I contacted Wedgwood in England via the internet and they are sending us
product brochures, and info on their collectors society, which is going to
become international soon. There was an international society but it folded
about 10 years ago. We also learned there are just 23 outlet centers/stores
in the USA, however, 1 is just a 4 hour drive from us (we live just west of
Fort Worth, TX) in San Marcos, TX. San Marcos is about 30 minutes south of
Austin and, if memory serves me correctly, is famous for some extremely
beautiful springs that can be toured via glass-bottomed boats.
Today, I called and spoke with the outlet center and gained some valuable and
exciting information! They only deal in discontinued lines of Wedgwood
china/porcelain and Waterford crystal so as not to compete with normal retail
outlets/stores, however, they sell at 30 to 50% less than the normal retail
prices. In our case, we've been trying to collect lilac colored Jasper ware
that was only made between 1960/62. We have only seen 3 pieces and bought
them. When talking to the representative, she also stated they try to have
the unusual colors of Wedgwood available from years past. When asked if they
happened to have any lilac or yellow, she said they had several pieces of
each, and also some unusual greens, which we also collect! As a result of
this conversation and informaton, we leave for San Marcos at 6 am tomorrow.
We are VERY excited with the opportunity to buy rare pieces from the company
at discount prices, rather than from antique dealers at expensive prices!
Wish us good hunting!
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