Wow, I’m excited to post items for you this week - what a collection I have - from big to small, I have it all - from vintage to antique, with some very old items dating back to the early 1800s. Be sure to check it all out!
Here's a wonderful vintage game with such primitive style - and it works great too! I don't have a box, don't even know the name of the game, but don't really care because it was the rustic charm that caught my eye. Made of solid wood, it is a type of floor bowling game - there are round divots in the floor of the half rounded base which also has a short lip/wall around three sides to keep the ball from rolling over the edge. There are two turned wood balls - one with a faded blue finish and the other a faded red finish. I do not know if they are original, but they work! I'm also not sure if the 6 wood pins that stick out of the game are original - - I'm thinking not - they serve their purpose, and fit well, but are not finished like the rest of the game. I can also take them out - they are not glued in (but again, they stay in and fit well). The base of the game bevels down toward the floor and is straight and flush with the floor for playing. You roll the ball (one for each player) and get the points from whichever divot the ball lands and stays in - at least that's how I would play it! The game is in excellent solid and sturdy condition, with loooooots of rustic wear to the finish of all. There's minor and small nicks and scratches. In addition to that, there's dark spots, some white spots on the side that look like paint spray, and loads of scratches, scrapes, lines that look like pencil lines and general wear - I wouldn't change a thing! The base measures 14 1/2" by 13 1/2" and stands 2" tall at the sides. The balls measure about 2 1/2" diameter. All together, it weighs a smidge over 3 1/2 lbs. Form and function - what fun!
Please ask if you have any questions, or feel free to inform me if you have any information about one of my listings. As with any of my items, if you ever need extra pictures, let me know, just make sure that you give me an email address to send them to. Pick up is welcome on all of my items. I’m happy to combine shipments for you, but I do ask that there be no more than 7 days from the purchase of the first item - I will invoice after 7 days, as I cannot hold the items longer than that.
Also, many of my items come from local rural estate sales and auctions. They are coming right from the barn or attic to you! I do not take the time to clean and polish before I sell - they are in the condition found, as you see in my photos - and I do my best to photo and describe thoroughly.
Please do not let Ebay’s policy of requiring electronic payments keep you from bidding. Email me if this is not possible for you and we can discuss alternatives. Payment is due within 7 business days after close of auction, after that, the sale will be void, and I will relist the item.
I have had some trouble with the Ebay shipping calculator giving people bombastic shipping rates (especially after purchase with the Ebay “Pay Now“ invoice on Parcel Post rates). I charge shipping cost, so if you think it’s too high, email me so that I can check it out, before you pay me. That being said, we pack very well, so that will add to the weight.
I ship within two business days of receipt of your payment, or I will notify you otherwise.
With postage rates going up and up, I am shipping more items Parcel Post. Please realize that this can mean a 2-3 week delivery, sometimes longer. As a matter of fact, this year, I’m finding the “longer” more the norm. Parcel Post travels by land or rail and, at least in this area, packages do not leave the regional post office until they fill up a bin going in the same direction (so there’s no estimated exact number of days like you have with Priority Mail - the Post Office says 5-7 days, but that‘s not what I’m finding). I mail right away so it can get to you as soon as possible.
With the exception of the most heavy and/or large items, I will always give both Priority Mail and Parcel Post as shipping options, with Priority being first for my lighter items. Be sure you check out both rates . I will be happy to ship an item in a flat rate Priority mail box, if that is cheaper to you - as long as the item will fit well packed in the box - ask me before you bid if you think that’s the case for you.
INTERNATIONAL AND NON-MAINLAND USA: Shipping costs are available to mainland U.S. only. IF OUTSIDE OF THE MAINLAND USA, PLEASE ASK ME FOR SHIPPING BEFORE BIDDING IF NO SHIPPING PRICE IS LISTED. Shipping times vary and I’ve experienced up to 8+ weeks for delivery after I have mailed internationally (and longer if it‘s stopped for inspection). Please keep this in mind when bidding. ALL INTERNATIONAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED PRIORITY MAIL OR EXPRESS MAIL WITH SIGNATURE AT MY DISCRETION, UNLESS PRE-ARRANGED PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH ME. Also, import duties, taxes, and country specific charges are not included in the purchase price or the shipping price, AND THEY ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. Please do not ask me to declare an amount that is different than the purchase price - I will not lie! All international buyers must pay with Paypal, no other payment types are accepted.
Sales tax will be added for Illinois buyers.
Customer satisfaction is extremely important to me. If you receive an item and are not satisfied in any way, please contact me. .…and thanks so much for looking, I appreciate having you as a customer!
