* Antique Vintage Lobster Buoys Floats Primitive Wooden Start Price USD 75.00 Current Price USD 75.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location Vancouver, Washington See more about '* Antique Vintage Lobster Buoys Floats Primitive Wooden' Description west*menagerie Store Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Up for your consideration are 9 antique/vintage wooden lobster buoys, floats or piers with original paint.   The smaller ones are each around 18” long and 12 ½” around. The three larger ones are around 23” long and 14: around. These are VERY heavy, so unfortunately, shipping will be expensive.   I found that at a house we cleaned up in Portland, Oregon, so I would assume they were used somewhere in the Northwest, but of course can’t be certain.   These are very primitive, and as you can see from the picture, they show the wear of the years, so they are sold as is, as found, dirt and all. They may have some cracks, chips and other imperfections. They all have the original paint, but it is cracking and peeling, which adds to the character of each piece.   Please check back, as I will be listing several more wooden floats over the next couple of days.   SMOKE-FREE PET-FREE HOME Even though we have a smoke-free pet-free home, we often purchase items from yard sales, auctions or estate sales. All used clothing is washed before listing, and if I detect any odd smells on an item, I will make note of it in the auction listing. I typically do not list items that smell of smoke, due to allergies, but in the event that I do, I will make note of that in the listing. BIDDING TERMS Bidding on this item designates that you have read the complete item description and terms carefully, that you accept all terms, including shipping/handling fees, and that you have asked any desired questions, and have received an answer that is to your satisfaction Photos are of the actual item that is being auctioned. Please examine the photos closely before bidding. By bidding, you confirm that you are satisfied with the condition of the item and that you accept the item in the condition as shown We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, and your satisfaction is partly dependent on your understanding of the description and terms, so please wait to purchase until you are satisfied, and certain that this is the item you want. 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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS: PAYPAL For Local Pick-up: Payment on Pickup only *Payment is expected within three days of auction end* SHIPPING INFORMATION: CORRECT ZIP CODE: On items using the shipping calculator, you must make sure ebay has the correct zip code for your mailing address. An incorrect zip code may cause shipping to be calculated incorrectly.   SHIPPING FEES: In regards to shipping charges, please remember that what the post office charges is not the only cost to a seller, as most packing materials are not free. I pack items carefully for a safe arrival, using bubble wrap and “peanuts” on most items and extra wrapping on books and clothing for added protection. I want your purchase to arrive in the same condition as when it leaves my house. A small handling fee (usually .50 or less, except on items that require a lot of packaging materials), which is already figured into the shipping amount helps to off-set some of these expenses. I do not offer FREE SHIPPING and then inflate the price of the item to cover shipping costs. Please note that we are on the west coast, and the farther away you are, the more USPS & UPS charge.   SHIPPING TO AN ALTERNATE ADDRESS:  IF YOU WANT TO SHIP TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN THE ONE YOU HAVE REGISTERED ON EBAY, YOU MUST EMAIL ME WITH THE DESTINATION ZIP CODE SO I CAN GIVE YOU THE CORRECT SHIPPING, AND PERMISSION TO SEND TO AN UNVERIFIED ADDRESS. INSURANCE: Insurance is optional on most items, but I cannot be responsible for loss or damage if insurance is not purchased, and coverage is limited to post office regulations. I may require insurance on very fragile items. Insurance for up to $50.00 is $1.70. Insurance for higher priced items will be more expensive. SHIPPING SPEED: Item shipped within four business days of receipt of payment, unless otherwise noted, but I am usually able to ship within a day or two of receipt of payment, and sometimes on the same day you pay. You will receive an email from me via Paypal when your item has shipped. ECHECKS: Items paid for via e-check will not ship until I receive notification that the echeck has cleared. SHIPMENTS TO MILITARY ADDRESSES, ALASKA & HAWAII: Shipments to military addresses, Hawaii or Alaska may be higher than those listed, so please ask in advance. SHIPPING VIA MEDIA MAIL: Items sent via Media Mail can take up to 28 business days to arrive at their destination. However, they USUALLY take 7-14 business days. All items are sold as is, so please email me with any questions before you buy. No refunds or exchanges. Thanks for looking! INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCAL PICK-UP *You must email me for permission before bidding, as not all items are available for local pick-up. You will receive my local contact information when you request it at the end of the auction. *Purchases must be paid for when item is picked up. *FOR LARGE ITEMS, I MAY BE ABLE TO ARRANGE LOCAL DELIVERY, AT MY DISCRETION, AND A DELIVERY FEE WILL APPLY DEPENDENT ON YOUR LOCATION (MINIMUM $20.00). THIS FEE WILL DIFFER FROM THE AMOUNT THAT MAY BE NOTED UNDER “LOCAL PICK-UP/ DELIVERY” ON THE EBAY SHIPPING CHART. PLEASE CHECK WITH ME ON THIS BEFORE PLACING YOUR BID *Your purchase must be picked up within 7 days of the auction end, unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon. SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF US: I will be happy to ship to international destinations if you have a good feedback record. There will be a minimum $3.00 handling fee, dependent on the actual shipping costs. (Sorry for the handling fee, but international shipments mean I have to spend at least 1/2 hour in line at the post office) Please note that insurance is only available on Priority & Express for international shipping. There is no insurance available on First Class mail, and the shipping time for this method varies. Shipping via First Class International can take up to 8 weeks. Payment for international purchases can be made by Paypal only.   Place a Bid!