tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.comments2019-12-23T03:44:38.226-05:00TheWhimsicalVintageBlogPam WhimsicalVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-54793475292212654662018-05-05T23:40:24.114-04:002018-05-05T23:40:24.114-04:00Thank you for reading Margaret!! Thank you for reading Margaret!! Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-595715910317591952018-05-05T13:50:36.073-04:002018-05-05T13:50:36.073-04:00I have to agree with the two comments above. Alway...I have to agree with the two comments above. Always a fun post to read by Steve of Mullard Magic! Siemers Rafter Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339184409719171080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-30299548362782731872018-05-05T09:48:02.673-04:002018-05-05T09:48:02.673-04:00So happy that you enjoyed it Ann! Thanks for read...So happy that you enjoyed it Ann! Thanks for reading!<br />He really knows how to spin a blog tale:)Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-47440104679982749892018-05-05T08:20:44.756-04:002018-05-05T08:20:44.756-04:00Priceless, descriptive and so fun, as is expected ...Priceless, descriptive and so fun, as is expected with Steve's thoughts and writing! Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-34215611817957663292018-04-09T20:31:18.322-04:002018-04-09T20:31:18.322-04:00Thank you so much Margaret!
Commerce wise, it&#...Thank you so much Margaret! <br />Commerce wise, it's actually getting interesting as far as where things will go. I didn't think we would see this in our lifetime, so it certainly changes the game plans!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-79272749069104582152018-04-09T13:16:40.784-04:002018-04-09T13:16:40.784-04:00A steller blog post Pam WhimsicalVintage. I think ...A steller blog post Pam WhimsicalVintage. I think you have zeroed in on many of the points that plague online sellers and buyers both. <br /><br />There definitely is an understanding gap between the generations because this relatively new beast of commerce has changed the shopping experience significantly.<br /><br />I agree with you and the first commenter above wholeheartedly. With the informational attacks so many large businesses have dealt with just this past year I am even more leary about sharing any information not needed for my transaction. (and actually started to balk about it years ago when everyone (Brick & mortar) wanted your Social Security number for identification!)) <br /><br />Thank you for this timely and needed post, and I will be looking forward to your future blogs on the subject. Siemers Rafter Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339184409719171080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-11760200046501309072018-04-09T09:48:31.699-04:002018-04-09T09:48:31.699-04:00Thank you so much Ann and I truly appreciate your ...Thank you so much Ann and I truly appreciate your input. I do hear/read that others feel a little overwhelmed by too much communication and personally, I don't feel that one should have to register with a site to make a purchase. I never ask for a customer to leave feedback but I do check in that they have received and are happy with purchase, some respond, some don't and I leave it at that. Overall, I would say it's 60% appreciate the check in and 40% would probably be happier just being left alone:). As in life, some people are more chatty, other's aren't and as sellers we need to try to "read" that in our customers. I agree, I am mystified (and always have been) by the outlet mall extravaganza! I think that's "event" shopping in that they make a whole trip/day out of it and it will probably continue to do well. So funny, so true and don't forget how signing up for the store credit card will give all kinds of perks!...They want everything but my first born male son:)<br />I also try to buy from the local mom and pop stores when possible and I would hate to see them disappear.<br />Thanks again!!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-4850693992829119902018-04-09T07:44:10.807-04:002018-04-09T07:44:10.807-04:00I've enjoyed reading your thoughtful and well-...I've enjoyed reading your thoughtful and well-written post. Although I'm not a seller, I can truly appreciate the points you make. The older I get, the more value I find in online shopping and purchasing, particularly for convenience for not only the things I purchase on a repeating basis, but for unique and interesting items that I won't find in a traditional retail environment. (The exception is when I travel and want something specific to an area.) One issue that I'm grappling with is the follow-up communication that many businesses desire. I often get multiple emails asking me to review purchases, or emails of sellers "just checking in". Additionally, setting up an account often means a constant flood of emails, no matter what when dealing with big businesses. I'm not certain that I like that step as long as I can communicate with a seller if there is a problem. I will always support local, independent shop owners who are trying to maintain a family business and livelihood. Those businesses still have a place in our communities, but I fear they are only selling to older customers who perhaps don't use computers/phones for shopping, and that doesn't sustain a business very well. I am always amazed to drive by any major highway intersection anywhere in the country and see parking lots jammed with cars at those retail areas that have the identical 10 stores no matter where you are. We are certainly a culture of recreational shopping, if nothing else! I always say that those shoppers are buying next year's tag sale items. I despise those places, avoid them at all costs and resent being asked for a phone number or email with every purchase, or having to listen to a clerk describe their rewards program and how I could have saved a zillion dollars on my purchase if I'd sign up. So, hats off to all of you who are selling online with grace and dignity!Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-78900203357938253902018-03-20T09:40:30.671-04:002018-03-20T09:40:30.671-04:00Thanks Ann! Too funny but what a great idea! I c...Thanks Ann! Too funny but what a great idea! I can't tell you how many little jewelry pieces I drop and can't find. Off to cut up the pantyhose:)Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-30914924169705612992018-03-20T09:23:19.354-04:002018-03-20T09:23:19.354-04:00What a fun read! I also think that there is just e...What a fun read! I also think that there is just enough detail without too many parenthetical remarks, thus avoiding the need for a warning about the adult content herein:-) I've read that by putting pantyhose over the wand, you can safely pick up jewelry and other dropped objects. Be warned, take them off first. Wonderful post! Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-34552343592715034552017-01-31T10:10:05.708-05:002017-01-31T10:10:05.708-05:00Thanks so much for commenting Ann! These women rea...Thanks so much for commenting Ann! These women really amaze me. Helena Rubenstein was another very interesting story, I'll dig that one up as well. Thanks again!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-32136117100814866302017-01-31T08:28:31.655-05:002017-01-31T08:28:31.655-05:00What an enterprising and industrious woman, at a t...What an enterprising and industrious woman, at a time when the odds were certainly not in her favor. Her jewelry is beautiful. Thank you for the excellent information and links.Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-72978645386597271132016-08-12T13:06:35.757-04:002016-08-12T13:06:35.757-04:00Thank you so much Betty! I honestly can't thi...Thank you so much Betty! I honestly can't think of how else to describe these items other than 'vintage reproduction", whether it's acceptable, I'm not sure...I think we're at the beginning of this road:).<br />I guess the most important part is being able to unquestionably determine that it is a vintage reproduction and not a new reproduction...which is really quite difficult unless a piece has a marking or we can track down company/manufacturer/importer info.<br />Hopefully as we accumulate these items we can add them to the list.<br />Please let me know what you turn up on the ginger jar, that would be great info to have on hand and thanks again!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-14961325585280221602016-08-12T12:58:55.768-04:002016-08-12T12:58:55.768-04:00This is a great informative article, Pam. Thanks f...This is a great informative article, Pam. Thanks for sharing. I ran across what I thought was an antique Chinese ginger jar, but once I started researching, I found it wasn't all that easy to nail down. From what I have read here, I'm thinking it's a vintage reproduction. I need to go back to it. Is "vintage reproduction" acceptable terminology?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748616242580495550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-62066002966053716732016-08-05T14:52:46.660-04:002016-08-05T14:52:46.660-04:00Thank you so much Ann, that really means the world...Thank you so much Ann, that really means the world to me. Sometimes I wonder how many people are actually getting anything from this and I'm trying to be as thorough as I can without over complicating but it's very difficult. To know that I'm making some headway, is truly the highest compliment. Thank you!!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-3009069608988938822016-08-05T09:17:32.034-04:002016-08-05T09:17:32.034-04:00Very well done article. You have truly taken on so...Very well done article. You have truly taken on something very complicated and are making it less so with each post and each resource your provide for readers. I like that a lot. The brackets are beautiful. I think iron architectural elements are really interesting and I'm always grateful when they are salvaged but once they become separated from the structure, without documentation it would be a real challenge to date them!Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-77510174427850613442016-08-03T22:53:32.332-04:002016-08-03T22:53:32.332-04:00Thank you so much Margaret:). I'm trying to d...Thank you so much Margaret:). I'm trying to do these as I come across them and then do a catch up with the ones that I've come across in the past. ...so it may seem a little scattered for now but eventually I'll categorize everything. Thanks again!Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-64442217514324253182016-08-03T12:41:38.533-04:002016-08-03T12:41:38.533-04:00Love this, and shared on G+ in my stream. Was goin...Love this, and shared on G+ in my stream. Was going to put it into the V&A Community but wasn't sure if it was posted already or not. This is a definite GO TO blog for information on what is now and what was in the business. Siemers Rafter Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339184409719171080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-40504420895843365612016-07-10T07:45:08.636-04:002016-07-10T07:45:08.636-04:00Thank you Margaret:) I hope it makes sense, I tri...Thank you Margaret:) I hope it makes sense, I tried to write it out the way I think when I'm researching. Sometimes when there is nothing to be found, it's about digging out those small details that may lead you to the bigger info.Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-9170684478162015542016-07-10T07:42:29.449-04:002016-07-10T07:42:29.449-04:00Thank you Ann! This was my first time coming acro...Thank you Ann! This was my first time coming across ESD but I will be on the lookout for more:)Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-63817947874036643842016-07-10T00:10:16.775-04:002016-07-10T00:10:16.775-04:00Pinned you from here, happy to be able to pick you...Pinned you from here, happy to be able to pick your very savvy researching brain this way. :) Siemers Rafter Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339184409719171080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-48726149984627176482016-07-09T20:34:09.370-04:002016-07-09T20:34:09.370-04:00That's interesting. I've seen the ESD stic...That's interesting. I've seen the ESD sticker on post-war Japanese figurines but they sure aren't as cute as these pieces!Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-21506851627161809352016-06-13T09:28:10.816-04:002016-06-13T09:28:10.816-04:00Thank you Ann! I can get a little long winded som...Thank you Ann! I can get a little long winded sometimes:) but with these fake/repro posts, I think short and to the point is the better way to go.<br />I'm actually the same way when it comes to my own jewelry but when it comes reselling/selling whether it's new, old, fake, etc. the buyer should at least be given the appropriate info...which is becoming increasingly more uncommon.Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-36238194403984269962016-06-13T09:13:31.896-04:002016-06-13T09:13:31.896-04:00I like this exact sort of post and always learn so...I like this exact sort of post and always learn something that it seems good to know. I love jewelry of all kinds and as much as I love old and vintage jewelry, I decided long ago never to buy anything because of its age, but for its beauty and my love of it only. Which means I'm certain to have lots of fakes:-)Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602929238999599267.post-11790433136605930052016-06-10T15:31:15.907-04:002016-06-10T15:31:15.907-04:00Thank you Margaret! I was going to do a few piece...Thank you Margaret! I was going to do a few pieces per post but what to look for varies with the pieces, so I think it's more effective to do it this way. Thanks so much for pinning and I'm glad you liked the post:)Pam WhimsicalVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16837118956632750776noreply@blogger.com