Hoping to find someone who likes it. I want to collect some of the Wade figurines for a very special little girl, but I have never liked tea of any kind and she doesn't drink tea either.
(I know, dumb idea.)
You need to buy a box with 100 tea bags in it to get the free figurine. Since I don't like to waste food, anyone want the tea IF I go in that direction?
I know you can buy the figurines online and other places, but if you are going to pay the same price for the figurine as you do for the figurine and the tea, might as well get the free tea too.
That would make a lot more sense IF I liked tea, but then again, still thinking this idea over.
?????
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
As a kid I'd give away the Cracker Jacks too, just so I could get the prize inside. Old habits die hard.
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
. What a very nice idea!!! Why don't you just give the little girl the tea unopened. I'm sure someone in here FAMILY will drink it.
This tea company started out in Canada originally. If I understand correctly, they introduced tea bags for the first time.
My father liked this, but not me. Can't remember why. Too strong? Have to try it again some time I guess.
While we are discussing products that originated in Canada, how about Red River cereal? Don't think you can get this many places in the U.S.
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
Poppy, I believe this came out today, they are discontinuing Red River tea in the USA. It's being replaced by this name> Canada's® Great North Style Hot Cereal.
I wonder if that means the new product will be available in the U.S.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- If you wanted to buy the tea and do not drink it, food banks or shelters would be happy to put it to good enjoyment. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Some for just a couple of dollars, far less expensive than buying tea and postage minimal for such a tiny piece.
You can select the figurine this way, too, and not just hope one sent with a tea order might be suitable.
Both vendors below use PayPal and ETSY also takes all kinds of bank cards [I just find PayPal so much easier and secure].
ETSY [US, "relevancy" low to high price . . . around 500 items listed]
The ETSY vendors usually wrap their items very nicely (and you can communicate with the "shop owner" for specifics). So you could have it sent directly to the little girl if she does not live near you.
page one, about half way down, there's one very cute little Alsatian for just $3.
One note from one of the listings:
Many Whimsies, often those apparently in the same range are different from each other. This is due to the length of time they were made and the volume of output. Molds became worn and were retooled for fresh use.
Especially at eBay, be sure to click on zoom feature and check seller's notes about imperfections. Some scratches, etc. may not appear in the tiny photos. -
[ 01-11-2016, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Hey Steve! Thanks! You got me a price so low I can buy 2 boxes for the price of one elsewhere! How about that! Now I'll have more $$ to spend on ice cream! ~smile~
BTW- No one in her family drinks tea. Plus, I want the figurines to be rewards/gifts. But, otherwise that was a good idea. Thanks!
Poppy- you said... "If I understand correctly, they introduced tea bags for the first time."
Interesting! Funny how you use things and do things everyday and have no idea where/how they came about.
Never heard of the cereal. Is it good? Might try it sometime?
Keebler- BINGO! you said... "food banks or shelters would be happy to put it to good enjoyment.."
Excellent idea! And we have some locally too. And places where we give tomatoes and garden veggies to in the summer, like volunteer fire departments and hospices.
Thanks for that suggestion!!!
Oh and Keebler, your E-bay find. You are right. When I tried to look it up I pulled up ones that were more costly and shipping was $6-$10. I gave up too soon I guess. Good to see there are cheaper ones! And they are right cute too! Thanks!
Are you a collector? Sounds like you know about them.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- No, not a collector. But I was just a little intrigued with my "well, there must be some other way to find these" notion . . . and there is construction on the next door bldg. and I'm trpped in closet. They are just leaving now. ughhh. time to get out of my cage.
I am known to scout out eBay and ETSY, though, for just about everything. -
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
. I was food shopping today at (DeMoulas - Market Basket and they had Red Rose Tea.
Having a cup now, not bad, not great, just taste like medium tea....
Steve
Posted by Ann-Ohio (Member # 44364) on :
I saw it in the store today, too. It has been around for a long time. Steve, the link you showed has to do with a cereal, not the tea.
Ann - OH
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
Ann, Good catch!!! I guess it's that Lyme brain thing, I read it a couple of times to.
Thanks, Steve
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Did you get a prize in your tea box?
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :