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[qbetzforreal]

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@ValuSkrwrote:

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

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Nope.  This is about Hummel Figurines.

[depglass]

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. 

[goldensrbest]

I thought it was about birds.

[Cakers3]

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@2blondewrote:

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

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@2blonde  Threads are fluid.  LOL

[qualitygal]

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?

[Cakers3]

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@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?

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

[qualitygal]

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

[sunshine45]

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?

[Q4u]

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@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. 

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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.....    

[BeccaLou]

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@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.

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