You will also find posts with heartwarming stories. They don't seem to arouse the myriad of responses that the complaining inspire, but they should. Here is one of my recent sales to a "newbie".
I found this little Royal Doulton teapot at a yard sale. Surprisingly, it was in a box with lots of random breakable items. I knew immediately that it was something special, you can "feel" quality, and when I turned it over and saw the Royal Doulton mark, I did a little happy dance in my head! Unfortunately, it was badly beaten up. Chips and cracks, the handle was hanging on by a thread, but... the tag said $1.00!
When I got home, I was able to identify the pattern and age "Dutch A - Harlem" series ware by Royal Doulton, produced from 1904 - 1944.
It sat in my store for only $17.99 (because of the damage) for three months until the other day when I got an email from a brand new buyer in Australia asking for a shipping quote. That buyer purchased the teapot a few days later and after paying, sent me the following email:
Dear salesbytrudy
Hi, I just bought the teapot. The story is, my grandmother who
owned the same teapot, passed away leaving it to me. My aunty
broke the lid about 50 years ago playing "tea parties" and it has
never been replaced. I am going to have the lid of yours repaired
and give it to my aunt as a special gift. Thank you for helping us
get "closure" on a long running saga. We can stop scouring the
antique shops now. Regards, xxx
Doesn't that make you want to sell something? Have a great day! T
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