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On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 04:53:20 PM EDT, Madeleine H <mgh1234@gmail.com> wrote:
Mah Jongg Accessories for Sale.
Hello. I am looking to purchase a case for a Mah Jongg set that I inherited. The original case literally fell apart in my hands.
The set is at least as old as 1954 as a game card with that date was enclosed. It could be older.
There are five racks, four, I believe to be Bakelite, although they are just brown, and one of solid wood. All five have attached metal counters.
I have a complete set of tiles.
I inherited the set from a woman whom I greatly admired. I am in a Mah Jongg group now and am learning to play.
Does anyone have a case that would accommodate this set?
Thank you.
Madeleine from Brooklyn, NYC

Re: Mah Jongg Accessories for Sale.
On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 05:01:04 PM EDT, Madeleine H wrote:
Addendum. Of course I could purchase a vintage set but I’d rather use and preserve the one I inherited. The set I inherited is not glamorous. No bright Bakelite racks, although the tiles are yellow and bright.
But it is complete and it was left to me out of love.
Sent from my iPad

Vintage Cards
On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 11:54:50 AM EDT, Barb Shipman wrote:
I am looking for original Mah Jongg cards for various years ranging from 1945 - 1967.
My Mah Jongg group is a "vintage" group of eight fun ladies in Florida. I would like to play the card with their birth year to celebrate their birth date.
I would be happy to pay for card to be used to play in our small group. I would purchase the vintage cards if it were for sale at a reasonable price.
If interested, I can email you the exact years that I need.
Thanks,
Barb Shipman
shipmanbarbgmail.com

This post has been edited to remove language about illegal copies of NMJL cards. This site does not condone the making and/or selling of illegal copies of copyrighted NMJL cards. - Webmaster

Accessories Wanted
On Friday, November 26, 2021, 08:08:49 AM PST, Alan Dix <alandix999gmail.com> wrote:
What I want is/are:
4 mahjong racks, all the same colour (similar to pic attached) with a top ledge to allow exposure of tiles. Ledge should be deep enough to push tiles together (instead of a pusher) and take a 30mm mahjong tile.
Appreciate any help/suggestions.
Regards
Alan

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, 01:11:50 PM PST, Kayla S wrote:
2020 NMJL Cards
Hi Tom,
My name is Kayla. My friends and I are going to learn to play Mah-Jongg together and I have been making great use of your book in preparation. I took a few lessons a few years ago and am re-learning, and my friends are learning for the first time. I remember when I took the lessons our teacher provided us with a NMJL card so I have the idea that instructors may have cards in quantity. Since I live in LA and 2020 was a weird year, I was wondering if you have any leftover 2020 cards on hand that I could purchase from you. I always like to look locally before paying to have anything shipped to me. We’re going to place an order for the 2021 card, but I’d like to get some 2020 cards to teach them with for the next couple of months. I have one, so I need three more. Let me know! If not, no worries, I believe I can still find them online.
Thanks in advance!
Kayla

On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 6:55 PM Tom Sloper wrote:
Sorry, Kayla, I don't have any. If you want to post your search on Sloperama.com, let me know.

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, 06:58:28 PM PST, Kayla S <knstormontgmail.com> wrote:
Sure that would be great! If anyone is in the LA area I can pick them up.

Looking for brass handles for a 1920s set

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, 03:49:44 PM PDT, Outlook Express <peter249200 wrote:
Antique brass /bronze grips for Mahjong box
I recently acquired an antique Mahjong set which came in an attractive wooden box. You will note that it has no grips.
(photo attached). I assume it had two grips and not one, but I am not sure.
I would like to restore the box. However, I need to obtain antique grips, perhaps from an antique box that is no longer functional.
Do you have any contact details where I could enquire ? I live in Chile, therefor it is not an issue as to where the grips might come from (USA, Hong Kong, China or wherever).
Many thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Peter A.

Hi, Peter. All I have is all the bulletin boards and FAQs on this website. Bulletin boards where sellers post what they're selling, and boards where buyers like you post what they're looking for. FAQs about sellers, FAQs about sets, FAQs about Hong Kong and China. You just have to hunt through it all yourself. Your best bet, if you are a collector, might be the Mah Jongg Collectors Association group on Facebook. If it was me, I'd check to see what can be found in the fancier hardware stores. You never know unless you search!
Stay home, stay safe. And may the grips (but not the grippe) be with you.
Tom Sloper
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Author of the Sloper On Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
April 23, 2020
Los Angeles, California, USA

Where to get past NMJL newsletters?

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 08:56:27 PM PST, Diane Moberg <rdmobergⒶ gmail.com> wrote:
National Mah Jongg League Official publications
Where can I find the official publications for 2011, 2012 and 2013? I am really only interested in the Q&A section, but would relish the fact of getting the complete publication (newsletter/ brochure/pamphlet)?
Thank you for your help.
Diane

Nobody ever asked me that before, Diane. I never thought about it before. I suppose you could ask the League if they have old newsletters. A time machine is out of the question, of course. The only other idea I have is to request old newsletters on the Accessories Wanted bulletin board. So I've already posted this there. Maybe somebody will contact you. Oh wait. You could also try the Mah Jongg Collectors Assn. Facebook group. Good luck!
May the tiles be with you.
Tom Sloper
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Author of the Sloper On Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
February 4, 2020
Los Angeles, California, USA

Looking for stoppers for my racks

On Friday, July 5, 2019, 12:13:04 PM PDT, Jeff wrote:
Mah-Jongg Q+A
My mah-jongg question or comment is:
Hi,
Although I do not see a category to write under, I am looking for 5 Kelly or Emerald Green Mah Jong Stoppers for my racks.
Are you able to assist me in my pursuit?
You can reply to jhd18@aol.com
Best,
Jeff

Hi, Jeff.
Your announcement is now posted on the Mah-Jongg Accessories Wanted bulletin board. Good luck!
May the stoppers be with you.
Tom Sloper
Author of the Sloper On Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
July 5, 2019
Los Angeles, California, USA

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, 11:03:41 AM PDT, Devora Gronauer <devoragronaueryahoo.com> wrote:
1954 mah Jongg card wanted
Looking for a Mah Jongg league card from 1954 to give as a special birthday gift. Anyone have one they’d like to sell?

Looking to buy rack-end prong caps

>From: "nocsinwhitesatinⒶaol.com"
>Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 12:01 AM
>Subject: Mah-Jongg Q+A
>My mah-jongg question or comment is:
>I am looking to buy the black brass tip covers for Mahjong Racks (picture Below), for a friend who does not know how to use a computer nor has one. I ordered a set that said it was specifically for this purpose from Amazon but they are too small, I would like to know exactly what size I need before I keep ordering from different places and having to continue to return. Do you know what size...lets say screw covers or even the correct size made for the game should be.
>Thank You,
>Debi G

Hi, Debi! You wrote:

I am looking to buy the black brass tip covers for Mahjong Racks (picture Below), for a friend who does not know how to use a computer nor has one.
Well, then, we can't expect her to do what I recommend you do. Actually, I have a couple recommendations. But we'll come to that. You also wrote:

I ordered a set that said it was specifically for this purpose from Amazon but they are too small
Of course, you're going to return them and ask for a larger size?

I would like to know exactly what size I need before I keep ordering from different places and having to continue to return. Do you know what size...lets say screw covers or even the correct size made for the game should be.
There's no one prong diameter. You can just measure the prong in question and provide the diameter to the vendor.

In the eventuality that the vendors you find don't advertise prong caps in your friend's prong size, you can contact the vendors of loose tiles (listed in the Tiles For Sale Bulletin Board and at the top of the Tiles Wanted Bulletin Board) by telephone (get their phone numbers from their websites) and inquire. Sellers of loose tiles surely have lots of spare parts of mah-jongg sets (including prong caps).

May the prong caps be with you.
Tom Sloper
トム·スローパー
湯姆 斯洛珀
Creator of the Sloper On Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
July 27, 2018

From: Peggy Li <info中peggyli.com>
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2018 3:49 PM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
Hi,
I'm looking for basic mahjong folding tables, with felt tops, at least 36"x36" non automatic. I live in San Francisco, hoping you can help! I've found a company in Singapore but they say they don't export. I've seen these tables in the US (I'd like to donate a few tables to my Mom's senior center) but can't find them anywhere.
http://shp88.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/9711_Table.48154211.jpg
thank you!
Peggy Li

From: "cantstoptherush29gmail.com"
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 3:32 PM
Subject: In search of vintage Pung Chow calculator
Looking for a Pung Chow "Score-Meter" cardboard calculator, or something similar to the image linked below.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/403635185338207304/

From: Jan Munro
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2017 10:58 AM
Subject: For the Accessories Wanted Board
Need a vintage (1920-1930's) Rottgames case (including the tile trays). My Rottgames set came with a Monobridge case/tray which I am happy to trade with someone or sell once I get the Rottgames replacement case I need. My Monobridge case has a label in it, the tile tray is in great condition, only the leather handle is worn. Latches work.
Thanks, jan munro 407-595-8593 jnmunroaol.com

From: Sharpe Lora <lora.sharpe溌gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:49 PM
Subject: Looking for...
Hello Tom,
I am looking for a replacement handle for my new mahjongg case. I only need the handle, the remaining parts are fine. I work in a retail store that sells mahjongg supplies and this case came in damaged. The boss said I could have it and I am hoping to rehab it to useable condition. I have checked Ebay, but don’t find any handles the correct size.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
Thank you!
Lorie

Box hardware

From: Laury Tarr <laurytarrgmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2017 9:22 PM
Subject: Tiles For Sale
Tiles For Sale:
Dimensions:
Color:
Material the tiles are made of: Bone/Bamboo
URL where you can see pictures:
It was suggested that because you buy incomplete sets you may have the box hardware spare parts that I seek.
The set is lovely but the box arrived with condition issues that the seller did not disclose. I've chosen to do repairs and make it whole. It's a Chinese wood mahjong box (9.25 " wide x 6.5" tall x 6" deep) with partial hardware on 3 of the 5 drawers. The seller included 1 additional drawer pull which is 2 pieces, a flat piece and a ring. The flat piece is just over 3/4" long & just over 1/4" wide. The ring is 3/4" wide.
- I'm also looking for 1 protector that goes atop 1 corner of the front door that slides up & down. Seller did include 1 protector. It is just shy of 2" long, & just over 3/8" wide.
- I think something is supposed to hang on the front door between the decorative metal bat's ears. There's a hole there.
I hope the pictures are helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Laury

Round rubber mat

From: Susy Weaver <susysusy@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 8:13 AM
Subject: Round rubber mat
I love my square rubber mat. I need a large round one now. I've been searching a long time. Any ideas on how to find one?
Thanks, Susy Weaver

Hi, Susy. You can try the vendors listed in FAQ 4a. I'm posting this on the Accessories Wanted board. Maybe someone will contact you with the information you seek.
Good luck! May the round rubber mat be with you.
Tom Sloper
トム·スローパー
湯姆 斯洛珀
Creator of the Sloper On Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
February 11, 2016

Where to find cheap mah-jongg accessories?

From: Wilma Turetzky
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:02 AM
Subject: where to find inexpensive replacement case for vintage maj jongg set
Tom,
I am trying to find an inexpensive replacement set [sic] for my 1940's era maj jongg set. I do not like the new aluminum cases. I would prefer a faux wood look case.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Wilma Turetzky
wilma.turetzky溌indstate.edu

Hi, Wilma. You can try the vendors listed in FAQ 4A. And you can try the Accessories For Sale bulletin board. I'm posting this on the Accessories Wanted board.
May the inexpensive case be with you.
Tom Sloper
トム·スローパー
湯姆 斯洛珀
Creator of the weekly Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
Father's Day, 2015

Where to get scoring sticks in Hong Kong?

[Post deleted - poster found that which he was seeking]

Where can I get antique racks?

>From: Ina Claire S <inaclaires中aol.com>
>Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 10:43 AM
>Subject: Mah Jong Racks
>Hi Tom -
>I teach Mah Jong at my local Senior Center and at the last class of an 8-week session, I make that lesson into a Chinese Party and use the antique bone/bamboo tiles and the bone sticks. My classes have grown so in size that I find I need to find more racks that can hold the bone sticks. Can you direct me in my search?
>Thanks......Ina Claire S
>Worry looks around...Sorry looks back....Faith looks up!

Ina, the only place I've seen antique racks (and especially that particular rarer type of antique racks) is on eBay. Good luck!
May the racks be with you.
Tom Sloper

Creator of the weekly Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
August 29, 2014

[P.S. I'm also posting this on the Accessories Wanted bulletin board]

From: "sandbuckeeaol.com"
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 5:34 PM
Subject: Fwd: Mah Jonggvset pictures FAUX Brown Alligator....
i wish to buy a set with this case
I know that they were very popular and not pricey . I would like to know who has them in stock .
Or sherry can you order a set when you do your next big order?
2 Attached Images

From: donna lerner
Email: donnalerner1溌gmail.com
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 1:43 PM
Subject: Broken plastic money cups on racks
Ive broken two of the cups pictured and dont know where to find them. Anyone know?

Need a 1948 NMJL card

> From: Ellen
>Email: ebbrantley中aol.com
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 5:14 PM
> Subject: 1948 NMJL card
> For my friends 65 th birthday, I want to find a copy of the 1948 card to play with. I checked ebay and couldn't find any. Do you have any ideas? Ellen

Just one: keep checking eBay. I've also posted this on the Accessories Wanted bulletin board.
Tom Sloper

Creator of the weekly Mah-Jongg column and the Mah-Jongg FAQs -- donations appreciated.
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, California, USA
June 28, 2013

From: Rosalie Maul
Email: rosalie.maulgmail.com
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 11:10 AM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
Vintage racks with fold over chip holder
Rosalie

From: Wendy Meagher
Email: wmeagher1gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:50 PM
Subject: 2012 cards
My name is Wendy and I have the privilege of teaching MJ in the Adult Ed for my school district. This semester i have approximately 35 people enrolled and i am looking for 2012 cards as the class starts March 6th and the new card does not arrive until the firsr week of April. I will gladly pay the postage if you can help me out or give me some suggestions. Also, as we will only need them for about 2 weeks (before we receive the new cards) i was hoping to pay for the postage only.
Thank you for your consideration. If you need to reach during the day i can be reached at 631 774-2335 or after hours at 631 724 3135 or email me at this address.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration
Wendy

From: Terri
Email: graphicventures溌verizon.net
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2013 3:46 AM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
I am looking for a set of helping hands that will fit the antique Bakelite sets. I saw them online a few years ago, but cannot find them anywhere now.
Thanks,
Terri

From: "gbw107中optonline.net"
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 3:29 PM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
One copy of a Book From the Japanese Mah jongg Museum
Could be called" Mah-Jongg Museum Big Picture Book
or called Illustrated Book of the Mah-jongg Museum
April 1999 ISBN 4-8124-0473-8
Published by Takeshobo
I’ve also been told a later edition was called
The Collection of the Japanese Mah-jongg Museum
ISBN 4-8124-2365-1
May be from 2005
If anyone has a copy they would like to sell, please contact me at gbw107中optonline.net
With Price$ and title subject Japanese MJ Museum Book for sale
With your email address so I can get back to you
Thanks
King Regards,
Gayle

From: "Aubie20中aol.com"
Sent: Monday, June 4, 2012 12:28 PM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
Two E S Lowe Brass Coin Holders - Vintage a also a E S Lowe Case with two trays to complete a nice old 157 tile set with 5 burg. racks thanks

From: Peter Unwin
Email: punwin9179溌 yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
Hi folks
What I want is/are: I am looking for a five (5) drawers carrying case for my tiles. Would like to find a redwod case which would be wonderful, Hoewever I am not picky though anything wood would be considered a bonus. Also looking for two (2)little boxes that accompanies the dice and the dice are included. Do hope I'm not asking to much. Picture attached shows what I have at the present. Wood piece (top) of front cover missing as shown
Please email a pictures,and dollar amount you want for it.
Thank you,
Peter Unwin

From: "bevherbsachscomcast.net"
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 4:15 PM
Subject: mah jong racks
i am looking to purchase 4 mah jong racks that qill fit my tiles. the measurements of my tiles are 5/8" x 1"-1/8 x 7/8". i know they were purchased in hong kong. can you get these racks for me. the tri- colored tiles are pink,clear,white. please e-mail back whether you can get thesew racks either in pink or white, send specifications of racks and price. thank you.

From: "Donna Nowack"
Subject: Eddie Cantor Sheet Music :Since Ma Is Playing Mah Jong"
Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 13:47:30 -0400
Hi
I am new to your site and don’t know if this is appropriate to ask, but here goes!! I’m looking for a copy of “Since Ma Is Playing Mah Jong” by Eddie Cantor. I’ve been collecting Vintage Mah Jong for a couple of years and would love to own a copy of this sheet music. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Donna Nowack Donnannowacksales.com

From: shirley hanick
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 8:21 AM
Subject: cases for older maj sets
my Maj friends and I have old bakelite sets but need replacement newer cases because ours have totally fallen apart.. we live in Canada and know that priority international costs about $42. for shipping a large box.. can anyone help? schiap1中sympatico.ca
Shirley
Toronto, Ont. M6B1L3
Canada

From: deb lord in mazatlan
Email: dkadabraloyahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:19 PM
Subject: trays for rose wood box
i am looking for 5 drawer/trays for tiles that go inside a chinese rosewood majong box. i would buy the drawers with or without tiles. i already have a lovely box that was given to me as a gift. thanks.
deb lord

Where can I buy old NMJL cards?

>From: Marilyn Anton
>Sent: Tue, April 6, 2010 10:14:05 AM
>Subject:
>Good Morning!
>I am searching everywhere for a copy or original 1940 National Mah Jongg League Standard Hand card for my 70th Birthday party friends are giving me this month and I wonder if you could help me?
>There was a Mah jongg Museum site that showed the card but it seems the Museum isn't viable anymore as my emails fail. National tells me they only keep last years card and there is no archive, and Mah jongg Maven told me to ask you.
>Thank you so much for whatever you can do to help,
>Marilyn Anton
>marilynlanton溌att.net

Hi Marilyn,
The place most people get old cards is eBay. You can check my Accessories For Sale bulletin board, you can try contacting people who sell old tiles on my Tiles For Sale board, and I'm posting this on the Accessories Wanted board. Good luck!
By the way, the MahjongMuseum website is still online. But yeah, don't bother sending emails there.
May the card be with you.
Tom Sloper
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
April 6, 2010

From: gloria
Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 10:31:36 AM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is/are:
I am looking for the Shanghai Mah Jongg Essentials or Shanghai Second Dynasty CD game by Activsion. The CD game has been discontinued by Activision. We have ladies here who have learned the game and want to play it on their computers at home. PLEASE let me know if you have one or if you know someone who wants to sell theirs.
Thank you,
Gloria Bello
Gbello3suddenlink.net

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From: Michael Mathew
Email: mathewmchariot.net.au
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 8:15 PM
Subject: Mah Jong counters
Can you suggest (does anyone have for sale) stick type counters, bone preferred but plastic ok, demoninations 2 and 8 or 10 in black or blue marking and 1 and 5 (for 100 and 500) or similar in red. They were I believe standard with sets in the 1920's.
Michael Mathew

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>From: patricia wagner
Email: wagner5566中bellsouth.net
Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 1:09:26 PM
Subject: Accessories Wanted
What I want is an aluminium case that has trays to hold mah jong tiles as well as large enough to hold everything to do with this game.

How to order

>From: Carol
>Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:16:06 AM
>Subject: Accessories
>Can you tell me how to order a bettor and an east marker. I want one of each.
>Carol Cohen

Hi Carol,
First, you contact a vendor who can sell you the accessories you want. There are vendors listed in FAQ 4a and on the Accessories For Sale Bulletin Board. You can link to the FAQs and Bulletin Boards via the site links, above left (scroll up).

To contact a vendor, if the email address is shown, email him or her to inquire about how to order. You might be able to click the email address (if it's underlined) or you might have to copy and paste the email address into the To box of a new email (using your email program). If the website shows the email address with a 溌 or a 中, change that mah-jongg character to the @ symbol.

If the vendor's website address is shown, you might be able to just click on it (if it's underlined) or you might have to copy the address and paste it into the address box of your Internet browser. Once you arrive on the vendor's site, there should be information there about how to order.

You can tell an email address from a web address easily: email addresses have an @ in them, and web addresses begin with http://

May the accessories be with you.
Tom Sloper
Author of "The Red Dragon & The West Wind," the definitive book on Mah-Jongg East & West.
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
Autumnal Equinox, 2009