The IMPORTANCE of ACCURATE, DETAILED ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

* Honest Accurate Detailed Descriptions *Most eBay buyers depend onsellers to supply detailed, accurate descriptions of items for sale, so those buyerscan make informed decisions about which items to buy.When describing items,two particular words show up quite frequently:PERFECT and MINTThe real issue (for buyers) is whether the item truly IS "perfect" or "mint." IF an item is "New Old Stock" or "New In Box," then saying it is "perfect" or "mint" may be accurate. If an item has been used, or is vintage, thenit may be in very good condition for the use it has seen, or for its age, but it may not actually be "perfect" or "mint."Every seller should ask themselves this question: Is theitem really pristine? Words such as "perfect," "mint," or "pristine" should be used sparingly - only when a piece is actually perfect or mint. If an item has any flaws, whatsoever, it is not perfect or mint. As many eBay buyers can attest,it is disappointing to receive an itema seller described as "perfect" or "mint," onlyto find (upon arrival)obvious flaws or damage - such as scratches, nicks, bruises, chips, cracks, etc. -flaws that were not described, andobviously existed before the seller packed this item to send.Vintage and Antiqueitems, unless New Old Stock or New In Box, or stashed away for decadesin a China Cabinet or Storage Box, will almost always have some flaws - minor to major.Once a sellerunderstands that itis normal for older items (especially art glass and art pottery) to show signs of age,the seller can feel comfortableincluding description references to natural scratches and nicks in any particular piece.The best way a seller can gather details by which to accuratelydescribeantique/older/vintage items is to examine them carefully, under magnification.All sellerswho sell antique/older/vintage items (of any type)should own a good Magnifying Glass, and use it to carefully examinethese itemsto write accurate descriptions. Thiswill place the seller "head-and-shoulders" over other sellers who fail to closely inspect their sale items, who failto disclose any and all natural quirky characteristics, flaws, imperfections, etc., and who over-useterms such as "perfect" and "mint."An honest and accurate description isone of the most important things aseller canpresent to earn the trust of eBay buyers.Copyright 2006 and 2007 and 2008The Winged Phoenix

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