PLEASE READ LISTING DETAILS & VIEW THE PHOTOS SO THE ITEM RECEIVED IS THE ITEM YOU ARE EXPECTING. ASK QUESTIONS – DO NOT ASSUME. Thank You!
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Paul Winchell's "JERRY MAHONEY"
32" HOLLOW BODY SEMI-PROFESSIONAL
VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY
By Juro Novelty Co - Circa 1960s
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DESCRIPTION:
He has a hollow cardboard body.
His head is mounted on a control stick for up, down and side to side movement - much like a professional ventriloquist dummy (SEE PHOTOS)
MOUTH UPGRADED: The mouth mechanism has been upgraded. The rubber band has been replaced with a steel spring that will give a smoother more natural jaw movement that will last for many many years! To operate the mouth you pull the string on the control stick to open his mouth. Release the string and the mouth closes. The mouth WORKS GREAT & SMOOTHLY (SEE VIDEO)
No date or manufacturer markings on back of neck
Overall he shows the usual wear from age, handling, use, display and storage for being almost 60 years old - (SEE PHOTOS)
Clothing is nice but will show the usual wear from age, handling, use, storage and display - Shirt is no longer white and could use a cleaning. (SEE PHOTOS - ASK QUESTIONS)
White Shoes Added
A Nice Jerry Mahoney Ventriloquist dummy considering it is approximately 60+ years old
Please view pictures as they are part of the description.
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I am selling these ventriloquist dummies for the family of the owner who has passed on. Proceeds will help them pay their expenses. I did not buy them new. I do not know the history of them. If there are any dates, I can only offer that information. I cannot and do not guarantee completeness, originality. All items sold AS-IS as I am not the original owner.
If you have any questions, ASK them before you buy so the item you receive is the item you are expecting! I am happy to answer any questions, provide additional photos, whatever I can to help you know what you are buying.
Unlike most eBay sellers I do not use the generic 'say nothing' AI description. I take the time to accurately describe the actual item in the photos. I post many photos from different angles. I cannot force you but, it is your responsibility to view those photos and read the description so you know what you are buying. I am also not responsible if you do not read the listing and make your own assumptions.
SOLD AS "NO RETURNS"
I CANNOT BE MORE HONEST THAN THAT!
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SHIPPING
NOTE: These large 32" dummies require a larger box to ensure arrival undamaged. We do not cram items into tiny boxes as many sellers who charge $5-$10 shipping do. YOU CANNOT SHIP ANYTHING WEIGHING MORE THAN 1 POUND ANYWHERE THESE DAYS FOR $5-$10.
The head will be wrapped separately. Most sellers do not care about that. We do! The box will be approx 22x14x10. If you feel the shipping is expensive, it is. Feel free to contact the USPS, FedEx or UPS and ask them how much they charge for a box that size from 34770 to you. We do not profit from shipping. We ship with full value insurance which to some items is an additional $5-10 charge that they add on. Shipping stated as we are quoted. Shipping is based on box size, weight and distance. Larger box costs more to ship.
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STANDARD SHIPPING (TO CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY) WILL BE USPS GROUND or UPS GROUND or FEDEX GROUND (My Choice)
Shipping includes full value insurance. Most sellers do not bother paying the additional $5-$10 to properly insure the package for full value above the standard free $100 coverage.. Then you have to jump through hoops and file a claim to get the $100 from the shipper (who frequently decline claims if the item was not packed properly), then you will need to get eBay involved to receive money refunded from the seller. Good luck with that!
You must have a continental US residential or commercial address for UPS or FedEx shipping. PO Box addresses will be shipped USPS Ground
Due to the high cost to ship large packages by USPS (they add a surcharge to all large packages), If your address is a PO Box, AK, HI, PR, Guam, VI or APO please write BEFORE purchasing for an accurate USPS quote.
USPS PRIORITY MAIL: If you prefer USPS Priority Mail please write before offering or purchasing as I cannot modify shipping options after an offer or purchase. Be aware that USPS Priority is no longer a 2-3 days delivery is now estimated by the USPS as 3-8 days delivery (if you are lucky) UPS & FedEx Ground still delivers within 4-5 days coast to coast and usually for less than USPS Priority Mail.
HANDLING TIME: This item will be shipped within Two (2) Business Days after receipt of clear payment. If payment is received on Thursday or Friday - it will be shipped the following week.
DELIVERY DATE: This is an eBay generated date. It is NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It is an eBay ESTIMATE based on a 'Best Case' scenario. It does not take into consideration Time of Year (Holidays), Shippers Seasonal workload, Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Wild Fires, Volcanic Eruptions, etc) or even a sneak attack by aliens from Mars. It is an ESTIMATE! It is NOT a set in stone, guaranteed delivery date and should not be considered the definite ‘WILL ARRIVE BY’ date.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BY EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICE – For More Information Please write BEFORE purchasing
NOTE: Due to past experience
where some people require tracking confirmation to acknowledge they have
received every item shipped, I will no longer combine items.
EVERY ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITH ITS OWN
TRACKING NUMBER TO CONFIRM DELIVERY.
Thank You for your understanding.
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QUALITY PACKING / WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:
(1) WE PACK PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH CARE!
(2) We only use NEW, unused boxes
(3) We only use NEW store bought packing material
(4) We DO NOT re-use boxes from someone’s garbage
(5) We DO NOT use airpacks
(6) We DO NOT use crumpled newspaper from someone's garbage as filler
(7) We tape ALL seems of the box, not just one strip of tape down the center on each side
Unrealistically Cheap or Free Shipping usually gets your item crammed into a tiny box or tossed into an empty box, unwrapped with little or no packing material If you have bought on eBay you know what I am saying is true!
IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY. REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
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Due to the reason for the sale, and due to the fragile nature of this item, it is sold as NO RETURNS - You agree to those terms upon purchase.
This item will be shipped WITH insurance
If it arrives damaged or broken, please contact UPS or USPS as it was shipped with insurance and the shipper is responsible for any damage that occurs while they have the package.
Thank You For Your Interest
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