What to do with Hummels? - Page 2

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I have quite a few ,we bought in the 1970's when my husband was in the air force,made in germany, i boxed them up when i moved almost 4 yrs ago, i have been thinking of putting them out,but they are not worth any money what a shame because they are lovely.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

@AuntMame wrote:
I've heard that the do sell pretty well on ebay, as there are still collectors out there. Although it's a hassle to list them all separately. Have you tried that route?

@AuntMame I have no clue in terms of ebay . . . I do appreciate this input and I will try and find someone that could maybe help me with this . . . thank you!

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

I have four daughters. Sadly they want NOTHING. I have Hummels, china, crystal, silver, paintings... I could go on and on. No one wants anything. And honestly it looks like the Hummels do not bring anything worth spending the time to list. Of course Hope I Am Wrong.

momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

@chrystaltree wrote:
Since yours are so old, they probably have some value. Try Google and search for Hummel Appraisers in your state. Also, you might call some collectible dealers and ask them how to get an appraisal for your Hummels.

Thanks for this @chrystaltree as I have tried this but as I am a fanatic of Flea Market Flip I think because of where I live (in the midwest) I have been struggling to find dealers/interest in my mom's collection.

Sigh.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

I have Hummels and Lladros (as well as Belleek, Waterford, silver and china) A lot of money was poured into my collections but now they are worth pennies on the dollar.

Our granddaughters have favorites and I've promised when they are old enough, they are theirs. (who knows if they'll still want them)

momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

I just want to say a more than I can say heartfelt thank you for all your input. I guess after growing up in a Hummel household it is tough to round that corner . . . but please know for those that still cherish this collection I will be holding on to one of my mom's favorities . . . again, sincere thanks for all your input! . . .

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

Box them up and put them in the cellar. It's better than selling them for nothing since they were your mother's. Maybe you'll come across someone who would like them sometime in the future.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

momtochloe · ‎11-03-2013

@bonnielu wrote:
I have four daughters. Sadly they want NOTHING. I have Hummels, china, crystal, silver, paintings... I could go on and on. No one wants anything. And honestly it looks like the Hummels do not bring anything worth spending the time to list. Of course Hope I Am Wrong.

@bonnielu I hear you . . . .

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

Can you post a picture of them? It seems a shame to just give them away. Perhaps a church thrift store. Maybe a consignment store - then you may make a few dollars from them.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

My Grandmother told me that when she bought them - during the depression - they were not very expensive but after WW11 they rose quickly in value. Now they have waned again but , who knows what may happen in the future.