●●●VERY VERY IMPORTANT●●● Please note that the USPS does not offer economy shipping for close destinations unless the item is dangerous and must travel by ground. Otherwise, Priority will be the best service. Considering that some buyers are across the country, I am listing Ground Advantage first in the calculator due to the size & weight of the packed carton. Sometimes the shipping costs are similar for more distant zip codes in which case I always choose Priority which is faster. SO PLEASE WAIT TO PAY! Priority is always the correct service from NY to IL for the International Shipping Program.
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OFFERED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A VERY PRETTY SHERWOOD FOREST HAND TURNED MAPLE SERVING BOWL. THIS NEW YORK BASED COMPANY DECORATES THEIR BOWLS MOSTLY WITH LUSCIOUS REALISTIC FRUITS & VEGETABLES. AS YOU CAN SEE, THIS EXAMPLE HAS HAND PAINTED DAISIES. THIS DESIGN IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE CURRENT WEBSITE SO APPARENTLY IT IS DISCONTINUED AND IS LIKELY RARE. THE BOWL IS A RICH DARK GREEN ON THE OUTSIDE AND OVER THE RIM WHICH IS ENHANCED WITH LIGHTER GREEN STRIPES. THE INSIDE IS A BRIGHT SKY BLUE. THE WHITE & YELLOW FLOWERS POP RIGHT OUT FROM THE BACKGROUND AND THE LEAVES ARE MULTI GREENS. I TOOK THE PICTURES ON BOTH A DARK AND LIGHT BACKGROUND TO PROVIDE THE BEST IMPRESSION OF THE COLORS.
FROM THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE:
• Bowls are hand turned maple, heirloom quality for a lifetime of celebration. • Bowls have been sealed 8 times with a non-toxic water-based clear for a lifetime of daily use. • Hand wash, soap and water. No dishwasher or microwave. • Bowls can be used for fruit, pasta, potato and green salads with your favorite dressing. Balsamic, olive oil and lemon can all be used!
CURRENT RETAIL PRICES FOR BOWLS WITHOUT SERVERS:
• 12" $165
• 15" $265
• 18" $375
CURRENT PATTERNS:
• Lemons
• Apples
• Olives
• Plums
• Pomegranates
• Tulips
• Tomatoes
• Poppies
• Hydrangeas
• Artichokes
• Sunflowers
SHERWOOD FOREST BOWLS ARE PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO ENTERTAIN IN HIGH STYLE. YOUR GUESTS WILL BE VERY IMPRESSED! BRAND NEW BOWLS ARE VERY PRICEY SO IT PAYS TO BUY USED. I PACK EXTREMELY WELL SO YOUR SHIPMENT WILL BE ●●●WORRY FREE.●●● THANKS FOR VIEWING MY LISTING AND ●●●GOOD LUCK●●● IF YOU DECIDE TO BID.
THE MEASUREMENTS:
Being Hand Turned, the shape is slightly off round so the top dimensions are approximately 14 7/8" x 13 1/2". The height is approximately 4 1/2”. The weight is just about 3 pounds 1.7 oz. The completed carton will ship USPS insured at the 5 pound rate Ground Advantage or Priority depending on the buyer’s zip code.
●●●VERY IMPORTANT TO READ●●● Shoppers, please be sure to ●●●WAIT TO PAY●●● so I can see your location and choose the ●●●right shipping service●●● for your zip code. It’s always best to give me a heads up message before you click to send an offer or use the BIN. This way I can change the calculator if Priority will be correct for your location. eBay will prompt you to pay right away but you can wait for my own invoice.
THE CONDITION:
●●●Please allow the photos to guide you as they are the lion’s share of this description.●●● My description is very detailed so there will not be any surprises. Considering that this bowl has likely been frequently used, the overall condition is still very good. There are no chips or cracks and there is no odor. Please bear in mind that it is difficult to describe every single mark. How visible they are depends on how the light hits them. This is what I see: there is a light mar in the blue near the striped edge; there are 2 light mars a couple of inches to the left of the 2 buds; there are 2 mars in the center of the bowl: one is a surface rub just above the cluster of 3 buds and the other is a scratch just in front of the single bud [see close-up photos]; there are a few minor marks on the top edge; there are some rubs on the outside; there is table friction around the base edge; there is an indented mar on the base area between New and York. Otherwise I do not see anything of very serious consequence to describe. ●●●I hope I have not missed anything. If I did, it was surely minor and 100% unintentional.●●● Just about 99% of the collectibles I offer are vintage/pre-owned and may show a small amount of use. I never list items with serious damage or flaws. I often heighten the contrast in my pictures to bring out all the details. The color you see may be slightly brighter or different than it actually is. Please inquire if you are concerned.
●●●●● Please be sure you can accept the described conditions before you place your bid/offer. By bidding you are stating that you have viewed the photos very carefully and thoroughly read my condition paragraph. This Sherwood Forest Bowl is presented as found and as described to the ●●●best of my ability.●●●
I will accept a return of this Sherwood Forest Bowl and will certainly refund your money if there was gross negligence in my descriptions or photos. ●●●Buyer’s Remorse is against eBay’s Policies and is very unfair to me so please be sure you have read the conditions paragraph and viewed the photos closely and want to own or gift this item.●●● Contact must be made within 36 hrs of the day your item arrives. The item must be ●●●perfectly packed●●● [as I prepared it] and returned in the ●●●exact same condition●●● as it was when I sent it and it must be fully insured. Please note that if your item arrives damaged due to mishandling by the postal workers the included shipping insurance will reimburse you for your purchase. Be sure to save the carton and all the packing materials. This is ●●●required●●● in order to file a claim with the USPS.
●●●Important●●● I have not successfully completed a sale unless my buyer is happy and satisfied. It is imperative to contact me with any concerns once you receive your shipment. If there is a problem, please ●●●do not open a case●●● before contacting me. I always promise to do my best to fix whatever may have gone wrong with our transaction. Please ●●●do not post negative feedback●●● before giving me a chance to resolve any ●●●unlikely problems.●●●
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Insurance and tracking are included in the shipping cost to any domestic destination including the State of Illinois for transfer by the ●●●eBay International Shipping Program.●●● Due to the weight of the carton I have listed Ground Advantage first for distant locations. If Priority will be the best service for your zip code I will need to change the invoice so please ●●●do not pay●●● before I make the correction. Domestic bidders Please Wait for my invoice before sending a payment. There is no handling fee. A confirmed address is required. Payment should be received within 4 days of the auction's end date.
●●●VERY IMPORTANT●●● Due to internet tax laws, eBay calculates, collects and remits sales tax on behalf of sellers for items shipped to customers in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI & WY. Additional states will be added to this list as required.
The continually rising postal rates have created a difficult situation for sellers. I have no control over the price of shipping. If your zip code is far from my location please check the cost before bidding. Please note that I ship very promptly but sometimes the mail service is not as fast as anticipated. If you are the winner please take this into consideration when using the 5 star rating system. Thanks……….ppaacckkrraatt
An important note to my valued bidders: Please be advised that clicking a ●●●score of 4●●● is unsatisfactory according to eBay's seller standards and is considered a negative, so a ●●●rating of 5●●● across the board is what I always strive to achieve. After you have received and examined your item, if you feel I have not earned a 5 star rating in any of the categories, please contact me immediately through the "Contact Seller" tab and allow me to correct anything you think is ●●●less than promised.●●●
Non-domestic bidders: please be aware that you are fully responsible for any and all import duties, tariffs and taxes imposed by your country. Import duties, taxes and fees are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
eBayers, please read: I am always ready and able to provide attentive communication in order to insure a smooth and pleasant transaction. I work very hard to maintain ●●●100% positive feedback●●● and receive ●●●perfect 5* DSR ratings.●●●
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