Happy Martin Luther King Day.
Hey I’m back, lucky reader. The Dragon lady is draggin’ this morning, don’t know why. Did the deeds I need done on Friday and ended the day munching with friends. Sat. was slow as one friend who hasn’t been well cancelled out on a movie (She wanted to see Ride Along, which I understand is #1 movie for the weekend.) but I did meet some friends for dinner–OK more food, and drink–I see a trend here. Sunday found me in front of the TV watching football. Thought Denver game was interesting–I wasn’t sure if New Eng;and was going to show up for that one. The Sea Hawks and San Fran showed up, but neither seemed to ever develop any rhythm and the game seemed a bit disjointed to me. I pick Denver in Super Bowl.
Last week I mentioned getting an Avon music box. I did some research and was shocked to find that Avon has been in business since 1886 (who knew?) in New York City-but with the name California Perfume Company (why not New York, maybe not exotic enough?). In 1906 they put out the first color brochure and had 10,000 representatives out there selling the product. “California Perfume Company Calling” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
Now given they’ve been around so long it’s not a surprise they’re collectible. My 1985 music box (which didn’t make the most collectible item list) is just a baby compared with what might be out there waiting to be discovered. Oh by the way according to the “Official” Avon list of collectibles/best sellers are:
6. Steins
5. Ornaments
4. Collector plates
3. Plush products
2. Dolls
and the most popular—drum roll please
1. Figurines
Avon offers collectibles through the company that include “Exclusive” or “first-on-the-market, which often come with certificates of authenticity.
Unfortunately Avon collectible products usually do not bring high prices which for a dealer like me isn’t great, but on the other hand if you’re a collector it’s obviously a good thing.
Please note that I am interested in hearing from people who
1. Have item they might want included in consignment either on line or later with my store.
2. Artist that have jewelry or other small items that you might want to add to a co-op program either on line or when I open my store.
3. Anyone who has items that they might be interested in selling outright.
Please note that I am not selling on line yet only working on it at the moment.
OK tomorrow we can discuss some of my most weird finds. Until then I’ll spend my time wishing for warmer weather.
Stay warm and follow your dreams.
Remember if you don’t chase them, you’ll never catch them.