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<p>[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 9878722, member: 308"]The glass that tends to sell well at auction house that I work at are: paperweights, Fenton (especially figurals), certain lines of Pyrex and Corningware, signed stemware (Baccarat, Waterford, etc.), anything that glows like vaseline or uranium glass, and some very tall color vases (LE Smith, Viking, etc.). Mid-century is alive (barely) but far from a sure thing as far as resale. The pitcher above would most likely fall under Elegant Glassware but it's outside an established pattern and Elegant is not a strong category right now. </p><p><br /></p><p>I only buy to list on eBay if I can get it cheap enough to undercut the competition. It's a bit cut throat out there in glass right now. There are just not enough buyers chasing too many pieces. Only bargains seem to attract much interest. The Tiffin we come across here doesn't tend to sell well (exceptions are watermelon glass and vaseline). We usually see stems which are a bear to sell and even more of a bear to ship. I'm not sure Tiffin is a name that carries collectible value solely because of the manufacturer so this pitcher will have to stand on its own merits as a decorative item. </p><p><br /></p><p>I love that pitcher but would probably pass. I'd need to at least double the price to make any kind of profit taking into account fees and the time it takes me to research, photo, and pack. I'd have to double box the base and the lid separately which would take extra time. It would look lovely in my mall showcases but it would be a slow seller. And again, I like to double my money and can't do that on this piece in this market. I find the only way I can make money is when I can spot the severely undervalued. The pitcher is a currently a bargain but I don't think it would make a good investment. You would always be able to make your $25 back but not much more to be worth it. JMO[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dgbjwc, post: 9878722, member: 308"]The glass that tends to sell well at auction house that I work at are: paperweights, Fenton (especially figurals), certain lines of Pyrex and Corningware, signed stemware (Baccarat, Waterford, etc.), anything that glows like vaseline or uranium glass, and some very tall color vases (LE Smith, Viking, etc.). Mid-century is alive (barely) but far from a sure thing as far as resale. The pitcher above would most likely fall under Elegant Glassware but it's outside an established pattern and Elegant is not a strong category right now. I only buy to list on eBay if I can get it cheap enough to undercut the competition. It's a bit cut throat out there in glass right now. There are just not enough buyers chasing too many pieces. Only bargains seem to attract much interest. The Tiffin we come across here doesn't tend to sell well (exceptions are watermelon glass and vaseline). We usually see stems which are a bear to sell and even more of a bear to ship. I'm not sure Tiffin is a name that carries collectible value solely because of the manufacturer so this pitcher will have to stand on its own merits as a decorative item. I love that pitcher but would probably pass. I'd need to at least double the price to make any kind of profit taking into account fees and the time it takes me to research, photo, and pack. I'd have to double box the base and the lid separately which would take extra time. It would look lovely in my mall showcases but it would be a slow seller. And again, I like to double my money and can't do that on this piece in this market. I find the only way I can make money is when I can spot the severely undervalued. The pitcher is a currently a bargain but I don't think it would make a good investment. You would always be able to make your $25 back but not much more to be worth it. JMO[/QUOTE]
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