Vintage Metal & Wood Handmade Dog Design Nutcracker

Description

Vintage Metal & Wood Handmade Dog Design Nutcracker
-Materials: Silver-tone metal (chrome?) and wood
-Height: 6 1/4"
-Length: 8" (base); 11" (total)
-Dog design (nut placed in mouth portion, tail acts as lever)
-Includes three (3) nut picks (held in base)
-Condition: Good vintage condition with the exceptions of chrome wear (mainly on the tail lever portion), scattered light scratches on the metal, and scattered stain wear spots on the wood base (mainly on the edges and hole openings)
Please feel welcome to send me a message with any questions you may have before placing a bid or making an offer, or if you should ever have any concerns at any point during the transaction. Thank you!
IMPORTANT BUYER TERMS - PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER OR PLACING A BID
PAYMENT:
Payment must be received within
7 days
of the auction's end for all winning bidders unless prior arrangements have been made. Please notify seller through ebay’s My Messages if more time is needed to complete payment; I am very understanding, and am always willing to work with a buyer. However, if there is no communication from a buyer, an Unpaid Case will be opened after the 7-day payment window closes.
U.S. DOMESTIC SHIPPING:
Exact FedEx Ground or U.S. Postal Priority shipping, which includes delivery confirmation and insurance, will be determined by the ebay shipping calculator using the winning bidder's zip code, packaged item weight, and shipping box dimensions. Local pick-up is always available, and I utilize new and recycled packaging materials.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
International shipping costs will be higher – please use the ebay shipping calculator to obtain a quote.  Shipping will be determined by the ebay shipping calculator according to the winning bidder's country, packaged item weight, and shipping box dimensions. I only offer USPS Priority International shipping, which includes tracking and insurance, for packages that weigh four (4) pounds and greater, or have a value of 0.00 or more, or have larger shipping box dimensions, and ebay Standard International shipping, for packages weighing under four (4) pounds with a value less than 0.00, options.
International buyers please note: import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding and buying. Custom fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up – these fees are not additional shipping charges.
I DO NOT MARK MERCHANDISE VALUES BELOW THE WINNING BID OR MARK ITEMS AS “GIFTS” - U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS PROHIBIT SUCH BEHAVIOR.
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COMBINED SHIPPING:
I am willing to combine shipping, but only if it is possible to safely do so. Please inquire if purchasing several items, and please wait for me to send a revised invoice with the combined shipping cost before sending payment.
HANDLING TIME:
I typically have a 3-day handling time (not including weekends and holidays), but usually try to ship packages as soon as possible (especially to accommodate an expedited shipping request).
RETURNS:
A considerable amount of time is spent in writing detailed listing descriptions and photographing items, and questions are always encouraged.
GENERALLY, RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED, BUT WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. PLEASE CONTACT SELLER FIRST THROUGH EBAY'S MY MESSAGES TO SEE IF AN ITEM MAY BE RETURNED.
DAMAGE OR LOSS:
Insurance coverage for damage or loss is included for all Domestic and International USPS, and FedEx Ground, packages. In the most extremely rare occurrence, an item may be damaged during shipping; if that happens, please do the following:
1) PLEASE DO NOT OPEN AN “ITEM NOT AS DESCRIBED” OR “RETURN REQUEST” CASE FOR AN ITEM DAMAGED IN SHIPPING BY THE CARRIER. PLEASE CONTACT SELLER IMMEDIATELY THROUGH EBAY’S MY MESSAGES, SO POSSIBLE RESOLUTIONS MAY BE DISCUSSED, AND FOR SELLER GUIDANCE. PLEASE ATTACH PHOTOS OF THE BROKEN ITEM AND ALL PACKAGING, INCLUDING PACKING MATERIALS AND SHIPPING BOX, SO THAT THE SELLER CAN INITIATE THE INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESS ONLINE.
2) PLEASE KEEP BROKEN ITEM, ALL PACKING MATERIALS, AND SHIPPING BOX UNTIL THE INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESS IS COMPLETE FOR EITHER:
a) USPS INSPECTION (NOW REQUIRED) AT YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE WHEN REQUESTED, OR TO RETURN ITEM BACK TO SELLER SO THAT THE SELLER CAN TAKE THE ITEM IN FOR INSPECTION, DEPENDING ON BUYER’S PREFERENCE.
b) THE POSSIBILITY OF REQUESTED INSPECTION AT YOUR LOCAL FEDEX LOCATION
I HAVE EARNED 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR OVER 20 YEARS BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT SINCERELY REQUEST, AND APPRECIATE, RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION IF AN ISSUE SHOULD EVER OCCUR. THANK YOU!