TheFamilyBiz
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posted on July 2, 2003 09:44:28 PM new
Pretty piece just acquired - and I wondered what kind of details would you provide in listing this item?
It stands about 8 inches tall and has a diameter at the mouth of just over 2 inches.
Has some neat details on the surface... What would you call it? Enameling?
Thanks again in advance...
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
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toasted36
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posted on July 2, 2003 10:05:18 PM new
Beautiful ! I love cobalt colored glass.
I'd put gold leafing,cobalt,Stunning,Elegant somewhere in the title or gilded(to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold)
with raised flower in cobalt blue...No Markings? Experts needed here ....I just think it's pretty ...they can help more.
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ohmslucy
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posted on July 2, 2003 10:16:18 PM new
Hi Wayne,
Beautiful piece! I do surely enjoy seeing the great stuff you come across.
I'm with Toasted. In the description, I'd point out the gold decorations and what looks to me like hand-painted flowers.
Would also put the word cobalt in the title. I think it's an important keyword.
Keep the pics coming, Wayne, I learn something from darn near every post you make!
Lucy
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AuctionAce
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posted on July 2, 2003 11:29:56 PM new
It almost looks like it was part of a bong at one time. 
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toasted36
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posted on July 3, 2003 02:57:59 AM new
Rofl AuctionAce ......maybe thats why everythings so blue 
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on July 3, 2003 07:08:24 AM new
Don't think it was part of a bong -- and, no markings that I can tell - either on the bottom or on the decoration...
Here's the bottom image:
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
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blueyes29
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posted on July 3, 2003 09:13:13 PM new
Let us know when you list this cobalt blue enameled glass vase. It's striking and would fit in nicely with my collection!
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sparkz
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posted on July 3, 2003 09:29:45 PM new
Above all else, make sure the word "cobalt" is in the title. I found out long ago when listing German beer steins that when relisting a no sale that changing the title to include cobalt can increase hits by 100% and will usually result in a sale at a good price.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on July 4, 2003 08:11:42 PM new
BlueEyes29 - e-mail me and I'll give you the link to the auction listing.
Wayne AT GeeksBiz DOT Com
(Did that so the bots don't jump in)
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stopwhining
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posted on July 5, 2003 06:03:27 AM new
i wonder if this is egyptian made??they have been making beautiful glass for over 1000 years,is there anyone here who recognise the design ,is it islamic??
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on July 5, 2003 06:23:22 AM new
I would describe it as a Smith Western made in Japan vase.
"Gosh, Fluffy! You're good! How did you figure that out?"
I entered `cobalt gold vase' in an eBay search window and this was the very first result:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2332244149&category=45494
Starts at $2.99, no bids after 6 days.
I am not a bathtub full of brightly-colored machine tools on Vendio.
[ edited by fluffythewondercat on Jul 5, 2003 06:23 AM ]
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kiara
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posted on July 5, 2003 09:55:58 AM new
I think if sellers spend just a bit of time trying to do their own research by putting keywords into google and ebay they will learn lots of things along the way. It's okay to get fast answers on the board but please take time to learn as much as you can about what you are selling.
I say this because it took me years of research and it was also costly buying hundreds upon hundreds of books but I still use many of them years down the road. I don't mind imparting my knowledge if I know what the item is, but many times I find that the seller could find this on his own if he took the time to do keyword searches and scanned the pics and info.
In other words, I don't see the need for 6 or more ongoing threads by one seller trying to identify his goodies. What if every new seller on ebay got wind of this forum and they all jumped in doing the same thing? I don't mind helping if sellers are truly stumped and the item is unique but many of these same items can be found on ebay. Blast away, this is just my opinion.
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max40
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posted on July 5, 2003 10:28:50 AM new
AMEN.
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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neonmania
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posted on July 5, 2003 10:55:51 AM new
Personally Kiara...I am torn.
On one hand....There is an area that I sell in in which I am an expert, I get emails all the time from people asking about items or details in this genre that have nothing to do with any of my auctions... just people picking my brain. Since this genre is a real passion for me I usually don't have a problem but after 20 or so questions from one person ... I'm ready to throttle them.
On the other hand - when it comes to the questions on this board. I love seeing some of the items. I really enjoy kicking back and learning new things. My mother wants me to come visit her before I move and help her go thru storage to sell off items from my grandmothers house and teach her how to sell on ebay. By sitting back and watching I have learned quite a few things and been able to recognize items that I will keep an eye out for when helping her.
IOW - The information that you, Fluffy, Hot and others have imparted on Waynes behalf has served to educate the silent masses as well.
Oh yeah this too.... I have a great time seeing the range of things that Wayne and Tom come up with.
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
- Thomas Edison
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trai
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posted on July 5, 2003 11:17:40 AM new
neon, while I understand your point and I can even agree with it, the perception is that this is an overkill.
I don't mind helping where I can but if I feel I'm being used then I stop.
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AuctionAce
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posted on July 5, 2003 11:27:44 AM new
Starts at $2.99, no bids after 6 days.
Might be a candidate of something to be into a bong then.
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Senior Investigating Officer, Internet Fraud Unit, International Web Police.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on July 5, 2003 02:14:40 PM new
Kiara,
Sorry to offend you. I do respect and appreciate your knowledge and willingness to help.
I just checked - I've posted 7 things related to specific items and a few (about 4 others related to selling on eBay) - in the last 240 threads.
If I've been hogging, I'll shut up for awhile and quiet my posts - but only if that gets me back into your good graces (and I'm being serious).
I've tried to be a good community member here, offering interesting topics for discussion as well as providing some interesting pics to try to stump the experts (such as yourself) - helping me as well as others as I gather from the other posts.
I do use the net extensively and have purchased books you personally have recommended to help ID things.
If you've noticed, I am a pretty quick study and don't post the same type of question regularly and I'm not an absolute newbie who asks silly questions. You might recall somoeone inquiring about posting the same item in multiple auctions at once - then cancelling them because they don't reach what he thought was a reasonable price.
Seriously, I don't want anyone to feel like I don't appreciate the help - I do.
I'll try to space my requests for help a little and please forgive me.
Kind regards,
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on July 5, 2003 02:49:18 PM new
It seems that no matter what I say it will be taken amiss...so I won't even make any pretense of being tactful.
For those who want to learn, you would be *so well served* by getting out of your house, away from the keyboard and prowling the flea markets and antique malls. Especially the big antique malls.
Not only would you pick up some clues about objects you currently possess, but you might get some ideas about what is NOT worth buying.
The other upside of prowling is that if you do it in the same place often enough, you will notice when a novice dealer moves in and prices his Watt Apple sugar and creamer set at $25.00. (I saw it, I bought it, I SCOOOOORED!) As experienced dealers know, you make more money off newbie mistakes than you do selling to the general populace.
I am not a bathtub full of brightly-colored machine tools on Vendio.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on July 5, 2003 03:13:18 PM new
Thanks for the advice, Fluffy.
You might notice that I usually post in the evening as I have another job that helps pays the bills - this is my start at building a business that can help provide for future plans.
I spend an average of 2 days each week prowling at auctions, fleas, and antique malls and it has served me well.
I bought a horn handled carving set for a whole dollar at an auction. They had Sterling collars and end pieces. I noticed that they were priced at an antique mall for about $16.00 ea. While I think the vendors in this mall price things a bit high - I didn't know that to start though.
But, with that knowledge, I knew it was worth the effort to clean up the carving set and get good pics of them. The 4 pieces sold for about $24.00 - not bad for my $1.00 investment.
I've also learned that if I find a nice set of Hall nesting bowls, I won't let them go for $12 like I did at one auction.
I do appreciate the advice, suggestions and guidance. And, I don't mind it if you or others tell me to go look at xxxxxxx. Just don't tell me to go to H*** too many times in a row - as you can tell, I have thin skin.
Wayne
Trying to Make a Difference - One Satisfied Customer at a Time....
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on July 5, 2003 03:14:10 PM new
Oh, I just can't help myself.
Wanted to mention that I and probably others as well have literally spent years researching certain objects.
Well, okay, not in a row, but certainly on and off as time permits.
But by contrast, I see frustration here if a question isn't answered in minutes.
Here's one I'm working on:
Obviously a souvenir piece, but here's the thing: I practically grew up in the shadow of Mt. Hood and neither I nor my oldest living relatives recall anything called a "Mt Hood Skiway"
Googling that phrase again I see there's a Vernon Kilns demi cup/saucer...which is nothing like mine!
Mysteriouser and mysteriouser.
I am not a bathtub full of brightly-colored machine tools on Vendio.
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ohmslucy
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posted on July 5, 2003 03:34:11 PM new
Hi Fluffy,
Take a look at these links. About halfway down the page on the first one, it talks about the Skiway tram
http://pdxhistory.com.tripod.com/mthood/mthood.html
There are pictures of the Govt. Camp - Skiway Terminal and Govt. Camp - Timberline Lodge building in the second one.
Looks just like the picture on your piece.
http://myweb.thump.net/694538/history/buildings.html
Lucy
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on July 6, 2003 06:11:55 AM new
By golly if you're not correct! Are you in PDX?
That page explains a lot of things, including the wheels on the Skiway tram.
Bizarre footnote to history.
Thanks for the link! I owe you one.
I see how I missed this. I was Googling for the string "mt hood skiway". If I had specified "mt hood" and "skiway" instead (a Boolean AND), I would have gotten these pages.
Thanks again.
I am not a bathtub full of brightly-colored machine tools on Vendio.
[ edited by fluffythewondercat on Jul 6, 2003 06:18 AM ]
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neglus
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posted on July 6, 2003 06:30:44 AM new
Fluffy - somewhere around here I have a real photo postcard of the skyway tram - I was saving it to list in the Fall when the market was better and I had some time to research it...thanks Lucy for the link! Now all I have to do is find the #$*) post card!
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ohmslucy
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posted on July 6, 2003 07:38:12 AM new
Good morning all,
Fluffy - I Googled Mt. Hood Ski-way, which is how it's written on your piece. Interesting how one little character or space will change the search results...
When I have a somewhat obscure piece I add a link if I can find an appropriate one. My reasoning is if people look at the link and get interested in the item there's a good chance they'll bid on it.
Glad I could help!
Lucy
Edited becuz I left off some words... Too early in the AM for me to be typing.
[ edited by ohmslucy on Jul 6, 2003 07:43 AM ]
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