PLEASE READ THE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS.  SOLD AS NO RETURNS SO ASK QUESTIONS - DO NOT ASSUME.  

Thank You!

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- PRE-OWNED/PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY -

VERY RARE 

CRAIG LOVIK

32" MULTIFUNCTION VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY

"BUDDY" 

By CRAIG LOVIK - LOVIK WORLD

APPROX 32" 

The head is operated by the headstick lever (SEE PHOTOS) from inside the hard shell hollow body.  

I do not know his name but he is 32" in length.  Comes dressed as you see him.

Lovik World Label On The Headstick

FUNCTIONS: Open/Close Mouth, Self Centering Eyes and Right Hand Shake Function controlled by a lever inside the body

Craig Lovik/Lovik World built ventriloquist dummies are rare and highly desirable.  An ebay member sent me the Lovik World Sales Ad in the last photo and I am including it here for reference only - it is not included with the dummy

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the rarity of this item and the lack of comparisons online, the owners and appraiser could only go from similar looking previously sold Lovik dummies found on Worthpoint and other online auction sites.  The starting price is a ballpark based on a local appraisal which was difficult without similar examples.

NOTE: 'UPGRADED' DUMMIES ARE NOT ALL THE SAME!   Most have wood frame bodies but some do not have a 'hard shell' front chest area.  Instead there is just a piece of cloth around the wood frame.  This makes the chest appear flat and sometimes curve inward.   

THIS DUMMY'S BODY IS HOLLOW / WOOD FRAMED AND HAS A HARD SHELL FRONT GIVING THE CHEST DEPTH.  ASK THE SELLER ABOUT THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!    IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN APPEARANCE.

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PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE PURCHASING

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

STANDARD SHIPPING (TO CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY) WILL BE USPS GROUND or UPS GROUND or FEDEX GROUND (My Choice)

Shipping includes full value insurance.  Full value is an added charge by the shipper (approx $8-15 additional) on top of the standard shipping charge.  Many sellers do not pay this and if the item is lost or damaged, you have to jump through hoops when you file claim to get all your money back.  - eBay REQUIRES a signature upon delivery for items of this value (which is an additiona $8-$10 I will have to pay on top of the shipping and additional shipping)

You must have a continental US residential or commercial address for UPS or FedEx shipping.  

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.

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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NO RETURNS:

 Due to the rarity, condition and reason for the sale (to help the family with financial obligations), this item is SOLD AS-IS, NO RETURNS

I HAVE STATED HIS AGE AND CONDITION.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND NOT MAKE YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS - ASK QUESTIONS, REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS.

This item will be shipped WITH full value insurance

If it arrives damaged or broken, please contact the shipper 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