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What Happened to Hummers?

Twins Mom — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:46:33 GMT

About a year ago there was someone researching how to get rid of Hummels. What did she decide? FYI I still love mine.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

patbz — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:51:35 GMT

You miss titled your thread (thought you were talking about the gas gobbling cars).

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

wagirl — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:53:19 GMT

Mine are all over the feeder on my back deck. I live in Wa state and they are year round for me. have to fill the feeder up a couple times a week.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

Q4u — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:56:10 GMT

I remember that thread but unfortunately do not remember the OP's outcome. I do know from my own experience as an anttique dealer for many years that the small collectables venue has taken a huge fall from their highs at the beginning of 2000. That's not to say they aren't valuable but investments made back at that time (or even later) will possibly not regain what was paid for them. I am like you in that if I love something I keep it and the resale value is not necessarily a part of it all.... good luck and enjoy your wonderful collection....

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

qbetzforreal — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:57:24 GMT

@wagirlwrote:
Mine are all over the feeder on my back deck. I live in Wa state and they are year round for me. have to fill the feeder up a couple times a week.

@wagirl- not hummingbirds, Hummel figurines. Typo in the header. O/T- I saw a hummingird perch on the telephone wire outside my kitchen window, it was the cutest thing.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

dex — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:59:49 GMT

@patbzI went there too.Just the other day I was thinking they must be in instinction....gas monsters

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

wagirl — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:03:46 GMT

qbet--haha---funny!! Going to keep my post anyway--so now we are not talking about cars or birds----was wondering why anybody would want to get rid of them....the birds that is....

When I was in my late teens, in the early 70's, a friends mom had shelves of Hummel figures and I mean many shelves!!!! Loved to look at them. They had a huge family so that was the gift of choice for mom. Prob sold for thousands of $$ too.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

2blonde — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:32:40 GMT

ROFL!!! Are we talking about large gas hogging vehicles, figurines, or small birds here?

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

ValuSkr — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:38:11 GMT

Every year there's a thread started by someone whose hummingbirds are late or have gone missing.

Re: What Happened to Hummels?

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:59:43 GMT

@ValuSkrwrote:
Every year there's a thread started by someone whose hummingbirds are late or have gone missing.

But this is not that thread.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

qbetzforreal — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:07:44 GMT

@ValuSkrwrote:
Every year there's a thread started by someone whose hummingbirds are late or have gone missing.

Nope. This is about Hummel Figurines.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

depglass — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:27:49 GMT

Q4U, I am also an antique dealer and have found the same thing. Glassware, Beanie Babies, Hummels, pottery, even furniture, have all taken large drops. I think the availability on Ebay and the recession did them in. One other thing, young people are not interested in collecting, they'd rather play with their phones.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

goldensrbest — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:56:08 GMT

I thought it was about birds.

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Cakers3 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:10:12 GMT

@2blondewrote:
ROFL!!! Are we talking about large gas hogging vehicles, figurines, or small birds here?

@2blonde Threads are fluid. LOL

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

qualitygal — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:22:43 GMT

Wasn't there a group who marched in a parade, wore great colorful outfits, and bango players? I thought they were Hummers. On second thought, were they Mummers?

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

Cakers3 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:24:32 GMT

@qualitygalwrote:
Wasn't there a group who marched in a parade, wore great colorful outfits, and bango players? I thought they were Hummers. On second thought, were they Mummers?

@qualitygal The Mummers Parade is held New Years Day in Phildelphia.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

qualitygal — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:26:39 GMT

@Cakers3, That's them!!! Thanks.

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

sunshine45 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:27:31 GMT

we have a local antique store called THE BOWERY in baltimore. last week they were having a 50% off sale on all hummels. if anyone is trying to find a home for their hummels, maybe you could contact them?

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

Q4u — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:03:27 GMT

@depglasswrote:
Q4U, I am also an antique dealer and have found the same thing. Glassware, Beanie Babies, Hummels, pottery, even furniture, have all taken large drops. I think the availability on Ebay and the recession did them in. One other thing, young people are not interested in collecting, they'd rather play with their phones.

I agree! Not only eBay and the recession but copycat Chinese stuff (think HomeGoods) like primitive wood items made out of a poly resin for $9.95! Or copycat Graniteware/Enamelware also made in China (European Enamelware was my specialty), but why spend $150 on an English Bread Bin when you can buy a look-alike for $45.....

I sell on eBay now and only an occasional antique piece.....

Re: What Happened to Hummers?

BeccaLou — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 20:28:26 GMT

@Twins Momwrote:
About a year ago there was someone researching how to get rid of Hummels. What did she decide? FYI I still love mine.

I think it's because they are to heavy and draw on alot of fuel.