Category Archives: Uncategorized

Hudson Bay Company HBC 6 Six Point Blanket White Light Blue Stripes Queen Excellent

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Bill Webster

Classic Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) point blanket, 6 point size with white background and light blue wide stripe. Queen Size, measures a generous 90″ x 101″, weighs approximately 10 pounds.  The six point blanket will make a “Capote” coat up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Hudson Bay Company HBC 6 Six Point Blanket White Light Blue Stripes Queen Excellent

Want to Build a Website Without a Webmaster?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Bill Webster

Hi to all of my Blog visitors:  I took this great “Website Creation Workshop” from Christina Hills (picture below) and built this blog while taking the class she teaches.   Below is an introduction for the up-coming Spring Session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Want to Build a Website Without a Webmaster?

Steiff 1992 Noah’s Ark LOT orig COA, Elephants,Bears,Giraffes,Boat, Mr Mrs VIDEO

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Bill Webster

Pictured here is a terrific Steiff showpiece set of Noah’s Ark with assorted animals and accessories.  This 11 piece lot includes the 38″ Ark, Ramp, Mr & Mrs Teddy Noah, 2 Brown Bears, 2 Elephants in boat, 2 Giraffes. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Uncategorized, Video | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Retro Vintage Hammered Aluminum Lazy Susan 4 hanging bowls + Tray set 1950’s MCM

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Bill Webster

Love to decorate with mid-century vintage housewares?  Pictured here is a most unusual hammered aluminum set including a lazy susan stand with 4 chained hammered bowls hanging down, and a separate serving tray. Chip & Dips, condiments, candy, tidbits – you … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Uncategorized, Vintage | Tagged , | Comments Off on Retro Vintage Hammered Aluminum Lazy Susan 4 hanging bowls + Tray set 1950’s MCM

Barbie’s FASHION SHOP – 1963

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Bill Webster

We’re very excited about finding such an unusual vintage Barbie playset that offers wonderful display possibilities!  I’ve never seen one before, and it’s likely to be a long time before another one is found. While in New Hampshire we came … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

International Buyers on eBay

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Bill Webster

I am constantly amazed at the number of sales that we have Internationally. The best countries are Canada, England, Australia, Japan, France and Germany. I think one onf the reasons is the reasonable shipping charges (USPS) for items that weigh … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on International Buyers on eBay

Singer Featherweight 221 BLACKSIDE Sewing Machine – what we've learned!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Bill Webster

We’ve been learning about why vintage Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machines are so popular with quilters and collectors – they even have a fan club! We’re excited to have discovered a very special version while treasure hunting here in Ct. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Singer Featherweight 221 BLACKSIDE Sewing Machine – what we've learned!

Data General One

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bill Webster

Well, I finally got around to listing two of my vintage computers, the Data General One and the Toshiba Libretto 50CT. The DG/1 was the first real laptop that was advertised as having the power of a desktop. There was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Data General One

A Diecast Bonanza

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Bill Webster

We recently went to an auction in Central Connecticut that featured a large collection of mostly diecast models – cars, motorcycles, tractors and airplanes. A HUGE collection and from a local collector. I was astounded at the number of tractors … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on A Diecast Bonanza

Johnny Playpal

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Bill Webster

I thought it would be nice to show a picture of the beautiful little Johnny Playpal

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Johnny Playpal