I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am an admitted online auction addict. I have been buying a re-selling art, art glass, collectibles, vintage clothes and jewelry, and many, many more items that most people don’t need, but really would like to have for many years now.
Ever since I started the original company, Old Castle Manor, LLC, I have been a participant in too many auctions to list. I have come to know my auction houses and auctioneers, fairly well. And these are not local auctions, these are National Auctions. I have driven to Florida, to Austin and Houston, Texas, to San Fransisco, San Diego, Albuquerque, NM, Sedona and Phoenix, Arizona, Las Vegas, and beyond! All to collect my newly found treasures.
I did so well re-homing my prizes, the company grew and we renamed it: Castle Manor Corporation. 10 years went by and many changes. In 2018, I decided I needed to move closer to my family in Tennessee, so I packed up all of my treasures and put the eBay store on hold. it took longer than planned, but I am now settled into a new town, have a new storefront, and am ready to pick up the pieces of my re-sale business. New branding has occurred and we will now go by the name of The Tacky Chic Boutique.
I have decided to make my eBay store a philanthropic venture. Now we will re-home our collectibles for a purpose. In fact, our slogan is: ‘Re-purpose for a Purpose! Each sale will make a donation to the many causes I feel make a difference in today’s world. We will let our buyer’s chose where they would like their donation to go from the list of our current projects. Or, if there is something you are particularly passionate about, make a suggestion, and we can direct your donation to your favorite cause.
As a collector of pretty things, I find extreme joy in moving my selected treasures to people who will love them and enjoy them as much as I have. There will be a WIDE range of selections: original art, art glass, vintage real and costume jewelry, designer handbags, and other beautiful items. It will be a grand selection of all price ranges. We pride ourselves on offering something for everyone. Some items will be auctions and some items regular sales, some in the store and most online – and many Best Offer selections. After all, negotiation is my specialty!
So, It’s Auction Season ya’ all, and I’m gearing up for a few road trips to collect my prizes. I hope you will forgive me for a few days the shop will be closed as I travel to my favorite auction houses and visit my favorite friends….. after all, that is why I bought the Scooby Van, my Dodge Promaster. It’s hardly broken in after buying it 3 years ago. Time to fix that!
Watch for our announcement of the re-opening of the eBay store, our Chic Boutique items hitting the shop floor, and anything new coming from this newest venture.
Judith A. Ames – The Monkey in Charge
The Tacky Monkey - re-purpose for a purpose! 