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Umm If I already sent it with the feb 22 should I resend as the march or would that count like a double entry and be frowned on?
Also wondering this.
Here is a link to a packing tutorial. Unfortunately, the pictures that went with it have been lost. But it is still very helpful.
Thank you!
Every member is welcome to join. Please remember the spirit of Pay-It-Forward.We give to make someone happy and because we care about each other.Once you win,please observe and respect how we do this.If you win,your PIF gift must be Windstone related though not necessarily a sculpture so if you don’t have one to give remember there is also Cafe’Press,eBay, Etsy,etc.to acquire Windstone goodies. This is not the responsibility of Windstone Editions itself,this is by members of this forum.Thank you all for joining and continuing the PIF Member Raffles.
Are entries still open and can I enter? (new member)
Yes, entries are open until the night of August 31. I’m on the East Coast – the cut-off for entries is 10pm Eastern Daylight Time.
You are welcome to enter! Let me know whether I should add you to the list.
I would like to be added and understand the rules, though if I win, I might ask for advice on packing and shipping since I have not shipped a Windstone yet.
If you aren’t eyeballing specific pieces at specific auctions and are willing to be patient, I’d also recommend Craigslist/ Kijiji. They pop up- in my area at least- not frequently, but not super rare. Many sellers here will be willing to take a lesser price, and you don’t have to worry about shipping. Search ‘Pena’ (on eBay or wherever also, a good way to find hidden auctions) and ‘Dragon/Dragons’ as well as Windstone. Not all sellers will mention the brands especially where they have mixed lots, or are selling at a garage sale. Check the photos!
Maybe you can enlist friends and relatives out of your area to help? Or check in areas you will be traveling to or through?
Possibly check less common sales sites too, like Mercari, ShopGoodwill, or Offer Up. And thrift stores/ antique, consignment, resale shops/ pawn shops are also places they sometimes turn up. Good luck, and we’d love to see what you find!
Wow, you have a lot of good ideas I had not thought of- I will definitely keep an eye out and post some pictures. Thanks
Hi SkiaEsh, eBay prices certainly are crazy!
Your rubies could be worth a fair bit; they are rather uncommon on the secondary market. Since Windstone had problems with the paint used, they weren’t produced for long, and are considered quite desirable in very good condition.
Emeralds were produced for longer, and generally aren’t worth quite as much as rubies on the secondary market. They are still a lovely color that many people seek, however. And if yours have orange eyes and yellowish jewels instead of red eyes and jewels, they actually are pretty rare and valuable.
Peacocks are the most common color on the secondary market, and were produced longer than any other color scheme. As such, they tend to retain the least value of the three colors. A nice one in great condition can still sell well, however.
Which sculpt they are plays a big part in value, of course. A peacock spectral may sell for as much as a ruby male, since the sculpt itself is more uncommon.
Lastly, your experience as a seller packing and shipping can heavily influence price. Windstones don’t ship well, if you aren’t willing to take extra care in the packing. If a buyer tells you how they want it shipped, understand they’ve probably been burned before and listen to experienced shippers when they try to help. In a nutshell, you need to double box and use LOTS of bubblewrap and peanuts, not paper, for packing. Don’t put more than 1 piece in an inner box either, and be careful about more than 1 larger piece together even with separate inner boxes.
Thanks for letting me know, especially in terms of cautioning me on on how they should be shipped. I actually was looking to buy these sets, but completely forgot to type that. Sorry about that.
