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    Quote Originally Posted by heffa View Post
    Ok, the acid test: I've decided to sell a piece of Huon I have had sitting around on Gumtree. Very similar to the one I found.
    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glen...er-/1175397823
    Why didn't you originally post these pics heffa... MM
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    If that is the listing of your piece then good bloody luck at $27,800 per cube. It looks like a nice piece (although a photograph that is worth a damn might help) but it still ain't worth the asking price. Maybe you'll find some poor sucker.

    But really the point is that you were not upfront in saying you wonder what your piece of timber is worth. You posed as a buyer, not a seller, and that means you've been taking us for a ride.

    We don't like that too much.
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    This isn't the piece I originally posted about. I've had this sitting in my lumber rack for years, never feeling like I could do it justice.
    While looking at timber posted on Facebook Marketplace I found a similar slab going for $500. That's when I started this thread.
    I knew the piece I had was rare, but didn't think it was worth much. I have no use for it, so I posted it up.

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    With a price like that I would suggest taking some much clearer photos of your slab. As they are quite dark and far away if I was a serious buyer (which I have been known to be) I would quickly scroll passed as I can't actually see any of the figure that could potentially fetch a higher price.

    If you are serious about selling, maybe also some shots with the board misted with water to really pop the grain. Have a look through some of the eBay seller 'distinctive timbers' listings. They take a number of shots (but they also have a long history and large following built up over years of doing business).

    I offer this advice as your piece of timber may well be worth your asking price, but for a premium price you could at least take a little time to attract buyers attention.

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    actually i quite like that slab, wouldnt pay $500 for it, but $200-250 easy enough - sure if i was looking for a piece of huon. (Im not)

    Plenty figure there without being too busy, good colour, nice shape... whats not to like??

    Wood is a natural product and is subject to a wide range of characteristics and features. This means that:
    One mans trash is another mans treasure
    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Theres a sucker born every minute.
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    (d) all of the above

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    Welcome to the world of the timber wholesaler. What is it worth? Who am I targeting? Is it sustainable? Answer these questions correctly and you have half a chance of success.
    Your photos lack resolution and are indicative only. Not good enough for a high priced item.
    It would appear you have a nice piece of HP there. I am glad to hear you are prepared to admit inadequacy and would prefer to pass it on to someone with the skills to do it justice.
    There is no reason to set a price. This is a one-off, up for negotiation. Different matter if you have a few thousand cube, purchased at a given price, margined by a given percentage yielding a final selling price.
    Over price and you limit your market.

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    The true value of this or any piece of wood is exactly the price that someone will pay for it. You should take better shots of the piece and point out the reasons that you are asking what you are. Most people say that they would pay less for the piece. maybe they are right. It also relates to the time you are prepared to wait to sell it. If you want money in a hurry, maybe you will take less. If not, be prepared to wait.

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    Cheers guys. Took the advice and did some better pics, then reposted it

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