Antique Ivory Chess Set -- Where to sell?

Hi everyone,

I have a (pre-ban) ivory chess set that was hand carved, most likely in China. It was brought over by my grandfather in the mid 1900's. The pieces are contained in a fitted, silk lined board that folds in half and closes with a brass hinge. Condition is excellent although the edge of one side of the board (wood) has a small amount of wear that could easily be touched up.

I know that eBay policy will not permit the sale -- does anyone have any recommendations as to where I might find a buyer?

Photos can also be made available to anyone here who may have an interest (provided that does not conflict with any Chess.com policy -- I am new to this board).

Thanks!!

Since it doesn't cost to post items on Craigslist, it can't hurt to post the item on that site.  The drawback is that (normally) only local buyers in your area will browse and see the ad.

Chess forums simiar to this one are a good place, since you will at least attract chess players to the ad.  (But an item like that is probably attractive to non-chess players too.)

Your local Pennysaver might be a good place.

If you have own website, you can post the item, with pics, on your site, which would also not cost you anything.  This is ideal if you are in no hurry to sell it.

WhereEVER you post it, the better the bargain/deal, the easier time you will have selling it.

Though there a few exceptions, most ivory products can't be offered on eBay because of various international trade restrictions and treaties banning the sale of these items.

It's ivory.  Selling ivory items is a political minefield these days because of the powerful elephant lobby.  You kinda want to stay off of Craigslist as well unless you care to be inundated with freaks, perverts, or male strippers that will show up at your house, pistol-whip you and rob you blind. 

Unforunately, since your ivory chess set has been deemed quasi-contraband by the powers that be, you might be relegated to selling it the old fashioned way -- which is private back-room dealing.  Try a print classified ad in a local periodical (and be sure the screen the hell outta your callers and meet them in a netural location with a friend), or try a swap meet or flea market.  You could also sell it to an antique dealer but they will only give you about 20% of its actual value. 

Another thing I forgot to say is make sure you know what the item is worth before you sell it.  Get it appraised, or check yourself on the internets for several comparable ivory chess sets and their prices.

put up a picture someone here will be interested. 

I got one request for photos so I put together a word document with photos and some annotations. If you would like to see it, email me. There are 7 photos so I did not want to put it up on the board.

I too have a vintage ivory chess set that I would like to sell. bwilliams have you sold yours and if did through ewhat means?

I too have an ivory chess set that I would like to sell but don't know if I would be able too or how to go about it.any help would be much appreciated 

If you're in the UK as your flag suggests you can still sell on eBay or auction houses

Thank you