topic Re: Junk Gypsy in Community Chat

Junk Gypsy

Tinkerbell3 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:12:32 GMT

I don't get this! Most of these items are literally look like DYI projects that you could do for a fraction of the price. There is absolutely nothing special about these items- $100+ for a simple glass hurricane? I could easily find this for $70 or less somewhere local.

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haddon9 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:15:02 GMT

At one time I would have thought those items were cute but they just seem a bit dated now. Plus I agree it's sort of a DIY look and would be more authentic if you really did find old treasures and renovated them yourself.

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89135 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:17:21 GMT

@Tinkerbell3 I KNOW I could find this glass hurricane alot less than $70...These prices are ridiculous !

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MG Chris — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:18:59 GMT

I think this whole line is a little late to the game. it reminds me of the farmhouse, shabby chic stuff. All the trends I've been seeing are more to modern clean lines. There's been a big cry amongst the decorating community to get rid of the wording on the signs and stuff. Lanterns, those have been done to death.

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simplyfriends — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:22:11 GMT

@Tinkerbell3 I just checked out the items on recently aired items. Your right the prices are high especially after shipping and tax. I can find most of those items at Hobby Lobby, Home Goods or At Home - all are within 10 miles of me.

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BalletBabe — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:22:16 GMT

Most things are over priced here anymore. They are just getting greedy IMO

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:25:25 GMT

Does anyone know what those teacups are made out of?

I didn't catch them say it and it doesn't say in the product description.

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Kitlynn — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:25:26 GMT

I didn't see anything that I thought was unique or worth the price. But if someone is really into Shabby Chic and doesn't want to do the stuff for themselves I suppose they would like some of the things offered.

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:28:42 GMT

Unfortunately the company name seems fitting. But from a branding point of view, why would anyone use the work junk as part of your company name...unless you ran a junk yard?

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nana59 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:39:42 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@Tinkerbell3 I KNOW I could find this glass hurricane alot less than $70...These prices are ridiculous !

take a trip to Goodwill!!!

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Kitty Galore — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:47:19 GMT

i do feel the prices are on the high side But I had to pick up the pink candlesticks as pink is my touc of color in our new living room. Very hard to find the right pink in

accessories. I am disappointed though that the one item I wanted to see of course she wouldn't show 😒 I did get the gold wings last time and they are Gorgeous !!!

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Mindy D — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:50:31 GMT

Very high prices for these odds and ends. I doubt the stuff will do well unless they lower their prices. Maybe the throws will sell for the holidays. Even with people into decorating after they have moved to their new homes, these items won't be big sellers.

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AKgirl2 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:59:00 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
Does anyone know what those teacups are made out of?

I didn't catch them say it and it doesn't say in the product description.

@Johnnyeager ~ I heard Amy Stran mention that they are porcelain. They seemed to look kinda heavy for porcelain. I have many porcelain dishes, cups/saucers, and you can see through the porcelain, which I believe makes them a fine grade.

IMO, as far as Junk Gypsey and their items, it's been there done that, and overpriced! Like other posters have mentioned, you can do way better at Homegoods, Maxx and Marshall's.

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simplyfriends — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:00:37 GMT

@Johnnyeager they're porcelain. There's a you tube video of Amy as the host if you google junk gypsy teacups. She stated they're porcelain.

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SunValley — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:55:54 GMT

I feel they over priced this line. And it is such a specific esthetic I can't see a design crossover appeal.

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homedecor1 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:24:37 GMT

@nana59 wrote:
@89135 wrote:
@Tinkerbell3 I KNOW I could find this glass hurricane alot less than $70...These prices are ridiculous !
take a trip to Goodwill!!!

@nana59

The goodwill store, habitat and Salvation Army -- even pop up thrift stores here are overloaded with these items...in fact, one section was 70% off all china, glassware, Etc.

I bought a Fiestaware serving platter for $1.75 in pumpkin color today and at dollar tree they had appetizer/salad Fall plates with sayings like "grateful", "blessed", "gather" with fall decor for .50.

good advice & suggestion🙂🙂🙂

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kelsey17 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:18:32 GMT

@Tinkerbell3 wrote:
I don't get this! Most of these items are literally look like DYI projects that you could do for a fraction of the price. There is absolutely nothing special about these items- $100+ for a simple glass hurricane? I could easily find this for $70 or less somewhere local.

I thought the exact same thing......way overpriced and not the most quality looking produced items.....

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rms1954 — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:25:38 GMT

The name says it all.