Precious Moments Originals

The late Sam Butcher (1939-2024) created an enduring legacy with his art. One of the most beloved and successful American artists may not have been a household name for many, but his work is widely known. The late Sam Butcher created an enduring legacy of Precious Moments figurines that are fervently collected and grace millions […]

What’s Not Selling and Why

Readers frequently write to ask, “Can I sell this?” And our article on the Top 14 searches last week brought a lot of discussion in the comments section about what is selling right now. Remember that styles and tastes change.  What is selling today isn’t necessarily what will be selling tomorrow.  You hear about the […]

Dying Collectibles

I worked at our local public TV auction and checked out the “store” where the station sells donations that don’t auction. It is a barometer of dying collectibles: Precious Moments, Beanie Babies, collector plates, pressed glass plates, black and white prints and souvenir dolls from recent trips abroad. Not seen this year but in years […]