How Much Are Old Mahjong Sets Worth?
Old mahjong sets are quite rare because of the wear and tear through the years of play. However, mahjong tile sets that are in great shape can be auctioned off for a large amount of money. People who have found old mahjong sets in their possession might be wondering how much their mahjong tiles are worth. This article will help determine the worth of the mahjong sets and might be able to help them in selling the game at an auction.
You first need to assess the mahjong set before you post an ad to evaluate how much money you can get for your set. You need to first write down the details of the set whether the tiles are complete, the racks are still there and how many die and chips are still in the set. It is good to check how complete the contents are so that you can let other people who know what they are getting. The second thing you need to describe in your post is the condition of the set in order to be honest to the bidders. You need to tell them if it is clean, dirty or attractive. Be objective in your description. Tell them honestly about the condition of the set and describe the way it looks. You must also tell them from what material the tiles are made of. Usually the amount of money that you can get from a mahjong set has something to do with the material of the tiles.
Bidders would also like to know where and when was the set purchased so that they can get an idea how old is the mahjong set and what dynasty it came from (if it applies). Be honest about this part and do not exaggerate because collectors can easily conclude if you are not being truthful in your advertisement post.
It is also important to measure the tiles by inches and be precise when doing so. Measure its width, height and depth. You can often see tiles that use a blend of materials and if that is the case, you must also measure the size of the materials involved. For instance, is it a bamboo backing on top of bone?
Another thing to take note of is the condition of the container or the box that the set is placed in. Tell them if it is made of wood or leather or if it is in a cabinet, how many are the drawers.
Old mahjong sets can be worth a lot of money if it looks like it has been taken care of. To have a smooth auction process, one must be honest in order for both parties to be happy.