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Help with Vendor Name

JCath — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:26:14 GMT

I can't remember the name of the vendor who was from Hawaii. He brought men's wallets made of some unusual material (animal), jewelry shaped like animals and flowers inset with shell, and a very popular small opaline angel figure. I bought several for myself and as gifts. I remember his story about holding the angel in his hand during plane flights. Can anyone help and tell me who he is?

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colleena — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:28:27 GMT

@JCath I think the name is Lee Sands.

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Elodie2 — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:28:54 GMT

Lee Sands

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Bookplate — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:29:48 GMT

Lee Sands, and it was eelskin.

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jlkz — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:30:22 GMT

There was a vendor who sold eel skin wallets and key cases....that's all that I remember. Name is gone !

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Kachina624 — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:32:39 GMT

I've still got a handbag and a large wallet in dark turquoise blue from him.....unused.

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JCath — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:36:53 GMT

Thanks to all of you ladies with great memories. Yes, it was Lee Sands. I can sleep tonight knowing the answer. LOL

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Estellee — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:36:58 GMT

I bought a wallet from him many years ago.

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:54:19 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've still got a handbag and a large wallet in dark turquoise blue from him.....unused.

@Kachina624 I bought a turqoise wallet from him too. I think I used it for awile. Don't think I have it anymore. I would never buy something like that again.

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luvmybeetle — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:39:47 GMT

Yes, Lee Sands, I had a few of his handbags and bought the angels. I have an angel in my bedroom watching over me. I gave some of them away to friends and family. One I gave to my friend who passed away and they put it in her coffin to be with her forever.

I always loved to see Lee on air. I wonder what happened to him.

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aubnwa01 — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:58:53 GMT

When someone mentioned angel figurines, I thought of Steven Lavaggi, who used to sell the angels with outstretched wings on QVC not long after 9/11.

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Q-Checker — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 02:15:34 GMT

I bought a dark brown eel skin credit card case from Lee Sands and it wore like iron. I would still be using it if I had not switched to a large Mjchael Kors wallet with many credit card slots.

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wilma — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:46:35 GMT

I had an eel skin eyeglass case. I gave it away when I switched to smaller purses. I still have and wear a few of his jewelry pieces. He used interesting materials for his products.

Enjoy the Weekend!

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DottieBlue — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:44:32 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
Yes, Lee Sands, I had a few of his handbags and bought the angels. I have an angel in my bedroom watching over me. I gave some of them away to friends and family. One I gave to my friend who passed away and they put it in her coffin to be with her forever.

I always loved to see Lee on air. I wonder what happened to him.

I remember watching his last show on QVC as I bought a pair of white mother-of-pearl earrings. He said that he was closing the business and retiring because none of his kids were interested in taking over the business as they all had other careers.

I also enjoyed watching his shows as he was very pleasant and personable and offered very interesting and unusual items.

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speedy girl — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:29:24 GMT

I always enjoyed Lee Sands so much, he was extremely professional and he sold wonderful products. I still have one of his credit card/coin purses that I still have in my purse to this day. I believe he is retired and living in Hawaii. I hope so anyway.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:36:11 GMT

@JCath wrote:
I can't remember the name of the vendor who was from Hawaii. He brought men's wallets made of some unusual material (animal), jewelry shaped like animals and flowers inset with shell, and a very popular small opaline angel figure. I bought several for myself and as gifts. I remember his story about holding the angel in his hand during plane flights. Can anyone help and tell me who he is?

@JCath

I just looked on Ebay and there are a few hundred different pieces there. Several times I almost bought that famous double kiss change purse, but never did.

I always needed a change purse with plenty of coins in my glove compartment for parking meters.

That was then ..... this is now.