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    • IrishKitty
      January 27, 2020 at 2:49 pm
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      I only discovered Hallmark keepsakes 18 months ago when browsing Amazon for a Barbie Christmas ornament for my four old daughter. I managed to find two cute ornaments and of course this led to me noticing all these other beautiful keepsakes. After a quick google and checking out some YouTube Hallmark haul videos… I was hooked.

      Unfortunately Hallmark keepsakes are not sold in Hallmark stores in Ireland or the UK, ( I so hope this will change) so my only and cheapest way of buying them is through Amazon. Have to watch religiously for them to be on sale for less then 18$ (17€) so that they are worth buying as any more then that, incurs high postage fees and import duties :-(

      Many sellers including the official Hallmark store will not post to Ireland. Bah humbug!

      My biggest difficulty is not really knowing what ornaments ( which I have on my wishlist) are likely to sell out quickly or escalate in value. ( not because I’m investing,but because then the ornament even a 2019 one can just slip out of reach, when all fees are added etc to import!)

      Looking forward to this years dream book coming out and already have my eye on WonderWoman and Jaws for my coastal themed tree!

    • Abigail
      January 28, 2020 at 12:27 am
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      Welcome!  We’re glad to have you here!

      Sorry you don’t have an easier way to collect.  Do you have any dream ornaments you’re hoping to one day find?

      Abigail

    • IrishKitty
      January 28, 2020 at 5:04 pm
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      Thanks for the welcome Abigail :-)

      As you can imagine  I am still only discovering many of the retired ornaments. I have a huge wishlist on Pinterest! Some of the more recent ones which I would love to get hold off are “ Beaker” magic ornament ( not sure the year) some of the 12 days of Christmas ornaments. I do have the second one ( turtle doves)and the french hen but hope to acquire the others over time, if I can find them on sale or eBay for a reasonable price. I have also got a few of the Beauty of Birds series and would love to get hold of the Raven and Western Tanager. I did have the opportunity to purchase them at the regular price but put them on the long finger. On my wish list is “ carol of the bells” from last year and the mele kalikimaka snowman in hammock ornament. That’s only the tip of the iceberg?
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