Guest Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 The holy grail of Hofco Houses... An Americana kit. Sheesh somebody get it please! If they shipped internationally I'd be seriously bidding.. but alas they do not.. so my misfortune smiles upon one of you I hope. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-HOFCO-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-242-THE-AMERICANA-HOUSE-/202075866117?hash=item2f0ca90405:g:OmkAAOSw9kxZ2Z7j This seller also has a Hofco Federal Victorian And then there is this cutie pie, ripe for rehab. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Wooden-Doll-House-Wood-Brand-unknown-circa-late-1970s-/302476880573?hash=item466d06eabd:g:t7MAAOSwmo5Z1S2r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseleigh Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 9 hours ago, Samusa said: And then there is this cutie pie, ripe for rehab. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Wooden-Doll-House-Wood-Brand-unknown-circa-late-1970s-/302476880573?hash=item466d06eabd:g:t7MAAOSwmo5Z1S2r I love it!!!!!!!! Wish it was closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgwyn Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 2 hours ago, roseleigh said: I love it!!!!!!!! Wish it was closer. Me too, it looks so sad. What a cute house it could be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 11 hours ago, Samusa said: The holy grail of Hofco Houses... An Americana kit. I have it on my watch list, but imagine it will go high. I saw it this morning, beautiful house. I have been scoring some good deals on Offer Up: got a Artply Barrington for $100, a Victoria's Farmhouse for $75 and a Heritage for $65 all complete in sealed boxes. The guy I got the Barrington from said his mother has other dollhouses she might sell, they are from her mother who has now passed. He mentioned one of them was a Little Orphan Annie, in a kit. Also, some other older ones. I gave him my number and told him I would buy them. Hopefully his mother will call me wanting to sell them. I might have found myself a little gold mine right here in Houston. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueirishmoon Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 The americana is pretty, but out of my price range, especially with a $90 shipping charge. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 @1martinimomma Colleen, what a great bunch of kits you've scouted down. Sounds like you've found a honey pot! More importantly, how are you going? Did you get your craft room sorted out & fixed up since Harvey went through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Wow, good score Colleen! Here's a nicely finished Westville: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-1-Scale-with-Electric-Lights-Newly-Constructed-Real-Wood-Floors-/112594136355 And that eBay seller is still trying to unload the scraps from the bottom of an Arthur box: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-PIECES-AND-PARTS-FROM-THE-ARTHUR-DOLLHOUSE-KIT-8012-PLEASE-SEE-PHOTOS-/362125438363 (But hey, the price is down to $7!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 It makes me want to buy that junk just to get rid of him. But I'm afraid that will only encourage him to put more junk on eBay. 19 hours ago, blueirishmoon said: The americana is pretty, but out of my price range, especially with a $90 shipping charge. Sigh. Someone has already bid on it, but you should feel lucky. I checked shipping to my area and it's $175! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 That Westville is GORGEOUS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 On 9/29/2017, 4:33:50, Samusa said: Have never seen this Victorian kit before.. it looks interesting. Looking at the pictures I think it says MFG by Craft Creations, Calif. Kit is open so not sure if it's all there but looks like a fun project for someone in SoCal. http://www.ebay.com/itm/victorian-dollhouse-kit-vintage-diy-project-great-gift-idea-/162690824046?hash=item25e120f76e:g:-D8AAOSwZuRZzg4Q Here is a finished one, pretty cheap in Chicago. They size keeps me from getting it. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bab/d/large-wooden-doll-house/6331100460.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Also in Chicago, this vintage house keeps bogging me, I see it, discard, see it again, and even though I can see lots of potential to bring it back to life, there are some details that always chase me away, for example, where is the main door? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/d/large-vintage-doll-house/6310581443.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, minilover62 said: Also in Chicago, this vintage house keeps bogging me, I see it, discard, see it again, and even though I can see lots of potential to bring it back to life, there are some details that always chase me away, for example, where is the main door? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/d/large-vintage-doll-house/6310581443.html I thought the door might be to the right of the oval window until I saw the up-close view. Love the floating stairway, too. This house has all kinds of possibilities. Reminds me of the Winchester Mystery House in California. At that price, I'd say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, KathieB said: I thought the door might be to the right of the oval window until I saw the up-close view. Love the floating stairway, too. This house has all kinds of possibilities. Reminds me of the Winchester Mystery House in California. At that price, I'd say go for it! It is a total Winchester house! lol!!! I love those when they appear online! Does anyone else get the vibe that a lot of parties happened in this house in the 1960s? I like the photos of the decaying 60s walls...I can't say I would add it to my collection but it was a lot of fun to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 3 hours ago, minilover62 said: Here is a finished one, pretty cheap in Chicago. They size keeps me from getting it. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bab/d/large-wooden-doll-house/6331100460.html Aaaaaiiii - that is that house that can be put together room by room! There are kits for this on ebay. $40 is a great price. But yes, it will be heave and big. I like the vintage look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, minilover62 said: Also in Chicago, this vintage house keeps bogging me, I see it, discard, see it again, and even though I can see lots of potential to bring it back to life, there are some details that always chase me away, for example, where is the main door? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/d/large-vintage-doll-house/6310581443.html Hey look! It's the haunted dollhouse I posted about earlier I'm pretty sure we need to send this link to Stephen King. He might be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgwyn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I thought this was interesting. A Neiman Marcus dollhouse. Kinda cute. Asking too much for it. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/d/vintage-neiman-marcus-store/6342925952.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 33 minutes ago, pgwyn said: I thought this was interesting. A Neiman Marcus dollhouse. Kinda cute. Asking too much for it. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/d/vintage-neiman-marcus-store/6342925952.html Totally nice shop piece - I'm not crazy about the printed window scenes or the green lights, hence I balk at 2000. I am sure they put in a lot of work - the clothing mannequins from what I can see look very nice. It looks great really - but it needs to be a lot cheaper to sell. Obviously they are proud of it, as they should be, but the market is not about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 An overpriced Rutherford: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIntage-Large-Victorian-WOOD-DOLLHOUSE-Fully-Furnished-Electric-10-Rms-EUC-/162697040589?hash=item25e17fd2cd:g:vtEAAOSw~G1Z1NaT BUT HERE IS the thing - did they move the stairs? Aren't the Rutherford stairs usually in the middle?? I assume they priced it high because shipping is "Free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Nicely finished house but is it a Hofco? - it looks like an RGT to me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hofco-Victorian-Dollhouse-Front-Opener-Amazing-House-HTF/332391439320 OH! Take a look at the 2nd floor bathroom - the wall is hinged and swings open so you can get into it - I LOVE THAT!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 41 minutes ago, pgwyn said: I thought this was interesting. A Neiman Marcus dollhouse. Kinda cute. Asking too much for it. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/atq/d/vintage-neiman-marcus-store/6342925952.html That is really interesting. I wish there were better pictures of the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I would buy this for $50: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Handmade-Dollhouse-Folk-Art-cottage-mid-century-wood-doll-antique-house/362068923172 I would take the carpet out, etc - restore it to its rightful glory. It is adorable and New Englandy!!! This one is packed with lace trims: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lovely-Victorian-Dollhouse-Furnished/192226378498 This seems nice for $299: http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Room-Dollhouse-3-Stories-Furnished-More/282676710210 Price lowered to $5000.00 for this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LOWERED-PRICE-Custom-built-Victorian-Dollhouse-empty-or-furnished-options/282515906298 - with $3 shipping! lol That said - I think it is lovely and if it were $500 instead of $5000 I'd be interested! I love stairs and this house is all about the stairs!! A lot of attention placed on those stairways! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Doll-House-Fully-Furnished-/172789997289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: I love stairs and this house is all about the stairs!! A lot of attention placed on those stairways! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Doll-House-Fully-Furnished-/172789997289 That is a great house for kids. I agree, those stairs are a work art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgwyn Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That one house is sooooo pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 44 minutes ago, pgwyn said: That one house is sooooo pink The Pink Poodle Pierce is what I call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 This showed up under Dollhouses - "life size dollhouse" https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvs/d/288sqft-tiny-house-on-wheels/6337850708.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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