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| Bidder | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| m****l 974 | USD 15.00 | 02/08/2021 00:24:52 |
Streichholzbox (Matchbox) by Jean Claude Constantin
The Constantin puzzle boxes seem to be hit or miss. I thought this was one their better boxes. Only a couple of steps, but with a sequential discovery element. There seem to be multiple versions of this box available. This version has the same color wood paneling on all sides without the raised, rounded "bumps" that the other version has. I think this gives it cleaner edges and a nicer look.
This box was purchased used and I've solved it a few times. It's completely functional, but there are a couple of indications of wear. Since I believe this is an older version of the box, the metal screws on both sides show some oxidation. I've polished it a bit and most of it was cleaned off, but please see the photos. Also, without revealing spoilers, there is noticeable wear or slight cracking to the internal mechanism that locks the box. The puzzle has no functional issues, but please note that this box is likely more susceptible to damage from excess force than other puzzles.
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Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be $6-8 (within USA, first-class). Priority mail (and heavier puzzles) might be $2 to $5 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, I don't think anything that I've listed will weigh more than 16 ounces (450 grams), and the smaller puzzles should be much less than that. I will combine multiple items for cheaper shipping--I have a few packing puzzles and puzzle boxes listed this time.
I can accept payments via Paypal, Zelle, or Transferwise. 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.