Description: Howards Hardware Liberty Falls 1996 Americana Collection Series Number AH103 Thank You for considering this Howards Hardware Liberty Falls 1996 Americana Collection Series Number AH103. The dimensions of this vintage Liberty Falls collectible are three inches (3.00”) tall by three inches (3.00”) wide by two and three-quarter inches (2.75”) deep. We ship USPS or FedEx and eBay's Global Shipping Program. The Ralph Gadiel Liberty Falls story: A gentleman named Ralph Gadiel had a dream one day to produce a top-quality collectible product at an affordable price to sell in America. Mr. Gadiel came up with a plan to have this product made in China and shipped to the United States. To achieve his goal, Mr. Gadiel decided to have his product shipped in large containers on cargo ships. This process would effectively help keep the costs for production and shipping lower. After putting the first part of his plan into action, his next decision was to sell his collectibles in only full container amounts, thus allowing the containers to be offloaded and sent directly to the customer and keep him out of the distribution process.Allowing only high volume or large department store chains could afford to carry the collection. In 1989 Ralph released a test market set of his Liberty Falls collection and started producing the first complete series in 1991. After releasing the first full set of collectibles, Ralph thought he should only create ten pieces per year and Issue them beginning in October if you collected all ten new items and mailed back the stickers included in each box. He would allow you to purchase a set of specific yearly bonus pieces for your collection as well. The majority of Department stores sold these to entice customers to visit the store and buy more items. These were offered at the rate of one per week for ten consecutive weeks, with each one going on sale on the same day each week. The competing stores would then sell each of these on opposing days to entice their customers without conflicting. These typically sold out rather quickly, and in fact, collectors would line up outside before the stores had even opened, attempting to ensure they would get one. However, to say there were ten new pieces each year is a little misleading. Competing department stores wanted slightly different product lines to differentiate themselves caused Ralph some problems. Dillards & Carsen's insisted that Ralph send them slightly different sets requiring customers who wanted a complete collection to shop at both. Ralph accomplished this by manufacturing more than ten different buildings making it twelve or fourteen each year. As their popularity continued to grow, Ralph added accessory items, such as an afghan/tree skirt, a cookie jar, keychains, and even a dinnerware set.There were more substantial, lighted versions of some of the buildings, four games of miniature building Christmas tree ornaments, and two sheet-plastic "layouts, with roads and ponds. Eventually, the detail and craftsmanship improved dramatically, making most of the early pieces seem crude. Finally, some of the later collectibles were so impressive that they would overwhelm your senses and take your breath away. Sadly, Ralph Gadiel was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in late 1998. His company, International Resources, was sold to a man named Larry Stern. Our promise to all customers current and futureIt is our mission to provide items that meet or exceed your expectations. We intend to answer all questions giving honest and knowledgeable answers quickly, processing any returns (when necessary) quickly and honestly. In addition, we will do our best to submit product listings that are honest, informative, accurate, and complete. While always working to provide safe and reliable packing and quick shipping and respecting eBay's service terms. Please let us help you with any questions, issues, or refunds,, and allow us to resolve them before leaving feedback.
Price: 5.6 USD
Location: Johns Island, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-29T15:48:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Liberty Falls
Antique: No
Shape: Asymmetrical
Occasion: Fall
Size: Small
Year Manufactured: 1996
Item Length: 2.75 in
Suitable For: Display Cabinet, Curio Cabinet, Wall Shelf, Floor Shelf, Bookcase, Fireplace Mantle
Department: Kids, Teens, Adults
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 3.00 Inches
Number in Pack: 1
Style: American
Features: Hand-Painted, 3D Effect
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Entryway
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 3.00 Inches
Pattern: Figurine
Character: Howards Hardware
Signed: No
Color: Multicolor
Material: Resin
Subject: Villages
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Brand: Liberty Falls
Type: House
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Packaging: Box
Theme: Holiday
Collection: Liberty Falls Americana
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Weight: 8.4 Ounces
Character Family: Liberty Falls Americana
