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From: "suesexysue55中aol.com"
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: Set
I have a Chung Wah Ma-Jong (Exactly as it is printed) That I would like to sell. I really have no idea what it is made of,when manufactured,or what it is worth. Email suesexysue22溌aol.com for any info I can provide.

From: "MahjongMahjong.com"
Subject: Coronet set for sale
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:57:32 -0700
Set For Sale: RARE CORONET
# of tiles: 152
Color of tiles: rich deep orange
Material the tiles are made of: Bakelite
Description of case: original Coronet case with leather handle
Accessories included: 4 swirled Burgundy Bakelite racks
Overall condition of set: Excellent
URL where you can see pictures: http://www.mahjongmahjong.com/CORONET-182.htm

From: Martha Kreisel
Sent: Thu, July 28, 2011 2:10:30 PM
Subject: Set For Sale
Set For Sale: New American Mah Jongg Sets
We are a small new company selling reasonably priced Mah Jongg sets and accessories. Currently we have some lovely sets in black, ivory, white, glitter, transparent backs for “Little Friends”, “Little Birdie”, pink, and yellow. In addition, we have traditional aluminum cases, aluminum cases on wheels, and soft cases with shoulder straps. We are also carrying tile pushers and other accessories.
Located in Bellmore, Nassau County, New York, we can offer purchases for pickup only at this time. Please email for further information: OneBamTwoCrak中gmail.com

Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:31:02 -0800
Subject: Japanese-style set for sale
From: James Asdell
Email: james.asdellgmail.com
Set For Sale: Japanese-style set dated to the mid-60s
# of tiles: 144 tiles, including 4 "blanks" and very unique "birdie"
Color of tiles: Brilliant blues/reds/greens
Material the tiles are made of: Celluloid plastic and bamboo
Description of case: Black/red flap and button-clasp case. Company
logo on case is "Seoul Mahjong" although I'm told the set was probably
made in Japan.
Accessories included: Unusual early print of Strauser/Evans "Mahjong
Anyone?" player's manual from mid 60's printed in Korea. Excellent
condition. Text is in English.
Overall condition of set: Very good condition. This is a good set for
players who are looking for quality but not at the expense of
practicality. It's a great alternative for collectors who don't want
to tow their 20lb wooden "Quing Dynasty" drawer-sets to the park or to
a friends house.
URL where you can see pictures:
http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll277/jasdell/Mahjong%20Set/
Asking price: $130 OBO

Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:00:21 -0800 (PST)
From: John Budge
Subject: Mah Jongg Set
I have a Mah Jongg set for sale made of bone and bamboo (dovetailed). It is an old set and there are some pieces missing and it is an eastern set. Contact - johnvbudge溌yahoo.com - for further information.

From: "patrick bevan"
Email: patrick301中btinternet.com
Subject: Set For Sale
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:48:26 -0000
MahjongSet For Sale: Family owned - mid Victorian History available
# of tiles: ---------156 including 4 blank spares
Color of tiles ------:ivory
Material the tiles are made of: ivory solid, not bamboo backed
Description of case: ---------5 drawer inlaid bone hard wood , metal Handles, sliding front
Accessories included: wind of round indicator, bone money sticks, 4 dice
,Overall condition of set: Cabinet is OK but needs some small repairs, one tile 9character is slightly burned where it fell in the fire whilst playing
URL where you can see pictures:
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P2270280.JPG

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Buyer Alert. This seller offers items purportedly of "ivory." In fact, based on this seller's photos, this set is made of celluloid plastic -- NOT ivory. Visitors to this site are especially advised to be wary of "ivory" claims. See our What's It Made Of? page for assistance in how to tell ivory from bone and from plastic. Caveat emptor -- make sure you're sure before you buy.
All trades or sales are private transactions between individuals--the Exchange is simply a listing point for those who wish to make such trades and is no way involved in any transactions, nor may it be held responsible for any problems between buyers and sellers.

[Post removed: the item sold!]

Anyone interested in purchasing this? Is there any value?

>Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:58:09 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
>From: "Mort"
>Subject: Is there any value to this set.
>Have had this set for a long time and never seem to play. Is anyone
>interested in purchasing? I have included pictures of the set. There are 4
>drawers with a total 148 tiles and 1 drawer with the dice and counters. The
>case is (or appears) to be cherry wood with mother of pearl.
>I believe the tiles are bone and bamboo. Most of the tiles are in very good
>shape. Some show sings of age or wear. All thought we have not used the set
>in 40-45 years. The tiles are 1/2 inch thick, 1 3/8 inches long, 3/4 inches
>wide. The bamboo is 3/16 inches thick and the bone 5/16 thick. This set was
>given to me in the late 50's or early 60's.
>Mort
>mort.boss中att.net
>The link to the pictures : http://s1009.photobucket.com/home/mboss47/recent uploads

>Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:05:23 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
>From: "Mort"
>Subject: First message had an error in the link. Is there any value?
>Have had this set for a long time and never seem to play. Is anyone
>interested in purchasing? I have included pictures of the set. There are 4
>drawers with a total 148 tiles and 1 drawer with the dice and counters. The
>case is (or appears) to be cherry wood with mother of pearl.
>I believe the tiles are bone and bamboo. Most of the tiles are in very good
>shape. Some show sings of age or wear. All thought we have not used the set
>in 40-45 years. The tiles are 1/2 inch thick, 1 3/8 inches long, 3/4 inches
>wide. The bamboo is 3/16 inches thick and the bone 5/16 thick. This set was
>given to me in the late 50's or early 60's.
>Mort
>mort.boss溌att.net
>http://s1009.photobucket.com/home/mboss47/recentuploads

Mort,
Your dual-purpose post (1: A "for sale" post; and 2: A "Q&A" post) has been posted in the Sets For Sale board and the Q&A board. But its being a dual-purpose post is rather self-defeating.
If you want to offer an item for sale, it's not a good idea to also say in the offer that you don't know if it's worth anything. It should be a straightforward "for sale" post, without questions included.
If you want to find out how much it's worth, you have to read Frequently Asked Question #7H. You can scroll up and look for the FAQ links, above left. After you provide me enough information and send me the photos (I don't follow links for you), I'll provide my reply on the Q&A board.
Standing by in case you want to send me the information about your set...
Tom Sloper
トム·スローパー
湯姆 斯洛珀
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
9/9/2010

From: SELINA CHARLES
selinacxhotmail.co.uk
Subject: mah jong set
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:07:53 +0100
Hi
I have my grandfather's mah jong set which I would be interested in selling. The booklet in the wooden box is 'An English enthusiast of the game' second edition published by J Jaques & son Ltd London preface by CMW HIGGINSON.
There are 4 trays of 35 squares or whatever they are called all made with
ivory plus 4 extra and lots of the little stick things - forgive my ignorance as to what those are for - though no dice. Although there is a certain sentimental value attached to this I would be very interested in selling it
if it had a significant value. If this is worth pursuing I will take photos
of the set to forward to you. Please reply to me on this email address preferably copied in to my work email which is selinatrailfinders.com
I shall look forward to a favourable reply
Kind regards
Selna

Buyer Alert. This seller offers items purportedly of "ivory." Visitors to this site are especially advised to be wary of such claims. See our What's It Made Of? page for assistance in how to tell ivory from bone. Caveat emptor -- make sure you're sure before you buy.
All trades or sales are private transactions between individuals--the Exchange is simply a listing point for those who wish to make such trades and is no way involved in any transactions, nor may it be held responsible for any problems between buyers and sellers.

From: Mort
Sent: Fri, September 3, 2010 11:06:34 AM
Subject: Pictures of old set
I have had this set for a long time and never seem to play. Is anyone interested in purchasing? I have included one picture of the set. There are 4 drawers with a total 148 tiles and 1 drawer with the dick and counters. The case is (or appears) to be cherry wood with mother of pearl.
Mort
mort.bossatt.net

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From: mel kerber
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Set For Sale minature 220 tile elephant ivory set imported legally into the USA in 1960
Set For Sale: Minature 220 piece elephant ivory set legally imported into the USA in 1960.
How and why we have these sets for sale and pictures of the set are at www//ivorymahjong.com
We ship UPS to any address in the USA no charge. Ivory can no longer be legally imported or exported.
Any questions call Mel Kerber. New York Findings 72 Bowery N.Y. 10013 888-925-5745 fx 212-925-5870
nyfindings@aol.com sets are available for sale at above location . Monday to Friday 9am to 4PM
From: mel kerber
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:16 PM
Subject: Set For Sale
Set For Sale: 220 piece elephant IVORY miniature mahjong set in wooden box. $450 see http/:ivory mahjong.com Mel New York Findings 72 Bowery NY New York 10013
Call to order or with any questions 888-925-5745

The MahjongMuseum.com collection is for sale

>From: Jim May
>Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:43 AM
>Subject: www.mahjongmuseum.com
>Tom,
>Just a note to let you know that I've recently decided to put my mah jong collection up for sale, all items are for sale through my website at www.mahjongmuseum.com if you know anyone that might be interested.
>Thanks, Jim May
>mahjongmuseumgmail.com

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