damaged pots etc
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damaged pots etc
I was at Malvern on monday and bought quite a few items , but it seems it was a chippy day , by that I mean a few things I bought had some damage here and there ,well 3 things actually , but that was reflected in the price I paid , some items can be got really cheap if showing damage and can be sold at profit , or some can have the fun ? of repairing .
Obviously near perfect goods are the most desirable but ignoring pieces that have a chip here and there can be folly , I remember having two damaged w/friars pieces yrs ago that we tried selling at car boots really cheap , no one wanted them so stuck them on ebay and got £40 profit .
I'd like to have a shop Called "Damaged Goods" but I bet there would still be hassle .."Oi Mate , you sold me this pot as damaged , it's feckin perfect , not good enough is it "
does damage bother you ? or do you see a profit ?
Obviously near perfect goods are the most desirable but ignoring pieces that have a chip here and there can be folly , I remember having two damaged w/friars pieces yrs ago that we tried selling at car boots really cheap , no one wanted them so stuck them on ebay and got £40 profit .
I'd like to have a shop Called "Damaged Goods" but I bet there would still be hassle .."Oi Mate , you sold me this pot as damaged , it's feckin perfect , not good enough is it "
does damage bother you ? or do you see a profit ?
big ed- Number of posts : 11934
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Re: damaged pots etc
My brother in law collects glass and often buys chipped pieces as he can grind them out in just a few minutes
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Re: damaged pots etc
That's great , because by doing that he is saving a piece that would otherwise be dumped or deteriorate more , I think the salvage / restoration guys do a great job.
I wouldn't advise restoring expensive rarities some should be left as they are imo.
I wouldn't advise restoring expensive rarities some should be left as they are imo.
big ed- Number of posts : 11934
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I don't mind buying damaged items if the damage is pointed out or easy to see, but every piece of glass I've bought off ebay has had additional chips that weren't mentioned or shown properly in the photos, and that just makes me mad.
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Re: damaged pots etc
Oh , I agree they have to be mentioned , chipped glass is more of a concern than chipped pottery imo .
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