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Sets Wanted

BUYERS: Click the photo below to write an email to us, and describe the specific kind of complete tile set you are seeking. Before you post, we recommend that you read FAQ 7 and especially FAQ 7.j. (see the links at left). Please describe what you want as completely and accurately as possible. If you are going to play American-style mah-jongg, you need at least 152 tiles, racks, and a bettor. If you are going to play Japanese-style mah-jongg, you may want to have red fives. (Confused? Read FAQ 7.)

SELLERS: Just scroll down and read the posts. Then contact customers who are seeking what you are selling. And be sure to read FAQ 7.n.

EMAIL YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT to Webmaster@Sloperama.com or click the picture below to submit your Set Wanted post. In your email, you must clearly express what kind of set you want (if you play American mah-jongg, you must make it clear that you need at least 152 tiles, racks, etc.). Entries that do not provide sufficient information about your needs will not be posted. No shouting, please. Typing in all capital letters is considered "shouting." If any part of your post is typed in all capital letters, it will be converted to all lower case before going online. No information you provide through this website shall be deemed confidential.


Click this picture, or email the address above, to submit your own announcement.

Notice: 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.

= @ (when emailing posters listed below, substitute @ symbol for...
...card suit symbol, or green dragon or red dragon, or # or [at] or whatever)


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From: Vicki Wayne-Ross
Email: vickiandjeffaol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:55 AM
Subject: Set Wanted
Set Wanted: American
Minimum # of tiles needed: 152
Preferred color of tiles: Ivory
Material the tiles should be made of: doesn't matter
Type of case desired: doesn't matter
Accessories that must be included: doesn't matter
I am trying to buy my wife a new or slightly used set for hannukah. I live in CT but am willing to travel in the New York area to purchase.
Thank you,
Jeff


From: Terri Serein
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 4:50 PM
Subject: Looking for an E.S. Lowe Vintage Ashrack Mah Jong Set
I'm looking for a vintage E.S. Lowe Mah Jong Ashrack set. Please send info to sereindptyahoo.com
Required for National Mah Jong League play:
152 tiles in good condition (8 Jokers/8 or more Flowers - matching stickered Jokers okay)
4-5 Ashracks with original ashtrays
Orignal case
Matching coin bank
Optional:
Bettor
Dice
Coins
Most important is the racks are to be Mah Lowe Ashracks. Prefered five matching racks. Thanks.


From: Toni Harlan
Email: toniharlancox.net
Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 11:46:24 PM
Subject: Set Wanted
Set Wanted: french ivory
Minimum # of tiles needed: 152, 144 ok
Preferred color of tiles: french ivory
Material the tiles should be made of: french ivory
Type of case desired: -
Accessories that must be included: -

From: Toni Harlan
Email: toniharlancox.net
Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 11:47:40 PM
Subject: Set Wanted
Set Wanted: sitting or soaring sparrow
Minimum # of tiles needed: 144 prefer 152
Preferred color of tiles: light-ivory or cream or butter
Material the tiles should be made of: bakelite
Type of case desired: -
Accessories that must be included:
thanks


From: Deborah L Habel
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 9:06 PM
Subject: Set Wanted
Set Wanted: Any, even partial.
Minimum: Donation
I am fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their Team in Training program (http://tinyurl.com/deb4lls). My teammates and I are assembling a Maj tournament in suburban Detroit next month. We are looking for Maj sets (full and incomplete) that owners would be willing to donate to the cause. Sets & Tiles received will ultimately be used as door prizes and/or made into jewelry as participant gifts. I am willing to provide receipts for these “in-kind” donations at the value you define. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request. Contact: debhabelcomcast.net


From: Shepard Midgley
Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010 3:38:15 PM
Subject: posting for sets wanted
Wanted: Shanghai Luck set. Please contact Cheryl Midgley midgleyccbellsouth.net
Thank you


[Post deleted - Poster found that which s/he was seeking! - Webmaster]


Email = kongN8R[AT]gmail.com
Item wanted = i'm seeking one of those 1920s sets with hollow tin tiles.


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Tom Sloper
January 26, 2009


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