b'By Jim Olson,WesternTradingPost.comW hen buying items online, a buyer relies heavily on pictures. They also rely on theGOOD: This is how we would categorize an item that is pretty description added by the seller (or sellers agent). The condition of an item, especiallyaverage for its age. It is not excellent and on the other end of the when it comes to collectibles, is a large factor in value. So it is important for sellers tospectrum, it is not used up or worn out either. It shows moderate use, understand the condition, or any defects an item may have when describing it for potentialbut not abuse. An item that falls into this category or higher typically buyers. Good pictures are a must when buying and selling online, but so is an accurateis the most desirable to collectors.condition report.PRETTY GOOD - FAIRLY GOOD: This item is almost as good as Over the years, there has become a pretty universal language (or basic categories) thatthe good category, but it shows just a little more use. Maybe it has dealers use when describing the condition. Although it can vary some from seller to seller, itbeen used a little more than average. It is in below-average condition is a good idea to learn the language. Below is a list of some different categories we use and afor its age. However, it has not been abused.definition of what is meant when we use that particular description.FAIR: This is an item that shows wear. It still functions, but not NEW - NEW IN BOX (NIB) - NEW OLD STOCK (NOS): There are a few different ways ofperfectly. In some cases, it still may look ok, but it has damage or above-saying it, but what this means is that it has never been purchased by a customer. This meansaverage wear.it is or has been, owned by a store or dealer its entire life. Even if it is fifty years old (NOS) it means that no end-user, customer, collector, etc. has owned it during its lifetime. POOR: This item is worn out, damaged, broken, not in working order,etc., etc. Items in this category are often used for parts, rustic decorations,EXCELLENT - LIKE NEW: This means it is just like new and would be like the items in there-purposing, etc.category above, but it has been owned by a customer or end-user. Things that commonly fall into this category are items that have been purchased and left in their original packaging or putWe try to break things down into these different categories. Some sellers choose to use more, on a shelf or in a drawer its entire life and have no damage or wear of any kind. They are justor less, descriptive categories. These categories are for general condition description. We also like new. Some have argued that it is still new when in this kind of condition, but technicallytry to highlight anything that stands out and we feel needs to be separately pointed out. Of it is pre-owned, even though it may be in like new condition. course, a picture is worth a thousand words (so they say), but if you put a picture of damage up and do not also disclose it in the written description as well, you are opening yourself up to that VERY GOOD: This is an item that is almost like new (see above), but maybe there is old I didnt see the picture line. Of course, the person may not have read it either, but having some shelf wear or a little bit of use showing. These items are still highly desirable as far asboth a good picture and an accurate condition report is a must in todays selling climate where condition goes, but they do not quite qualify as excellent or like new.online purchases are now the norm and not the exception. Sizzling Wok tique n treasure shoppeantiques and westernF INE CHINESE CUISINE 685 W. Wickenburg WayDine InTakeoutCateringCocktails621 W. Wickenburg WayWickenburg, AZ 85390928-684-3977MonSun: 11am-2:30pm4:30pm-8:00pmOpen WednesdaySaturday 11am5pm928-684-637242 February 2020'