Thrifter Spots Dream Set Online After Searching for Years—Then Sees Price
Summary
A collector named Elgin from Montreal found a rare set of 14 Arabia Finland Kalevala plates on Facebook Marketplace for just over $70. These collectible plates usually sell for much more, and Elgin is happy to keep them for his own use.Key Facts
- Elgin is a collector who searched for years for these specific plates.
- The plates are Arabia Finland Kalevala plates, designed by Raija Uosikkinen between 1980 and 1990.
- The plates are based on the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic poem.
- Individual plates usually sell for $22 to $66, with rare ones costing $66 to $110 or more.
- Complete sets of these plates are worth significantly more than single plates.
- Elgin bought a full set of 14 plates on Facebook Marketplace for just over $70, a much lower price than usual.
- Facebook Marketplace is popular for finding secondhand, unique items, especially among younger users.
- Elgin plans to keep the plates in his home rather than sell them.
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