250330782203 - this is # 540013. It is the Chapel 10th Anniversary figurine, in box, new, unmarked and rare to find anywhere. Only issued in 1999. Not much time left but for those interested, take a look ... it's a really cute piece!

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270310520475 & 270310520579 - These are 3 of the 5 shiny 10 1/4" plates Annie just listed as scarce, going for $15 each BIN! The early bird gets the worm! The same seller also has 2 bisque nativity plates for sale.

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For those who like to have the old PM literature - PM Goodnewsletter. There is a seller who has a quite a few available for $1.50 with Free shipping. Here is a link of one of them: http://cgi.ebay.com/OFFICIAL-PRECIOUS-MOMENTS-NEWSLETTER-WINTER-81-82_W0QQitemZ350140195816QQihZ022QQcategoryZ107QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- ~Pam~ -- Edited by pm*s-r-4ever at 12/14/2008 1:35 PM PST -- Edited by pm*s-r-4ever at 01/03/2009 9:21 AM PST

Ken, check the listing now! I wondered the same thing and sent an email to clarify the box issue. She posted the answer so you can read what she said. All six boxes are there including the styrofoam inserts with one small missing flat styrofoam lid. This looks like a good one if you're hunting the Dealer's Nativity !!

Annie

Speaking of the "Always Victorian" series, this seller has all three (Faith, Hope, Charity) listed for $10 each with original boxes . The item number for the first is 320331348673. The auctions for all three close in a little over two days. Good chance for someone who didn't get these.

Javina, see what someone thinks your set is worth now ... it's so upsetting to see them being given away.

Annie

I don't know if this really falls in the "DEAL" category, but I just know I've never seen it before. For you cooks that want the most in-fashion PM accessory, I give you 4 PM Cookie Cutters, complete with can & lid, for $9.99. The lid is a little shabby. Also seems a little pricey to me, but then, if you don't have it, and want it, this might be your only chance. Then again, I found it while looking for "clowns", so who knows how often it may have been offered, and I was never aware. Oh yeah, you might want to know the item #: 290289672559.

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This is not the easiest piece to find; however, the listing says it does not have the box. The auction is # 150324954256. It is Feed My Sheep, originally sold for $67.50 with a starting bid of $7.99. It was first an exclusive limited to the PM Gift Shop at the Shepherd of the Hills outdoor theater in Branson.

Later, the gift shop there closed and the remaining pieces were Chapel Exclusives and sold in the gift shop up here. The figurine is really cute if someone would want to get one even though it does not have the box. The seller has been selling a lot of PM lately for good prices although I have no idea who it is. Many are the older pieces. Seems to be into diecast scale model cars and PM !! Quite a combination. I would email for conditions to be sure and it ends in three days, I think. Just a thought for someone who missed it ..

Annie

Dealer's Nativity - $.99! Item #150330110100. With all boxes. Considering the time of year, the economy, the fact that "Dealer's Nativity" or 9" nativity or anything about the boxes is NOT in the title, and you get the good odds this one is going to escape some folks and go cheap. The only drawback would be a statement that "almost" all of them had the olive branch mark, whereas they ALL should have it. Possibly one piece is unmarked? Or worse case scenario, one piece might really be #111333, not #104523? Could be worth a little investigation, if you're interested.

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#111333 was the 9" set of just Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a lamb. It was identical to the same pieces in the 9-piece set, except for the mark and production number. It came out after the 9-piece set generated so much interest. I guess someone else has answered the question, though; if two of the sheep are unmarked, they might be slightly more valuable in some peoples' eyes. This assumes they are part of the 9" set #104523, and not the cheaper set #111333.

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For those of you wanting that illusive-at-a-decent-price dealer's nativity, here's one (depending upon whatever the reserve is!): 260402828586. It has all the boxes, starting at $99.95, and seller doesn't seem to want an arm and a leg to ship it. So give it a look.

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The fact that the seller would tell you what the reserve price is makes the whole reserve idea a real joke. Idealistically, you would think that the reserve should be within hailing distance of the starting price, just to generate interest. But when the reserve is three times the starting price, there is no facade as to what is really going on. I think eBay needs some "reserve reform" in their policies. Too often I get the idea that the reserve is used as a safeguard, and the starting bid is artificially low just to cut down on listing fees. Now if they used the reserve as the basis for the listing fee, THEN we would see some realistic starting prices! Of course, what do I know, I'm not a seller; but that's what it appears like from here. Maybe some of you sellers might enlighten us from your perspective?

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