A Rare Opportunity for Collectors of Dept. 56

[SMLCHNG]

Hi there,

My sister's neighborhood is hosting a multi-family garage sale this Friday and Saturday, and we're helping my folks out by selling some of their items while my father is back in the hospital.

For many years, my father has collected Dept. 56 "Christmas in the City" buildings. Due to his failing health, he's no longer able to enjoy the hobby he loved so much.

Before we put these out at the garage sale, I wanted to give any new collectors, future collectors, or those who gift collections to others a chance to save a bunch of money. This would make a great gift to children to start them on a fun, and valuable collection.

If you are interested in getting any of these rare pieces at half off of the ORIGINAL retail price, please reply here, or PM me. They will likely sell quickly, especially if someone knows their value.

Attached is a list of the items for sale, and a link to the website if you want to look up the pieces.

http://www.department56.com

Thank you,
Penny & Kathy


Serial Number Name Retail Price Issued Retired

55387 Little Italy “Ristorante” $52.00 1991 1995

58823 First Metropolitan Bank $60.00 1994 1997

59684 The Chocolate Shoppe $40.00 1988 1991

58886 Johnson’s Grocery $60.00 1997 1999

59781 5609 Park Avenue $48.00 1989 1992

59773 5607 Park Avenue $48.00 1989 1992

55344 Hollydale’s $85.00 1991 1997

59292 City Hall $65.00 1988 1991

59730 The Ritz Hotel $55.00 1989 1994

Serial Number Name Retail Price Issued Retired

58875 Holy Name Church $96.00 1995 1999

58831 Heritage Museum $96.00 1994 1998

58811 Brokerage House $48.00 1994 1997

58879 Pickford Place $45.00 1996 1998

55313 City Clockworks $56.00 1992 1996

59625 The Cathedral $60.00 1987 1990

58881 Grand Central Station $90.00 1996 1990

55311 Haberdashery $40.00 1992 1996

58878 Beekman House $45.00 1996 2000

Serial Number Name Retail Price Issued Retired

56183 Nutcracker Vendor $25.00 1996 1999
58840 Chamber Orchestra $37.00 1994 1998
55352 Busy Sidewalks $28.00 1991
59641 Automobiles $22.00 1987 1996
55697 Town Crier 1995 1997
55484 Caroling Through the City $27.00 1991 1998
55409 Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
52140 Mailbox $13.00 1991
58896 Going Home for the Holidays $27.50 1996 1999
55468 Fire Brigade $20.00 1991 1995
58885 Stepping Out on The Town $35.00 1997 1999
56853 Village Express Van $25.00 1992 1996
58902 To Protect and Serve $32.50 1998 2000
55131 Town Square Gazebo $27.50 1990
52592 Town Clock $32.50
55417 City Subway Entrance $15.00 1991
55476 City Fire Department $18.00 1991 1995
59578 Popcorn Vendor $22.00 1989 1992
58897 Johnson’s Delivery $18.00 1987 1999
58890 Yes Virginia $12.50 1995 2000
56090 Santa and Mrs.Claus $15.00 1991

[z-man]

I have a call in to my neighbor who has a huge village that I think is made of these pieces.
Will let you know soon!
Thanx

[Skibo]

If I was a collector or a dealer, I would take them all your prices are very enticing.

[springparrot]

I wish I did collect the houses---and I wish I had the room to display them.

I'm sure this collection will go fast.

Good luck Penny and Kathy

[z-man]

PM incoming, Penny

[SMLCHNG]

Thanks, all.

z - I'll pass along the info on those pieces to the folks, and I'll be in touch about the details.

[SMLCHNG]

z - I'll probably pick up the pieces from my sister on the 24th. I'll get the total $ of the pieces, and then of the shipping. I get a pretty good discount from work with FedEx, so I'll include that, too. Thanks again.

[z-man]

z - I'll probably pick up the pieces from my sister on the 24th. I'll get the total $ of the pieces, and then of the shipping. I get a pretty good discount from work with FedEx, so I'll include that, too. Thanks again.

Thank You!!

[SMLCHNG]

Bump.


And Z? My dorky sister forgot them this past weekend. I'll see her again soon, and get them shipped out. Tell your neighbor OOPS! from me, and I'll holler soonly.