Passed on this. What do you think.

[JimDon]

I saw this at the local Goodwill. I can't quite make out the mark on the top outside rim. The bottom is Marked silver plate. I passed because the ceramic liner had a big chip. it's a really nice piece. Do you think I made a mistake?

 

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[silverdollarbill]

I like the shape and would have bought if perfect and price was right, but plate + chip = pass.

 

[kingskid1611]

I would have probably passed.

 

[austin]

Think you were smart to pass...

 

[JimDon]

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[jerseyben]

What is it?

 

[ARC]

For 5 bucks I would have bought it... chipped or not...
If still there go back.

I would be willing to bet its worth something...
If nothing else go back and rub the mark with a Kleenex till mark is visable...
Always carry a loop when shopping.

Then search via phone the name as you stand there... if good... buy.

 

[ivan salis]

damaged goods --trying to resale em is murder ...unless perfect -- --pass

 

[JimDon]

Agreed. If perfect probably a $50 item. Worthless with the chip. I think it is a coffee/tea pot or pitcher.

 

[ARC]

Depends on the maker.
If rare... chip does not play too much in value.

This applies to all pottery and ceramics of a rare nature.

 

[artslinger]

I'd rather make a $5 mistake than a $1,000-$5,000+ mistake! What I mean is that I'd rather buy it and take it home and research it, than not buy it and lose on the learning opportunity and potential score. With focus and time, your skills and learning develop to be able to see, feel, and smell a score. I don't regret one single bit buying all those low end art pieces whether oils or prints. I consider them an extremely valuable education. I've made many many times over on the good ones that have turned out to be real winners.

The non-collectible pieces I actually took to my job and had an art sale, and all of the proceeds went to the March Of Dimes campaign. It was a complete success, so in the end it was all definitely worth it. I know that it can be challenge when you do not have the money to invest, so your attention to detail should increase and you should be more intelligent in your purchases. The key is to never stop learning about things, that in the end fuel your passion! All the best to you, and there'll be more opportunities to score! Opportunity and good fortune doesn't take breaks, and neither should we! :-)

RJA

 

[JimDon]

I'd rather make a $5 mistake than a $1,000-$5,000+ mistake! What I mean is that I'd rather buy it and take it home and research it, than not buy it and lose on the learning opportunity and potential score. With focus and time, your skills and learning develop to be able to see, feel, and smell a score. I don't regret one single bit buying all those low end art pieces whether oils or prints. I consider them an extremely valuable education. I've made many many times over on the good ones that have turned out to be real winners.

The non-collectible pieces I actually took to my job and had an art sale, and all of the proceeds went to the March Of Dimes campaign. It was a complete success, so in the end it was all definitely worth it. I know that it can be challenge when you do not have the money to invest, so your attention to detail should increase and you should be more intelligent in your purchases. The key is to never stop learning about things, that in the end fuel your passion! All the best to you, and there'll be more opportunities to score! Opportunity and good fortune doesn't take breaks, and neither should we! :-)

RJA

Thank you Art! Great advice. BTW... I went back and it was gone.