Whats in a Mid-Century Modern name? C Jere by Raymor

I found this piece at auction. I was very excited to find out it was in fact a  piece by C. Jeré

Whats in a Mid Century name is quite important, the history adding value and significance to the piece.

C Jere was not a person but a company name. Did you know?

Curtis Jere is a compound nom-de-plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The two founders combined pieces of their own names to create the C. Jeré signature.

The company was founded in 1963 by Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis (Kurt) Freiler.

Freiler was the production chief and Fels was head of design.

Prior to this the partners built a costume jewelry business, selling work under the names Renoir and Matisse. I had been fortunate enough to have pieces from both lines before and never knew they were by "C Jere."

In 1964 Jere sculptures were "distributed by Raymor, another name with a great reputation and strong following.

If you value your Mid-Mod collection, do your homework... Learn whats in their name!

God creates dinosaurs. God creates man. Man creates dinosaurs.

That is the famous line from one of my favorite movies, "Jurassic Park",

it always made me wonder can we really create dinosaurs

from a rescued DNA strand?

Perhaps not but  now you and your child can make your

very own T-Rex courtesy of  these educational kits 

distributed by Discover kids.

Who remembers cookies from the cookie jar?

Yes me! and perhaps even you. What a whimsical time, going to grandmas and digging in that jar. 
Cookie Jars are now considered an art form. 
Collectors more and more are beginning to realize this.
From beautifully ornate to the just adorable,

Cookie Jars can be a great collectible investment.
View collector cookie jars by brand here
See mine on ebay here or search for "Vintage Cookie Jars"

Members Only Jacket is back - Where is yours now?

"When you put it on, something happens." Yes, man...

If you grew up in the 80s, you either had a Members Only jacket or you were a square. Members Only jackets were the staple of early 80s fashion outerwear and everyone who was anyone owned one. 
Thanks to your kids...Members Only Jackets have reemerged and are hot all over again, reclaiming their place in the fashion world. After all, when you put it on, something is bound to happen. 

Vintage Members Only Jackets are easily had on ebay, Just click here

Members Only - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

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Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Polka Dot... Micheal Kors

French designer Coco Chanel favored dots in the 1920s and such 1950s glamor queens as Marilyn Monroe flaunted the print while house-wives across America donned delicate, evenly spaced dots in "Leave It to Beaver" bliss. In the '60s, "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" became a pop-song dot anthem;


Remember that classic song? These Michael Kors Polka Dot Espadrilles will make you sing it all day long but you wont be hiding or "turning blue" wearing these show stoppers.


These retro Micheal Kors espadrilles have style. They are new, unused and hard to find in this size and color combo.


Polka dots hearken to the 1950s, summing up the best of Mad Men-era America: optimistic, prosperous, ostensibly prim, but also dizzyingly energetic, the atomic age.

99 Sony's but a Handycam ain't one!

If you shot video through the 1990s there is a good chance you have tapes in the 8mm video format. 
Unfortunately, as new digital technologies became available in the 2000s, many consumers upgraded their 8mm Camcorders.  8mm camcorders and 8mm players have become scarce, leaving many people with memories stuck on their 8mm videotapes they can no longer watch.

How to fix this, two options:

Buy a Vintage Sony while you can and easily transfer your memories to DVD.  

or Hire a Service that will do this for you at a high premium.

These Sony 8mm Video Cameras were considered "tiny"

Rewind Museum. Vintage consumer electronics, video, brick phones, Tv and History.:

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New Category... How exciting !

So I kind of let you guys on with a little hype about this post, I hope you enjoy it. For the past month I have been quite successful in selling in a new to me category...."clothing." More specifically pre-owned clothing. Truth is I love to sell pottery, collectibles and vintage but really there was some kind of economic stand still and my items in those categories were not moving. A girl got eat so I had to make moves, get things selling again.

I sat and thought for a long time (gosh it was a very long time). Then I opened up Terapeak and researched some numbers. It then became apparent what I always kind of knew, people can starve for a little while but they will never go nude!

I have a source of really cheap pre-owned clothing, I call it my favorite store. Its the local thrift and I volunteer there on Thursdays, well most Thursdays. Anyhow at this store smaller sizes don't generally sell well. The thrift store has piles of clothing size x small and small. Following the Terapeak numbers I decided to cherry pick all the pricy brands in these sizes. I listed the clothing way low using eBay actions and I have to report I have been doing very well. On average my profit per piece is $8 dollars, so I wont get rich fast but I will keep at it.

Listing clothing is fairly easy. Photographs are kind of simple with not too much to fuss about. Shipping is a breeze... tyvek envelopes y'all!

So try it I highly recommend it and you might like it....

Tuesday Book Sale wrap -up

Not bad for a vacation week; sold five books for a total $59.33 Profit. Most of these books came from my local auction. I explained before how I buy boxes of books there that no one seems to want. These "boxed lots" cost me $1 for about 5 plus books. The great thing is most of these books are 20+ years old, so there is always that potential out of print find!

Sorry about no photos today. Im doing summer camp and time is tight. Remember...
If you list it they will buy it!



Item: Scandinavian design [Hardcover] [1961] Ulf Hard af Segerstad
Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: Hardcover with dustjacket (as pictured). NOT former library book. Dust jacket has small tears along its edges. soiling in back. The book, itself, is clean, unmarked, tightly bound
Order date: 07/09/2012
Your earnings: $18.65

Item: The flying ace: Great moments with Snoopy and the Red Baron (Thoughtfulness library) [Hardcover] [1971] Schulz, Charles M
Condition: New
Condition note: Perfect, never read. Smalls signs of shelving. Gift Giving condition.
Order date: 07/09/2012
Your earnings: $7.60

Item: Chequebook Of The Bank Of Faith Tan/Green [Leather Bound] [2005] Spurgeon, C. H.
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 07/08/2012
Your earnings: $9.69

Item: A Comic Book of Sports [Library Binding] [1974] Roth, Arnold
Condition: New
Condition note: with dust jacket. suitable for gift giving
Order date: 07/06/2012
Your earnings: $18.64

Item: Crochenit Easy Cuddly Critters 873253 [Paperback] [2002] Christmas, Carolyn
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 07/04/2012
Your earnings: $6.75

Whoa! Been Gone but... Im Back!

Sorry to all my followers and my non-committal readers.  i have had to take sometime off for my own peace of mind.  Good news is at one point I tipped the scale of listings in eBay and broke my personal record.  To some 200 items might not seem like much.  Take in to consideration that they are all "one-of"  and you realize... "that's a lot of writing my friends."

So now I am back and I have some great stories in the works.  Books have sold,  a few items have moved on etsy.  And my new category in eBay has taken off.  So stay posted, come back often and taken in your fill.  Properly Vintaged is still strong!

Tuesday Book Sales Wrap Up

Crockett's Victory Garden [Paperback] [1977] Crockett, James Underwood
Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: spectacular condition. no wrtting, no folds
Order date: 06/15/2012
Your earnings: $6.30

The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation [Paperback] [2000] Poythress, Vern Sheridan
Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: light shelf wear to cover
Order date: 06/15/2012
Your earnings: $6.42

Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year [Hardcover] [2000] Lucado, Max

Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $3.62

Gregg Shorthand, Anniversary Edition [Hardcover] [1929] John Robert Gregg

Condition: Used - Good
Condition note: tight binding, hardcover in awesome shape. some writing on several pages. printed 1957
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $4.20

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs [Hardcover] [2004] Eggerichs, Emerson
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect for gift giving
Order date: 06/14/2012
Your earnings: $12.27

Spock's World by Diane Duane (1989, Paperback, Reprint) : Diane Duane

(Paperback, 1989)
ISBN-10: 0671667734 ; ISBN-13: 9780671667733
Price: $1.45
Condition: Brand New
Listed On: 01/17/2012

Sold another 6 books this week. Total Profit $34.26.  The three christian books were gifts to me, so no out pocket there.  Not bad for volume and better than a sharp stick in the eye as far as profit goes.  Keep listing them books,  not everybody "kindles"

Flip Of the Week: Scandinavian Glass Pitcher

I had had this pitcher for a while, listed on etsy on the high side because I knew it was a sure sell.  It is quite beautiful, yet alas I have little kids.   So as much as my heart wanted to keep this piece, the practical me said, "NO!"
I found this  IITTALA THULE 50 0Z PITCHER at my fav thrift store.  I love glass pitchers.  I think it has a lot to do with growing up having had only plastic ones.  When I saw it I was intrigued by how it caught the light.  Then I picked it up and felt how light and delicate it was, I was sold.  I knew nothing of the brand or the design,  but I have been told I developed "the eye for quality."   I will now accept the compliment and give myself credit for having gained knowledge of well made items, countless hours reading and attending the auction has paid off.  The pitcher I paid $2 for and it sold for $76 shipping not included.  A great flip for me.

What not to Sell: Tony the Tiger

Who knew Tony was not so great anymore?  I dont know if its the Kelloggs brand or because the orignal voice has gone silent.  But Tony is not pullig the big bucks as a collectors item.  Sure the occassional rare item still gets much deserved attention but most of his items are now "mundane" and not worth the effort as was the case with my 12” Kellogg Tony The Tiger Plush Team Tony Hockey Player 2004 plus key chain Lot.  I actually lost money on this sale.  

The only saving grace here, there is two less items in my storage room.  Hey don't laugh, around here storage is at a premium and i just gained about eight cubic inches back... thats me... WINNING!

Tuesday Book Sale Wrap up

Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills [Paperback] [1996] Russell L. Blaylock

Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: a little shelf wear, thats all.
Order date: 06/08/2012
Your earnings: $7.17

Disney Home - Pooh - Let's Be Friends - Cross Stitch (Leisure Arts, #3273) [Pamphlet] [2001] various
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/07/2012
Your earnings: $8.90

Crochet Dinosaur Park Nursery (American School of Needlework #1177) [Paperback] [1993] Cindy Harris; Jean Leinhauser
Condition: New
Condition note: perfect
Order date: 06/07/2012
Your earnings: $8.45

The Wit and Wisdom of Snoopy [Hardcover] [1967] Schultz, Charles M.; Schultz
Condition: New
Condition note: Perfect, never read. Smalls signs of shelving. Gift Giving condition.
Order date: 06/05/2012
Your earnings: $7.60

The Official J.A.P. Paper Doll Book: A Stunning Fashion Collection for a Jewish American Prince and Princess, in These Clothes They Can Go Anywhere [Paperback] [1983] Anna Sequoia; Patty Brown
Condition: New
Condition note: very little cover wear, not gift-able but perfect for personal use
Order date: 06/04/2012
Your earnings: $7.60

Totaled I paid about $5.00 for all five books,  and combined they netted me $40.72.  Not too bad for a little time and money invested.  Books are the easiest thing to list and ship.  I dont have to worry they wont fit the buyer or that they will break in the mail.  Dollar for dollar is the less stressful item to sell, Do you agree?

Flip of the Week: BURBERRY RAIN COAT

Like everyone else my sales have been hurting.  Im doing OK selling books... but ebay is killing me.  So my big flip this week was this VTG BURBERRY RAIN COAT WOOL LINER Size 40 REG.  It sold For $28.05 w/shipping.  I had bought the entire Burberry rain coat at auction for $5.  Nobody at the auction would touch it because it had some stains, but I'm not afraid to do laundry.   I took on the stains, Guess who won?  They did!

Luckily my very smart (and beautiful) sister told me I should sell the liner separate because the coat part still had light stains that devalued it.  So a few months ago the jacket sold for close to $20 and now with the sale of the liner at $28  I am feeling OK with the fact that I met a stain I could not remove.  So there is some "happy" to go along with the low sales.

May the good Lord increase Yer Sales 10 fold by weeks end Lads and Lassies!

What Not to Sell: ANNE GEDDES

To be sure Anne Geddes was a genious.  Her photos of babies were clearly spectacular and Adorable with a capital "A"  Yet sadly the market for her cutesy creations is dead.  Maybe people have gotten tired of looking at beautiful babies,  maybe the economy is preventing them from even thinking about about babies.  I know its given me pause!
Anne Geddes anything used to be big money on ebay and a sure sell.  I had this
BABY BUNNY in EASTER EGG  listed for over 3 months.  It finally sold because I practically gave it away.

So there you have it folks... cute babies are not for selling.

Tuesday Book Sales Wrap-Up

I as you can see I had a very decent week selling books.  The fabric book sold within hours of listing.  The local thrift is trying to scale down on books, so I paid .50 cents for that fabric book, a great buy indeed.

Before I get called-out on the Susan Wiggs novel let me explain,  ummm....well you see... ahhh...

Oh, I Know!

"It was a free gift with purchase y'all"   There that explains it, got to run... hope you have many many sales.




101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches: Crochet (Crochet on the Double) [Paperback] [2002] Levyhamburg, Deborah
Condition: Used - Like New
Condition note: very little shelf wear
Order date: 05/29/2012
Your earnings: $22.90

The Art of Manipulating Fabric [Paperback] [1996] Wolff, Colette
Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: in awesome condition, cover shows a bit of wear
Order date: 05/31/2012
Your earnings: $12.49

Inside Goa [Hardcover] [1982] Malgonkar, Manohar

Condition: Used - Very Good
Condition note: rare rare book dust jacket shows wear, book in awesome condition, illustrations are incredible. written in English. printed in India!
Order date: 06/02/2012
Your earnings: $31.39

Summer at Willow Lake (Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback] [2006] Wiggs, Susan

Condition: New
Condition note: perfect in every way never read
Order date: 06/04/2012
Your earnings: $2.50

What not to Sell: Huge Fragile Items

I bought this Corning Ware  dutch oven because Blue Corn Flower is my  mother-in-laws pattern.  She loves Corning wear, swears by it and god bless her she uses it to cook EVERYDAY!   Yes! she cooks everyday!  Are ya feeling the shame with me?  No, not yet?  Well let me add that my MIL is 82 years old this year.  The shame! Its burning my eyes!  Here this will make us feel better... Everyday cooking  places a lot of wear and tear on these beautiful dishes, that's why we don't cook everyday, Right?
Being the world's most awesome-est daughter in law I have been slowly replacing her "well-loved" pieces with ones from thrift.  But she didn't need the dutch oven,  said it was too big.  Then suggested I keep it and use it myself, ummm... "No, thanks!"  I listed that sucker faster than you can sell an original Andy Warhol on a $100 BIN eBay auction.  The dish did sell,  but the thing was huge and such an issue to pack.  There was too many pieces of foam, miles and miles of bubblewrap and a ton of newspaper.  And still it didnt make it.   Apparently the package met some basketball playing US Postal Service employees, and the dutch oven was done for.   Profit on Corning Ware dutch oven  $0

There you have it... Dont sell huge, fragile items!

Im in Love... with Pottery

That was hard to say,  I  find it hard to make the "love" statement.  Now that it is said I kind of feel better, like I have reassured myself.  So lets delve a little deeper into this love affair of mine.  Well, it began at the auction and Ladies and Gentlemen it was love at first sight if not the other.  Never in my life had i been enthralled with dinnerware and other fine ceramic.  Some might say I am too generous with my love but i give it willingly to; Lenox, Ironstone, Fiesta, Dansk, and all the pieces from Mottanedeh.  I know masses swooned over Mid Century Modern frankly,  I understand the appeal, but modern is just not me.  I like tried and true.  I love it classic, because time tested functionality serves to gain character.  Appealing indeed.

I lust after pottery, I buy it and flip it FAST!  Is like a drug to me,  to have it for a little while all to myself and then send it to its intended "home" repeating the cycle as often as i can.  Pray for me.

The pot in the picture is a Vintage MELITTA GERMANY Coffee Pot,  I knew when I saw it I had to have it.  Used it a couple of times and sold it this week for $15.  Cheap I know, but such is love.

Tuesday Book Sale Wrap-up

Because Tuesdays are busy for me,  I have decided to save all my book sales and create a feature posting on Tuesdays.  This brilliant idea came to me last week,  I amaze myself sometimes!  Funny thing is I have had zero book sales since last Tuesday.  Such is my world, I plan, I set up and then... Nothing!  Well here is hopping you have better luck than I.

For you book sellers that follow my blog, Could you?  Would you?  In a blog? Could you?  Would you?   In a link?  Could you?  Would you?  In a comment meant for me?  Share what books you like to flip?