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Post by Rhonda on Mar 1, 2008 8:40:45 GMT -5
Definitely one of the top ten questions we receive - Here's the answer - Colorways are Hallmark Keepsake ornaments that are painted differently than the same ornament in the Hallmark Keepsake ornament line. These items are specially produced by Hallmark and are often used as incentives or prizes at Hallmark events such as Premiere. Depending upon their designated use they are produced in small quantities compared to the ornaments in the regular line. Secondary market values for colorways are dependant on a number of factors - how many were produced, how hard were they to obtain and the popularity of the "base" ornament. Although most of the colorway boxes are the regular line box with a small gold sticker in the upper corner denoting Colorway the first few were packaged in just the regular line box with no sticker or designation that the ornament inside was different in any way. and here's a picture showing a regular ornament and a colorway ornament - the 2007 Cool Decade # 7 (upper left) and the 2007 Cool Decade Colorway (lower right) Happy Hallmark Ornament Collecting The Hooked on Hallmark Staff |
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Post by Barb (Harris) Melton on Mar 5, 2008 2:44:14 GMT -5
It doesn't hurt to mention that lately a lot of folks are calling them "repaints" as well.
However, if Hallmark ever gives us the "other" 2006 Pony for Christmas, I would have to call it a colorway because there's not much to paint or repaint on that little guy. He'd need to be re-outfitted I think! :-)
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Post by oldsthallmark on Mar 20, 2008 14:27:29 GMT -5
I don't understand what colorway is. I mean I know what it means but where did this word come from? I used this word at signings and the artists never know what I'm talking about. They call them repaints. There is another word that Chad used for them too but I've forgotten what it was.
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Post by Rhonda on Mar 20, 2008 15:06:32 GMT -5
The term "colorway" is not a Hallmark term, as you indicate they call the ornaments "repaints." I believe that it was collectors who originally coined the colorway term, although if memory serves correctly the term colorway is used by Hallmark, but not in the same sense. (I can't remember what I'm thinking that Hallmark uses the term for, maybe someone else here does? Ornament before paint?) Basically the two terms are interchangable and mean the same thing to Hallmark collectors. I don't understand what colorway is. I mean I know what it means but where did this word come from? I used this word at signings and the artists never know what I'm talking about. They call them repaints. There is another word that Chad used for them too but I've forgotten what it was. |
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Post by nicki on Mar 20, 2008 16:53:24 GMT -5
I don't understand what colorway is. I mean I know what it means but where did this word come from? I used this word at signings and the artists never know what I'm talking about. They call them repaints. There is another word that Chad used for them too but I've forgotten what it was. Tim Kline is a Hallmark "Colorway" Expert. I believe he owns every special issue and colorway ornament Hallmark has produced and has researched this subject throughly. In 2005 I asked him to write an article on "SPECIAL ISSUE ORNAMENTS" for the 1st Edition of the Hallmark Value Guide. On Page 14 of that value guide, Tim writes: "In 1994 when Hallmark awarded door-prizes at their first regional event, they announced that the winners were going to receive "mistakes." Of course these weren't really mistakes, but rather, extremely limited, special edition ornaments taken from the regular product line that were painted in different color schemes." "Colorway, or Colourway in its British spelling, was borrowed from the collectors of porcelain figurines and character jugs, where the artist decides to change the coloring scheme for some special purpose. Although other terms such as "repaint" have surfaced, collectors seem to prefer the descriptiveness of "colorway" in it's American spelling." |
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Post by jojo3d on Jul 13, 2008 18:20:28 GMT -5
How can you get them?
Not all stores have them as prizes.
The one I went to this weekend didn't even know what one was.
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Post by nicki on Jul 16, 2008 20:36:56 GMT -5
How can you get them? Not all stores have them as prizes. The one I went to this weekend didn't even know what one was. Hi jojo3d, Colorways are usually connected to Hallmark Special Events. Two of 2008 Ornament Premier Exclusive ornaments were colorways (the Pony for Christmas, and Kiddie Car Classic Mustang). Each Hallmark Gold Crown Store rec'd a few of these two colorways to sell on Premier Weekend (not to give away as door prizes). Colorways are often associated with Keepsake Ornament Club Membership. Many are available for sale and as door prizes at Collector Club Events for example. Here's a link to the Hallmark Colorway Ornaments page at HookedonOrnaments.com - www.hookedonhallmark.com/Colorway-Ornaments_c_95.html And if you check out the description of each colorway, it will often list the occasion for which that ornament was created, approx how many exist, etc. |
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Post by curt1108 on Jul 22, 2008 16:23:56 GMT -5
hi nicki,
i have a question? i am wanting to sell my 2007 rtw mischievious kittens colorway, and i am nervious about listing it on ebay, accepting paypal, and then worrying if the buyer is going to file some bogus dispute, this is alot of money on the line. can you recommend the safest way for me to go about selling this? have you ever had one of those credit card problems on an expensive item before? please help. thank you in advance..
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Post by nicki on Jul 22, 2008 20:01:08 GMT -5
hi nicki, i have a question? i am wanting to sell my 2007 rtw mischievious kittens colorway, and i am nervious about listing it on ebay, accepting paypal, and then worrying if the buyer is going to file some bogus dispute, this is alot of money on the line. can you recommend the safest way for me to go about selling this? have you ever had one of those credit card problems on an expensive item before? please help. thank you in advance.. Hi Curt. In selling an expensive ornament on ebay, I would: * Accept Paypal only, that way, no bad checks or fake money orders. * Take good photos. * Make sure your title and description are clearly stated. * Require Insurance and Delivery Confirmation There is always a small risk in selling anything anywhere. But I've found that the risks are minimal with Hallmark Ornament Collectors, as (except for a rare bad apple), they are a good honest folks. And, in dealing with Paypal & or Ebay if there is a dispute, the odds are with you if you can prove that the item was rec'd and that your description was clear and accurate. Good luck in selling your Kitty...it is truly a special piece! Nicki |
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Post by oldsthallmark on Jul 23, 2008 12:31:29 GMT -5
Nicki, do you ever use signature confirmation on your packages? Is it better or safer?
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Post by nicki on Jul 24, 2008 21:47:06 GMT -5
Nicki, do you ever use signature confirmation on your packages? Is it better or safer? Post Office Insurance requires a signature at delivery if the insured value is over $50. which is better protection than a delivery confirmation. We don't use any other type of signature confirmation. |
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