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THIS IS A VERY OLD STATUE! IT WAS PASSED FROM MY GRANDMOTHER TO MY FATHER AND FINALLY TO ME! BUT I HAVE NO IDEA OF ITS ORIGINAL ORIGIN!!!
Hello! After ten years as a salesman in the fledgling accordion business I decided to become a teacher. My application was accepted by Our Lady of the Assumption and I was assigned fifth grade. My students come from the wealthiest of families who expect the finest education. For luck my students would rub a Buddha statue before taking my exams. Sadly, Jay Welty, a redhead, received a C minus on a quiz and smashed the Buddha to bits with a protractor and a glitter bottle. I am searching for a new class Buddha. I believe your Buddha would be a fine replacement but am concerned with the size of his upstairs equipment. I would have to construct a tiny brassiere to conceal his man-boobs. I don’t need eleven-year-old boys snickering all day. How wide is his chest and back? Would a man-made bra for a Buddha be considered disrespectful? Thank you.
Art
Art-
I believe that this Buddha would be a great replacement for the one that you lost! In regard to concealing his man boobs—that is entirely up to you and your discretion as a teacher. I do see your dilemma. However, personally, if I were in your situation, I do believe that eleven-year-old boys snickering would be unavoidable and giving Buddha a bra would only make the situation worse! Not to mention someone of this religious background may get offended. I would recommend leaving him uncovered or locating a small children’s t-shirt to place over his head if you feel needs be.
However, once purchased, you may do as you please with your Buddha. His measurements are as follows:
arm pit to arm pit = ~ 5½ inches
elbow to elbow = ~ 11 inches
across his back = ~ 11 inches
total around him = ~ 26 inches
Thank you for your question and happy bidding!
Robert
LARGE CONCH SEA SHELL SEASHELL 6" FISH TANK AQUARIUM NR
You are bidding on a beautiful CONCH SHELL, measuring 6" long. This baby weighs just under 8 oz. and is in perfect condition! I’m not sure where this was discovered, but it was on display in my uncle’s home for nearly 10 years. Has no chips, nicks, dings, dents or other damage. Would look great in an aquarium or on display!
Please see my other auctions for more conch shells and other collectibles! I will gladly offer shipping discounts to those who buy more than 1. Thanks!
Greetings! My name is Art and I am a part of what I believe is the first and only conch shell barbershop quartet in America. We are called Conchelicious. We perform such favorites as “How Dry I Am” and “Workin’ on the Railroad,” but instead of singing those wonderful, feel-good harmonies, the four of us play the notes on conch shells. People love it! Last week we performed at the Garden Homes Assisted Living Center and they went absolutely nuts! There might have been a bra thrown our way, we’re not quite sure what it was. It had lace. Anyway, the four of us each crafted our own conch shell to fit our part. I play first tenor conch, Sid Jacoby plays second tenor conch, Harry Poppen plays baritone conch and Tubby Pope plays bass conch. He has a really big conch. I’m looking for a backup conch in case my good one breaks. How big is the tip of your conch shell? My conches need to be small to blow higher notes. Do you believe your conch shell could play the part of first tenor? Thank you.
Art
Wow, that sounds amazing! I would love for this conch to help you out! Unfortunately, I don’t know how to play it though. I’ve tried blowing into it, and nothing’s coming out. I can hear the ocean when I put it to my ear, but nothing more. I don’t see any cracks, but I’m not very musical, I’m afraid. The tip measures about .5 inches long. If this can help in any way, please buy it! That would be a fantastic story to tell my friends! Do you guys have a website or an album out? If you haven’t already done so, you should consider doing a Christmas album or something along those lines—you could have a major hit on your hands! Or even do some Jimmy Buffet or Beach Boys’ songs. It would be perfect! I’ve seriously never heard of anything like this, but I love it!!!! Please keep me updated!
—Dan
Hot Wheels WORLD RACE Highway 35 LOT OF 9 MOC NR
This is a Hot Wheels World Race, Highway 35 Lot of 9 cars.
Cars included are as follows:
#4/35—'55 Chevy Nomad–Wave Ripper
#14/35—Pontiac Firebird –Street Breed
#16/35—Zotic–Roadbeasts
#17/35—Twin Mill–Roadbeasts
#18/35—Moto-Crossed–Roadbeasts
#22/35—Krazy 8s–Dune Ratz
#24/35—Toyota RSC–Dune Ratz
#26/35—Sweet 16 II–Dune Ratz
#31/35—Red Baron–Scorchers
Every car is mint or near mint, case fresh and comes with its own “token” and 12 page comic.
Hello! I am attempting a rather unusual event for charity (Snickers Anonymous) and am looking to buy many Hot Wheels here on eBay. Ants and june bugs (net weight .0000053 OZ each) will ride on 325 Hot Wheels starting from Macy’s and ending at Fujimiji’s Japanese Kitchen in the mall. I have already secured rental of said insects. My cohorts (Pablo, Blair, Arnold, Rentie) and I will use an eye dropper to place the insects on the hood, inside the cars and in the trunks of the Hot Wheels. NO INSECTS WILL BE INJURED IN THIS EVENT! If one has fallen off his or her vehicle, caring hands protected by surgical gloves will pick it up. (We have practiced with lace wings.) Once they arrive safely at Fujimiji’s Japanese Kitchen they will receive a nice treat — a big bowl of sticky rice. Local media has promised coverage as well as Ranger Rick Magazine! My questions: How big is the trunk space on your Hot Wheels? Do you believe each one could hold around 75 insects each? Thank you.
Art
Hello Art: First of all, let me say wow, your event sounds like something else! You do know how small these cars are, right? They are 1/64 scale, so they are only approx. 2 ½ inches long. These small hot wheels do not have opening trunks, so I do not know how many bugs you could get into one as I’m not sure how you would get them into the trunk. This auction is for 9 different cars, and not all the cars even have trunks. How do you get such small june bugs? The june bugs we get here are large, and I couldn’t imagine how to get more than 3 ON a Hot Wheels car, let alone IN a 1/64 car, but I’m sure you could get 75 ants into any Hot Wheels car that has open windows (not all have open windows). My suggestion for you would be to go to a store such as Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart where you can physically see & check out the various cars to determine which ones will work for your event. Good luck; sorry if I wasn’t much help. Sue
NWT Midget Logger Suspenders 28" long Toddler Boys
Description:
NWT Midget Logger Suspenders 28" long Toddler Boys
These are also available in: Sizes 24" & 28" with Grandpa’s Helper, Dad’s Logger or Midget Logger imprinted on them. See my eBay store to place an order for those.
IF YOU THINK THE SUSPENDERS ARE CUTE, TAKE A LOOK AT THEM WITH THE HICKERY SHIRTS. WE HAVE THESE AVAILABLE IN SIZES 6 mo to SIZE 10. THESE DO SHRINK SO I WOULD RECOMMEND ORDERING AT LEAST 1 SIZE BIGGER, IF NOT TWO.
Hello! I am gathering materials to create my prototype dolls. My doll line will basically follow the idea of Cabbage Patch Dolls but with a Pennsylvania Dutch twist. I call them Amish Dutch Kids and they will no doubt be a hit with kids. There’s Rebecca, whose accessories include a lovely squared patterned quilt, pots and pans for kitchen duties and a butter churner. And Amos, who comes equipped with a goat milking stool, trousers and suspenders with easy to button straps, and a miniature black buggy with horse. As a bonus, Amos can transform into an adult Amishman named Josiah by attaching a Velcro beard (no mustache). Amish Dutch Kids will also be educational, as kids will learn about barn raising and the evils of electricity. Could I use your suspenders for the Amos prototype? Amos is two feet tall. Would they be able to stretch over his shoulders from just above his mid-section? I’m also tinkering with the idea of Mennonite action figures with kung-fu grip. Thank you.
Art
If the doll is 2ft tall I would think that the 24 inches would be best. Are you sure red ones would be best though? I admittedly don’t know that much about the Dutch culture and attire but with Amish I know that a black pair would probably be better.
Best wishes with all that you do and thank you for asking. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. What will these retail for? I have a children’s store here and it might be a fun thing to include in my inventory! Thank you!
OFFICIAL HARLAND & WOLFF TITANIC CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
THIS IS A VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION REPRODUCTION COPY OF THE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS OF THE
R.M.S. TITANIC
Stamped by Harland & Wolff (builders of the Titanic) confirming it is an exact
Reproduction of the original plans
THESE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS WERE PRINTED SOME YEARS BACK EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ULSTER TITANIC SOCIETY
WITH THE FULL COOPERATION AND HELP OF THE TITANIC SHIPBUILDERS HARLAND & WOLFF: QUEENS ISLAND: BELFAST AND ENDORSED BY THE ULSTER TITANIC SOCIETY LTD
The item is in excellent condition and measures approx 425mm × 295mm
The top half of the item shows a detailed sectional technical drawing provided by the shipbuilders Harland & Wolff.
Under the heading "construction" it shows the 16 watertight compartments separated by steel bulkheads with watertight doors between each section. It also describes how these doors could be closed by means of a powerful electric magnet controlled from the captain’s cabin, or in the event of an electrical failure, by means of levers situated near the doors. The bulkheads fore & aft extended upwards from the keel to five decks above and amidships four decks up. It also mentions the White Star claim that any two compartments could be flooded without involving the safety of the vessel in any way! Also shown is the position of the engine rooms and boiler rooms.
Greetings! I belong to a group of middle-aged males who simply adore and worship the great movie Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. We meet once a month and call ourselves “Hijos del Corazon del Oceano.” English translation: Sons of the Heart of the Ocean. Our fellowship includes acting out our favorite classicTitanic moment (the painting scene has been banned), throwing darts at that horrible Billy Zane and cry sessions to Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” by candlelight. Pepe (37, Gap employee) has even knitted us quality hats like the one Jack wore when he was looking for Rose on deck F. Every meeting we each bring a new piece of Titanic memorabilia to share. I’ve about exhausted all my resources and am searching eBay for new and exciting Titanic items. I absolutely love your Titanic Construction Document! Does it showcase the mistake that Harland and Wolff made on the manifold located below the exhaust port? People don’t know about that. Thank you very much.
Art
Hi, Art. Nice to hear from you. From where I am sitting at my study window I can see the Harland & Wolff shipyard giant cranes Samson and Goliath towering over Belfast city. I can also look at Belfast Lough where the Titanic sailed out on its maiden voyage. On top of that my grandfather helped build the Titanic and I grew up listening to many fascinating stories about the great ship. I still have lots of his tools and other items. My grandfather always said that the sinking of the Titanic was a disaster—the building of the great ship was not! The Construction Document is an actual construction drawing reproduced by Harland & Wolff and would have been issued before the ship sank. Being a commercial company, they are not going to highlight any mistakes, are they? The Thomas Andrews Notebook that I have also up for auction shows details like this which may contain the fault you are looking for. If I can be of any further help, please get back to me.
Best wishes
Ernie
Bud Vase Message Center, CHALKBOARD, CORKBOARD
Bud Vase Message Center
Stylish and practical, this wood message center with chalkboard, corkboard and chalk ledge also holds two glass tubes for showing off your favorite blooms. Includes chalk and eraser.
22½" h × 13" l × 1½" dp
Hello! What an incredible find here on eBay! I am a simple bricklayer and often come home from a hard day’s labor tired and weary. My beautiful wife, Keri-Mae, offers to give me back, neck, and leg rubs but finds herself generally worn out after 2–3 minutes. This is very frustrating. I’m not sure why we’ve never seen a message center at Wal-Mart or Target before but we’re very interested in yours. What is the best way to use your message center? Should I lay down with my back resting on the corkboard? That seems as though it would be uncomfortable. Maybe I could lay my legs across the chalkboard, so Keri-Mae could have easier access to rub my calf muscles. We kind of don’t know how it works. Also, should we lay your message center flat on the carpet or propped on the couch, for extra stability? I think that’s what the professionals do. Thank you for answering my questions. Your Bud Vase message center could really help Keri-Mae message me better.
Art
Hi,
I am trying to figure out what you are asking me. As I re-read your question, I think you are thinking it reads as MASSAGE center, where it is a MESSAGE center, to write notes on. This isn’t for body use, it is to hang on a wall.
I was in JC Penney last week and they have MASSAGE items there I think you would be happy with. Hope this helps and clears things up.
Kathy
Adorable Hello Kitty Plush Backpack Purse Bag
You are bidding on an adorable Hello Kitty Plush backpack bag/purse for that special child or collector. This is in excellent condition. It probably has been used but is in excellent condition. The material of kitty is soft and plush. Would make a great gift. From head to toe on bag is about 13 inches tall. Check out my other Hello Kitty items.
Hello! I am the only male on my high school J.V. cheerleading squad. Naturally, I have received much ridicule for this choice (including an extremely rude algebra teacher). The girls have decided to wear Hello Kitty backpacks during homecoming week as a show of unity. Blair has chosen a pink one, Mercedes has a teal one and Uniqua will be sporting a baby blue one. I voted for My Little Pony apparel but was laughed at by the girls (they also put me at the bottom of the pyramid). We’re playing St. Augustine for homecoming and they’re the defending state champs! Our best player, Kyle Smith (6 feet tall and a bag of chips), is our only hope. We need all the luck we can get so I’m searching eBay for the best Hello Kitty backpack possible. Despite the possibility of more ridicule, I’m willing to don my backpack for the sake of the team. Do you believe the backpack could hold the following: three books, one binder, lip gloss and seven pencils? Thank you for your time.
Art
Hello. Thanks for your question. What a great story to tell. You are a brave man! I think that this bag in particular would only hold the lip gloss and seven pencils. I do have another Hello Kitty tote on eBay that, depending on size, could hold perhaps 2 books and the binder, but is not as fancy, maybe even a little plain. I hope that your quest for the perfect bag will be fulfilled. I wish you and your team much success. Good for you! More people should be like you. If I can be of further help please let me know. And once again, congrats and I wish you much success with your special quest! Kindest Regards,
Kadrmasfinds
Pro Portable Artist Easel Mega $300 Art Supplies NR
Compare at $300.00+
Artist’s Studio Set
with a Beautiful Solid Wooden Sketchbox Easel!
This all wood teak-finished easel is adjustable & folding with attractive classic gold hardware. Works as either a floor easel or a tabletop easel. It’s portable for the traveling/ outdoor artist with a shoulder strap and a handle. (No Assembly Required.) Also makes a great conversation piece for your den, office or living room.
One of the only FINISHED easels you’ll see on eBay. Your local art store does NOT have this easel.
Hello! I am an oil painter but have an affliction that no doubt limits my potential for a lucrative career. My paintings have been compared to Pablo Picasso meets the
genius of Bob Ross (happy trees) by many, including my mentor Dr. Sigfried Copenhagen. You see, I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Droopocous in my left eye—or “The Lazy Eye” as it’s more commonly called. Because of my affliction the left half of my paintings are usually a jumbled mess of awkward zigzags and poorly placed objects. In Jr. High I was placed in the 97th percentile of cock-eyedness. I hate it! I also have trouble crossing over with my right hand to reach over to the left side of the canvas. I’m interested in purchasing your easel and am wondering if the left leg could be lowered about eight inches to accommodate my lazy, droopy eye, with the right leg staying put. Could that cause the easel to tip over though? I believe that would help my paintings become more presentable and even. Other suggestions? Thank you.
Art
The legs are adjustable, but of course the canvas would be uneven. I know a neurologist and brain scientist who has got some good results using well placed mirrors in therapy for “phantom limb syndrome,” in that case “tricking” the brain to make adjustments based on the image in the mirror. I wonder if there would be a way to place a mirror or mirrors that would allow you to use the other eye to paint the left side of the canvas? I’m not sure what I’m talking about here, because the image may be backwards, but just an idea. If you found the mirror to be helpful, you could always have a custom stand made to accommodate such a device. Thanks, David
NEW HANGING DRAGONFLY DESIGN CERAMIC BIRD FEEDER TRAY
This is a great yard style planter and/or bird feeder