Keifer Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 That is different...seems like a fair price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 13 hours ago, shannonc60 said: There are also online escrow services, so you pay them your money and when your item arrives and both parties are happy, the money is deposited into the seller’s account. There are fees, usually payable by the buyer, but when I used the service, it was well worth the fee. That is how I bought my first laser cutter. Anyone could scam on any selling platform; the trick is reducing the risk to buyer and seller. I should also add that I’ve used parcel forwarding services and they once sent my parcel to someone else and didn’t care at all and weren’t going to find it for me. As luck would have it, it was sent to a lady about 3 hrs up the road and she rang me to tell me she had it and sent it on to me. I haven’t used a parcel forwarding service since. I don’t think it matters which way you go, there is room for scammers and error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, shannonc60 said: I don’t think it matters which way you go, there is room for scammers and error. Yes - you have to do your homework on which service to use (if any), and weigh any risks. I was very happy with Rinkya in Japan as a "personal shopper and shipper" service. But they are well known and I heard from many others how the service worked. Look for one with a solid history and ask people in the mini community for recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 This is a pretty good deal in 1/2" scale, ending in about 2 hours!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Plywood-1-2-inch-scale-Dollhouse/202353932551?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52473%26meid%3D751a5d17be06484c9592d4cee0140d43%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D183296187011%26itm%3D202353932551&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Carmen, I was tempted by that half scale house, but I stopped myself in a "What are you DOING?!" moment. I think I have that exact kit in my stash. Here's a Hofco Federal: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOFCO-FEDERAL-VICTORIAN-FRONT-OPENING-DOLLHOUSE-KW-174-Unfinished-With-2-Annexes/153085003576?hash=item23a493c738:g:HIEAAOSwtGlZNB3J Remains to be seen if they'll get what they're asking for it ($1,100), but that price makes the one Colleen posted a few pages ago seem like a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Lawbre French Chateau for $700...interior finished. CHeck out the shipping price - I wonder if free pick up would be available? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Lawbre-Chateau-13-Rooms-Filled-with-Charm-the-Best-Quality/232829520720 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Here is one of the horn chairs similar to the one @Samusa bought . Too bad it is not in 1/2 scale for @Debsrand56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 This auction has a bold title: https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-of-the-finest-dollhouses-ever-constructed/113128679896?hash=item1a56fea9d8:g:pjUAAOSwDyBbPLqr Interesting roof: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-roombox-partially-completed-cottage-style-room-box/132689081343?hash=item1ee4e2b3ff:g:l5AAAOSw2DJbPEIt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 2 hours ago, fov said: This auction has a bold title: https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-of-the-finest-dollhouses-ever-constructed/113128679896?hash=item1a56fea9d8:g:pjUAAOSwDyBbPLqr That is "one of the boldest statements"...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I would have been more impressed if it weren't furnished with so much HBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 6 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Lawbre French Chateau for $700...interior finished. CHeck out the shipping price - I wonder if free pick up would be available? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Lawbre-Chateau-13-Rooms-Filled-with-Charm-the-Best-Quality/232829520720 Those are NOT oeil-de-boeuf dormers. And if the shipping is only estimated, I wouldn't take a chance. It could cost more than that to ship the house and all the furnishings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 5 hours ago, fov said: This auction has a bold title: https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-of-the-finest-dollhouses-ever-constructed/113128679896?hash=item1a56fea9d8:g:pjUAAOSwDyBbPLqr Well, that is an older dollhouse for sure. I'd give a lot to know where they purchased the handrail on the stairs. It might be handmade. The balusters are the same kind I got from the old Dollhouse Factory back in the 80s before the store was sold. I'd also love to know how they managed to get that plug in on top of the paneling to work with the tape wire. Or maybe that's one of those that's not working. Nice house, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Whoa what is this with free shipping? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smallsea-Workshop-1-12-Scale-CLIFFTOP-COTTAGE-the-Ship-Captains-cottage/332701572489 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Lawbre French Chateau for $700...interior finished. CHeck out the shipping price - I wonder if free pick up would be available? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Lawbre-Chateau-13-Rooms-Filled-with-Charm-the-Best-Quality/232829520720 The listing says shipping is by USPS Priority Mail (LOL), No way is the USPS shipping that house. The only way to ship that size house is the same way Lawbre ships them which is to crate it and send it by freight probably $1,000-$1,500 range. As Kelly mentioned the Chateau does not have oeil-de-boeuf dormers the French Country house does. The Chateau is 58" wide with 12 rooms the French Country is 64" wide with 13 rooms. Although the price is good something funny about the listing - lots of misinformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Whoa what is this with free shipping? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smallsea-Workshop-1-12-Scale-CLIFFTOP-COTTAGE-the-Ship-Captains-cottage/332701572489 Smallsea Workshop was a museum in Carmel, CA that closed a couple of years ago and they've been selling off the buildings. They had a whole fishing village set up in 1:12 scale. I tried to go there on a visit to Carmel but they were closed that day. I was disappointed when the museum closed down before I had another chance. Their website is still up here: http://www.smallseamini.com/welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 The Appraisal says "built and furnished between the 1950s and 1970s". I am thinking 70s - 80s. Good luck with the 12,000 price tag. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Vintage-Handmade-Victorian-Style-Doll-House-OOAK/332700996734 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Elsbeth said: The Appraisal says "built and furnished between the 1950s and 1970s". Uhhh I am thinking 70s - 80s. Good luck with the 12,000 price tag. Kelly - we are always seeing this house and mistaking it for a Noel Thomas - but it is something else that was in the70s no? That appraisal is funny. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Vintage-Handmade-Victorian-Style-Doll-House-OOAK/332700996734 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 20 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: Here is one of the horn chairs similar to the one @Samusa bought . Too bad it is not in 1/2 scale for @Debsrand56 No kidding! That is an amazing chair. And Teddy did own one, although I don't think his was quite as elaborate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Kelly - we are always seeing this house and mistaking it for a Noel Thomas - but it is something else that was in the70s no? That appraisal is funny. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Vintage-Handmade-Victorian-Style-Doll-House-OOAK/332700996734 The Tower House was only designed by Noel Thomas. Shells were built by Ray Urh and then sold by Mr. Peepers mini shop (WA). I know of a mini shop right now that has a shell for sale for $2,800.00 with an $1,800.00 shipping charge - CRAZY! I paid $550.00 for one a couple years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, queenannediva said: The Tower House was only designed by Noel Thomas. Shells were built by Ray Urh and then sold by Mr. Peepers mini shop (WA). I know of a mini shop right now that has a shell for sale for $2,800.00 with an $1,800.00 shipping charge - CRAZY! I paid $550.00 for one a couple years ago Oh ok! I think I was confusing the Mr. Peepers/Ray Urhs as not being real Thomas houses. But I see now. Interesting. 12k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 7/3/2018, 8:22:31, fov said: Carmen, I was tempted by that half scale house, but I stopped myself in a "What are you DOING?!" moment. I think I have that exact kit in my stash. I was really tempted, but I won't be at home for a few days and decided to pass. I think it didn't sold, so we might see it again at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 7/5/2018, 4:41:12, Mid-life madness said: Here is one of the horn chairs similar to the one @Samusa bought . Too bad it is not in 1/2 scale for @Debsrand56 That's awesome.. actually nicer than mine.. I'm thoroughly tempted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 7 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Oh ok! I think I was confusing the Mr. Peepers/Ray Urhs as not being real Thomas houses. But I see now. Interesting. 12k. Noel's houses, the ones he and Pat actually build, sell for upwards of $30,000. There is a mini shop here in California that gets one of their houses in for sale every now and then and it is amazing how quickly they sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, queenannediva said: Noel's houses, the ones he and Pat actually build, sell for upwards of $30,000. There is a mini shop here in California that gets one of their houses in for sale every now and then and it is amazing how quickly they sell. His houses always looked fantastic in the photos. But the house in the ebay auction isn't a Thomas house. It would be amazing if it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Do the Thomases still build or have they retired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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