Elsbeth Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, rodentraiser said: Is that guy STILL trying to sell that house for $700?!? Seriously, what's with the Newberg, anyway. I saw another one the other day where someone wanted $400 for it. And it was just a put-together shell - nothing finished. I just wonder what the logic was in the $700 price point. These folks don't get the miniature community. But then sometimes these same folks underprice marvelous stuff and I don't lament that...so maybe it all evens out. Good luck Steve! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 This auction is funny: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-PIECES-AND-PARTS-FROM-THE-ARTHUR-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-8012-PLEASE-SEE-PHOTOS-/362021179386 I can't even guess what those curved plastic pieces are, they look like fake fingernails. But the funny part to me is "I don't know if the kit is complete." Even if you've never built a dollhouse before, how would you expect someone to build one out of those pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 35 minutes ago, fov said: This auction is funny: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-PIECES-AND-PARTS-FROM-THE-ARTHUR-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-8012-PLEASE-SEE-PHOTOS-/362021179386 I can't even guess what those curved plastic pieces are, they look like fake fingernails. But the funny part to me is "I don't know if the kit is complete." Even if you've never built a dollhouse before, how would you expect someone to build one out of those pieces? That's great.. I needed a giggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Cute!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-hand-made-painted-Wood-Dollhouse-Furniture-Colonial-home-Victorian-Tudor/162567799708?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Db42d814b75374d4288ba3c19843ce340%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D362021179386 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 7 hours ago, fov said: This auction is funny: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-PIECES-AND-PARTS-FROM-THE-ARTHUR-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-8012-PLEASE-SEE-PHOTOS-/362021179386 I can't even guess what those curved plastic pieces are, they look like fake fingernails. But the funny part to me is "I don't know if the kit is complete." Even if you've never built a dollhouse before, how would you expect someone to build one out of those pieces? What's with the weird shaped milled siding pieces? No, I don't think it's anywhere near "complete"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: What's with the weird shaped milled siding pieces? No, I don't think it's anywhere near "complete"! I think they're leftover scraps. This was someone's box of pieces after they finished the Arthur and never got around to throwing away the box. (I understand, sometimes I don't throw those away either! But I hope whoever goes through my stuff when I'm dead doesn't try to sell them...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Does this look like it was built in 1852? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Wooden-3-story-Doll-House-Dated-1852-53-x-64-x-20-1-2-/132241295029?hash=item1eca3206b5:g:gysAAOSw8GtZPqpG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 $15 for both dollhouses (I'd probably toss the plastic one in the trash on my way out...sorry to say): https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/tag/6168569946.html And what is up with these tiny doors??!? The doors are lower than the windows! https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/for/6191836489.html And a $25 Alison: https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/art/6149004151.html I came very close to going and getting this $150 furnished Pierce with a nicely enhanced staircase (but I already have a perfectly done Pierce thanks to someone else's craigslist posting from a few years ago with electricity for $150) - but I really like this: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/clt/6192595812.html I like the wallpaper and everything. I'd only want the exterior trim changed a bit. It's a nice deal, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 18 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: Does this look like it was built in 1852? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Wooden-3-story-Doll-House-Dated-1852-53-x-64-x-20-1-2-/132241295029?hash=item1eca3206b5:g:gysAAOSw8GtZPqpG Uh...not with those pre-made bay windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 This is fun: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Custom-Made-By-Chestnut-Hill-Studios-Ltd/272736366002 Someone in AZ needs to go get this one for $300: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handmade-Victorian-Doll-House-with-plexiglass-case/162560387317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just now, Elsbeth said: This is fun: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Custom-Made-By-Chestnut-Hill-Studios-Ltd/272736366002 I liked it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I came very close to going and getting this $150 furnished Pierce with a nicely enhanced staircase (but I already have a perfectly done Pierce thanks to someone else's craigslist posting from a few years ago with electricity for $150) - but I really like this: https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/clt/6192595812.html I like the wallpaper and everything. I'd only want the exterior trim changed a bit. It's a nice deal, imo. I looked at the three wicker pieces in that house and it looks like some of the pieces I sold a while back. Too weird. Well, I guess if you've seen one wicker piece, you've seen them all. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 18 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Someone in AZ needs to go get this one for $300: Looks like somebody did. Sold last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffonfeathers Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Here's an unusual little house in Colorado. https://denver.craigslist.org/tag/6173997299.html To be honest, this "Kaleidoscope House" is probably a little too interesting for me, but I'm sure someone will love it. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/OOAK-HANDCRAFTED-BROOKWOOD-DOLLHOUSE-WITH-MARY-ENGELBREIT-WALLPAPER-/112457477030 A Brookwood, right? Interesting choice to use Mary Englebreit in a Brookwood...or a very period 80s touch, perhaps. This is so cute: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Finished-Miniature-Townhouse-Dollhouse-with-lights-and-can-hang-on-wall/272724368042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 hours ago, 1martinimomma said: Looks like somebody did. Sold last night. It's been relisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Griffonfeathers said: Here's an unusual little house in Colorado. https://denver.craigslist.org/tag/6173997299.html To be honest, this "Kaleidoscope House" is probably a little too interesting for me, but I'm sure someone will love it. *shrug* I remember that house. The price is because they know what they have (but will they get that price? - probably not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Going to start another thread - so taking this post off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 minute ago, rodentraiser said: You know, I was thinking about taking two Brookwoods, turning them sideways and making them into a Colonial Saltbox house. Oh I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Because the Kaleidascope house reminded me of the "dollhouse as art" scene from early 2000s: Here is the Yinka Shonibare dollhouse: https://store.moma.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Yinka-Shonibare:-Untitled-(Dollhouse)_10451_10001_62509_-1_26680_11595 https://akronartmuseum.org/collection/Obj4829?sid=1&x=1646486 I really like this idea, but the art scene always lacks the details I think a real miniaturist wants. I was sort of interested in a Shonibare dollhouse but the interior had no stairs, no window or floor trims...I just wanted so much more detail. I like the wallpapers and fabrics, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I always like looking at all of the stuff in the background of the photos. Looks like the Brookwood seller needs to free up some space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, Griffonfeathers said: Here's an unusual little house in Colorado. https://denver.craigslist.org/tag/6173997299.html To be honest, this "Kaleidoscope House" is probably a little too interesting for me, but I'm sure someone will love it. *shrug* These houses are really neat. And the people who come with them are very diverse. I'm not too thrilled with furniture,but I like the whole concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Mid-life madness said: These houses are really neat. And the people who come with them are very diverse. I'm not too thrilled with furniture,but I like the whole concept. I saw some at very deep discounts in early 2000s, but it just wasn't a compelling house. I'd probably have loved it. I like the Lundby stuff. I ended up getting a very cheap Brinca Dada house later on and am glad I did. Same modern vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Kelly - no interest in the Lyndeborough? http://earthntree.com/miniatures/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_5&products_id=16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Its_a_sm_world_after_all said: I always like looking at all of the stuff in the background of the photos. Looks like the Brookwood seller needs to free up some space! Ha ha me too! My family thinks I'm a peeping Tom because I love it when people leave their blinds open at night. You can see EVERYTHING in the house, and how they decorated it. I don't want to see the inhabitants, just their stuff! Probably why I like miniatures? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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