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Page 32 The Antique Shoppe December, 2019
Each year my parents would offer me the option of receiving either eight
KAYE’S COLLECTOR CORNER small presents or one big gift. I didn’t waste time, I’d opt for the one big gift
each year. One of the earliest “big gifts” I remember receiving was a Knight
By Mike Kaye Rider Big Wheel. It was a three wheeler plastic mini bike with a side handle
that you could pull to “skid out”. As the plastic wheels spun on the sidewalk
you’d hear the sand and pebbles clanking underneath.
What’s it worth today? Around $100-$150 online in
My Holiday Presents were Collectible!? the original box. Later I got a black and gold Huffy

bike which was around 1984. The bike was more than
Holidays are upon us and that brings back many fond memories. Of course, a gift for me at the time, it was my transportation to
those of you who read my articles know that this means it’s time to reminisce.. and from school. I’d ride it 1.7 miles each way to
and learn about collectibles along the way. get to school when I was around seven years old. I
The first time I set my eyes on something that made me completely jealous even recall two of my friends fighting over it after
was the day I entered my neighbor’s house during the month of December school one day because they wanted to give it to
around 1989. As I entered, I noted the sunken living me from the bike lot. In the scuffle it had fallen and
room, the high arching ceiling and a ginormous Christmas some of the gold paint chipped off. Was it collectible?
tree smack dab in the middle, filled with wrapped ↑ The 1988 Utah Probably not.
presents underneath. I couldn’t hold myself as I gasped Jazz Starting In 1989 the Holidays brought me into the digital
in shock. For a brief moment I wished there was a gift for Lineup figures are era. This is the year I received a Sega Genesis video
very rare and sell
me under there, but the idea quickly fizzled. I assessed in the $200-$400 game system. What’s it worth today new in the box?
each box noting the sizes and wrappings, wondering how range per figure. $1,000! I recall several holidays getting to choose
many cool things were inside and how much money it This Karl Malone three video games for my console which cost around
must’ve cost. Then I reminded that I’m Jewish and don’t figure sold for $30 each and today are still worth around the same
partake in this particular holiday. I asked myself, “Why $381 on eBay. with the original packaging. The games I remember
can’t we at least decorate a Hanukkah bush at my home?” were Space Harrier, Rambo and Ghostbusters.
Celebrating Hanukkah meant my Dad frying potato Eventually I started receiving cold hard cash as a holiday gift which
latkes and putting a Menorah on the stove where is a dream come true for any teen. What did I buy with it? At the time,
he’d light the candles, one at a time, on each night of the Power Rangers craze was in full swing but the toys were going
Hanukkah. The center candle is always lit first then as for crazy prices in the $50+ range immediately after buying it off the
each day passes one lit candle is added starting from shelf for $7-$10, it was like finding gold. Instead I looked for Starting
the far right side, adding a candle to the left of it the ↑The book I bought for $130 as a Lineup Collectible Figurines. Finding Michael Jordan on a Kay Bee
following night until all eight nights are complete and gift for myself as a teen, then got Toys store peg was instant cash. I managed to snag a 1991 Jordan and
you have a fully lit Menorah. When the Menorah showed signed and stupidly sold along with saw the price climb to $110 at the Baseball card shows.
other books for $50. This book in
up it meant gifts would follow. 9.8 condition now sells for $15,000. Continued >

CALENDARS-- SCHEDULED AUCTIONS DEC 14-15 .........................ST. PETERSBURG
Estate, Antique & Fine Art Auctions 1PM
DEC TBA.................................ENGLEWOOD 2528 30th Ave. N., Burchard Galleries
800/520-2787, www.burchardgalleries.com
In Houe & Online Auction TBA
Auctions, Shows, & Events Premier Auction House, 941/460-6459 DEC 15 ....................................... SARASOTA
www.premierauctionhouse.com
1467 Main Street, 941/260-9703
DEC 1 .....................................CLEARWATER American & European Fine Art Auction
Due to our early deadlines it is always wise to call first to confirm an event before making Monthly Antique Auction 1PM www.helmuthstone.com
a trip to a show as schedules & venues are always subject to change with short notice. 5175 Ulmerton Road, 727/572-1567
www.grannysauction.net JAN 1 .....................................CLEARWATER
REGULAR AUCTIONS 2ND SAT .................................CLEARWATER New Year’s Day Extravaganza Auction
12N Exceptional Estates Auction DEC 3/17/31 ............................. INVERNESS 5175 Ulmerton Road, 727/572-1567
EVERY OTHER TUE ...........ST. PETERSBURG 10900 US Hwy 19N Ste B, Blackwell Auctions (TUE) Open Air Outdoor Auction www.grannysauction.net
6:15PM Auctions, 4278 28th St. N. 727/546-0200, www.blackwellauctions.com 7:30AM Preview / 8AM Auction JAN 1 ...................................JACKSONVILLE
Kennedy Brothers, 727/821-5400 MOST SAT ................................. INVERNESS 4000 S Florida Ave. 352/637-9588 World Wide High-end Auction
www.kennedybrothersauctions.com www.dudleysauction.com
5PM Preview, 6PM Auctions 515 E. 9th Street, 9014/806-4274
EVERY WED ................................... DELAND 4535 S Florida Ave (US 41 S) DEC 7 .....................................CLEARWATER www.geauction.com
6PM Auctions, 1500 Jacobs Road Red Barn Auctions, 352/419-7920 Exceptional Estate Discovery Sale, 12PM
Berner’s Auctions, 386/738-8899 www.Auctionzip.com #8588 10900 US Hwy 19N Ste B, 727/546-0200 UPCOMING SHOWS
www.bernersauction.com www.blackwellauctions.com
MOST SAT ........................................COCOA NOV 30-DEC 1 ................... ST PETERSBURG
EVERY WED ...........................ZEPHYRHILLS 7PM Auctions, 127 Hughlett Ave DEC 7 ..................................PINELLAS PARK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Auctions Approx 1PM, 2154 HWY. 301 Metro Mall & Auctions, 321/750-3283 Absolute Estate/Collectible Auction 10AM Skyway Marina Mall, 727-803-6351
Action Auctions, 1-800-765-1628 www.Auctionzip.com/#10767 8010 US 19 N, Bay Area Auction
www.actionauctioneers.com 727/549-0450, bayareaauctionservices.com NOV 30-DEC 1 ....................COLUMBUS, OH
LAST SUN .........................................COCOA SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS
EVERY FRI ........................................TAMPA 2PM Antique Auctions, A Plus Auctions DEC 8 ........................................ INVERNESS Ohio Expo Center, 740/569-2800
6:30PM Gallery Auctions 321/504-7300, www.aplusauction.com Antique & Collectible Auction 1PM www.scottantiquemarkets.com
13992 W Hillsborough Ave, Auction Kings 4000 S Florida Ave. 352/637-9588
813/749-7940, www.auctionkingz.com CALL (SUNDAYS) ....................LAKE WORTH www.dudleysauction.com DEC 5 .....................................LAKE WORTH
11am Live/Online Preview, 1pm Estate Auction APPRAISAL DAY
1ST FRI ..............................ST. PETERSBURG 24 S Dixie Hwy (entrance behind in BKG lot) DEC 12 ...................................... INVERNESS BKG Antique Mall, 32 S Dixie Hwy
12N Preview, 7PM Auctions Bruce Kodner Galleries, 561-585-9999 (Thur) Estate Variety Auction 561/533-7707
9401 Bay Pines Blvd., Park Street Auctions www.brucekodner.com 3PM Preview / 5PM Auction
727/398-3886, www.parkstantiques.com 4000 S Florida Ave. 352/637-9588 DEC 6-8 ........................ GREEN COVE SPGS
CALL...................................... TALLAHASSEE www.dudleysauction.com VINTAGE MARKET DAYS
1ST SAT ...............................PINELLAS PARK Affiliated Auctions, 850/656-5486 Clay Co. Fairgrounds,
8AM Preview, 10AM Auctions www.affiliatedauctions.com DEC 14 ............................................. LARGO www.vintagemarketdays.com
8010 US 19 N, Bay Area Auction MONTHLY ....................................... ONLINE Firearm & Related Items, Online & On-Site
727/549-0450, bayareaauctionservices.com 13200 Belcher Rd S, Gun Auctions USA DEC 6-8 ................................JACKSONVILLE
Online Auction Ongoing, Lloyds of Lakeland 888/659-9909, www.gunauctionsusa.com MONTHLY PORCH SALE
www.lloydsoflakeland.com Sugar Bear Antiques Mall, 904/886-0393
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