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Across the Fence:  Would you keep these or give them a toss?  |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 1:23:28 PM
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I don't really collect one thing, but I do have 10 or so each Jim Shore pieces and Precious Moments pieces, as well as 8 or so of the wood-look angels (Willow Tree, I think). Anyway, I brought home another small load of stuff from storage and have all of my pieces here now. I love the pieces -- they were either gifts or I bought them because I liked that particular one -- but am wondering if I really need to hang on to the boxes.
We've downsized tremendously (from around 2700 sq feet finished to just under 1400), and my plan is to only keep things that have value -- either sentimental or $$. So would you keep the boxes or toss them?
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 1:31:30 PM
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If you aren't planning on selling them eventually- toss the boxes. If you want to sell them on E-Bay then you should keep the boxes.
Alee
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 3:14:39 PM
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I agree with Alee, however if I really wanted something, a box or no box wouldnt stop me from buying it. I wouldnt even think twice about the cost vs with or without the box.
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 3:55:02 PM
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patti .. if you think that those items with the boxes will increase the value substantially .. and you do wish to sell them someday .. it would probably be wise to keep the boxes .. IF .. you have room to store them neatly and safely so they don't get beat up or dirty. if these treasures are for YOUR delight .. i'd give them a toss. i never did save all the American Girls original boxes (HA! wish i had them now to store all these dollies in!!) .. i have Josephina, Felicity, Samantha, Kirsten, Addy and Molly .. and ALL their original furniture, clothing and accessories .. the entire sets! I got mine before Pleasant Rowland sold the company to a big toy company. I am just now packing them up to put them aside for my grand-daughters .. and have been buying HUGE plastic containers for everything! I hope the girls will play with them and pass them on to their own children and grandchildren some day .. never minding the importance of original boxes. xo
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
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Edited by - CabinCreek-Kentucky on Aug 13 2008 3:55:39 PM |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 4:50:50 PM
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I appreciate your advice, ladies. Frannie, at first I couldn't believe you have each doll, the furniture, etc., and then I had to laugh because if anyone would have been so enthusiastic and gung-ho, it would be you! :)
Speaking of dolls, you know what I've always wanted? When I was little, a neighbor girl who was an only child and only granddaughter on both sides had all 4 of the Little Women dolls. I wanted them terribly and have looked for them since. Of course, I couldn't afford them now even if I found them, but I still keep an eye out for them when I'm in shops, etc.
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 6:21:39 PM
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Oh Frannie I'm sooo jealous! My sisters and cousins and I each had our own American Girl doll (I have Samantha). We would spend hours drooling over the cataloge wishing we had the money to buy all their goodies!
Patti, do you rememebr if the Little Women dolls were porcelain? I will keep my eye out for them when I'm out second-handing and garage-sale-ing you never know!
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If the ways is long
Let your heart be strong
Keep right on 'round the bend
Though you're tired and weary
Still journey on to your happy abode
Where all that you love
And are dreaming of
Will be there at the end of the road.
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Edited by - Nigella on Aug 13 2008 6:22:08 PM |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 6:28:42 PM
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oh nigella .. for a few years .. EVERYONE who gifted me at birthdays and holidays .. KNEW exactly what was on my wish list .. t'il i had collected all the sets. when my grand-daughter grew up .. i stopped. almost did KIT .. but i gave that dolly to a little girl who's mom had died in a car accident .. i also got one for my grand-daughter .. because her room is '50's pink! haven't gotten all the 'stuff' for it yet though cuz' she's not yet TWO. I did get her Bitty Baby .. and each birthday/holiday .. i add to that collection.
ohhh .. thinking of that little girl (and i sadly don't remember her name) .. does anyone know how she is .. where she is .. and her little sister too?
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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