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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