where can I buy retro style Christmas decorations?
I really want some old fashioned tissue Christmas Decorations. Both the long garlands and the honeycomb style eg candles, bells etc. Prices are going through the roof on e bay. Is there anywhere in the uk that sell them, either genuine 50′s ones or replicas. (not the metallic ones, only paper ones) Thankyou.
Since you have specified the UK, here are sites where you can buy replicas, but they are not cheap either.
http://www.christmastimeuk.com/ctuktest/browse.php?action=view&cat_id=28
http://www.christmastimeuk.com/themes08.php?category=Christmas-Paper-Decorations&cat=10304
http://www.partycheap.com/Christmas_Tissue_Decorations_s/249.htm
http://www.partypacks.co.uk/spage.asp?urx=t:Paper+Decorations;cd:pg;dt:PaperDec;
You would only find authentic ones on second hand market stalls and retro stores. They have acquired rarity value because they spoilt easily and most people discarded them when they were damaged or dirtied. The same applies to authentic blown glass decorations that now cost a fortune. One rarely sees that sort of thing in charity shops. Many have gone all trendy and most now limit themselves to nearly new goods, rejecting articles that they consider unappealing and that will not bring money because soiled or unfashionable. It is not the time of the year for car boot sales, which might yield something, but may be a covered antique market might.
There are other sites but they are in the USA and charge in dollars. Shipping would be extra and British customs also charge duty on arrival. I bought some ornaments last year and the custom charge added another twenty pounds to the overall cost even though they were second hand and had originally been made in Europe.
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December 30th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Since you have specified the UK, here are sites where you can buy replicas, but they are not cheap either.
http://www.christmastimeuk.com/ctuktest/browse.php?action=view&cat_id=28
http://www.christmastimeuk.com/themes08.php?category=Christmas-Paper-Decorations&cat=10304
http://www.partycheap.com/Christmas_Tissue_Decorations_s/249.htm
http://www.partypacks.co.uk/spage.asp?urx=t:Paper+Decorations;cd:pg;dt:PaperDec;
You would only find authentic ones on second hand market stalls and retro stores. They have acquired rarity value because they spoilt easily and most people discarded them when they were damaged or dirtied. The same applies to authentic blown glass decorations that now cost a fortune. One rarely sees that sort of thing in charity shops. Many have gone all trendy and most now limit themselves to nearly new goods, rejecting articles that they consider unappealing and that will not bring money because soiled or unfashionable. It is not the time of the year for car boot sales, which might yield something, but may be a covered antique market might.
There are other sites but they are in the USA and charge in dollars. Shipping would be extra and British customs also charge duty on arrival. I bought some ornaments last year and the custom charge added another twenty pounds to the overall cost even though they were second hand and had originally been made in Europe.
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December 30th, 2009 at 3:41 am
During the 50′s people made their own decorations… Why don’t you try… making them? Just a thought.
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December 30th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Try this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=retro%20Christmas%20decorations&tag=p045-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
Hope this helps
Good luck!
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December 30th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Try an antiques mall if there are any near you. I have found 50s decorations there. Also, don’t forget thrift stores. You never know what you will find there. Another good source to find this stuff cheap is to go to church rummage sales and garage sales especially in older neighborhoods where older people live.
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December 30th, 2009 at 5:22 am
A really good link (my opinion):
http://www.thechristmasemporium.co.uk/Home.asp
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