posted on September 2, 2000 11:51:46 AM new
OK, jigsaw puzzle sellers...I've just finished counting pieces of different jigsaw puzzles. Only 1 has the "correct" amount. One puzzle said 140 pieces...I counted 147. Another 140 piecer had 124. A 130 piecer had 129. So...my question. When a puzzle says "140 Pieces" do they mean EXACTLY 140 pieces or is than an approximate number? I do NOT want to put all these puzzles together to see what the deal is and if there really are pieces missing. What have you found as you've sold these puzzles? Thanks for help...and Happy and Safe Labor Day!
posted on September 2, 2000 11:58:50 AM new
I have found in my MANY years of putting puzzles together that it depends on the makers some estimate and some do exact numbers. The only way to tell 4 sure is to put the puzzle together. I myself stay away from used puzzles because I get really Peeved when someone tells me all the pieces are there and they are not. I also don't sell my puzzles I just give them away. I find that puzzle people get real upset when one is missing.
posted on September 2, 2000 01:29:41 PM new
I've sold quite a few puzzles in the past and am planning on listing some more soon. It has been my experience that the number of pieces mentioned on the box are approximate.
I have sold puzzles with missing pieces which were mentioned and the puzzles sold for a high amount anyway. I think it all depends on how rare the puzzle is and how many people are looking for it.
Some people might be looking for puzzles to supply missing pieces for items they already own. Who knows. The best you can do is say you do not know if it is complete.
I have some nice vintage puzzles that I thought I would put together so I could prove that all the pieces were there. Well I finished one and nearly drove myself crazy in the process. I have three others but there is no way I am doing all of them.
posted on September 2, 2000 04:32:38 PM new
Thanks for input...Probably best thing to do is just state how many pieces I counted and let the buyer make the decision. I really and truly started to put one together but, like you, gave up...it was just going to take too long! Sure am glad I'm not selling a puzzle with 2,000 pieces! No way I'd even count those!
posted on September 2, 2000 05:12:36 PM new
Hey blue
Here is an idea for you if you have children make them put it together ; ). I know sounds better then it would work but since I don't have kids hey it was worth a suggestion.
posted on September 3, 2000 02:43:22 AM new
I agree with nowwhat - I've sold a few puzzles, some factory sealed and some used. I will mention whether or not I've counted the pieces (500's my limit) or have completed them on my own.
Funny, but I've sold more used puzzles with cautions that a piece may be missing than I have sold older, factory sealed puzzles.
I shouldn't be surprised - I once sold some obviously chipped and cracked Royal Copenhagen plates - very carefully photographed and clearly described - 8 or 9 bids.
I just this minute thought of something - I'll start another thread. Maybe the buyer of the plates used them to scam a seller - I'm not doing that anymore.
