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This week

2012-02-18T19:38:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This weeks updates, many will be found up for auction in our ebay shop, see the link to the left, others will be available on our website. This weeks favourites have to be the space age light shade, onion light shade, Finel coffee pot, and the Erik Hoglund glass dish.

Cathrineholm kettle and coffee pot

2012-02-09T13:21:00.001Z

Cathrineholm kettle and coffee pot, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Ahhh I have put this Cathrineholm Kettle and coffee pot on the website today. So beautiful and getting harder to find.

This weeks updates

2012-02-08T14:27:00.001Z

Updates, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Sneaky preview, these lovelies will be added to the website, by Thursday..Enjoy.

This week's Updates

2012-02-02T18:54:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

New lovelies

2012-02-01T14:27:00.001Z

New lovelies, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Just added these lovelies to the website, more to come so keep watching.

Cathrineholm Lotus enamelware

2012-01-27T09:18:00.001Z

Cathrineholm Lotus enamelware, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

When I first came across Cathrineholm enamelware. I like many people thought that it was produced in Norway by a lady called Cathrine Holm, or maybe it was just designed by her, but I soon discovered that this classic design was actually produced by the metal working foundry company Cathrineholm that manufactured wrought iron, chains, nails and agriculture equipment, later moving onto enamelare, until a fire caused its closure in 1972.
There are many designs of Cathrineholm enamelware, some more popular that others. Probably the most well known designer has to be award winning, Grete Prytz Kittelsen. Born in 1917, Grete worked as an artist, goldsmith and enamel designer, and won numerous awards, she is also known as the “Queen of scandinavian design”
Cathrineholms most famous design, has to be the lotus ware pattern, a simple iconic pattern, which has become a timeless classic and highly sort after by collectors, for its striking design & functionality. Most people assume the lotus pattern was designed by Grete prytz Kittlesen, due to the shape and stucture, and the fact that so many Cathrineholm items where were designed by Grete Kittelsen.
However this is where the story takes a twist, it is infact Arne Clausen, we have to thank for this wonderful piece of design. Arne Clausen was an artist and worked at the factory as a decorator, apparently Clausens designs were added to kittelsens, without her knowledge. It is said that Grete Kittelsen, really didn't care for the pattern, and believed the collection should be void of decoration.
So we have both Arne Clausen and Grete Kittlesen, to thank for some of the most influential designs of the Scandinavian Art movement.
Arne Clausen should really get the recognition he deserves, so please spread the word. His family have recently allowed luciekaas.com to produce ceramic bowls incorporating the stunning Iconic Lotus pattern.

This week

2012-01-19T13:53:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Sneaky preview of what I'm listing on eBay this week, including one of my precious Cathrineholm kettles, these will be listing tonight 19/01/12 at around 8 o'clock. Good luck poppets.

Cathrineholm lotusware

2012-01-18T14:26:00.001Z

I love Cathrineholm enamel, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Gone a little bit Cathrineholm mad this week, I just love saving identical items up for a while and then Photographing them all together, but soon they must find new homes.

Cathrineholm Kettles

2012-01-18T14:22:00.001Z

Cathrineholm Kettles, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This week

2012-01-12T13:48:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This weeks updates, the clear out continues, for all you bargain hunter's, all these item's will be up for auction, in our eBay shop, favourite finds have to be the 1970's blue enamel bowl, Finel casserole pot by Kaj Franck, and the onion lampshade.
Good luck if you bid.

January sale... clear out

2012-01-06T09:41:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Having a clear out on eBay, rather than having a sale on the website, we are just putting everything to auction. Good luck if you bid.

vintage new year

2012-01-05T15:35:00.001Z

vintage new year, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Happy New year to all my friends, followers and of course customers, hope you all had a great Christmas.
Lots planned for the New Year, these lovelies will be added to the website tomorrow. :)

Christmas

2011-12-07T11:55:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Ahh last week of listing on eBay before Christmas, all these lovelies, are either already in our Ebay shop, or will be by the end of the day. Don't forget to look on our website, where we keep all our favorite vintage goodies.

Finel kettle

2011-11-24T09:12:00.001Z

Finel kettle, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Best Ever Finel Kettle, designed by Kaj Franck. Love it but its up for grabs. http://www.planetutopia.co.uk/Enamel+PVlqTXdBVE02a25jdmRXWjBGMlk

This Week

2011-11-24T07:54:00.001Z

This Week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All these will be posted on eBay by Thursday evening, happy bidding.

Inky pixie canvases

2011-11-24T07:51:00.001Z

New collages, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Popped these canvases in my ebay shop, more available on the website...

Mushroom decorations

2011-11-16T13:35:00.001Z

Mushroom decorations, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Perfect for the Christmas tree, or as cake decorations, we only have 1 lot available, so be quick.

This week

2011-11-10T16:48:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This weeks updates, most have been listed on eBay at very low starting prices, favourites are the Jie gantofta herb jar designed by Anita Nylund of Sweden, The Stelton dish, and the lighter designed by Dieter Rams of Germany.

Christmas is coming

2011-11-07T08:54:00.001Z

Wooden horses, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Christmas is coming, so we had better get a move on, some lovely Scandinavian Christmas textiles arriving soon.

This week

2011-11-03T10:38:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's this weeks updates, you'll find these items mainly on our website, but there are also some bargains to be had on our Ebay site.. Have fun and don't forget to join our Facebook page for more updates. Go to our website for the link.

Alan Fletcher clam dishes

2011-11-01T11:49:00.001Z

Alan Fletcher clam dishes, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Soon after adding this amazing Alan Fletcher clam dish to the website, I had an enquiry about postage to America, it seems our websites postage rates were all set wrong, so if your an international customer, you should find our postage rates are now much more reasonable. .

Website additions

2011-10-11T15:52:00.001+01:00

This Week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Mmmmm here's just a taste of the lovely items we have added to the website this week, also new Collage canvases in our quirky canvas category.

This week

2011-10-05T13:50:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This weeks items, most of these will be available for auction, on our ebay site from 6/10/11. Good luck & happy bidding. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/planetutopia. Other items such as the rainbow fruit forks, Bournvita mug, and Stuart Devlin Dish are already posted on our website.

Ceramic bear ash tray

2011-10-04T18:33:00.001+01:00

Ceramic bear ash tray , originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Does anyone know anything about this rather large ceramic bear ash tray. It says made in Italy on the bottom, crezione Orsetto, which I think means Bear in Italian. Any help would really be appreciated .

Vintage finds

2011-10-04T18:29:00.001+01:00

Vintage finds, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This weeks finds, most have been added to our website, if you see anything your interested in which is yet to be added, just email.

This Week

2011-09-22T07:58:00.001+01:00

This Week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Yes all these lovelies, will be available, either in our webshop. www.planetutopia.co.uk or our ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/planetutopia

This week

2011-09-08T11:15:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's this weeks additions to our website, the pear ice bucket, ice crusher, fondue and a few other items will be posted on eBay tonight.

This week

2011-09-07T08:49:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here are just a few of the items, we will be adding to our website this week.. take a look www.planetutopia.co.uk

I love my kitchen!

2011-08-23T23:03:00.001+01:00

I love my kitchen! , originally uploaded by Retro Mama69.

It gets even better.

Retro world in miniture

2011-08-23T10:38:00.001+01:00

Nicca's Modern Appliances , originally uploaded by Retro Mama69.

Loving this collection of retro miniature appliances from Retro mama on Flickr.

1970's soup bowls

2011-08-17T20:05:00.001+01:00

1970's soup bowls, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Have added some more items to our Flickr site, these will be available soon on the website, email me if your interested in anything.

Vintage teak icebucket

2011-08-15T22:39:00.001+01:00

Vintage teak icebucket, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

So much stuff to add to the website, however it's my favourite time of the year...yep school summer holidays. Hopefully I will get a little more time in the next couple of weeks and be listing lovely retro finds on the website and in our eBay shop.

Little Etsy

2011-07-12T21:51:00.001+01:00

Little Etsy, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Ahhh we have made a little Etsy site, for tiny items which don't cost masses to ship worldwide, if you have any requests of original retro items you would love to see on here, please message me.

Etsy banner

2011-07-12T11:58:00.001+01:00

Etsy banner, originally uploaded by inkypixie.

About to open an Etsy shop, for smaller items. Which have low cost shipping.

PLASTICARIUM 017

2011-07-06T12:42:00.001+01:00

PLASTICARIUM 017, originally uploaded by OGH.

Amazing collection of plastic, don't think there's much chance of finding a load like this in Cornwall.

pommes glaçons

2011-07-06T12:39:00.001+01:00

pommes glaçons, originally uploaded by plastika35.

Never knew there where so many colours made.

Cat houses

2011-07-05T12:10:00.001+01:00

P1050050, originally uploaded by hirano_sui.

Quite simply I want one.

Lotus lovely

2011-07-04T09:42:00.001+01:00

Cathrineholm milk pan, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Still lovin Cathrineholms lotus design, total classic, just added to the website

Win a Colani Elephant in our July Draw

2011-07-01T09:56:00.001+01:00

1970s colani elephants, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All followers and new fans will be entered in a draw on the 30th July to win a Colani Elephant Money box, so click the like button on our facebook page, or visit the website www.planetutopia.co.uk and click that facebook like button .......

Finel Wärtsilä Vegeta containers

2011-07-01T09:10:00.001+01:00

Finel Wärtsilä Vegeta containers, originally uploaded by JForth.

Oooh Beautiful finel containers, i've never seen these ones before. The things you find on Flickr.

This week vintage finds

2011-06-09T13:35:00.001+01:00

This week, a set on Flickr.

Check our ebay site or website for more details.

1970's Vintage rya rug

2011-06-09T12:19:00.001+01:00

Vintage rya rug, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Will be added to our ebay site tonight ... starting at just £9.99

Sneaky preview

2011-05-19T13:25:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's a sneaky preview of whats going on ebay tonight. More items will be added to the website on Friday

Vintage finds

2011-05-18T12:12:00.001+01:00

Vintage finds, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Mmmm, lots of lovely enamelware to add to our website in the next couple of days.

Flickr Group started

2011-05-18T09:08:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

If you love vintage enamelware, we have just started a group on Flickr, vintage kitchen enamel. Flickr members are welcome to post photo's of all there lovely enamelware, from Cathrineholm, Finel, Kockums, etc. Hoping to make a bright and fun collection for the world to view.

This week

2011-05-06T13:12:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Yey... more lovely things added to our website, do take a look.

This week

2011-04-27T11:12:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

We are having a good clear out over the next few weeks, most of these will be in our ebay shop on Thursday and Friday this week, (28th & 29th April) The other items will be avalible on the webshop... So take a look.

Added this week

2011-04-05T17:40:00.001+01:00

Added this week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All these lovelies will be added to the website this week, more to come soon

This week updates

2011-02-18T16:36:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Most of these items have been posted on ebay, so follow the link in the left hand corner and go and grab some bargains. Also I will be adding a Cathrineholm frying pan to Ebay tonight if anyones interested.

2011-02-18T16:31:00.001Z

Danish viking vintage bottle opener , originally uploaded by planetutopia.

I promise next week I will blog more, I think i'm hibernating at the moment, due t cold weather.

This week's updates

2011-01-13T14:17:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

After a long Christmas holiday we are back, searching for lovely vintage modern home ware from around the world. We plan to keep our eBay listings starting on a Thursday, so that our regular customers know when to look.
This week we have a lot of new items, including a beautiful vintage enamel kettle resembling finelware, a couple of stunning trays, one of which is illustrated by the super talented Bjorn Wiinblad, we have decided to list some beautiful modernist coasters on eBay. I could go on, but the best thing to do is take a look at our website and eBay page...Some items start at just 99p, look luck. + happy New Year Jx

This week

2010-12-02T16:36:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's this weeks updates, In keeping with the cold weather, we have gone all Scandinavian thias week, with beautiful items from Swedish ceramists Nittsjo, Jie Gantofta, Soholm of Denmark. We have some great vintage Cake tins perfect for Christmas cakes and Mince pies. We are posting all these on our Ebay page.

Lots of lovely things will also be added to the website, hopefully by Friday, its just so cold at the moment that I seem to be only going at half speed.... Role on Christmas.

This week

2010-11-25T11:26:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's this weeks updates, Lots of stuff on Ebay including an original Dala Horse from Sweden, Jie Grantofta Herb jar, And another onion lampshade.
In the Webshop we have some new additions, a lovely Gaydon salt & Pepper Set, Wooden Danish Vikings, and some lovely items by Carlton Ware, and Hornsea Potteries.
As usual everything should be listed by the end of the week, thats Friday.
And for all those who have asked I will be making more Collages Very soon, I will keep you posted.

Christmas is coming

2010-11-12T13:44:00.001Z

Wooden horses, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Lordi...Christmas is once more upon us, over the next few week i'll be posting vintage Chritmas present suggstions. And posting details of vintage Christmas decorations.

We love enamel

2010-11-04T11:36:00.001Z

We love enamel, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Oh how i love enamel, its bright, fun and functional. From Krenit bowls, to Finel teapots, Cathrineholm lotus ware, so German studio ware. Many of these items are still avalible on our website... More are coming soon. Take a look and brighten up your kitchen.

This week

2010-11-04T11:11:00.001Z

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Lots of lovely things will be added to the website and ebay this week, we have found some more jie gantofta herb jars, a great set of 70's guzzini salad servers, some wonderful coasters from laurids lønborg, and some great Dala horses from Sweden. As usual, i'm super busy, so if you don't find what your looking for it will usually be posted on the website by the end of the week , if not email me.
Have lots of fun.
Jay x

This weeks updates

2010-10-23T12:13:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This week updates

2010-10-05T12:25:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

We're having a clear out, as we need more space... most of these items will be avalible on eBay by Thursday 7th October, the rest you will find in our online shop soon. Email me if you need details.

This week updates

2010-09-27T13:08:00.002+01:00

All these items can either be found on our website or on our ebay auction site this week, ( follow the links in the left hand corner) ......the links below will take you to our Flirkr pages

1. 1970s Party Plizt, 2. P1070922, 3. Crayonne ice bucket, 4. Canvas Collage, 5. 1960s teak ice bucket, 6. Polish enamel mugs, 7. 1960's tray, 8. Sona Coffee Perculator, 9. 1970's mirror, 10. Crayonne record rack, 11. Vintage Enamel teapot, 12. bosse style hedgehogs, 13. Wooden bottle opener, 14. Viners mosaic spoons, 15. WMF Cocktail shaker, 16. Quirky face ashtray, 17. Copper watering can, 18. 1970's Fold up table, 19. Hallins water jug, 20. Untitled, 21. Giant swatch maxi 1987, 22. Enamel coffee pot, 23. Gantofte Spice pot, 24. Vintage fabric op art, 25. Atomic magazine rack, 26. Wooden ice bucket, 27. Tequila, 28. 1950's Butter Dish, 29. Cathrineholm Coffee pot, 30. Rank Radio Retro Headphones, 31. 1970s globe, 32. 1970's enamel pans, 33. Retro Glasses, 34. Atomic fruitbowl, 35. 1970's tin tray, 36. Robert Welch cake stand

Little Gems

2010-09-20T22:32:00.001+01:00

Vintage retro lot, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Lots of lovely things to be added to the website this week, not so sure I can sell the yellow tray. Oh I love my job.

We love plastic

2010-09-20T22:27:00.001+01:00

We love plastic, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

This week's updates

2010-09-20T22:19:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All these items will be added to our Ebay site or will be found on the website, happy bidding . We've having a clear out.

This week updates

2010-09-09T21:33:00.002+01:00

More lovely things have been added to the website, and as usual lots of bargains can be found on our eBay site. Top picks are the Dialene daisy tray (eBay) Retro bread bin also posted on eBay. The fantastic Bjorn Wiinblad tray , can be found in our new look website. Follow the links at the top of the blog. I also have to mention the Alfra & Alessi Egg cups, posted on eBay starting price £4.99 guaranteed a future collectible.

New Website

2010-09-08T20:34:00.002+01:00

Yeah, the new website is now up and running, over the next few weeks I will be adding lots of new items, so keep watching here, or on twitter, and i will keep you posted.

This week

2010-08-26T22:51:00.005+01:00

This weeks additions to the website and my ebay shop, any questions please ask away..

Krenit bowls

2010-08-24T21:51:00.002+01:00

Krenit bowls, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Gorgeous Krenit bowl's, created by Herbert Krenchel in the 1950's, If you have always wanted one of these or are already an avid collector, you will already know how beautiful these bowls are. Made from steel, the insides are enamelled, and the outside have a matt black mixture which is formed using cement, hence the name Krenit. Krenit is a combination of the name Krenchel and eternit (fiber cement).
In 1954, the bowl won a gold medal for its unique design in Triennalen (Milano, Italy). Production stopped in 1966.
The krenit bowl is simply a design classic, modern, functional and yet truely beautiful,
We currently have one krenit bowl left in our online shop, I really don't mind in nobody ever buy's it, that way I can look at it for a little bit longer.

This week

2010-08-24T21:35:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All these lovely gems will be avalible in our webshop by the end of the week.

This week updates

2010-07-15T18:36:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

All these items will be avalible either in our webshop or on Ebay, I especially love the metal owl coasters, starting at 99p on ebay, and the stunning giant Rya rug, which has just a few days to go ( also on ebay)
We Also have Danish coasters, designed by Alf Rhymes, also starting at 99p on ebay.
In our online shop you will find many treasures, including that lovely Bjorn wiinblad tray, which i may just have to buy myself, if nobody else does.

Falke Camping table

2010-07-08T13:46:00.001+01:00

Falke Camping table, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Perfect for a summer of camping.

This week updates

2010-06-29T12:31:00.001+01:00

This week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Here's a small collection of some of the new items i will be listing this week, some will be of ebay, other will be posted on the website. So keep watching. Follow me on twitter if you want to know the minute a new item is listed.

Colani Elepant

2010-06-25T11:42:00.001+01:00

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110547437804&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Colani Elephant still just £1.25 on Ebay with 2 days to go.

1960's French Party nibbles dish

2010-06-24T20:56:00.001+01:00

1960's French Party nibbles dish , originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Just posted on Ebay

We love red

2010-06-24T13:33:00.002+01:00

We love red, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

2. Salter scales, 3. 70's Wire toast rack, 4. Viners homemaker Cutlery, 5. Bakelite 1930s car window trays, 6. Atomic pan stand, 7. Krenit bowl, 8. 1970s emsa coasters vintage, 9. Vintage tin trays, 10. 1960s Alan Fletcher stacking, 11. 1960s shaving towel, 12. 1970s Party Plizt, 13. 1970s Austria Enamel Pans, 14. 1970s moneybox, 15. 70's Plastic lampshade, 16. Colani Elephant money box, 17. cheese board 60s, 18. 70s Smash Martian, 19. Radio 1970s, 20. fluffy rug, 21. 1980s tangle toy, 22. P1080318, 23. P1080148, 24. P1070914, 25. P1070783

coasters collection

2010-06-24T09:25:00.001+01:00

coasters collection, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Coasters boring, i don't think so.

1. 1970's Owl Coasters, 2. Bussum Coasters, 3. ceramic Coasters, 4. 1970's Worcester ware table mats, 5. 1970s emsa coasters vintage, 6. 1960s/1970s tin coasters, 7. Vintage tin trays, 8. 1960s vintage coasters, 9. 1950s place mats, 10. laurids Lonborg coasters, 11. 1970's Danish Coasters, 12. Swedish 1960s Coasters, 13. P1080402, 14. P1080178, 15. P1080159, 16. 70s coasters

Up for grabs this week

2010-06-22T14:48:00.001+01:00

Up for grabs this week, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

1. 1970's Owl Coasters, 2. Enamel Kettle, 3. Danish teak pots, 4. Atomic 1950's pan, 5. Atomic plate rack, 6. Heart Lunch box, 7. 1960's French Party nibbles dish, 8. 1970's Dialene Party dish, 9. 1970's Gigantic tray, 10. Adam & Eve Salt & Pepper set, 11. 1970's rolling pin, 12. Robert Welch Cup, 13. 1950s Atomic coat rack, 14. 1970's Fish plate, 15. 70's wall lamp, 16. welware teapot, 17. Gonks, 18. 1930's calendar, 19. Bakelite dice thermometer, 20. Dansk butter board, 21. 70s minimalist bookend, 22. Salter scales, 23. 70's Wire toast rack, 24. T G stripe Storage jar, 25. Bussum Coasters

1970's Crystal pets

2010-06-22T12:34:00.001+01:00

1970's Crystal pets , originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Does anyone remember these? They were originally designed as carnival prizes in the 1960s and 70s, and every 70's child had them.

Colani Eelphant money box on Ebay 99p

2010-06-18T09:13:00.001+01:00

1970s colani elephant, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Just listed in my ebay shop starting at just 99p
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Planet-Utopia

2010-06-16T18:00:00.001+01:00

Colani herd of elephants, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Elephants can be found on our website, or email us, we usually have a few.

90s reproduction

2010-06-16T17:58:00.001+01:00

Colani Elephant money box, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

original 2nd generation

2010-06-16T17:57:00.001+01:00

1970s colani elephant, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Colani Elephant money boxes, How to tell how old they are ?

2010-06-16T17:56:00.001+01:00

Colani Elephant money boxes, originally uploaded by planetutopia.

Designed by Luigi Colani for Dresners Bank in Germany in the 1960s, these money boxes have become a design icon, and are becoming increasingly sort after.
There is alot on confusion for buyer's, over the different types on Elephants. So here's some help.......
This Elephant is not a reproduction, its a second generation original 1970s, it has the "Dresdners Bank" logo marked on the base, small original elephants are also unopenable. ( +Very rare)
1st generation originals are made of a softer plastic, they have the Dresdner logo inbetween the legs on the smaller elephants, (these are like gold dust, & Very very rare) , but usually quite worn, with eyes missing.
90's reproductions still precious, but not quite as rare, these have no logo, and have a black plastic base which can be opened.
Some people like new things, some like old worn things, some like shiney things, but i think buyers have a right to know what they are buying.