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About Me -- Mrs.Niederwald
(AKA: ShellEybean)
eBay Member Since: Saturday, Jun 06, 1998
Hello! I just realized that I am working on 10 years of eBaying...something worth celebrating!!! Currently I'm shopping for fabulous bargains on way too expensive handbags, Pureology hair products, hand-made studio pottery, unique art jewelry, primitive decoratives, and kangaroo figurines (of course there's a story...but I don't know you that well! wink...)
Yes...I collect kangaroos!! I have well over a hundred now...a count that doesn't include plush animals! I try to limit my purchases to antique or art pieces... I haven't seen any new ones in quite a while...but you know that eBay is just the place to stumble across something unique...always a fun surprise!
My kitchen is decorated in vintage Ballonoff/Pentron tinware -- this set originated in the 70s with a faux advertising motif in earthtone colors. Just about all the "rare" pieces were won here on eBay...in spite of stiff competition!! (And in doing so...I've made a lot of new friends!!) I have pictures -- if you're not sure which pattern I'm talking about -- but the canister set is readily available at flea markets and antique stores everywhere...you'd probably recognize them immediately. I recently acquired the last piece my collection was missing...hurray! But, I've heard that there is a Grease tin out there somewhere, though none of my fellow collectors have actually ever SEEN it...so, the quest continues!
eBay has also been a terrific place to buy china. I completed 12 place settings of my wedding china, Royal Doulton DARJEELING, after finding out (from an eBay seller) that this pattern had been discontinued here in the US. Fortunately, I also learned that it is still available in the UK, which is where it originates AND there are pieces available there that were never even offered here in the states! Woohoo! eBay buying also allowed me to complete a partial set of Franciscan IVY Dinnerware that I inherited from my grandmother who passed away in 2003 at the ripe old age of 100!! It's been fun learning to recognize how the different markings can help me determine the true age of the various pieces offered in this vintage pattern.
One of my favorite things to do during the summer months is festival hop! I especially love attending (translation: "shopping") art festivals all around the DFW area. Most recently I have been introduced to some incredible artists through their listings on eBay! I love original pieces of pottery...old and new...and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the artists whose work I've been buying. I am no expert, but am particularly drawn to interesting textures and form. Of course...color plays a large part in my choices...but I try not to limit myself to one specific period or style. It's been such a learning experience...and just plain fun! And as I said, I'm always on the lookout for designer jewelry finds...
I do occasionally venture into the realm of selling -- BUT my, oh my, what a buyer I am!! (Much to the chagrin of my dear, sweet husband...ahem.)
Now, if you are interested in the origin of my user name and would like to read about this incurable romantic's only claim to fame, click on this link:
Niederwald...A Love Story.
Our story has since been published in the book entitled:Letters of Love: Stories from the Heart
Now, you can click here to see if I'm selling anything now!
Thanks for stopping in to learn more about me!!
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