Passing Through My Hands

Sometimes I "rescue" models that I find as I poke around antique shops and thrift stores. Such was the case with these.

Found at Countryside Antiques, the Hartlands were all 20% off, so I got them for $164. They sold less than two hours after I got home to Karen Springmier of New Hampton, Iowa for cost plus shipping.

Also found at Countryside Antiques (the second one I have found there, although this one is semi-glass and the first is very matte) was this woodgrain Brahma Bull. I got him for 10% off, paying $58.50 for him. Allison Pareis and I traded for him - I got a 2007 Treasure Hunt Lady Phase in a luscious black Appaloosa! The bull trade was worked out in two hours, too!

I knew the Hartlands were hard to find (that black Appaloosa and the orange saddle are very rare) with the bull being easier but still valuable, so I brought them home to offer to people at cost.

Pine, Shetland Pony

I rarely trade; in fact, I can't think of a time that I ever have in the past. So maybe this little guy is my first fruits from that process. (Now, that would be a good name - First Fruits!)

Pine, #944, 1996-1997, traded for my Stone Critter Zebra to ??? (Pat Reed's friend) at Muncie Swap Meet.

(Photo from Identify Your Breyer.)