It is nicely refreshing to see a quality item or two amongst the endless river of dreck that eBay has become. Sadly, eBay has become a waste of time for serious collectors. There is just too much crap to wade through now that the holiday categories have been ill-advisedly collapsed into one big, frustrating jumble. However, I digress…
This lantern is a sight for sore eyes. I love the rich coloration and the seemingly perfect inserts. Yes, the top connector shows wear and the bottom has become separated, but the former doesn’t matter much (It is more important that it is actually present.) and the latter can be easily mended by any competent restorer.
I applaud this seller’s style for starting this precious item at 99 cents rather than starting the bidding at an already fully valued sham price. (Too many sellers engage in this dodgy stratagem that fools no one.) The same seller has a great Beistle Jack-O-Lantern Fortune Game up for auction. Be sure to check it out.
01/21/Update: The euphoria of seeing such a nice item amidst the crapola almost certainly prodded this ending price to an unsustainable high of $3,627.11!
