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| Bidder | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| F****m 332 | USD 33.00 | 07/02/2023 08:44:06 |
| M****w 1 | USD 31.78 | 07/02/2023 08:44:06 |
| F****m 332 | USD 27.00 | 07/01/2023 03:22:45 |
| A****o 25 | USD 25.00 | 07/01/2023 03:22:45 |
| A****o 25 | USD 16.77 | 06/28/2023 19:30:46 |
| t****n 136 | USD 15.77 | 06/28/2023 19:30:46 |
| t****n 136 | USD 11.00 | 06/28/2023 18:27:42 |
| A****o 25 | USD 10.00 | 06/25/2023 12:06:10 |
Houses and Factories, designed by Dick Hess, produced by Bits and Pieces
Goal of this puzzle is to pack the two houses and three factories into the square frame. It's a nice looking metal puzzle and a fair challenge. The puzzle was an entry in the 2004 Design Competition and also an exchange gift at IPP24. A brief review can be found:
http://mechanical-puzzles.blogspot.com/2010/05/puzzles-at-museum-of-science.html
Puzzle will come with its original solution sheet.
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Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first-class). Priority mail (and heavier items, such as the glass puzzles) might be $3 to $6 more. I charge only exact shipping costs. Please contact me if you need an estimate for international shipping. If you wish to estimate shipping costs yourself, most of my listed puzzles should weigh less than 16 ounces (450 grams). Typically, first-class international is under $18 for up to 8 ounces, and $25-28 for up to 16 ounces. I will combine multiple items for more cost-effective shipping--I have listed some dexterity, Toyo glass, Pelikan, Juno, and Boucher puzzles this time. Most starting prices are well under retail, except for some of the recent Pelikan/Juno releases.
I can accept payments via Paypal, Zelle, or Transferwise (Wise). There will be no additional packaging or handling fees.
I try to grade condition conservatively. If the puzzle shows any sign of wear from use, it'll be a B or lower. If the puzzle looks like it did when I received it new (barring any defects), it will be graded A. Where useful, I've tried to take photos of the puzzles under different lighting conditions. All puzzles are kept in a smoke-free home maintained at 45-55% humidity.