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I hope this is the correct forum. I have bought lots of wood on this site, but I’ve never sold any. Recently I came into possession of a large piece of pure black Ebony that is over 20 years old with no cracks, weighing 26 pounds. I can give the dimensions if requested. How would I price this on this site? I haven’t seen such a large piece of Ebony so I have no guidelines. According to Google, it would be over $2000.
 
Hi Alan. Good question. I also have a piece of jet black ebony that measures 4 3/8 " thick by 11"wide by 24" long. what does yours measure?
 
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It’s 9.5 x 3 to 5 x 14 inches, 26.2 lbs. What does yours weigh? See my picture—one edge is missing, hence 3 to 5 inches.
 
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Based on weight, you have approximately 5 board feet. At 100 to 150 per bf, it comes in at 500 to 750. Since it’s 1 large chunk, my guess is the higher number. Just one man’s opinion.
 
Not sure on the weight. I don't own a scale big enough. Don't own a bathroom scale. I will try to post a pic after I get home tonight.
 
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Check arond with wood suppliers. Hearnes has that size all the time and it goes for closer to $125-$150. They are east coast. Check with Mike too.

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Google, ha ha. $2000 = $400-500 a bd ft. Normally black ebonies sell by the bd ft. $100-150 bd ft max. X 4.5 bd ft $450-700 .
Google is absolutely my last place to look for price. Cook for high price, Hearnes, bell forest or Gilmers for real price
 
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It’s 9.5 x 3-5 x 14 inches, 26.2 lbs.

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Alan, I hate being a Measurement Cop, but when I was a very young kid, I was taught measurements were listed in TWL order. 2" x 4" x 8'. You could substitute the 8' for 96" if you like, but TWL was the rule. If you go back to @Johnlee post #3, he has it right.
I'm done ranting. You could call this an education, or just ignore it if you choose. .............. Nubs
 
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Alan, I hate being a Measurement Cop, but when I was a very young kid, I was taught measurements were listed in TWL order. 2" x 4" x 8'. You could substitute the 8' for 96" if you like, but TWL was the rule. If you go back to @Johnlee post #3, he has it right.
I'm done ranting. You could call this an education, or just ignore it if you choose. .............. Nubs
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Thanks. Happy to learn. Now tell me what TWL means—thickness, width, length?
 
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