Hello I bought this precious moment and the seller refunded me without explanation, I really loved this one and it is the reason I’ve started looking for precious moments, would anyone who has her or wants to sell her or knows where to buy this lmk? I was pretty heartbroken.
hey guys so im about to be a senior in hs and im participating in the kid backpack trend and i recently saw this backpack and i can only seem to find it from this old post from the precious moments profile on facebook back in 2021. I reached out to customer service and they told me to call their archive department, but i wanted to see if anybody knew anything. I love their collectibles and would love to have this 🥲
I got this for 3.49 (^.^) I cant seem to find any exact coppies of it on the internet as well, I also found an angel doll there but I didnt buy it cause it was 5.99 I think.
I know I said I probably wasn't going to post again unless I found another clown. But my grandma showed me this she found with her jewelry and I thought it was really cool. It's a 1998 watch that says love one another. Sorry you can't really see that in the picture I couldn't get the best picture of the front of the watch. I wanted to post thus here because it's neat while I love the figures. I also really like seeing precious moments things that aren't just the figures. I hope you guys like this too.
I found this at the thrift store for 6 dollars.. I doubt that it's an original but she's cute nonetheless! I tried looking for it online and my mother found it on Amazon but I'm not sure if it's official since it's discontinued. Can anyone help me out please !
Hello! I have over 125 precious moments figurines including ornaments, Christmas sugar towns/nativity, and special edition figurines. I've been collecting them since 1990. I'm now ready to part with them and hopefully make the money for my grandkids college funds. Anywhere I can look for prices and where is the best place I can sell them? Thanks!
Got this for $10 and I think it is absolutely adorable and I can’t find much info on it.
Is anyone selling this piece for under or about $20?
Everyone say cheese!
Ps- amore is a thick girl I couldn’t get all of her sorry ♡ lol
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As you may have read in my earlier posts, I have spent the last 30+ years gathering thousands of antiques and collectibles. Last week, I began the journey of gradually sharing my collection with the community. My very first post introduced my background and why I started collecting, followed by three detailed posts in the antiques section showcasing three specific sets of Chinese antiques. Today, I am expanding my sharing into the collectibles and Asian culture spaces. While my previous posts focused on historical antiques, this post spotlights a deeply nostalgic set of collectibles that holds immense sentimental value for my family.
I am an Asian American scientific researcher and research engineer. After obtaining my PhD in electrical engineering in 1991 and completing a year and a half of postdoctoral research, I was the definition of a typical "STEM guy"—completely accustomed to rigorous logic and rational thinking.
My wife, on the other hand, is the exact opposite. She has studied art since childhood, operates with an emotional mindset, and possesses a sharp artistic intuition. Out of love, two people with vastly different personalities came together. To keep our love fresh and vibrant, I realized I needed to break out of my rigid "STEM guy" mindset and move closer to her world. I decided to cultivate a hobby we could share. By searching for unique, interesting objects, I naturally opened the door to the world of collecting.
When I first entered this field, I quickly learned the Chinese collector's proverb: “The water runs deep and treacherous.” As a newcomer, it is inevitable to pay "tuition" (making costly mistakes) and experience “dayan” (being deceived by fakes). But in my opinion, making mistakes isn't scary. The key lies in maintaining a heart of humility and a commitment to self-correction. In fact, life itself is no different: as long as you hold onto these two mindsets, anything can be accomplished. Collecting, in essence, is a spiritual practice centered on the heart. It taught me “Duan She Li” (the art of decluttering and emotional detachment)—a profound life lesson.
To build a strong foundation in our early days of marriage, I began collecting items specifically for her. Today, I want to share a particularly nostalgic set from our journey: our "Precious Moments" Porcelain Figurines.
Most of these pieces were acquired during our early years. My wife was incredibly fond of them when she was young, back when collecting them was highly popular among young women. At $10 to $30 a piece back then, they were the ultimate birthday gifts. Today, they carry our most beautiful memories.
Designed by Samuel Butcher, these matte porcelain bisque figurines are instantly recognizable by their iconic "tear-drop eyes." Our collection features classic pieces like The Vessel of Friendship Never Drifts Away (the 1985 boating edition seen in the front) and Sewing Basket / Dear Mother (the 1979 embroidery edition). While their monetary value isn't high today, their emotional significance makes them a priceless archive of our family history.
Even with sentimental items, the researcher in me loves the details. The tiny stamped symbols on the bottom of each figurine (like an olive branch, cedar tree, or snowflake) signify the exact production year. The bases also display the official title, artist signature, and production trademarks (like Enesco), which are crucial for verifying the specific editions.
I look forward to sharing more stories of "paying my tuition" in the future! I'd love to know—did anyone else or their partners collect these back in the day?
Selling this piggy bank. My grandma collected these and I saw this one might be rare.
I got her from goodwill a couple years ago, and she lives on my bookshelf now. She’s from 2004 so she’s officially vintage. (I think. That was 21 years ago, and vintage is anything 20 years or older right?) I found one listing for her on a site I’ve never heard of. When I type in her name (on slide 2) Google ai acts like she doesn’t exist. It just says “you must be thinking of…” and names a different doll. Is this one a rare find?
I was about to walk away but I got so lucky and found it hidden!
In my last post I said I had one precious moments item outside of my clown ones. Turns out I have two I completely forgot about this girl until now. This is a plushie they released in 1998 for their tender tails line named Rosie. She even still has her tag which is shaped like cheese and has a little poem inside. I always love a cute tag so I'm happy she still has hers. This is actually the only other precious moments thing I have. So I probably won't post here again for a bit until I find another precious moments clown.