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Any of your grandparents collect Swarovski crystal figurines? (Trash vs. Class)
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:21 am
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:21 am
I went to a dinner party Friday night at my buddies parents new house. In one room they had (2) 3'x 5' glass cases with multiple shelves filled with all these crystal figurines. It's all lit up with LED lighting and looks pretty cool.
My buddy and I were admiring the collection when the owner sneaks up behind us and says, "You boys like that shiny shite?"
Actually, I did.
He goes into this 30 minute presentation, about this one is this, and that one is a special limited edition. That one there we bought at Disney world... they only made 500 Dumbos with blue eyes. Yada, yada, yada...
I got on ebay, and sure enough the old fella wasn't bull shitting. He has a crystal bull about the size of a duck decoy that sells for over $2000.
So here is what I really want to know before I start buying this stuff for my wife(and me because I do like it).
OT, is it trashy or classy?
My buddy and I were admiring the collection when the owner sneaks up behind us and says, "You boys like that shiny shite?"
Actually, I did.
He goes into this 30 minute presentation, about this one is this, and that one is a special limited edition. That one there we bought at Disney world... they only made 500 Dumbos with blue eyes. Yada, yada, yada...
I got on ebay, and sure enough the old fella wasn't bull shitting. He has a crystal bull about the size of a duck decoy that sells for over $2000.
So here is what I really want to know before I start buying this stuff for my wife(and me because I do like it).
OT, is it trashy or classy?
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Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:22 am to Clyde Tipton
quote:
That one there we bought at Disney world... they only made 500 Dumbos with blue eyes. Yada, yada, yada...
Why do you still have to ask?
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:25 am to Clyde Tipton
It's only trashy if they end up at the pawn shop.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:28 am to Clyde Tipton
quote:
OT, is it trashy or classy?
Why does this seem to matter so much?
I personally don't like them...not really my style. But if you like them, why should me not liking them matter?
Buy and enjoy whatever you like.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:28 am to Jack Daniel
quote:
It's only trashy if they end up at the pawn shop.
I've seen them in pawn shops a lot.
That's where I plan to start buying at a discount. I know that's trashy, but no one has to know but us.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:28 am to Clyde Tipton
quote:
Swarovski
legit.
quote:
figurines
not legit
I don't imagine I'll ever be collecting figurines. But if that's what you're into, I would imagine Swarovski is the way to go. Figurines just make me think of old people.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:31 am to Clyde Tipton
Anything that comes with its own pair of white gloves is OT baller in my book.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:31 am to BloodSweat&Beers
Best painting I ever got came from a pawn shop.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:37 am to GeauxTigerTM
quote:
Why does this seem to matter so much?
I personally don't like them...not really my style. But if you like them, why should me not liking them matter?
Buy and enjoy whatever you like.
Very well said.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:40 am to Clyde Tipton
I like that the bull is anatomically correct. Reminds me of that scene in Goonies where they break the dick of Mikey's moms favorite statue.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:41 am to prplhze2000
The bull obviously caught my attention, but here are some other cool animals.
The Stag... ~$250
The alligator... ~$85
The crab... ~$40
The Stag... ~$250
The alligator... ~$85
The crab... ~$40
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:42 am to Jack Daniel
quote:
Anything that comes with its own pair of white gloves is OT baller in my book.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:43 am to Clyde Tipton
Waste of money.
If the world to economy crashed like the Great Depression, he wouldn't be able to trade any of these crystal figurines for a loaf of bread.
If the world to economy crashed like the Great Depression, he wouldn't be able to trade any of these crystal figurines for a loaf of bread.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:45 am to Clyde Tipton
Just buy a ton of the crab ones and fill up an entire cabinet with them. That would be a great conversation piece.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:45 am to LSUAlum2001
quote:
Waste of money.
If the world to economy crashed like the Great Depression, he wouldn't be able to trade any of these crystal figurines for a loaf of bread.
Very good point. These are like Beanie Babies on steroids.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:48 am to Clyde Tipton
quote:
is it trashy or classy?
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:49 am to Clyde Tipton
Lalique is prettier in my opinion
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:52 am to lsuhunt555
The only thing we have that is Swarovski are the Christmas ornaments. I bought my wife one when we were first dating and have bought her one every year since....she loves them, and they look great on the tree.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:57 am to Kingwood Tiger
Your toddler will love those ornaments as well. And then the floor will love them.
Posted on 3/30/15 at 9:58 am to Jack Daniel
quote:
It's only trashy because they inevitably will end up at the pawn shop.
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