WOULD YOU?...COULD YOU?

             While I wait for the battery in my camera to finish charging, I have a question. Searching for some information on line about Arthur Armour, I came across the Craig's List advertisement below...To bring any new comers up to speed, I have a collection of Arthur Armour trays in one specific size. I am trying to find all of the motifs that this tray was made with. After some emails back and forth, I learned that it was still available, and yes the owner would take payment via paypal and mail it to me. Now this is not ebay or etsy...I have no recourse should the tray never arrive. I took a big leap of faith and sent the payment with postage. So here is my question...would you buy something from a total stranger, sight unseen? I will update when (faith) it arrives. This particular motif I am pretty sure is the Rose of Sharon. It would be the 25th addition to my collection. I know for sure of 6 others that I do not have...the hunt continues!

Ornate 50's aluminum Arthur Armour Serving Tray Beautiful - $25 (Mt Vernon)

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Date: 2011-05-31, 2:15PM CDT
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I have a handcrafted Arthur Armour serving tray with ornate flower design. Just beautiful craftsmanship, made of aluminum.

• Location: Mt Vernon
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Comments

[Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook]

I guess sometimes you have to take a chance. I would depending on the item. Beautiful tray, I hope you find the others to complete your collection.

[Barbara]

I'm betting this works out for you - if somebody were going to be dishonest, I don't think they would use a tray to lure unsuspecting customers. Hope it works out and that you love it.

[susan ericson]

Thanks Barbara...I hope that you are right.

[Melody]

Hi Susan! I've keepin up..poppin in..just haven't been able to comment. Seems everytime I do Dad or Mom need something and I don't get back to the comp..sigh...Helpin with Dad I don't even have time to embroider lately.
And, in answer to your question....If you recall that's how we became pals...you emailed a bunch of pics of your yard sale tablecloths..I trusted they were what was pictred..abd I sent the check which you trusted I would send..LOL now were friends casr in aluminum!