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Hanoi, Quy Nhon and My Bargaining Curse

From the moment I arrived at the bus depot in Hanoi major late at night after a bus route 27 hours, I had a bad feeling about what transpired. Transportation is available to my guest house near Hoan Kiem Lake was a taxi driven by a driver looking dodgy spinning a toothpick in his mouth. Noting the absence of xe om (motorcycle), I reluctantly agreed to get inside, knowing I'd probably end up paying an inflated price for my trip.The pilot took wrong turns constantly, stopped making personal calls without turning off the device and even drove on the wrong side of the road. He should have paid money to survive threatening me the test. When I refused to pay the price of the driver, it triggers a major argument. He threatened to throw me out of his car and with my backpack, so I opened the door and shouted that he was trying to rob me. Embarrassed and exhausted, he surrendered, accepted my price, which was half of what he initially claimed, and ordered me to gather my things and leave.

From that moment, I would be cursed in the treatment of motorcyclists. But it also extended to the art of negotiation. The next afternoon, a street vendor sold me a photocopied book of U.S. $ 8. After he left, I opened the book and the pages started falling. Guatemalan-born wrestler who had become friends at my inn said it had bought the same book U.S. $ 1. Guesthouse owner even scolded me for being naive. "If you can come to Vietnam and pay eight dollars for the book of poor quality, then you are rich ... and stupid. "He was right.I removed all barter exchanges for two weeks, until I arrived in the provincial town of Quy Nhon (pronounced Hwee Ngon).

It must have been a slow day when I collected my things, five motorcyclists in their 50s and 60s surrounded me and began to pull my arms in different directions. Be torn and pulled in different directions is not fun. Discard the language of diplomacy, I yelled at the drivers to stay away and called the piranhas before turning my back to start walking 10 km in the city.I just spent on the front door before I randomly selected a rider who then demanded 50,000 Dong (U.S. $ 3). Then we have a lively discussion. It took nearly five minutes to agree on 30 000 Dong, only because we were both tired of each other "voice. Less than half the trip, the bike slowed to a crawl before the driver eventually shot. "No gas," he said, shrugging and flashing a row of teeth of betel, but stained, suggesting that I deserved to be abandoned. In an effort to save face, I dug in my pocket, smiled and gave 50,000 Dong.But the driver snatched my money and then wheeled his bike away. There was no question of returning my conciliatory gesture. He only took me thirty minutes to develop an Arch Enemy.

8.5″ANTIQUE ALL BISQUE WRESTLER by KESTNER super FIND | Antique Bisque

HUGE 8.5” ALL BISQUE “WRESTLER” Antique Kestner Doll circa 1890 Here is a really sweet and extremely desirable all bisque Kestner “Wrestler” with SIX strap yellow boots, swivel head, huge Brown fixed eyes and wonderful open mouth with two upper square cut teeth and one lower square cut tooth size! She has a bisque socket head on a five piece all bisque body with the iconic muscular modeling, and fantastic molded high heeled yellow boots with painted and molded white ribbed stockings with blue rimmed tops and black painted six straps and black outlining to the boot, black high heels and side decoration. She has fixed original brown glass eyes with painted upper and lower lashes, multi stroke light brows, full square cheeks and pierced ears with earrings. Dressed in a beautiful vintage red and black check nylon dress with organdy sleeves, matching straw hat with feather trim. MARKS: 102 CONDITION: Three hairlines to the back of the head with a filled-in chip all have been reinforced and the front of her face is flawless! One arm is an antique replacement. The original arm with repaired pinky finger. The right leg broken in half and reglued and restored. The left leg restored at the shoe (excellent job). Now this may sound like a lot of problems, but just look at the photos. They tell a much better story. In your display case, she will still be an absolute star. And--due to her hidden flaws, she becomes an opportunity. How many doll collectors can afford to pay $3500 for a perfect wrestler? Not many. I would have kept her, but I already have a damaged wrestler in my personal collection! She has Lovely pale bisque with expert and delicate painting of features, very crisp modeling, pleasant color, gorgeous and large brown original eyes with distinct pupils. The original Kestner body in the condition listed above. This little rare treasure is a real find! Despite her minor flaws, she makes an extraordinary presentation. Perfect versions of this Rare Wrestler sell for upwards of $3500. I am starting her for just $1 here on eBay. Let’s see where she ends up. Maybe you will be the lucky buyer—So bid early and stake your claim! Click the me icon next to my name above to find out about me If she sells for $500 or more, this doll is available for layaway. Take up to 8 months to pay!!! You can also find out about my layaway policy by clicking on the me icon above. So go ahead and have some real doll fun today!!!! You deserve it!!!! SHIPPING Shipping, Handling and Insurance and packing materials in the continental USA by UPS Ground Service will be $15. Shipping to Canada will be $20. Shipping to European countries including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and others will be $35. Shipping to Russia, China, Japan and Australia and other Asian countries will be $45. Attention: All postal rates have gone up due to the increase in fuel prices etcetera--Our Expert Packing and shipping of antique dolls is very time consuming and specialized due to the fragile nature of the dolls-- so we have had to raise our shipping fees. We have never had a doll damaged in shipping. Please bid accordingly. All shipping locations not mentioned above, please provide address for adjusted shipping cost. Five Star Rating! I would like to REMIND my lovely bidders in eBay land that this is an antique doll. If you want to buy a perfect doll, please buy a new one. Being over 100 years old, some wear and damage is to be expected. WE make every effort to list all significant flaws in our color-coded description section. Please read this carefully! I have recently been very disappointed with buyers who suffer buyer's remorse after purchasing a used antique item and then, being too shy to return it, they hit me with poor ratings on the eBay Star system, even though they give me positive feedback. Unfortunately eBay has devised a new rating system that ignores good feedback and magnifies petty complaints. This adversely affects my business and credibility and the rate I must pay eBay. The buyer should be aware that this is an auction and as a seller, I am not setting the price. Since my doll is starting at $.99, it is, YOU, the buyer who determines the value of this item, not the seller. So if you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, please contact me to return your item and I will be happy to give you a full refund (excluding shipping). Also, note the shipping price before bidding so that you will not be disappointed in the rising cost of shipping! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE ME NEGATIVE STAR RATINGS Buy from me with confidence. I have been selling antique dolls for twenty years. All my dolls are guaranteed to be as described. Perhaps you have seen my ads in: ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR We have lots of experience shipping internationally. All of my dolls are Authentically Dressed, all Fully Guaranteed and most are Display Ready. PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOW ACCEPTING PAYPAL! MY PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS IS Dailydoll@aol.com. If shipping information is not listed above, feel free to contact me at Gemdolls@aol.com. THANK YOU FOR BIDDING ON MY ITEM AND GOOD LUCK!!!! ANY QUESTIONS? Please don't hesitate to contact me via email to find out more important information about this wonderful antique doll! Email me at: Gemdolls@aol.com Or you are welcome to call me at: 718-859-0901 THANK YOU FOR BIDDING ON MY ITEM AND GOOD LUCK!!!! 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