Holiday Sales from Viki's Valuable Finds

 

Viki's Valuable Finds Thank you for visiting Viki's Valuable Finds. We wish you the best of Holiday Seasons Enjoy your visit and come back often. Calendar of Sales: Black Friday - Cyber Monday: 25% Kick Start Sale: Christmas Party Sweaters  Sales for Week of November 25, 2011 to December 01, 2011   10% Off Pottery & Glass 20% Off  Home & Garden 30% Off Crafts 40% Off Collectibles Sales for Month from November 27, 2011 to December 27, 2011 50% Off RKL Consignments See additional listings for sale @ Viki's Valuable Finds Viki's Valuable Finds will be happy to combine items for shipping to the same address. We ship both domestic & worldwide. International buyers are responsible for any customs fees. We can help with customs forms from USPS, UPS, FedEx & World Customs Organization sites. Please contact us for accurate shipping and handling information. Paypal/Moneybookers/Paymate are accepted for all items. "Get It Fast" Express Mail USPS offered All of our items are stored & packed in a smoke-free environment. We hope you see lots of intriguing items that will make you want to purchase from us and return often.   Thanks for shopping with us. Happy Holidays! Enjoy! Viki

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The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

 

Viki's Valuable Finds The "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party" fad is sweeping the country. If you haven't received your invitation (or if you just want to have your own) make plans now to grab a date with your friends this Holiday Season. Hmmmmmmmm, December10th sounds like the perfect date to me - send out "save the date" cards now!!   Simple, easy ideas to use for your party: Always use the KISS*system – It never fails – KISS: "Keep It Simple Silly". Use your imagination & items that you have at home or can easily get. Invite your guests Let everyone know that it is an Ugly, Gaudy, Tacky, Hideous Christmas Sweater Party. Plan a contest for the most _____________ sweater. ugly gaudy tacky hideous Remind guests that you will all be voting Have each guest vote on each category Plan some short, easy entertainment Serve simple snack Announce your contest winners Award prizes Thank your guests for coming and making the evening special.   See Ugly, Hideous, Tacky, Gaudy ChristmasSweaters  for Sale @ Viki's Valuable Finds

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Halloween Sale

See Halloween Items On Sale @ Viki's Valuable Finds

Halloween Trivia

Halloween Viki's Valuable Finds has All Halloween Items on Sale: some moved to online auction @ $.99 and others to 1/2 Price Halloween 2011 is just around the corner. Most families will celebrate this upcoming weekend since Halloween is on Monday. Do you know the history behind Halloween?? Look at this site for a brief glimpse: http://halloweenhistory.org/ A few tips for your trick-or-treaters: Below are some safety tips provided by the Kentucky State Police for adults and youngsters so you can enjoy this special night: 1. Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or        has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible. 2. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult or older        sibling. 3. Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they        have been checked by an adult. 4. Make sure your child is able to see out of their mask        properly and can walk in their costume without tripping. 5. Remind kids not to enter a strange house or car. 6. Inspect your child's candy before they eat it. Discard any        unwrapped or suspicious looking goodies. If your child does get sick, call your        doctor or the hospital emergency room immediately and save all wrappers. It is        also helpful to determine what he or she ate and where it came from. 7. Talk to your children about ‘stranger-danger’ and the        safety precautions when around someone they do not know. Enjoy your halloween!! Thanks for stopping by.......

Made in USA With Americans in great need of jobs, I decided to look into just how many factories continue to produce items "Made in USA" that I carry in my store, Viki's Valuable Finds . These are the results: Americo Inc. easily qualified for this group of listings. They are located in West Memphis, Arkansas and produce vinyl goods. Domestic products are used in all of their manufacturing. Syracuse China Co., founded as Onondaga Pottery Company, was bought out by Libbey glassware manufacturers. Libbey continues to operate 2 manufacturing facilities in the USA - in Lousianna and Ohio as well as worldwide. Pfaltzgraff is another pottery manufacturer whose pieces Viki's Valuable Finds carries when available. They sold out to Lifetime Brands York PA. Pfaltzgraff has no manufacturing in the USA as of July 2005. Sakura, a major marketer of consumer dinnerware, was acquired by Oneida in 2000. In 2006 Oneida was reorganized under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Carrollton China Co., one of eight firms who consolidated in 1929 as the American Chinaware Corporation, to survive the Depression and save the future of pottery made in USA. This company ceased production in 1932. Smith Corona Typewriter Company ,started in 1886, launched the world's first laptop personal word processor. By 2010, they were no longer producing typewriters and have built a manufacturing facility in Cleveland Ohio to manufacture labels and ribbons. Helpful Hints: Take a few extra moments to make sure that you know where your items are being made. Remember to always check the actual label on each item that you plan to purchase to make sure of the country of manufacture. Last week while shopping in the mall with my daughter we came across jeans with the company name "Made in USA". The only problem was that when I looked at the label it said, "Made in China". Some American companies still have corporate offices in the USA however all of their manufacturing takes place out of the country. It is then shipped back to be sold.

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Made in USA With Americans in great need of jobs, I decided to look into just how many factories continue to produce items "Made in USA" that I carry in my store, Viki's Valuable Finds . Americo Inc. easily qualified for this group of listings. They are located in West Memphis, Arkansas and produce vinyl goods. Domestic products are used in all of their manufacturing. Syracuse China Co., founded as Onondaga Pottery Company, was bought out by Libbey glassware manufacturers. Libbey continues to operate 2 manufacturing facilities in the USA - in Lousianna and Ohio as well as worldwide. Pfaltzgraff is another pottery manufacturer whose pieces Viki's Valuable Finds carries when available. They sold out to Lifetime Brands York PA. Pfaltzgraff has no manufacturing in the USA as of July 2005. Sakura, a major marketer of consumer dinnerware, was acquired by Oneida in 2000. In 2006 Oneida was reorganized under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Carrollton China Co., one of eight firms who consolidated in 1929 as the American Chinaware Corporation to survive the Depression and save the future of pottery made in USA. This company ceased production in 1932. Smith Corona Typewriter Company ,started in 1886, launched the world's first laptop personal word processor. By 2010, they were no longer producing typewriters and have built a manufacturing facility in Cleveland Ohio to manufacture labels and ribbons. More to come: I have to stop and think about the jobs that have been lost in the USA so that we could all have more cheaper. Long term, is it really worth what it is costing the American people??

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Exciting day in my eBay World!

Viki Hatcher

This day has just been filled with lots of great things! I was able to replace the Halloween items that I sold at the first store, find white tissue paper and envelopes. I just finished putting together a listing with a new template. did I mention that I think that is why my Halloween items sold so well??
Anyway this is my new template listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Photo-Frame-4-X-6-Pict...ure-Size-7-X-9-Actual-Frame-Ivory-Damask-Brown-Beaded-/200651547191?pt=Photo_Frames_Display&hash=item2eb7c3a237

Next in my Pandora's Box of good things today I had my first call from someone that I do not know to come out and look at items that she would like to sell (new La Crueset pans,etc)
So exciting!!! Going tomorrow.

New Photo Frame 4 X 6 Picture Size 7 X 9 Actual Frame Ivory Damask Brown Beaded

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New Photo Frame 4 X 6 Picture Size 7 X 9 Actual Frame Ivory Damask Brown Beaded in Home Garden , Inside the Home , Home Decor Accents , Photo Frames Display |eBay

September Blog As we start the month of September, 2011 we have many reasons to feel Blessed: My mother turned 85 on the last day of August. Many of her friends dropped by to enjoy a celebration on the big day. Earlier in the month she enjoyed having many of her nieces and nephews come for a reunion.  The Labor Day Homecoming Reunion in my hometown of McKenzie, Tennessee seems to have been a HUGE success. Sorry I had to miss this one - Hopefully, the next one won't be 40 years in the making. If you would like to enjoy some of the music from the 70's try the "AUTHORITY/VISION REUNION EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2011"   . We live in South Texas and our house is not in danger from fire. There have been several fires close to us but nothing that caused us to be evacuated. There were evacuations in the North Central section of San Antonio . Today I am having major problems breathing.  Local allergists are recommending staying inside unless you have no other choice. I have spent the last few days listing new items in my eBay store, scheduling some great sales and restocking my 75% off Clearance Category . Be sure to check in for some fabulous deals. Halloween is just around the corner. Time to start getting ready - decorating, planning parties, etc.  Many items have been added to celebrate the season including: Velcro Closure Terry Bib with Halloween decor Ladies Halloween socks  Enjoy your visit through Viki's Valuable Finds This Web Page Created with PageBreeze Free HTML Editor

sunday, August 28,2011

Sunday, August 28,2011


This week I have come across a wonderful site on Facebook - it is  The Power of the eBay Community. It is amazing the topics that come up and the well thought out answers. If you sell on eBay you might want to give it a try.


I have really been busy with eBay this week. I filled out all of the paperwork to become a Trading Assistant and can now sell your "stuff" for you on eBay.
In addition, I am listing some items that I have never considered listing before with a short explanation of why I decided to list those particular items. Today, I listed 4 different new items:



2 pack eco friendly tote bags with both shoulder and hand handles  I am always searching for eco friendly ways to support our global environment. These bold black & white patterned bags look chic and will blend with anything that you happen to be wearing. I also love that they do not have any store names or advertising and have a wide 10" bottom. These bags should easily handle many of the bulky items that don't fit most bags.





312 Individual Lipton Tea Bags  On a shopping tour for my family in my small hometown I was amazed at the price that they were asking for 1 box of 100 Lipton Tea Bags. Having recently bought a 3 box package at Sam's Club I knew that I was paying almost as much for 1 box of 100 as I had just paid for 3 boxes with 312 individual tea bags. Have you ever tried to make 1 simple cup of hot tea using 1 of the gallon  bags?? Let's just say "It does not work very well!" so I paid the exorbinant price for 1 box. I now ship boxs of tea (both Lipton black pekoe tea and organic green tea) to my family in small town America.
The "big city" experience that made the biggest impression on me was ordering hot tea at a nice (starched white tablecloths & napkins) restaurant. The waiter brought a beautiful wooden box (similar to a silverware chest) to our table and opened it to present their varieties of Bigelow teas in their individual foil packages. I was so impressed that I have always felt a little "partial" to Bigelow teas. I can purchase 1 box of 100 for basically the same that I would pay for a small fancy box in the grocery store.


Premium Bigelow Organic Green Tea Bags





Crystal Light On The Go Drink Mix


My son just returned from a 1 year deployment in Iraq. They were provided with all of the bottled water that they could possibly drink. He quickly found that he enjoyed the water much more if he occasionally had some flavored drink mix to add to a bottle of water. This variety pack worked out to be the best because it included 4 different flavors.
Other family members have also enjoyed having the different flavors in their bottles of water.




Take this opportunity to visit my eBay store to check out the newly added items.


I hope all of you are safe from the weather - whether your area has extremely high temperatures (110 degrees here today) or recovering from the effects of Hurricane Irene.



Have a great week.

What I did with my Summer, 2011 House for Sale

I have spent most of the summer packing and getting my house ready to put on the market! Lot's of packing!!!!!!!!!! Here is your chance to take a peek at the results: http://tours.craigmac.tv/public/vtour/display/36251?a=1

4th Annivery Sale 40 % off all items June 2011

Viki's Valuable Finds invites you to join us in celebrating our 4th anniversary on eBay with 40% off all items.

Japan Relief through World Vision eNay Givimg Works

To help with earthquake and tsunami relief Viki's Valuable Finds is donating 80% of the price paid for all of our items made in Japan to World Vision.


Your donations to Japan quake and tsunami relief

>> Donations made to World Vision's Japan relief response will be designated for this specific response. If donations for Japan relief meet or begin to exceed World Vision's response needs, we will halt fundraising for that response, and redirect any excess funds raised to other emergency relief projects around the world. Similarly, in the event that we are no longer able to continue our response in Japan, we will redirect any remaining donations to other emergency relief projects.

Fabulous Finds Sale

Be sure to check out our new & improved "Welcome to Viki's Valuable Finds" custom page.


These "Fabulous Finds" are available this week for you @ Viki's Valuable Finds.


30% off all items in the "Art" category!

50% off all items in the "Home & Garden" category!

We still have a few "Clearance Items" available @ 75% off!

10% Sale on Pottery & Glass Items through March 4, 2011

All of my Pottery & Glass items are on sale at 10% off through March 4, 2011.
You will want to check out the wide variety this covers: Uses:

• Home Decor
• Dinnerware
• Serving Pieces

Materials: Design Style:

• Fine China
• Vitrified China
• Earthenware
• Porcelain
• Stoneware
• Crystal
• Opaque Glass
• Dark Amethyst Glass

• Vintage
• Contemporary

Items represent all time periods from the early 1900's to today. You will find beautiful pieces from: 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's continuing into the 21st century.

Country of Origin:

• USA
• England
• Bavaria
• Korea
• Japan
• China
• Italy
• Germany
• Portugal
• Brazil
• Ireland
• Finland
• France
• Mexico

Elegant Classic Decorative Fabric Shower Curtains

Give your bath a winter makeover with a fabulous fabric decorative shower curtain.

Yesterday, I was lucky to come across several beautiful decorative fabric shower curtains. I thought this would be a great way to add an elegant, classic touch to my bathroom.

My favorite style is shown cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll. This curtain is beautiful with bronze metallic trim. The bands of fabric are dark chocolate brown and khaki green.

The other style that I found is called Mesa Stripe. cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll. It is shades of greens and browns.

I was able to get several of these decorative fabric shower curtains so that I could offer them to you. Take advantage of this great opportunity to give your bath a lift or to give a well appreciated Mother's Day gift for a loved one.

Quick Update for your Bath - Decorative Fabric Shower Curtain

Give your bath a winter makeover with a fabulous fabric decorative shower curtain.

Yesterday, I was lucky to come across several beautiful decorative fabric shower curtains. I thought this would be a great way to add an elegant, classic touch to my bathroom.

My favorite style is shown cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll. This curtain is beautiful with bronze metallic trim. The bands of fabric are dark chocolate brown and khaki green.

The other style that I found is called Mesa Stripe. cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll. It is shades of greens and browns.

I was able to get several of these decorative fabric shower curtains so that I could offer them to you. Take advantage of this great opportunity to give your bath a lift or to give a well appreciated Mother's Day gift for a loved one.

33% off sale - All Lot Items

Be sure to check out the 33% off sale of all "lot items" at www.vikisvaluablefinds.com.
Many great deals available through February 4, 2011.
30 different listings included in this sale.

http://stores.ebay.com/Vikis-Valuable-Finds/_i.html?_nkw=lot&_sid=625276014

2011 Spring Dinnerware Violets & Daffodils

This week brings Spring Dinnerware to Viki's Valuable Finds.
I am ready for Spring 2011 to arrive!! I am not a big fan of winter. I live in South Texas and am a firm believer that "winter" might possibly have one or two days where the temperature gets to the freezing mark. After that, it is time for Spring.
Growing up in Northwest Tennessee the first flowers that I remember each spring were: johnny-jump-ups (violets) and daffodils. We lived "out from town" where there were lots of empty spaces. I loved seeing the daffodils pop up in bloom in the middle of a field or under a tree where they must have been planted long ago. Johnny-jump-ups were always such a delightful surprise since they were usually tucked away under a tree or on a mossy creek bank. When we saw the daffodils and violets we knew Spring really was going to come. There would still be a cold, sharp breeze but the sun was shining and Spring was coming.
I have decided that this winter has been long enough, especially for those who don't get out when the temperature is below 40 or above 80. Across many parts of America & the rest of the world 2011 has been an unusually cold, wet and "not so wonderful" winter. Join me in getting ready for Spring.

This week you will notice the addition of several items that are spring dinnerware:
violet luncheon plates & cups
violet mug
violet salad plates
Daffodil salad plates

These should all be listed in the Grandma's Goodies category of Viki's Valuable Finds @ http://www.vikisvaluablefinds.com/.
Enjoy!
Viki

2 Vintage Milk Glass Pieces Just Listed

New auction items  2 different great Vintage Milk White Pieces

1 Pedestal Candy Dish & 1 Oil/Vinegar Cruet

Vintage Milk Glass Pedestal Candy Dish

Vintage Oil/Vinegar Cruet

2011 Stress Less Tips

2011 Stress Less Tips

01-09-2011 Tip:

Be A Positive Thinker. Find at least one positive thing that you can say & think about your day.

01-10-2011 Tip:

Relax. Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. -Chinese Proverb

What are some of your favorite ways to "Stress Less" ??

What are some of your favorite ways to "Stress Less" ??        
Let us hear what works for you.
We would love to hear from you this year. Be sure to send your " favorites" & "stress less ideas" to us @ vikisvaluablefinds@yahoo.com. 

 Enjoy 2011!  Viki