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Collectable Miniature Tea Set - Where to Find It
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Miniature Tea Set.

Many of us love to collect something that gives us pleasure. Among the many collectibles available are miniature tea set models. If you have thought about beginning to collect such sets, or if you are looking for ideas on where to find a miniature tea set, here are some suggestions on places to look.

If you are the type of person that likes to be up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, you may find that a yard sale is ideal for locating a miniature tea set. As people clean out their closets and attics, items they once purchased for young daughters may find their way to the sale tables. With a little luck, you can work your way through the previously loved odds and ends and find a porcelain or even a crystal tea set that is in very good condition. Often people are not aware of the value, so you can pick up a set at a very reasonable price.

In addition to the fancier tea sets, you may come across a plastic one that was created as part of a line of products for a popular doll figure in years past. Believe it or not, those plastic sets also can be worth a great deal, if the sets are complete and in relatively good condition. As an added bonus, they may also conjure up memories of your own childhood and become a real keepsake for you.

Second hand shops also are good places to look for tea sets. People who have no interest in holding a yard sale will often donate unwanted items to charities. They will be cleaned and placed for sale at very inexpensive rates. The fun of a second hand shop is similar to that of a yard sale, because you never know when you will find something that will catch your eye.

Moving up the scale a little, check out antique stores in your area. There you may find beautifully preserved tea sets that are made of bronze, pewter, or even bone china. Some will mimic popular china patterns, such as Blue Willow or depression era tea services. While you will no doubt pay more than at a yard sale or second hand shop, the quality of what you find will be hard to beat.

Finally, check online for bargains. Auction sites are a great place to find hard to locate items. A miniature tea set that depicts countries from around the world is regularly sold online in specialty stores. If building your collection while sitting in the comfort of your home appeals to you, log on and do a few searches. You are sure to find something you like.

If the idea of collecting miniature tea set models appeals to you, then get busy. With all the great places to look, you will soon have a collection to be proud of.

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