deltim
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posted on September 21, 2003 04:24:10 PM new
We just bought this lovely basket of flowers at a garage sale for $5. It is HUGE and HEAVY, even though it is hollow. It is probably a little over 12" high and 12" across, it just really appears huge. I have no idea how I would even ship it. It is not mint, some of the flowers are chipped.
The bottom appears to be marked capodimonte and made in italy. There is also a logo with a crown over the letter N.
Should I even bother listing it? Anyone know anything about it?
[ edited by deltim on Sep 21, 2003 04:24 PM ]
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rarriffle
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posted on September 21, 2003 04:48:28 PM new
I would definitely list it...these flowers are very fragile...but you may be surprised at what you will get for it
I listed a McCoy Cow cookie jar last summer...the thing was broke in four or five different places..I got it for free from an auction
It sold for $26.00 and buyer and I were both more than happy.
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chathamsue
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posted on September 21, 2003 05:07:41 PM new
I would definitely think it is worth listing. There are 2 auctions that make it look like it was a good find at $5.00. Item #'s 2659394903 & 2659551572. Good Luck!
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ohmslucy
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posted on September 21, 2003 05:30:05 PM new
Deltim,
It's beautiful! Definitely worth listing.
Hopefully capolady will stop by and offer her expertise.
Lucy
Watch the donut, not the hole.
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jnash
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:00:40 PM new
It's very pretty. I'd list it.
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paws4God
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:18:04 PM new
I've seen these priced at $150 at estate sales. I don't know if they were the same maker as yours but they sell for a lot here...but then estate sales over charge on some things.
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sparkz
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:37:33 PM new
It'll cost 30 cents to find out, .55 cents if you use the gallery. Your odds of making a profit are much greater than if you buy a lottery ticket. I sell a lot of pottery and china and one thing I learned a long time ago is that on a desireable or hard to find piece a few minor chips will only slow down the bidders, but it won't stop them. And if it's a rare piece, it won't even slow them down.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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capolady
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:39:13 PM new
Lucy,
Ignore the other question I posed. It is a steal if you paid 5.00 for it. List it!!! Some of the older glazed pieces, particularly the very large ones are becoming scarce. Don't worry about charging the postage-Capo buyers expect to pay for the heavy items. I would also charge a handling fee-this will take quite a bit of packing.
Hope I have helped.
Staying out of a mental institution is a testament to my greatness!!!!
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pcarlson
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:49:06 PM new
I personally think it's a dusting nightmare, but I've seen dealers fight over items made by the same maker. They pay high prices and I have to assume that they are reselling for an even higher price.
As far as shipping, double pack it. Wrap in bubble wrap and pack in a box of styro popcorn, then pack that box in a larger box filled with styro popcorn. I've packed several really fragile items that way and they've shipped safely. Good luck, I think you'll get
some nice bids on it.
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sparkz
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posted on September 21, 2003 07:55:28 PM new
pcarlson...You don't dust those things. You put them in the back of a pickup and drive through the car wash.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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pcarlson
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posted on September 21, 2003 08:03:42 PM new
I wouldnt put that in the back of my pickup, to foo foo looking for a pickup, what would people think?
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deltim
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posted on September 22, 2003 01:59:20 PM new
Thanks guys... it is a packing nightmare, and I try to avoid pieces like that... but I guess I'll give it a shot. I'll start it out at 24.95 though, as I am not sure I want the nightmare for a measily $10.
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sanmar
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posted on September 22, 2003 02:10:02 PM new
deltim: A piece of advice on packing; Get heavy cardboard box that is about 2X of the piece, carefully wrap in bubble wrap, put about 6 inches of peanuts in the bottom of the box, carefully put the piece in & fill with peanuts making sure the peanuts settle in firmly around the piece. Overstuff so that you have to compress the peanuts on top. This will prevent any movement & should keep it safe. I shipp a lot of fragile pieces & haven't had any breakage in a at least a year. In the past month I have sent china to WA, GA, MI & MA with no breakage.
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