If your tag sale is equivalent to what we call a "yard sale" around here, I
think people go expecting to find extremely inexpensive things that are
basically junk and that the seller will take almost any price just to get
rid of. And I expect that customers looking for collectibles are expecting
to find bargains that the seller doesn't know are valuable. And many sellers
do bargain. You might get better prices in an antique mall or even on eBay.

Dottie B


----- Original Message -----
From: "debodun" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
To: <glasscollectors@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 12:23
Subject: [glasscollectors] Re: Fostoria Lunch Plates


> What grinds my gears is that no matter what price I put on things,
> customers expect that I will come down anywhere from 50% to 90% off the
> asking price. Do they go to a grocery store, then get up to the checkout
> and say "This can of creamed corn is $1.09. Will you take 39 cents for
> it?" I've been to other people's tag sales and if I don't like the prices,
> I just move on. Why this constant haggling? I realize my prices are
> competitive to the dealers (I've done my research), so they can't buy from
> me and make a profit, but I'm looking to sell more to the end-line
> collectors.
>
>

 

Whoever offered you $5.00 for the set should be ashamed.

Personally; I would not settle for anything less then $ 40.00 which is just above $3.50 per plate.  The " Navarre " pattern was very popular and for a Fostoria Collector at $ 3.50 per plate that is a good buy. 

It will be interesting to see what other members have to say, maybe I'm behind the time times. . . .

Devon

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From: debodun <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
To: glasscollectors@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, September 11, 2010 7:43:58 AM
Subject: [glasscollectors] Fostoria Lunch Plates

I found a set of 11 luncheon-size (8.5 inches) plates in Fostoria's "Navarre" pattern (photo in album "debodun"). All in perfect condition. I've been trying to sell them at my tag sale, I started out at $50 and nobody even looked at the, I dropped to $40, the $30. Now I'm down to $20 and no takers. One person offered me $5 for the set, but I feel they are worth more than that. What WOULD be a reasonable price?



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----- Original Message -----

From: Danese Theisen

To: glasscollectors@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 10:23

Subject: [glasscollectors] wanting to be a member

I thought I was a member of your group, but for some reason, I no longer receive messages from your group.   I have items I would like to have ID'd.   Can you reinstate my membereship?   Thanks - Danese Theisen

Hi, I'm Roxanne.  I just discovered Fire King a few weeks ago.  I saw some
turquoise teacups and saucers on etsy.com and just fell in love.

But I have a problem!  I decided to pick one particular style and build a
collection for everyday use in my kitchen.  I have so far gathered six custard
cups with lids, a vase, two pie plates, two 1.5 qt casseroles with lids, two
miniature casseroles, a round cake pan, a loaf pan, and a small rectangle pan. 
Now it seems I have exhausted all my sources and I still can't find one more
cake pan, loaf pan, and a 9x13 pan.  Other than etsy and ebay, where do you go
online to find Fire King?  I've also tried rubylane.com and bonanza.com, but I
can't find anymore matching pieces.

Also, can I share pictures to get help in identifying the design of what I have?
I don't know what it's called, other than "plain white".  LOL  I have four
dinner plates and four bowls which also need identifying.

Thanks!  Be talking to ya.  :)

Hello, Roxanne.

You could also try to find a Depression Glass Club in your area.  I live in
Michigan and belong to the Michigan Depression Glass Society.  There are also
one or two other clubs in our general area.

The website for our group is http://michigandepressionglass.com .  We meet once
a month and not only talk glass, but you can bring glass to sell as well.  We do
a big show every year where dealers come from out of state and sell so that is
also a great source for buying and selling.  It just so happens our is this
weekend (it's in SE Michigan).  Maybe you could find one within a couple/three
hours drive from you?

Good luck.  I know what it's like to find the elusive pieces.


Sandra
Dearborn, MI
(Collection:  Laurel by McKee in jade)


--- In glasscollectors@yahoogroups.com, "roxannealexis" <Romo5113@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm Roxanne.  I just discovered Fire King a few weeks ago.  I saw some
turquoise teacups and saucers on etsy.com and just fell in love.
>
> But I have a problem!  I decided to pick one particular style and build a
collection for everyday use in my kitchen.  I have so far gathered six custard
cups with lids, a vase, two pie plates, two 1.5 qt casseroles with lids, two
miniature casseroles, a round cake pan, a loaf pan, and a small rectangle pan. 
Now it seems I have exhausted all my sources and I still can't find one more
cake pan, loaf pan, and a 9x13 pan.  Other than etsy and ebay, where do you go
online to find Fire King?  I've also tried rubylane.com and bonanza.com, but I
can't find anymore matching pieces.
>
> Also, can I share pictures to get help in identifying the design of what I
have?  I don't know what it's called, other than "plain white".  LOL  I have
four dinner plates and four bowls which also need identifying.
>
> Thanks!  Be talking to ya.  :)
>

Hello Folks,

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Glass items for auction on eBay at
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for looking and bidding.

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--
321 Your Choice
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Fax: +1-607-277-8055
E-Mail: michael@...

I have been collecting milk glass for years and have just run into a cleaning
problem I can't solve. I picked up the Fenton Crest piece at a flea market for
pennies but can't get the stains out. Perhaps you can see in the picture, the
stains are only on the top and not on the inside of the piece so I have no idea
what made the stain.

I have tried the fololowing: soap and water, dishwashing detergent, vinegar,
salt and baking soda.

I am afraid to try anything harsher; this is my first piece of milk glass with a
painted interior.

Any suggestions??

I'm scaling down my collection and I have a beautiful green glass bowl with
silver inlay of leaves and acorns that I have no place for as well as a number
of westmoreland milk glass pieces, if anyone is interested please let me know
and I can get you pictures and discuss it.
thanks!

I have a glass piece I can't identify and would love some help. There are no
marks. 6 1/2 x 6 x 2ish ( it's "crimped", the tallest part is 2 3/4, lowest part
is 1). Birds are raised and painted gold (only part of the paint is intact as
you can see on the picture I've posted)

I have some glass items I need help on ID'ing

I found this beautiful blue decanter and glasses??
I can't seem to find any info on this...they are beautiful...

Thanks in advance

Kim
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/kitschbykim/Depression%20Glass/IMG_539\
9_28.jpg

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--
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Fax: +1-607-277-8055
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well folks ir seems that no one is getting messages  i get one from time to time
so few that i thought maybe the group had disbanded.am glad to see that is not
the case and is just some odd yahoo.thing at work