TheFamilyBiz
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posted on September 25, 2003 07:42:59 PM new
We recently came across a nice little figurine - about 10 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches tall - and it looks like it could be inspired by Lladro.
I know better than to be blatant about listing it as such, so I'm wondering if you have any ideas on how to phrase language that doesn't get me in trouble with a Vero problem.
Here's the figurine:
The bottom doesn't have a maker's mark at all:
Any ideas? I've looked throughout the Lladro site and searched eBay - as well as about more than a dozen other sites - with no luck...
Wayne
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Libra63
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posted on September 25, 2003 08:06:00 PM new
Check and see if Lladro is in the Vero program, if yes you can't refer to that if no you probably can put it in your description. Have you chacked around to see if Lladro had a statute like the one. Also they probably signed all their pieces as they are so expensive. I think there are a lot of lladro fakes out and about and they are pretty good ones.
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AuctionAce
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posted on September 25, 2003 08:07:06 PM new
There are three current ebay auctions that contain the phrase "like a lladro". Vero may not be a problem with Lladro items.
I've found that non-marked items are usually worth much less than marked items but there are exceptions to every rule.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on September 25, 2003 09:22:30 PM new
Thanks guys - now have the Vero "About Me" page bookmarked so I can check there next time...
I'll have this listed tomorrow night.
Wayne
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on September 26, 2003 11:24:23 AM new
I'm not so sure the phrase "like a Lladro" is such a good idea, apart from the VeRO concern.
It doesn't look very Lladro to me, frankly, and subjective statements like "like a Lladro" may get you a disappointed buyer.
Consider lindajean and her postcard lot from that other thread.
I've found that non-marked items are usually worth much less than marked items but there are exceptions to every rule.
Spoken like a true scrounger.
Our motto: Bright and shiny baubles for persons with low impulse control.
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trai
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posted on September 26, 2003 11:47:24 AM new
inspired by Lladro.
Would never ever use that term or name at all! Looks like a very cheap "made in china" knock-off to me.
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miscreant
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posted on September 26, 2003 12:45:31 PM new
Be careful, "like a Lladro" or "Lladro style" could get the Lladro collectors turning you in for keyword spamming.
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bigpeepa
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posted on September 26, 2003 12:49:46 PM new
Hey Family, don't you think its bset to tell it like it is. You got a good start on Ebay don't worry about making something out of nothing on this piece.
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AuctionAce
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posted on September 26, 2003 01:29:08 PM new
The buyer won't be disappointed if there is a photo in the auction and you use the phrase 'like a Lladro'. Without the photo that would be a definite possibility.
No one has turned in the three sellers using the phrase 'like a Lladro' yet and it takes a long time to figure out how to even turn in a seller, most ebayers probably couldn't do it even if they tried.
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kiara
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posted on September 26, 2003 01:47:24 PM new
Why use a phrase "like a Lladro" when it isn't. It's phrases like this that clog up the search engines for ones that are looking for the real thing.
Why not just describe the figurine as it is without trying to ride on the back of a famous company just to get attention.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on September 26, 2003 02:01:42 PM new
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and ideas.
Wayne
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fenix03
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posted on September 26, 2003 03:22:45 PM new
Lladro esque 
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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neroter12
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posted on September 26, 2003 03:50:38 PM new
Aren't there a lot of pieces from the early years or the inbetween years, that the pieces are not marked? Not Lladro per se, but the other collector items?
Seems to me the books constantly reference that there are (at least in pottery, glass, etc.). I don't know if the prices reflect less but they are harder to truly identify and thus and usually get passed by. You would think these pieces would somehow be more coveted by true collectors?
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clivebarkerfan
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posted on September 26, 2003 04:03:49 PM new
It's not Lladro. It's made by Melco or meico. I found two just like it on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3243941257&category=41393
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2655931686&category=25
Here's one with a really bad photo:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3241963455&category=11134
Hope this helps! I would recommend including that the dog looks like a Golden Retriever.
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AuctionAce
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posted on September 26, 2003 05:03:00 PM new
Looks like the no stamps or markings did prove this item to be a near-worthless item. I remember chain grocery stores selling plates and figurines in the 60's and 70's and this looks like one of those types of mass produced items.
I avoid stuff like that which is unmarked as it has almost no chance of being worth listing on ebay. Everyone is always looking on the bottom for good reason.
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neroter12
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posted on September 26, 2003 05:27:52 PM new
Yep ace is true about the bottoms. I generally avoid non-marked myself, but those collecting japanware there are zillions of pieces unmarked - but then hard to tell the japanese figurines from the made in Taiwan ones sometimes.
I think it gets kind of boring though when you are always looking for a mark. What if you just like the piece? Or you just like roosters or whatever!?
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AuctionAce
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posted on September 26, 2003 05:55:50 PM new
You can usually tell at a glance the quality of a piece. Often, you can verify your suspicions by looking at the bottom.
If it is a highly collectible subject matter I'll buy it with markings or not. I bought a Boston Terrier figurine a while back for $2 and got well over $25 for it.
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stopwhining
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posted on September 26, 2003 06:00:41 PM new
forget about lladro,name that dog!!
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