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Title: Another Hummel Question
Post by: kathyp1039 on April 07, 2012, 03:29:20 PM

Do split bases raise value? I have my eye on #23/III "Adoration" its a TMK 5 and has a split base and its the 9 inch one-not the smaller one. Problem is-its filthy! And has a broken steeple-Would it really be worth me spending $55 on it-honest opinions please! You can't see the broken steeple from the front of the piece, but just because i'm dumb enough to be thinking of buying it-should I think other people would if I can fix and clean it up good enough? Thanks ahead of time!

Title: Re: Another Hummel Question
Post by: Rauville on April 07, 2012, 03:49:17 PM

In my years of having Hummels in the shop for sale, damage in any form usually was a kiss of death. Cleaning them isn't too difficult...but repairing is a different story.

Title: Re: Another Hummel Question
Post by: kathyp1039 on April 07, 2012, 03:51:10 PM

Yes, thats what i needed- a good slap with reality thank you!  ;D

Title: Re: Another Hummel Question
Post by: mart on April 07, 2012, 08:13:54 PM

Don`t buy anything to resell if broken !!

Title: Re: Another Hummel Question
Post by: kathyp1039 on April 08, 2012, 08:17:02 AM

Oh no i'm not going to-I just needed a few people to tell me don't lol!

Title: Re: Another Hummel Question
Post by: mart on April 08, 2012, 09:10:35 AM

Excellent decision !! Remembering that will save you a lot of money !!