Ma’s good at picking winners. She’s the one who pointed Joy in the direction of that short-sighted 3rd string footballer, Burl Penny. She had just been to see “Fiddler on the Roof” and remembered the line, “The way he sees and the way she looks, they’re a perfect match!”But good job on the hairnet. Looks like it has caught a lot of hair to put in the “cooked” McDonald’s for a refund.
This notion of preserving the value of Ma’s “antiques” is one of the most interesting features of the “Ma’s House Annual Tour.” Participants are invited to examine virtually every piece of junk she possesses. Turn each over. On the bottom of each, you will find a piece of masking tape with a price written on it. Not what she paid for it. Oh, no. It’s the value she found in an old Kovel’s Guide of something that appeared to be vaguely similar.
Take this vase, for instance. Ma found this example:.It appraised for $30K to $50K..Now, it’s not the same shape, but Ma knows that just to be expected from the finest wares, such variations proving it was hand made. She does understand that her’s, being broken, will command somewhat less, but she knows that if she keeps it a few more years, the additional age will make up the difference. She’s happy her estate will help her daughter so much when she’s gone. She cautions them frequently not to sell all this stuff to cheaply. .She also saw a program on vintage fabrics. In the garage, she has several bolts of double-knit that are going to be quite valuable one day. .Don’t misunderstand. Ma’s not a hoarder. For instance, she needed a place to store her collectible McDonald’s stuff. She found a spot that was just right, except that it was occupied by a box her nephew left behind full of 1980’s and 90’s video games he could hardly figure out how to open, much less play. Well, collectible or obsolete games? Out went the games. She’s very pleased about her astute move to keep the McDonald’s figures. She knows they will really appreciate in value because the guides still say their worthless, and in a few years, they’ll be hot.
mikie2 over 8 years ago
Ma’s good at picking winners. She’s the one who pointed Joy in the direction of that short-sighted 3rd string footballer, Burl Penny. She had just been to see “Fiddler on the Roof” and remembered the line, “The way he sees and the way she looks, they’re a perfect match!”But good job on the hairnet. Looks like it has caught a lot of hair to put in the “cooked” McDonald’s for a refund.
Melki Premium Member over 8 years ago
Looks like the CLEARANCE tag is the only thing holding it together.
Zuria Premium Member over 8 years ago
“it’s” value? Tch.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 8 years ago
This notion of preserving the value of Ma’s “antiques” is one of the most interesting features of the “Ma’s House Annual Tour.” Participants are invited to examine virtually every piece of junk she possesses. Turn each over. On the bottom of each, you will find a piece of masking tape with a price written on it. Not what she paid for it. Oh, no. It’s the value she found in an old Kovel’s Guide of something that appeared to be vaguely similar.
Take this vase, for instance. Ma found this example:.It appraised for $30K to $50K..Now, it’s not the same shape, but Ma knows that just to be expected from the finest wares, such variations proving it was hand made. She does understand that her’s, being broken, will command somewhat less, but she knows that if she keeps it a few more years, the additional age will make up the difference. She’s happy her estate will help her daughter so much when she’s gone. She cautions them frequently not to sell all this stuff to cheaply. .She also saw a program on vintage fabrics. In the garage, she has several bolts of double-knit that are going to be quite valuable one day. .Don’t misunderstand. Ma’s not a hoarder. For instance, she needed a place to store her collectible McDonald’s stuff. She found a spot that was just right, except that it was occupied by a box her nephew left behind full of 1980’s and 90’s video games he could hardly figure out how to open, much less play. Well, collectible or obsolete games? Out went the games. She’s very pleased about her astute move to keep the McDonald’s figures. She knows they will really appreciate in value because the guides still say their worthless, and in a few years, they’ll be hot.
Sangelia over 8 years ago
You think you can do better? Think on it. You are complaining about the artist. While she is making money off her artwork.
orbenjawell Premium Member over 8 years ago
Hiya Crabby!!MEANWHILE……….cooking up “leftover” McDonald’s?? Ewwwwwwwwwwww………
Laura Gildwarg over 8 years ago
Aw, leave poor crabby alone, guys! His haemorrhoids are itching unbearably today, so he’s feeling particularly . . . happy?