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My 86 year old father talks about such a bank he had as a child - possibly in the shape of a teddy bear, and made of perhaps cast iron. I would like to find one.
Thank you,
dmal
Answer:Hi dmal!,
Billiken characters were very popular in the early 1900's (usually noted as 1908/9) and were called the "God of Luckiness". Nebbish like in appearance with the saying "God of Things as they Ought to be"
There was a decent amount of merchandise manufactured in the early 1900's but the fad was fairly short lived. Dolls (hardest to find generally speaking), Banks, Figures and lucky coins are the most frequently seen items and I use the term loosely as all Billiken stuff is fairly difficult to locate in good condition.
The lucky coin further highlights some of the Billiken Ideology:
I am the god of luckiness, so always keep me nigh.
Misfortune's frown will disappear, at one flash from my eye.
Be sure that I am on the spot, when projects you begin.
I am the god of luckiness. My name is Billiken"
I can see how your father would describe him as a Teddy Bear, a Buddha might also be a common description. I noted that you misspelled Billiken (like you should know!) but with the correct spelling you should be as armed as anyone for the search process as I would say the Web would be your best bet for further information and a replacement bank.
Thanks,
Elle
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Subject: Hunter Thompson's Hell's Angels Book The woven cover is black/dark blue, has a small silver imprint on lower right of cover depicting a person on a motorcycle, and the title of the book is in red on the spine. measures approx. 5 3/4 x 8. Would you be able to give me an approximate value? Thanks, When a celebrity dies there are many people who suddenly jack up the prices on Collectibles relating to that person, the TV show they were on, etc.. However, values generally do not hold an elevated level and may not even succeed in getting the higher values from the sophisticated buying public. Novices and occasional buyers are usually the ones who scramble for items at the higher prices. There are a lot of variables that I wont go into in great detail in this short answer but more often than not the inflated values generally come back down to the previous values and may even dip below if the market becomes saturated by opportunists in the market. There are exceptions of course and these jolts can serve to renew the market interest and increase the market values along with the demand. Experience and gut feeling are usually the only guides you can have with this kind of "change" in the market. When your question arrived I would have placed a retail value of about $35-40 on your edition WITH a dust jacket. Now, however, online auction prices are far exceeding that old retail value and then some. I would suggest that, though it is not generally the case, the current auctions value IS the retail value. However, I believe that this is a case where the values of most of the earlier Thompson editions (1st may be an exception due to their relative scarcity) values will again levelize at or just slightly above the market value prior to Thompson's death. If you sold your book today I would suggest that online is the best place to do it and, depending on the audience availability (there are bad times to post items in online auctions) and the competition, you could expect to get $35-40 even without a jacket. May not sound like a big deal but the jacket really adds value so your edition without a jacket matching the older value with jacket is significant. Only time will tell if I'm right about Thompson's book values but there is a lot of similar history in Collectibles that serve to backup the belief that values simply surge briefly then subside. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Penncrest classic color typewriter It has a us pat# 3,1666,365 on the push to up to release machine. Could you possible tell me what this thing is worth... if anything. Thanks a bunch, Though your color is a popular one and very indicative of the times, the greatest market is for a manual typewriters These manual typewriters are sought after mostly by hardcore writers/ journalists, poets, etc. who love the feel of the older typewriters. It's kind of like a ritual thing with many of them and it is quite different than typing on a computer. In fact, if you haven't ever typed on a manual typewriter and have only used a computer keyboard you are unlikely to be able to type with any proficiency on a manual typewriter. Still decorators like the color and it makes a nice conversation piece and you would be able to get $15 or so at a yard sale or the like. Similar manual typewriters can easily sell for twice as much and more depending on the color. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Charles Schultz autographed picture authentication Is there a place I could send it to to authenticate the signature? I'm pretty sure it is authentic and have been a collector of his for quite some time. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, I would first ask your reason for authenticating the signature. Is it for your personal collection or do you plan on selling it? If it is the latter then I think in this day an age the best source of a service is online. Mix it up a little bit but I had decent results with the search; "autograph authentication service". Having no experience with any of the sites I glanced at I will not recommend a particular one. I would suggest that you take your time and shop around and also see if you can find some e-opinions on the service you narrow it down to. Simply put in that services name as a search and go page by page. If there is a problem it is very likely you'll find an entry on a blog or forum giving the details. Don't worry if you don't find many positive comments however, my experience is people rarely take the time to pass along good comments unless asked directly. However, if you just want to be 99% sure for your own personal piece of mind as you add the piece to your collection, Schultz's signature is well known and quite well documented both in print as well as online. Online auctions (using one of the sites you find with auction/authentication) are probably the easiest source. If you go to a site that is a professional auction with authentication then your likely to find more than one example at any given time of a Schultz signature on something for comparison. Look at a few examples and print them out so you can do some side by side comparisons. His signature is fairly uniform throughout the years but look for a certain feature that appears to never change such as the curl on a letter or how spaced one particular letter is to another. These kind of traits rarely change and they are an easy first step for identification. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Captain Video Seal Ring Could you tell me the value of the ring and also the pamphlet? Thanks for your help, In your case it is both the character as well as the general early science fiction theme that helps to determine the value of your ring. Your ring was a premium distributed by Power House candy bars in 1951 as the "Secret Seal Ring" and came with an instruction manual and identification card. As you know by the instruction you also have, the "CV" portion of the ring was to be used to provide an embossed seal on your secret note. In excellent condition your ring would sell in the $350-450 range. Having the paper to accompany such rings is an additional rarity and the paper value can often rival that of the ring itself. In your case (and provided it too is in excellent condition) your instructions pamphlet without the identification card would probably add an additional $100-150. Seems like candy is good for you after all! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Cabbage Patch Kids Character Glasses dadscreeepykid Cabbage patch items in general do not hold significant value save for the very first dolls. Certainly there are collectors for Cabbage Patch kids stuff but they remain very affordable and many items are extremely hard to sell. Your glasses usually do not sell in a retail environment without a yard sale price on them. Expect to get less than $3 for each glass and it is quite possible that they will not sell even for $1. Having the full set will certainly help your potential sale. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Grateful Dead Shakedown Street Tour T-shirt I purchased when I went to their concert at the Pontiac Silverdome. Bought it on "Shakedown Street". Just wondering if it had any value. Thanks, Condition is very important but general wear is not a huge problem provided it is in overall good condition. You shirt has great appeal not only because of its great design but also because of the loss of Jerry Garcia. Your shirt would easily sell for $65-75 in a Vintage clothing store. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Dukes of Hazzard Lunch Box and Thermos What do you think it would fetch at auction? Thanks for your help, Please stick with me as your question has really sparked a long overdue article of mine, I promise I'll provide an appraisal at the end! Traditional auctions will only realize a portion of the retail value of an item in most circumstances. The exception to this generally true rule would be a specialized auction that is properly respected and advertised so as to attract the top buyers in a particular market. In your case the specialized auction would not likely work due to the condition of your box and thermos. A mint example, however, might benefit. Online auctions have come a long way in the past 5 years to mirroring live auction results with regards to better Antiques and Collectibles but still have a less predictable ending price. Unlike one "expert" in the field who I wont call out since they have been called out by almost ever collector, dealer and appraiser alike, I do not believe that online auction results are the new "price guides" with respect to Collectibles and Antiques as he (oops!, did I give it away?) asserts. I hold this belief simply due to the previous stated fact that there is a wide variation in "values" of items sold in online auctions. These differences often times occur with similar/identical condition items during the same week and even, at times, the same ending day. They are not flukes. The reason? Well there are a number of reasons but the most obvious should back up my assertion nicely. First, it is a fact that the end results of an online auction are governed (and I believe not in any small part) by the knowledge and skill of the listing seller. With limited text in most titles of auction items it is critical to word the description in such a way as to attract the majority or collectors or cross-collectors of the item a seller is listing. Knowledge not only of the terminology with the collecting field but also an understanding of cross-over collecting is necessary to achieve the optimal results. Secondly, even if you attract all of the potential buyers during your initial posting, not everyone will show up at the end. The vast majority of people I speak with no longer bid right away when they see an item of interest. They cite a number of reasons with "sniping" (last second bidding) and other similar collectors tracking them as reasons for waiting and, essentially sniping themselves. The problem with this ideology is that the vast majority of these people I talk with don't have the necessary automated software and/or an always on computer to make these final second bids without actually being there. So, even with the best intentions, many buyers simply don't make it back before the end of the auction. Finally, there are often collectors or passers by who get online with little regularity or on a whim. These buyers can often times increase the ending price of an auction item significantly. Is this final value now the market value or "price guide" for this item? Of course not. Just as price guides preface themselves by stating the obvious that they are in fact just guides and generally include the venue(s) used to determine value (which may also include expert evaluations and asking prices), the same common sense should be used with online auction results. Are these results useless? Again, of course not. Online auctions values have become an important part in determining market value for Antiques and Collectibles. However, they are only a piece of the puzzle and relying on them exclusively would be as incorrect as pulling open any random printed price guide and utilizing that single reference point to determine an items worth. I can't resist a final note with regard to the aforementioned "expert". This expert has, for years, almost completely devalued the Collectibles market as a whole with very few exceptions. It has been interesting to track his evaluations over a very short period, seeing similar items appraised less than two years ago as "maybe worth $5 at a yard sale" to something to the effect of "these are hot sellers now and worth $35-$50...conservatively". Though I have to hand it to him with regards to Antiques, I believe he is far from the current expert in the field with regards not only to Collectibles but also to the changing marketplace in general. Stick with what you know or at least provide the whole picture. Unfortunately, the adage, "saying it doesn't make it so" is generally disregarded with regards to relatively novice collectors and the general public when it comes to appraisals. Basically, if an appraisal takes place in the media it becomes etched in stone. Improper evaluations can hurt a market in both directions as can any misinformation with regards to values. A blanket statement with regards to online auction values can hurt buyers and sellers alike and provide an overly myopic view of the marketplace. O.K., David, as promised here is the answer to what you thought was a simple question! Based on your brief description I would probably call your set very good overall though you failed to indicate any condition on the thermos. Provided the set has less than normal wear and tear (remember, it was supposed to carry lunch to and from school everyday!) then this value should suffice. The plastic thermos is susceptible to lots of scratching and image loss so take that into account with this value. In overall very good condition, you set would retail for $125-150+. Thanks for lighting the fire!, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted
Question:Hi Elle,
I have a very good condition hardcover book (no dust jacket) by Hunter S. Thompson, titled Hells Angels, A Strange and Terrible Saga, published by Random House, 1966, 1967, Third printing.
Ed
Answer:Hi Ed!,
Your questions timing certainly opens up the discussion regarding the values of items related to famous people once they die. As you may or may not know, Hunter Thompson recently killed himself. A true Pop Culture icon (you decide good or bad!) and his take on the world will be missed.
Elle
Question:Hello,
I have a Penncrest electric suitcase typewriter. The case is brown and the aqua marine typewriter is attached to it and it has a key to lock the case. It works...condition is fair.
Jay
Answer:Hi Jay,
I have to assume you added an extra "6" in the patent number based mostly on the color and style of the typewriter which was made in the later 1960's.
Elle
Question:I just bought a 8 x 10 photograph of Peanuts characters signed by Charles Schultz.
maestrotee
Answer:Hi maestrotee!,
The short answer to your question is going to be yes but let me go a little further.
Elle
Question:Hello,
I have a Captain Video ring from either the late 40's to early 50's. It has a CV initial on the front and is in excellent condition. I also have the original pamphlet that came with the ring.
Todd
Answer:Hi Todd!,
Membership and character rings from the 1950's and 1960's more often than not have very significant value. Usually made out of plastic or thin metal and often with moving parts, these rings did not survive in great numbers and finding any in good condition can be difficult. Popularity of the character or theme helps to determine the value.
Elle
Question: I have a set of 4 Cabbage Patch Kids glasses. They are 5 1/4 inches tall. The children are wearing red suits. There are no chips, cracks or factory blemishes in the glass. They have never been used but the box is missing. The paint is perfect, no scratches flaking or any other flaw.
Answer:Hi dadscreeepykid!,
Occasionally I have to be the bearer of bad news. Unfortunately, just because something is old and/or ties in to a toy or cartoon does not mean that it has significant value.
Elle
Question:I have a tie-dye Grateful Dead T-shirt size large. It has a Day-Glo green VW Bus on it with a skeleton driver and skeleton dog, under the bus it says ONE SHOW AT A TIME... under that it says the (c in a circle) 1992 B-JAMIN GRAPHEX. It is in excellent condition. There is nothing on the back.
Carolyn
Answer:Hi Carolyn!,
Concert T-shirts are big business. So big, in fact, that the retro market for shirts with old bands on them is booming. This market is still growing fast and when you consider that new concert T-shirts with usually inferior designs are often around $45, a vintage shirt is a great buy.
Elle
Question:I have a metal Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox made by Aladdin with the matching thermos also. It has a little rust on the inside bottom and outside bottom near the hinge. The artwork on the outside is not scratched up hardly at all and handle looks fine.
David
Answer:Hi David,
You make a very important distinction in your request by asking "what do you think it would fetch at auction?". This distinction is important because of the disparity, which can be significant, between the values depending on the venue one sells at. I've touched on this idea before but things have changed significantly and this idea has become additionally complex with the less than predictable (but getting there!) online auctions.
Elle
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Thank you!
Respectfully,
Cher
Answer:Hi Cher!,
This could be from the very late 1960's "The Adventures of Batman" Filmation cartoon but I believe it is from the later "Superfriends" cartoon series.
What have is an animation drawing that may or may not be from the opening title. I tend to think that it is not based on my recollections but it is certainly from the cartoon series.
Animation gets it start with a series of drawing such as this. The holes you see at the bottom are for holding in the animators pegged "frame" (I don't know the technical name) along with a number of other very similar drawings. The artist makes these series of drawings with somewhat subtle differences between each drawing or panel. By doing this the animator essentially creates a flip book that simulates the final animation. Literally by flipping through the stacked series of drawings in the frame he/she is able to see what will eventually become the final animation sequence.
These drawings (once finished and cleaned up after being approved) are traced on acetate for inking. Finally, they are photographed for the final animation. It takes 24 cels for a single second of final animation!
With the advent of computer animation this is fast becoming a lost art and though animation drawings sell for considerably less than their fully finished animation "cels" but there is a decent market for the drawings. This is particularly true for popular characters such as Batman.
Value is increased not only by the character(s) shown but also the pose. Complete body shots and action poses are highly desirable.
Finally, having the drawing along with the finished cel provide the best possible combination and add significantly to the value of each piece individually.
There are a number of full time animation galleries throughout the country that sell nothing but animation art and you should seek out of of these galleries or a professional framer to matte and frame this piece to preserve the fragile nature of the acetate. Don't do it yourself unless you know what your doing, you will regret it in later years.
Thanks,
Elle
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Subject: Mickey and Friends tin At first I thought it was a lunch box!! It is about the size of the "large burner on a stove" Would you have any idea what it was used for, date, and value? It is in good condition Thanks and many kudos for your site, They value of your tin currently is really at a yard sale level and very likely would sell for $1-2. However, tins such as yours do have the potential for increased value but it is usually the foreign tins that make the most money in the U.S. market since they were not as readily available. One of the keys to the more valuable tins comes down to the graphics and the characters featured. With Mickey being one of the most commonly licensed characters it is unlikely that your tin will have any real significant value any time soon. Thanks for the nice comment and your question, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted
Question:Elle, this is my first visit to your site and ITS WONDERFUL. Now down to business: I am in possession of a round,Mickey & Friends Tin Container. Along the inside rim it says Disney Houston Harvest Gift Product L.L.C..
Gayle,Tn
Answer:Hi Gayle,
What you have is a relatively contemporary item though I would not be able to give you an exact date without seeing the image on the tin itself though it could easily be the 1990's or even this year. Houston Harvest Gift is not only still in business but one of the biggest manufactures of loads of stuff. For our purposes, the most notable of these are license tie-in items such as your tin which probably contained cookies, popcorn (they produce A LOT of popcorn) or candy, cookie jars (they did a nice Tony the Tiger plastic container/jar along with some other cute Kellogg kitchen items) and teapots.
Elle
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Thanks in advance,
Joe
Answer:Hi Joe,
The sets you have were marketed as "Fairy Tale Pin-ups" in the late 1940's, 1950's and early 1960's by the well known Dolly Toy Company out of Ohio. Full sets are hard to find and sets in good condition are even harder to get due mostly to their use and the materials used which are susceptible to moisture , easily bent and otherwise damaged.
The most popular of these sets are the Disney character sets which include your Pinocchio set and Disney train set, Snow White, Donald Duck and probably a couple of others I'm not aware of. The schoolhouse you have grouped with the generic western set is actually part of the Pinocchio set.
Your sets are in very acceptable condition and appear to display very well, which is key. The train set retails for about $50 while the much more desirable, and complete, Pinocchio set sells for $75. The generic, though cute, western theme set is a harder set to find a buyer for but you could expect to sell it for $20-25 retail.
Thanks,
Elle
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Deborah
Answer:Hi Deborah!,
In the Vintage game hats can be a tricky item. I have found that this is mostly because there are not that many women that can really pull off the look one of these unique hats provides. Because of this, many hat values have remained relatively low and stable for many years. The exception tends to be with the known designer hats or those of a very fine quality.
Though your hat probably falls into the latter exception of quality construction, the look is very much a distinct look only suited to a handful of buyers. Value will vary widely depending on the store you find such a hat in. Vintage stores that have taken the necessary steps to build their market for hats among their buyers and stores specializing in hats (which will be sought out by the buyers previously mentioned) will provide the best value. In stores such as this a price tag of $35-40+ is common but you may see similar offerings in other vintage shops and general Antiques shops for $10-15.
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Elle
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Subject: The Little Colonel game I would like to have it identified. Thanks, You have the instructions so I'm not sure I can add any further information, hope I've provided what you're looking for. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Jayne Mansfield hot water bottle She is probably from the 1940s, has a screw-on cap as part of her hair (or could be a cap). She is opaque, flesh colored & wearing a black two-piece swimsuit, with bare feet. She is standing, feet rather like a Barbie, but has her hands clasped behind her head. About 15" tall, more or less, by about 4" at the elbows. Fairly decent condition. What on earth is it? Jeanne All of the "real" bottles I've come across are clearly marked on the bottom of her foot; "Poynter Products, Inc. / Cincinnati Ohio 1957". Either way, your bottle is meant to be a hot water bottle, how else could a guy in the 50's sleep with a pin-up? Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Bob Hope Mini Radio Controlled Golf Cart Game pommie guy This item was put out in 1984 by Amazon Corp.. Your missing two of the four magnetic balls but otherwise it sounds like your set is complete. Unfortunately, you do not mention the box which is probably the big selling point for this set as it has a large head shot of Bob on it. The figure on the cart does have a vague Hope appearance but I think most collector's would want the boxed set for display. Value is hard to determine on this set. Though it was made by a small company with limited production, it's appeal to the Hope collectors is probably not going to be that great, especially unboxed. I have run across about 4 sets recently, all boxed, and most asking/selling prices are reasonable though the bulk have sat unsold for a good deal of time. Though this may be due to the tricky bit of finding the right buyer I would have to put a retail value of $50-75 on a boxed set. Unboxed the set value would likely be at or less than half of the boxed value. Of course with an item of limited availability, and the corresponding limited sales information available, if the right buyer is found the value could easily be more. Thanks for your question, it has been fun tracking this down and I hope you've been patient and are still out there! Elle Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Lone Ranger mechanical floaty pencil Thank you for your help, The Merita Bread company produced similar mechanical pencils in the early 1950's. Best information shows that there certainly aren't a large number of these pencils out there and speculation is that it was a small run used for promotion by the salesmen. Look at the side of the pencil, was there any writing at one time? If it appears that there was then this is a further clue that it was from Merita. Other examples are marked "Merita Bread Cake". Without seeing it there is also the potential that this is what we call a "fantasy item". Fantasy items were never actually produced in the era they represent but were made later, often times to fool the buying public. You'll have to use your judgment based on the overall appearance of the pencil. If it is a fantasy item then value is significantly less than an item that may have been produced in the 1950's. Having said all this, value is obviously difficult to determine. The best thing in this case is to start with the value of similar items such as the aforementioned pencil. Merita "floating pencils" in similar condition retail for about $150 mostly due to the limited numbers and survivability. Hope I've helped and thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: How to tell if Levi's are "Single Stitched" Charlotte Understandable confusion. This refers both to the actual appearance as well as the technique used to sew the Levi's. Look at the side of the bottom button where the edge is. Single stitched items have just that, one line of stitching. Double stitched pieces have two parallel lines of stitching running perpendicular to the ground. The older jackets are single stitched using cotton threading versus the older jackets that are double stitched with nylon thread. There are, however, single stitched jackets with nylon threading which are generally valued the same as their double stitched counterparts. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted
Question:I have an old game board with figures. It is called The Little Colonel game. I also have the front of the box with the instructions on the back.
Sandra
Answer:Hi Sandra,
Your game was made by Selchow and Righter in 1936. Complete and mint examples sell for $100.
Elle
Question:I have a rubber "bottle" (don't know the usage) shaped like a curvaceous brunette.
Answer:Hi Jeanne!,
The dark hair throws me a little but I believe what you have is a Jayne/JJane Mansfield hot water bottle made in the mid-1950's. The Mansfield bottle has a Black bikini. There is a knockoff bottle with dark hair but the bikini is Red.
Elle
Question:Bob Hope radio controlled golf cart a golf cart with bob attached that has 4 golf clubs a golf bag and 2 balls and three flags it is radio controlled and can hit the golf ball around the house to what ever course you set up never seen one any where else and cannot find anything about it online
Answer:Hi pommie guy!,
It took me quite a while to track this one down. It is one of those requests that I put in my back pocket and hope for some information in the future. It does go to show that the simple fact that I haven't gotten back to some of you doesn't necessarily mean I have rejected or otherwise forgotten about you appraisal request.
Question:Elle looking for value only because I've never seen one of these things anywhere! It is a pencil not wooden but mechanical. On the top is a band of clear plastic that shows a picture of the Lone Ranger. When the pencil is turned upside down the piece with L.R. on it floats down to reveal Tonto. Pencil body is made of a blue Bakelite type material. Tip of pencil is gold metal. Pencil seems to work fine as any other mech. pencil would. If I had to hazard a condition I guess it would have to be a 7 out of 10.
Jeff
Answer:Hi Jeff!,
Though I have not seen the version of this pencil with dual images in it such as yours I have seen a very similar one that is possibly a variation.
Elle
Question:Hello, can you describe how to recognize single stitch Levi's?
Answer:Hi Charlotte,
Elle
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Brenda
Answer:Hi Brenda,
Working condition is critical so you should really check it out. Non-working versions will be 50% or more less than the working value. You watch band, though from the period, has also been replaced which effects the value slightly as well.
Outward appearance of the watch itself appears to be very good though you don't mention anything about condition. A working watch with original band in very good condition would sell in the $135-$150 range.
Check to see if it works and do a little condition evaluation and you should be able to use this figure to get the value of your watch. Using the outward appearance and assuming it does not work I would say your watch would have a value of about $40-45.
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Elle
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Subject: Sticky, clingy fun...what is it? Thanks, Still produced today, Colorforms run the gamut from generic sets to Television, Cartoon and even Rock and Roll (Kiss) tie-ins. When the "cling" is gone simply wash the pieces to renew the sticky fun! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Hands Free "Neck Glass" The glass itself is an amber color (12oz) with a genuine leather strap around it and a gold looking chain attached to wear around your neck. I believe it to be brand new.(imagine that)The bottom of the box is marked made in the USA and has the name Handiform Corp. Style #1541. We have got a lot of laughs out of this quirky little glass and just wondered if it is worth anything! Thanks, You really don't come across these very often (of course I have a half a dozen or so!) though values still tend to be really affordable. Having the graphic box really increases the value of your glass because of it's great display potential. When you can find such a nice example you can expect to pay $30-35 in a retail environment. By the way, these are actually pretty handy at a party and unless your break dancing there's not a spill to be had. At least that's what I'm told!! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Question:Do you remember what the "Toy" was called that was a box with black vinyl type cling plastic thin like paper.... you would have a basic board, depending on the subject and the clings would be all different picture pieces that you would put on the board? so hard to describe.... it was like having a coloring book in a book and you would put together the scene with these cling pieces and then they would just peel off and go back on their little page that had their shape outlined to store.....
Cheryl
Answer:Hi Cheryl!,
I can think of only one toy that meets your description: Colorforms!
Elle
Question:I found a single drinking glass in its original box. I can not find a date on it, but the couple pictured on the box appear to be dressed in Brady Bunch clothing with both of them wearing their glass. It is called the chain drinking glass and claims to be perfect for parties, "the hands free drinking glass".
Debbie
Answer:Hi Debbie,
These glasses are generically referred to as "neck glasses" and were manufactured by a number of companies. I'm not sure who "invented" these but my best efforts actually point towards the originals coming from Holland (under the "Neck Glass" name). These glasses were of a higher quality than the ones normally found on the market which tend to be a smoked color glass with low quality chain for your neck. The Holland glasses are hand blown with rounded bottoms (can't put them down if you wanted to!) and they are a much higher quality.
Elle
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