Nobody Wants Snowbabies Anymore — Except These 10 (Check the Bottom Before You Donate)

Most Department 56 Snowbabies now sell for about $30 or less, and "retired" on the box means almost nothing, because nearly every piece retires. But ten kinds of Snowbabies and antique German snow babies still sell. They include numbered limited editions, complete sets, miniature displays, and Guest Collection pieces with the Grinch, Wizard of Oz and Disney characters. They also include the 100-year-old German originals, the best of which reach several hundred dollars and more. Eleanor shows you how to check the bottom, how to spot a reproduction with your phone camera, and why a complete set is worth far more than its pieces. She also tells the story of the real "Snow Baby," born in Greenland in 1893. 📖 The Whole-House Appraisal System: 214 entries across 9 rooms, every mark, every test, and real sold prices. https://eleanorhayes.netlify.app/ This is general guidance, not a formal appraisal. #snowbabies #department56 #christmascollectibles #antiques #estatesale #christmasdecor #downsizing