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Offline Deb of Oz

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Follow up to the bark vase - Ingridglas
« on: July 26, 2006, 11:43:54 PM »
Another question about the bark vase. Everything about Ingridglas is in German and refers to ebay entries.

Do people buy Ingridglas?
Why?
Is it a 'quality' glass, or 'kitchen kitsch' (eg Ikea).
It sold for very little - postage probably cost more. How much should it sell for?

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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2006, 07:42:17 AM »
Hi Deb,  :lol:

Do people buy Ingridglas?
Well, I have 3 pieces, all textured.
Why?
I bought them as I liked them. The main reason I tend to buy all my pieces.
Is it quality?
In Ivo's book, Millers Glass Fact File A-Z (which is very good btw), he states that Ingridglas (Germany) makes glass for florists.
I also tried googling yesterday and found no information at all, other than pieces for sale on German ebay.
The pieces that I have are 'reasonable' in quality, heavy and well made.
I wouldn't know how much it should sell for, sorry, but I like the vase in the other thread.

Hopefully Ivo will be able to provide more information for you.
If I know, I'll comment. If I think I know, I'll have a go. If I have no idea, I'll just keep quiet and learn from others, so the next time I'll know.

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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2006, 09:02:44 AM »
I'll simply back up everything that Della has said. They do look impressive and make an excellent, cheaper alternative to other 'barks' like WF.

But I always follow the adage: if I like it, I collect it — what's in a name? :D
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2006, 09:02:44 AM »
The trouble is, if I bought eveything I liked, I'd have spent about A$3800 in the last 6 weeks - although that includes 2 allegedly Vicke Lindstrands, and exludes postage; plus in a live auction, a Murano, an Aussie art glass, and a whole bunch of Kosta & Orrefors. One must draw the line somewhere - I have a very small apartment.

I just have an absolute horror, as a beginner, of buying something and opening the box to find it doesn't match the pic on ebay. Someone spent $2000+ on ebay on a Whitefriars vase recently - very rich & VERY brave. I don't know I have the nerve (or space) for collecting!!

However, you have answered my question re Ingridglas. I also couldn't find anything about it, which is why I came back with another question. Many thanks.

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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2006, 09:35:04 AM »
Hi Deb,

I know what you mean about buying everything that you like.  :oops:  :lol:
I had to stop and I now concentrate mainly on glass from Finland (my favourite), although there are always pieces that crop up (textured) which I can't resist. I have now set myself a monthly limit and stick to it.

With regard to pieces for sale on ebay etc. It is quite acceptable for you to start a thread and to place a link to the live auction in question, should you want reassurance on a piece.  :wink:
If I know, I'll comment. If I think I know, I'll have a go. If I have no idea, I'll just keep quiet and learn from others, so the next time I'll know.

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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2006, 09:36:59 AM »
Actually it was my mistake - I assumed it had sold for $15. It has now relisted at $10, but I have my eye on something else. I've noticed how pics disappear, so I thought one on flickr would last.

Thank you for giving me an idea of your limits. This all started when I thought I'd buy a few cheap & cheerful retro objects to brighten up the place now I am working from home.

Now 6 weeks later I have borrowed books from the library, gone to an auction, bought a pocket guide by Ivo Haanstra, joined a message board and surf ebay every night. Where will it end???

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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2006, 01:09:30 AM »
FYI of anyone who checks this thread, the vase sold for A$10.50 when it relisted.

 

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