's going to be at least $50 due to the oversize box and I don't want either of us on my end to lose money). The owner also doesn't want to mess with online payments, so has requested that I take money orders only. That's fine with me, most buyers understand.
She asks for more photos. I do so. Then asks "is there anything engraved on the back" O_o These boards had paper labels on the back. I say that no, there's nothing on the back but according to research the date of manufacture is likely 1901 (I don't want to give her the site I'm using for research; I've done that before and had dustups where someone tries to claim an antique is newer than it actually is because the color/resolution on their screen is off).
Newest email last night (copied verbatim, I haven't replied yet):
the only thing is i can not send it without it being sent ot me first?like you could send it and then i will pay you.like send with delivery signiture conformation?thanks
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