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| Bidder | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| C****r 149 | USD 75.00 | 04/01/2023 19:34:36 |
Naked Secret Box "BLUE", designed by Akio Yamamoto
This was a challenging puzzle box for me. Even though you can see all of the pieces clearly, it took me a while to work out the moves. It's essentially a "burr" type puzzle. Yamamoto designed various other Naked Secret Boxes of different colors. "BLUE" was a puzzle entry in the 2014 Design Competition and, while I think the other colors can still be purchased at retail, I was told that "BLUE" is fairly rare, having been made in small quantities, and is no longer readily available.
Includes original instructions/solution sheets.
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Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be less than $10 for small puzzles (within USA, first-class). Priority mail (and heavier 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 shouldn't weigh more than 16 ounces (450 grams), and the smaller puzzles should be less than that. 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, 2D packing, Toyo glass, and a couple puzzle boxes this time.
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.