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Thread: Hi! Newie to eBid - Need info please about carved elephant bone 70s necklace please

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    Smile Hi! Newie to eBid - Need info please about carved elephant bone 70s necklace please

    Just to say hi to all - Looking forward to selling and buying various items!. I will be selling a 70s Carved Bone Elephant necklace - was wondering if anyone would know the possible value approx of this item. Thank you )

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    Default Re: Hi! Newie to eBid - Need info please about carved elephant bone 70s necklace pl

    I'm guessing it's ivory which is on the banned list I believe.
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    Default Re: Hi! Newie to eBid - Need info please about carved elephant bone 70s necklace pl

    You might want to check the Seller FAQ...don't know if you can list that item.

    What is banned on eBid?
    Live or stuffed animals, pets, livestock or animal body parts, animal ivory, skins, pelts.


    I assume that when you state 'carved bone elephant necklace' are you referring to ivory?

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    Default Re: Hi! Newie to eBid - Need info please about carved elephant bone 70s necklace pl

    Hi and welcome to eBid.

    Depending on the composition of the necklace (bone, ivory or plastic) the price could vary considerably. Carved bone was quite popular in the 1960s-70s, (especially once the ivory ban was in place), as a fairly credible ivory substitute. As far as I'm aware, pre-ban ivory is OK to sell, at least here in the U.S., though you might want to check with support: support@ebid.net to make sure it's OK to sell on eBid, (provided the necklace is ivory), before listing.

    Regarding ivory, a personal favorite material of mine as a collector, (another is Baltic amber), there are some interesting websites with info. on ivory identification. One of my favorites is:

    http://ivory4u.com/ID/

    Once you've ID'ed the composition of the necklace, you can Google to find comparable items for sale to help determine pricing. One of my favorite places to check for vintage or unusual items (for purposes of price comparison) is Ruby Lane, another is Trocadero. ArtFact also has info. available for auctioned items from a variety of sources.

    Good luck and best wishes for many sales to all,

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