What is the Correct Condition To Use On My Listings?

[mcdougle4248]

I am an artisan crafter.  I make and sell ornaments using recycled aluminum beverage cans.  The ornaments themselves have never been used, however, the ornaments are made with recycled cans which are used.  Small scratches and dents on the cans do show on the completed ornaments.  What is the correct condition to use on my listings?

[orangehound]

New

A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). Please see the seller's listing for full details.

[dhbookds]

what are the choices in your category?  If only new/used, I would use new, as it did not exist until you made it.  If new..other is available I would use that.  I would put in condition description (if it's there).....made from recycled cans, which may be scratched. 

[mcdougle4248]

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@dhbookds wrote:

what are the choices in your category?  If only new/used, I would use new, as it did not exist until you made it.  If new..other is available I would use that.  I would put in condition description (if it's there).....made from recycled cans, which may be scratched. 

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The choices in the categories I list in are only new/used.

[turquoisetulips]

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@mcdougle4248 wrote:

I am an artisan crafter.  I make and sell ornaments using recycled aluminum beverage cans.  The ornaments themselves have never been used, however, the ornaments are made with recycled cans which are used.  Small scratches and dents on the cans do show on the completed ornaments.  What is the correct condition to use on my listings?

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Good question ,, Maybe include the term ''altered art '' ? Tulips 

[turquoisetulips]

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@dhbookds wrote:

what are the choices in your category?  If only new/used, I would use new, as it did not exist until you made it.  If new..other is available I would use that.  I would put in condition description (if it's there).....made from recycled cans, which may be scratched. 

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I've purchased several of the op's ornaments and they are awesome and very unique . In fact I had never seen anything like them before . They look brand new in spite of being made from recycled cans.  I doubt anyone could tell  the diff . Tulips 

[mam98031]

I might suggest changing the category you use.

Crafts

Handcrafted & Finished Pieces

And then Holiday or other Handcrafted Pieces

Lots of people love purchasing unique handmade items.  It is easier for them to find them under this category.  

The options are New or Used in this category too.  IMHO New is just fine.

[mcdougle4248]

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@mcdougle4248 wrote:

I am an artisan crafter.  I make and sell ornaments using recycled aluminum beverage cans.  The ornaments themselves have never been used, however, the ornaments are made with recycled cans which are used.  Small scratches and dents on the cans do show on the completed ornaments.  What is the correct condition to use on my listings?

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First, thank you to everyone that responded to my question.

This question was asked during Community Chat today and I would like to update this thread with the response.  Thank you tyler@ebay  and all of you for your help.

[castlemagicmemories]

Thank you for posting that!

Having seen your items, I was going to suggest that since you are a true artist, you need a different category/condition, because

This work of art is timeless.