Who's a collector Im addicted to eBay - Page 3

himynameisjan · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by StewartG

I tried to explain that nothing that is currently produced and can be produced again at the flick of a switch is truly "collectible." She didn't get it.

I'm with you on this one! I have seen too many people learn the hard way that their Norman Rockwell plates in the original box and their Department 56 Christmas villages can't and won't appreciate faster than s**t through a goose.

StewartG · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by himynameisjan

I'm with you on this one! I have seen too many people learn the hard way that their Norman Rockwell plates in the original box and their Department 56 Christmas villages can't and won't appreciate faster than s**t through a goose.

Funny you should mention the Dept 56 items! (I call them her "Area 51" houses!)Kelli and her parents have collected them for years...

Me? Call me crazy... I collect stocks and bonds. Not much to look at, but...

MaripositaII · 01-13-2007

Stewart, I had forgotten about the Beanie babies. My daughter has about 25 of them (mostly presents from family), but we should have sold those babies when people were going nuts over them.

As a side note, why do you like All Clad better?

What should we do with a 12 piece serving sterling silver cutlery set (with servers) that my husband bought in Taxco about 10 years ago? We have never used the pieces all this time. I don't know how to go about selling them and not losing out.

cuffedlinks · 01-13-2007

Was looking at Sango Nova Brown stuff today on ebay.
Ruthie dropped and broke either the salt or the pepper shaker.
It's what we're currently using in the kitchen which went form blues and yellows to earth tones a couple of years ago.

maas1114 · 01-15-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

I used to collect vintage Fieastaware too! And my "fine china" IS the new stuff in all different colors!

I think that I love the Fiestaware because it reminds me of Mexico! The bright colors look great on my table. I always make sure that I use them, and every person gets a different color at dinners. I also have a lot of the serving platters and bowls.

My husband collets literally everything. His collections change each year. Now, he is collecting Slot Cars and Slot car tracks- from when he was a kid and earlier.
We have a very eclectic mix of antiques on display in our family room- from a Coke machine and a juke box from the 60's,to a "Hires Root Beer Barrel" Keg/Tap, to old sleds, to vintage tin containers, old skates, old Police decanters, etc. My list can go on and on.
I'll post pics of some of our collections tomorrow.

sn0wman · 01-15-2007

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Originally Posted by maas1114

I think that I love the Fiestaware because it reminds me of Mexico! The bright colors look great on my table. I always make sure that I use them, and every person gets a different color at dinners. I also have a lot of the serving platters and bowls.

My husband collets literally everything. His collections change each year. Now, he is collecting Slot Cars and Slot car tracks- from when he was a kid and earlier.
We have a very eclectic mix of antiques on display in our family room- from a Coke machine and a juke box from the 60's,to a "Hires Root Beer Barrel" Keg/Tap, to old sleds, to vintage tin containers, old skates, old Police decanters, etc. My list can go on and on.
I'll post pics of some of our collections tomorrow.

Sounds like our house, we have an old pinball machine only goes up to 9999 then wraps around.. I really like when our Grandson comes over we get into playing with alot of the old toys I collect.

MaripositaII · 01-16-2007

Over the years I have bought myself Coach handbags (sometimes two per year) and realised yesterday that I have way too many of them, especially since styles change. I also have four Dooney & Burke that looks almost brand new but since I prefer shorter straps now they've been stashed away. Is that a collection without knowing it? I've got to take a handle on buying and start downsizing. Too much clutter confuses me

How does one get an account to SELL on Ebay? Anyone been successful at this? Is it a PITA? Maybe I should really start doing this? The money could come in useful for new stuff!!

fireinmn · 01-16-2007

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Funny you should mention the Dept 56 items! (I call them her "Area 51" houses!)Kelli and her parents have collected them for years...

Me? Call me crazy... I collect stocks and bonds. Not much to look at, but...

I used to collect their Snow Village collection...they are now in the attic waiting to be sold on ebay...along with my Martha Stewart book collection

and any other junk I can find.

I also have a collection of tea cups/saucers and antique noise makers. Oh and more recently I got into collect scrapbooking supplies

but I'm expecting to use all of that one day.

I like ebay...and if I could just get organized, I could perhaps make some money.

James A. · 01-16-2007

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Originally Posted by MaripositaII

How does one get an account to SELL on Ebay? Anyone been successful at this? Is it a PITA? Maybe I should really start doing this? The money could come in useful for new stuff!!

Box it up, send it to me and I'll sell it for you. 65%/35% split.

**Heather** · 01-16-2007

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Originally Posted by James A.

Box it up, send it to me and I'll sell it for you. 65%/35% split.

What percentage is yours?

James A. · 01-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Heather

What percentage is yours?

You know, being the kind of guy I am, I'd be happy with either.

mlsbkp · 01-16-2007

I collect Fiestaware - both old and new - and have a really great collection. I also collect shot glasses, but only ones that I buy or that friends bring me when they travel. I have 250 plus. The only place I couldn't find a shot glass was at Disneyworld - guess Mickey Mouse didn't drink - and that was 20 years ago. Things may have changed since then.

emc · 01-16-2007

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Originally Posted by MaripositaII

Over the years I have bought myself Coach handbags (sometimes two per year) and realised yesterday that I have way too many of them, especially since styles change. I also have four Dooney & Burke that looks almost brand new but since I prefer shorter straps now they've been stashed away. Is that a collection without knowing it? I've got to take a handle on buying and start downsizing. Too much clutter confuses me

How does one get an account to SELL on Ebay? Anyone been successful at this? Is it a PITA? Maybe I should really start doing this? The money could come in useful for new stuff!!

It's easy. Just follow the steps. Need help, let me know.

maas1114 · 01-16-2007

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The only place I couldn't find a shot glass was at Disneyworld - guess Mickey Mouse didn't drink - and that was 20 years ago. Things may have changed since then.

you can get them now..not sure about in DisneyWorld, but the airport sells them!

Anna Tortuga · 01-16-2007

I used to collect pigs, any shape and size...now I guess I'm still on thesame "onda", only the target has changed

ooppsssss.

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01-13-2007	#33 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,380	Stewart, I had forgotten about the Beanie babies. My daughter has about 25 of them (mostly presents from family), but we should have sold those babies when people were going nuts over them. As a side note, why do you like All Clad better? What should we do with a 12 piece serving sterling silver cutlery set (with servers) that my husband bought in Taxco about 10 years ago? We have never used the pieces all this time. I don't know how to go about selling them and not losing out.

01-13-2007	#34 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Was looking at Sango Nova Brown stuff today on ebay. Ruthie dropped and broke either the salt or the pepper shaker. It's what we're currently using in the kitchen which went form blues and yellows to earth tones a couple of years ago.

01-16-2007	#37 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,380	Over the years I have bought myself Coach handbags (sometimes two per year) and realised yesterday that I have way too many of them, especially since styles change. I also have four Dooney & Burke that looks almost brand new but since I prefer shorter straps now they've been stashed away. Is that a collection without knowing it? I've got to take a handle on buying and start downsizing. Too much clutter confuses me How does one get an account to SELL on Ebay? Anyone been successful at this? Is it a PITA? Maybe I should really start doing this? The money could come in useful for new stuff!!

01-16-2007	#42 (permalink)
mlsbkp life=playa Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ferrum, Virginia Posts: 969	I collect Fiestaware - both old and new - and have a really great collection. I also collect shot glasses, but only ones that I buy or that friends bring me when they travel. I have 250 plus. The only place I couldn't find a shot glass was at Disneyworld - guess Mickey Mouse didn't drink - and that was 20 years ago. Things may have changed since then.

01-16-2007	#45 (permalink)
Anna Tortuga añejo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: playa del carmen...urgh Posts: 3,976	I used to collect pigs, any shape and size...now I guess I'm still on thesame "onda", only the target has changed ooppsssss.

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