~~~ BUNNYKINS BUNNANNZA ~~~
As we commemorate V-E Day this week, 75 years after the liberation of Europe in World War II, we remember the sacrifices made during World War II of soldiers overseas but also let us not forget those made by folks who stayed behind to carry on the war effort through growing food for soldiers, making munitions, building ships/armoured vehicles, etc., etc. Here is one such example---ROYAL DOULTON OF ENGLAND produced this "LAND GIRL BUNNYKINS", DB372 IN 2005 as part of their World War II Collection!! They commemorate the valiant efforts of various protectors of freedom and democracy! Women in the United Kingdom not only worked as "Rosie Riveters" in factories, they also worked on the many farms to produce food for local residents as well as for soldiers fighting abroad. This Land Girl measures approximately 4-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" and is shown wearing her overalls, orange jacket and pink head scarf for protection in the fields from dawn to dusk. She is carrying her spade with which she has dug out the potatoes and carrots which are seen on the ground at her feet. It is, indeed, commendable that Royal Doulton should pay tribute to the women who toiled in the fields as their part of the war effort!!!
HOW TO BE A SAVVY EBAY BUYER TIP #2: Why you should consider buying an item that is not perfect.
If you plan to purchase something in order to resell it, you will probably want to buy something in the best/mint condition you can for the cheapest price. However, if the item is RARE and HARD-TO-FIND, a savvy collector may be willing to buy one that is less than perfect in order to complete their collection. A person interested in the Vintage or Antique Market will already have a sense that Perfect Items are like a miracle or just too good to be true, in other words, possible reproductions or fakes.
None of us is perfect. You wouldn’t toss a friend aside because of a flaw or two. The same goes for buying items you LOVE to have or to look at. When I consider buying a flawed item, I ask myself if I could live without it or if it would bring me some measure of happiness because I have it, warts and all! Some of you will disagree with me but, at least, this gives you something to ponder!!!
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All of my listings will be for items that I LOVE! If they don't resonate with me on some level, I usually don't buy them. This way, if they don't sell, I guess I'll just have to keep them. lol. I hope that my screening process will meet with your approval and that they will bring a smile to your face whenever you see them just like they do for me! Life's too short not to be surrounded by things that bring you pleasure!
All my items come from a smoke-free home and I try to mention any flaws that I see or feel. I will definitely wait for you to finish bidding so that we can combine items for the reduced combined shipping rates. Just let me know when you might be done shopping. I will try to use the most economical shipping method for you; however, if you would like insurance or priority mail, just let me know and I can accommodate whatever route you'd like to go.
I try to use clean recycled materials when I pack and I hope you'll do the same. We all have to do our part to save the environment! If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our transaction, please contact me so we can come to a mutually agreed upon solution. Shipping Rates are beyond my control and I cannot use eBay’s calculator as I am not from the US. Please CONTACT ME for a shipping quote at any time so you can decide if you want to purchase or not. If you're not happy, I'm not happy!!! I hope you'll feel compelled to leave me a 5-star feedback rating as I really do try to do the best for you in every way.
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