Archive for September, 2006
Enter the lair of the mighty dragon! Available exclusively from Ardleigh Elliott, this first-of-a-kind limited-edition red dragon collectible egg draws you inexorably toward a timeless quest! Handcrafted of fine Heirloom Porcelain®, pewter and artist’s resin, it rests upon an exotic base of dragonets and reveals a majestic dragon and treasure within! Observe closely the extraordinary level of detail: brilliant hand-painted hues of midnight blue and brilliant scarlet, opulent raised-relief designs, gleaming 22K gold and platinum accents, and over 60 hand-set simulated jewels! And clutched within its powerful protector’s talons, a massive genuine Swarovski crystal, ablaze with magical light! Truly, a collectible red dragon gift of mighty import, for yourself or an honored friend!
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September 20th, 2006
From the Corpse Bride Collection. Corpse Bride Victoria Japanese Collector’s Doll. Imported from the Japanese manufacturer Jun Planning this Corpse Bride Victoria collector’s doll is sure to delight fans worldwide. So pleased was director Tim Burton with Jun Planning’s work on The Nightmare Before Christmas dolls, that he personally requested they produce the collection dolls for Corpse Bride. Victoria is extremely articulated, features a wonderfully sculpted head (almost a 100% recreation of the original models used in the film) and a detailed cloth costume. Each doll comes packaged in a unique window box. Measures 16″ high.
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September 11th, 2006
Exclusive Collectible is Ideal Grandmother Granddaughter Gift!
A granddaughter is one of life’s richest blessings. A precious bundle of “loving, caring and sharing,” she always holds a special place in the heart of her grandmother! Now, you can celebrate this treasured relationship with a Precious Moments® grandmother and child figurine inspired by the acclaimed artistry of beloved artist Sam Butcher.
Enjoy this enduring bond of love with this Precious Moments grandmother and child figurine, a Hamilton Collection exclusive. This handcrafted fine bisque porcelain figurine is filled with charming details and hand-painted in a soft rainbow of signature pastel colors. This collectible figurine makes a delightful keepsake to treasure or a memorable grandmother granddaughter gift. Strong demand is expected, and you won’t want to miss out. Reserve yours today!
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September 4th, 2006
When it comes to the overall look and feel of your interior and exterior rooms, the little details DO matter. Add a figurine here and there and watch the transformation. Although the Asian society is well known for their production of figurines, they are not alone in their quest to display their heritage and culture by way of utilizing the beauty and sense of elegance figurines add to your home’s decor.
Figurines come in all shapes and sizes and tell many different stories. African Americans use them to display their heritage. Whimsical figurines are used to add humor and lightheartedness to our lives. Patriotic figurines remind us of our American pride and display a sense of loyalty to our country.
If you’ve ever seen the sparkle and beauty of a spun glass figurine, then surely you can see how glass speaks volumes for displaying style. Spun glass also gives the impression that you spent a substantial amount of money but, spun glass figurines are not only affordable, but can instantly become the focal point to any room. No matter what your home’s decor is, figurines are not only a great way to add style and pizzazz to your room, but are also unique for gift giving ideas. Figurines will always brighten up a room and they also make wonderful conversation pieces.
Maybe you were thinking about starting a collection but are unsure what would be appropriate. Why not try collecting figurines. Not only have they been tried and tested as a wonderful collectable item, they can be purchased for a little a $1. or as expensive as several hundred dollars.
So, as you can see, figurines can be an affordable and have proven to be a collector’s delight.
So the next time you’re looking for the perfect gift, try giving a unique and beautiful figurine. And when you look around your room and you’re wondering how you can add style at an affordable price, try adding a conversational figurine in the appropriate location.
About the Author
To find out more about figurines visit Shirley’s Website: http://www.acedecorating.com and explore the beautiful possibilities of decorating with figurines including Spun Glass Figurines, Animal Figurines, Angel & Cherub Figurines, Asian & African Figurines and more.
September 4th, 2006
The best means of deciding on the prefect gift would be to consider their likes, and hobbies. One of the many passions of a person is animals. And if you have a horse lover in your midst, then horse figurine gifts proves to be the perfect gift for such people. There are many sites on the internet, and many stone and mortar gift stores offering horse figurines as gifts.
Horses are swift, sleek and elegant and just capture a person’s heart. So any form of a horse exhibits these qualities in itself; be it a pendant, painting or a figurine. You can find many silver pendants that are beautiful to look at, and wear for the horse lover. Such a gift not only proves to be a form of jewelry, but also kindles the passion the recipient has for horses. Besides pendants, you could also buy a beautiful painting of a horse for the horse lover. This painting, when hung in the living room, proves to be a great gift for the horse lover.
You can find beautiful horse figurines made of leather, clay, crystal and wood to be given as a presentation for the horse lover. These horse figurines are found in different sizes; as miniatures and as one and a half foot long structures. Whichever size they are, they will really make the horse lover really happy on receiving it.
It is better to shop for your horse figurines on the internet. This is because you can visit numerous shops while sitting in the comfort of your computer room. There is no need of visiting numerous shops for the perfect gift, as you just have to make a few clicks on the mouse, and you will be presented with numerous sites selling horse figurines and other horse related gifts for the horse lover.
All you have to do for online shopping would be to browse through the numerous sties on the internet, and choose the gift of your choice. You then have to furnish the information wherein the gift will be shipped to the address of the recipients. Then you have to make your payment through e-banking, and pretty soon, you can make your horse lover friend really happy with the gift you send him or her!
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About the Author
Thomson Chemmanoor is the Web designer, Owner and publisher of the following websites Unique Horse figurines, gifts for horse lovers and Unique Figurines
September 4th, 2006
Antiques and collectibles are big business–on eBay, the collectibles category alone had a gross merchandise value of over $2 billion dollars last year just in the second quarter. The e-commerce boom has only fueled the industry–sellers are no longer limited to local audiences, and buyers are no longer limited to local dealers. You can find things that you’d never run across in your lifetime, from people all over the world. Buying or selling online isn’t really that different from buying or selling in a brick-and-mortar store–people want the same type of information and need to ask the same questions.
Pam Wiggins of http://ChicAntiques.com suggests numerous learning resources for someone who wants to get into the antiques business but knows nothing about it:
* Use the internet–there are lots of great websites, such as http://Antiques.About.com.
* Read books on antiques and collectibles.
* Join various online collecting groups. Says Wiggins, “You’re going to learn a whole lot in a short period because you’re interacting with other people who are very experienced. They will answer your questions.”
* Attend actual shows and ask questions about items that interest you or that you’d like to learn more about.
Wiggins recommends, “I think it’s a good to…get your footing in one or two areas, then branch out and start learning about other things…There’s so much to learn [that] I think it builds your confidence if you can feel like you know a lot about one thing.” Choose a narrow specialty–don’t try to become an expert in a really broad category like “dolls” or “glass.” Instead, specialize in “depression glass” or “carnival glass”.
How to Get the Best Prices When Buying and Selling
Becoming knowledgeable in an area enables you to recognize a bargain and estimate what different pieces will go for in different markets. When buying, Wiggins suggests, “Don’t be shy about asking for a discount. In the antiques business, it’s not only accepted, but it’s expected, so do ask for that.” People that know you’re buying to resell will usually take that into consideration.
When selling, remember reserves don’t always work well in the antiques business. If you feel confident a piece will bring a good price, you may want to start the bid fairly low. However, if you’ve invested a lot in your wares, you may opt to start the bid with the price you’re wanting. Always keep in mind what the market will bear and look at the completed items to get an idea of what you can expect.
It’s important to have a good photo and description–post shots from multiple views, and if there’s any kind of authentication mark, be sure to get that as well. People will want to know the age, quality, and condition, as well as any flaws that might affect the value.
If a piece is extremely rare or expensive, you may want to consider having it appraised. However, items worth even $1,000 aren’t usually considered worth the expense of a written appraisal. If you have no idea of the value of an item, you can submit a photo to What’sItWorthToYou.com, and for $9.95 they’ll give you an assessment of it’s value and answer your questions.
About the Author
Chris Malta and Robin Cowie of WorldwideBrands.com are the Writers and Hosts of The Entrepreneur Magazine EBiz and Product Sourcing Radio Shows. Click Here for more FREE eBiz info from Entrepreneur Magazine Radio!
September 4th, 2006
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