Trollbeads Retireds 2013

LindaJo wrote:Gee, nobody is going to rush out and buy the entire alphabet in gold?
There doesn't seem to be much love for the numbered cherubs, either.

I did think about it but the Y looks like it has mickey mouse feet on it so I changed my mind

I understand (I think) the reasoning behind the frequency and choices for retirements and it doesn't sadden me. It does make me feel like I wish I had more money...but if some of these beads were really that important to me, I would have them already. The only retirements that I really am bummed about are the ones that happened long before I started collecting and just can't be found at a reasonable price now. Like many others, I have paid way more for some retired beads than what any non-collector would think sane. I suppose that is part of the concern with retireds, that if you can't get everything that you want now, the price just might make them not so easy to buy later, so there is a sense of urgency that wasn't there before. So, I appreciate the list, Sita. Thank you. Now I have to think about what I really want, and not worry about the rest.

Guess it is time to seriously consider if I want a gold S bead I have heard via the trollvine that the Pheonix is officially being renamed the Griffin bead

ZAKLINZ wrote:I understand (I think) the reasoning behind the frequency and choices for retirements and it doesn't sadden me. It does make me feel like I wish I had more money...but if some of these beads were really that important to me, I would have them already. The only retirements that I really am bummed about are the ones that happened long before I started collecting and just can't be found at a reasonable price now. Like many others, I have paid way more for some retired beads than what any non-collector would think sane. I suppose that is part of the concern with retireds, that if you can't get everything that you want now, the price just might make them not so easy to buy later, so there is a sense of urgency that wasn't there before. So, I appreciate the list, Sita. Thank you. Now I have to think about what I really want, and not worry about the rest.

I kind of feel that way too.

Monique26 wrote:

ZAKLINZ wrote:I understand (I think) the reasoning behind the frequency and choices for retirements and it doesn't sadden me. It does make me feel like I wish I had more money...but if some of these beads were really that important to me, I would have them already. The only retirements that I really am bummed about are the ones that happened long before I started collecting and just can't be found at a reasonable price now. Like many others, I have paid way more for some retired beads than what any non-collector would think sane. I suppose that is part of the concern with retireds, that if you can't get everything that you want now, the price just might make them not so easy to buy later, so there is a sense of urgency that wasn't there before. So, I appreciate the list, Sita. Thank you. Now I have to think about what I really want, and not worry about the rest.

I kind of feel that way too.

I agree except for the ones that I haven't been buying because I thought they were overpriced and hoped that someone would give them to me (Carved Flowers for instance).

Brightonbelle, if you happen to find someone that will buy beads for you, please give them my number.

ZAKLINZ wrote:Brightonbelle, if you happen to find someone that will buy beads for you, please give them my number.

Me, too, BB!!!

The only reatirement that makes me happy is carved flowers...I have one also always thought that it was far to expensive ...now at least it has a proper value

niceday wrote:

LindaJo wrote:Gee, nobody is going to rush out and buy the entire alphabet in gold?
There doesn't seem to be much love for the numbered cherubs, either.

I did think about it but the Y looks like it has mickey mouse feet on it so I changed my mind

I think it almost makes it more endearing that way!
I have my K-inital in gold and do love it!

Hmm I have nog problems with those retireds. I like the birdhouse only.

nooooooo!!! the golden A?!!

hayseed wrote:

ZAKLINZ wrote:Brightonbelle, if you happen to find someone that will buy beads for you, please give them my number.

Me, too, BB!!!

I love you both but