posted on October 11, 2004 01:37:07 PM
A charity here has a huge box of matching etched glassware and they're wondering if it could be sold on Ebay. I have no way of identifying this pattern. Any thoughts (while we're all waiting for PayPal to heal itself)?
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[ edited by Roadsmith on Oct 11, 2004 01:37 PM ]
posted on October 11, 2004 02:20:18 PM
Roadie, I've seen this pattern a hundred times, but never knew who made it. Most of what I see here in FLorida is from the the late 40's. Noritake also has a bamboo Cane Pattern.
Can't say much more without seeing the whole glass. Your glasses look like "thicker" glass. Does it look like crystal, leaded or just plain glass?
[ edited by ltray on Oct 11, 2004 02:27 PM ]
posted on October 11, 2004 03:50:33 PM
Ltray, wow! I don't know how you did that so fast. Thanks a bunch.
These aren't crystal but aren't thick either, and I'd be inclined to say they're just plain glass. This charity would like me to sell all the pieces for them, and it scares heck out of me thinking about shipping such fragile things.
If these bring a good amount, I might offer to sell maybe 4 at a time, which is a manageable amount to pack, I think. They have everything from cordials to big water goblets in that pattern. I'll watch the auctions you've shown here and see what happens.
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Andy Rooney on Fabric Softeners:
> My wife uses fabric softener. I never knew what that stuff was for.Then
> I noticed women coming up to me, sniffing, then saying under their
> breath, "Married!" and walking away. Fabric softeners are how our wives
> mark their territory. We can take off the ring. But, it's hard to get
> that April Fresh scent out of your clothes.
posted on October 11, 2004 07:28:08 PM
Not a problem on the search. I've always loved that pattern but have never seen a full set.
Do I win the prize? <g>
I should think they would sell well. Check the closed listings. They have been bringing good prices.
The idea of selling 4 at a time is how I would do it. As for packing, lots of loose bubble wrap. You would not want to pack them too tightly. Maybe have a box within a box. Bubblewrap the glasses, place them in a box, then place that box in a larger box full of peanuts. Should do fine.
posted on October 11, 2004 08:28:03 PM
Yes, ltray, you do win the prize! Which shall remain a secret.
I appreciate all your good advice. I'll watched the closed sales to see what the glassware is bringing and I *might* be willing to sell them for the charity. Depends on how tired I am when it comes up, LOL.
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Andy Rooney on Fabric Softeners:
> My wife uses fabric softener. I never knew what that stuff was for.Then
> I noticed women coming up to me, sniffing, then saying under their
> breath, "Married!" and walking away. Fabric softeners are how our wives
> mark their territory. We can take off the ring. But, it's hard to get
> that April Fresh scent out of your clothes.
posted on October 11, 2004 08:49:50 PM
I sell for one of my favorite local charities, but under my terms.
They know I Ebay and they know I am very busy. They let me know when items are donated and I go thru the donations giving them some idea as to value. The really good pieces are put back until I have time to auction them. I deduct all fees, (Ebay, PP, shipping materials) and give them a check for net.
They understand that I do this as my own personal contribution and that I will not do it if someone wants to pressure me to do it on their schedule.
We recently received a signed baseball from the 1964 Senators. I can't wait to list it. Don't know anything about baseballs, but so far it looks like it should bring between $150 and $400.
