havanaholly Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Elsbeth said: I'd be tempted to pick up a finished one if the interior was done to my liking...I like the overall look of this house, I like how it appears to be a bit rambling from the outside. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Little-Orphan-Annies-Miniature-Victorian-Doll-House-Rare/371555331758 However, I don't know how to get a formal diningroom AND a kitchen into that first floor. Not for lack of space, but the layout appears to be two large rooms with the stairs between them. I'm a sucker for 3 or 4 rooms (kitchen, living, dining, library or big stairway/hall) with hall between them. I like this house tho. I would have no problem putting in dividers or walls to make separate rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Elsbeth said: I'd be tempted to pick up a finished one if the interior was done to my liking...I like the overall look of this house, I like how it appears to be a bit rambling from the outside. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Little-Orphan-Annies-Miniature-Victorian-Doll-House-Rare/371555331758 However, I don't know how to get a formal diningroom AND a kitchen into that first floor. Not for lack of space, but the layout appears to be two large rooms with the stairs between them. I'm a sucker for 3 or 4 rooms (kitchen, living, dining, library or big stairway/hall) with hall between them. I like this house tho. I know what you are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: I would have no problem putting in dividers or walls to make separate rooms. But it seems like the kitchen would be so small on the end - unless you do a front divider that then needs to be removed to rearrange furniture, or just provides a peek into the next room. I think I have seen some people put walls on the smaller side parts of the house - those rooms seem so tiny. And that house needs a grand kitchen. Well - I'd like to see one in person anyway. Some day. Another finished one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Orphan-Annies-Victorian-Doll-House-Mansion/252875691823 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Wasn't someone looking for a Pepperwood Farm dollhouse? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/clt/6095947984.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 58 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: But it seems like the kitchen would be so small on the end - unless you do a front divider that then needs to be removed to rearrange furniture, or just provides a peek into the next room. I think I have seen some people put walls on the smaller side parts of the house - those rooms seem so tiny. And that house needs a grand kitchen. Well - I'd like to see one in person anyway. Some day. Another finished one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Orphan-Annies-Victorian-Doll-House-Mansion/252875691823 You could always bash the first floor to make more rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 The seller says this is a mid 1800s house....but the material looks more like 1950s to me. What do you think? My first thought was 1960s. https://eugene.craigslist.org/atq/6101034456.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 All 4 kits/shells for $160. Wow. https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/art/6105076944.html Alison Jr is one of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: The seller says this is a mid 1800s house....but the material looks more like 1950s to me. What do you think? My first thought was 1960s. https://eugene.craigslist.org/atq/6101034456.html Some elements could be that old, thinking of that one loose door. The windows are gone and some child went cocopuffs with stickers. It would be worth a rehab, but I wouldn't want to try for a total restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Elsbeth said: All 4 kits/shells for $160. Wow. https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/art/6105076944.html Alison Jr is one of them. That's a pretty great deal.. even if you just wanted the kits. The purple shell looks like a duracraft crestview.. not sure what the other one is but looks like a farmhouse of some sort. It looks familiar but I can't put my finger on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 It's the RGT Victoria's Farmhouse. That is a great deal for those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Always fun to look at shopgoodwill.com: Beacon Hill kit for $15 (at the moment - bids still going): https://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/The-Beacon-Hill-Wooden-Dollhouse-Kit-39104736.html "Uncounted pieces" scares me. This little fixer for $10: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Hand-Made-Doll-House-39082663.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The Goodwill site has become one of my favorite sites to watch! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 So I found something on ebay that I really like - but price was high. I hit the "make an offer" button and calculated a 75% discount with free shipping. Seller accepted! That discount saved me hundreds of dollars! I feel like the price I offered was realistic and I knew this item had been on ebay for 2 months. So it is always worth a shot...I don't think it is insulting to lowball when you have an idea what the market is like. And I felt like it was a fair lowball - not one of those screwball lowball "$5" offers that a non-miniaturist would make for a museum piece because they think it's just a toy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 This is such a cute house - I hope it finds a nice home: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Hand-Made-Craftsman-Wood-Doll-House-Architectural-Display/162491224515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 This isn't too far from where I live, but I really don't want to go and get it. https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tag/6102537791.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Elsbeth said: This is such a cute house - I hope it finds a nice home: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Hand-Made-Craftsman-Wood-Doll-House-Architectural-Display/162491224515 I thought the same thing. Many people are watching it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thresadep Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 5 hours ago, minikelli said: The Goodwill site has become one of my favorite sites to watch! lol Haha!! Me too. I check it daily. Had a few bids in but I did not win. I did win a Greenleaf furniture kit. The doll house items can get pretty high on bids. You have to control yourself. I was telling a friend about that site. Everything is donation..right? Have you seen some of the items they are offering for auction? Who just gives away that expensive stuff? And why are they not my friend? Lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 4 hours ago, rodentraiser said: This isn't too far from where I live, but I really don't want to go and get it. https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tag/6102537791.html But it is pretty small, no? I like the shape of it --nice victorian cottage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They relisted the LOA house with $200 price drop. More tempting with the free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/382061893250?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ihynz/4191042433/ The LOA house in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Duracraft Alpine Kit... sorely tempted but the shipping is too expensive for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-DURA-CRAFT-MANSIONS-IN-MINIATURE-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-NO-AL200-/361963538322?hash=item5446b54792:g:RiQAAOSwzqFZALZM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Samusa said: Duracraft Alpine Kit... sorely tempted but the shipping is too expensive for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-DURA-CRAFT-MANSIONS-IN-MINIATURE-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-NO-AL200-/361963538322?hash=item5446b54792:g:RiQAAOSwzqFZALZM I think I have one of those hiding in my treasure room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/27/2017, 5:02:01, Elsbeth said: This is such a cute house - I hope it finds a nice home: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Hand-Made-Craftsman-Wood-Doll-House-Architectural-Display/162491224515 It sold for $150. Hope it has a happy new home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Quite an amazing OOAK house... It's not cheap and I would have to do sooo much to it to make it as I would want it.. but it's fun to look at. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CHATEAU-PRINCESS-PETITE-OOAK-DOLL-HOUSE-RARE-MUST-SEE-/292103087426?hash=item4402b36542:g:9W8AAOSww9xZB4JS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Samusa said: Quite an amazing OOAK house... It's not cheap and I would have to do sooo much to it to make it as I would want it.. but it's fun to look at. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CHATEAU-PRINCESS-PETITE-OOAK-DOLL-HOUSE-RARE-MUST-SEE-/292103087426?hash=item4402b36542:g:9W8AAOSww9xZB4JS I love it. But...I was hoping to see some nicer gleaming wood floors in it. Lots of carpet and what looks like checkerboard paper. I think the outside is marvelous and fun. I'd be tempted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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