I'm not knowledgeable about how to post a site, but if you go to Pearlworks or Enkeboll you'll see some examples. These are not cheap, they are expensive. If you were to take a pen knife and scratch in an unobtrusive place, they would show white. Also, the color of the carvings would be a little different than the wood. Whether they are applied resin or applied wood, if you like the piece, $500 is not too much. Also, take a pen magnet and you should be able to find the nail, if they were nailed on (they may not be). Ask if the carvings are resin, and if he sees you are a serious buyer, he should have no problem letting you verify it one way or the other. Just make a list of all the things you need to check out and take it with you. See my post above. The question is not if you should buy it, but you should know what you are getting. Also check out the rosette with the bail. These are generaly not stained and varnished.

Hello! I found a Pottery Barn table with 6 Megan chairs listed on craigs list for $350. I'm going to try to post a picture for input. Anyone familiar with the Megan chair? I'm not a huge fan that they need a slipcover however for 350 it seems like a deal. Ok -can't figure out how to attach a link to the picture. The lady sent them to my email address and I can't move them here. Any help.... I'm not the best at these things but I really want some opinions. Lori

I find this very true of CLs and so very frustrating! Believe me it is even worse when you are giving stuff away on CL. I tried to give a computer desk away but gave up trying to meet up with all the flakes that inquired and said they really, really wanted the desk but somehow could never find a way to come and pick it up. I have had some very good experiences selling on CLs also. 3 days ago I listed a twin air-mattress that we had used only 2 time. I had listed this air-mattress previously and had inquires but no follow through. This last time a woman emailed me right away and said she wanted it. I drove to her office and she met me at the curb took the box and gave me $5 more that I was asking for driving it to her.

Thanks for all of your feedback. Now I'm just waiting to hear from the seller. I responded to the ad just a few hours after he posted it but he still hasn't gotten back to me. jakabedy we often have nice pieces on CL but the prices are always crazy. They will say, "We paid $8000 two years ago. Asking $7000.". Doesn't that make you want to run right over there? I'll let you know if anything happens! Nicole