How to Collect Storybook Knit Sweaters
One favorite garment collectible is the sweater and one of the lead designers of collectible sweaters is Storybook Knits. Known for their one-of-a-kind hand-knitted and hand-loomed work, Storybook Knits pulls top dollar on the second-hand clothing market.
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Visit the Storybook Knits closet at Home Shopping Network to view the various collections that are currently available. Pay close attention to sweaters that are about to sell out. Since no Storybook Knit design is repeated, retiring garments are a good choice for collectors.
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Determine the "type" of sweater grouping you desire. For example, some women may opt for pieces that feature dogs, cats or horses. Others may prefer the brand's whimsical fairytale sweaters, nautical looks, Americana or occupational designs.
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Narrow the focus down to specific sweaters wanted for the collection. Those collecting for fun and personal use will make choices geared toward their own tastes. Those collecting for profit will want to identify the garments that tend to pull the greatest sums of money in the secondary market. This can be determined by monitoring selling sites like Ebay to see the kind of money each piece seems to garner.
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Search sites like Shopping.com or Shopzilla to determine the various sources available for obtaining the specific Storybook Knit sweaters desired.
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Compare the cost for a desired sweater design across the various sites that carry it. Auction sites like Ebay may start with lower bids while other sites only offer the item at a pre-established price. Based on the desirability of the sweater grouping as well as the specific design, one can make a determination whether or not to risk losing it in a bidding situation.
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Establish a budgeted amount for the entire collection. Break the budget down into the amount to be spent on each sweater grouping. Then break that down into an allotted amount for each individual sweater.
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Rank each sweater on a scale from one to 10 according to its overall desirability. This will help to focus the collection process.
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Begin soliciting the purchases desired. Stay within budgetary constraints.
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Tips & Warnings
A finite number of Storybook Knit Sweaters are made. The design is never repeated in its exact format, although similar designs may be developed in the future. Storybook Knit Sweaters are always marked with their logo and the name of the sweater underneath the tag. Research the designer and information on various sweater groupings before getting started. It will help you determine which pieces are most likely to pull top dollar on a secondary market The Storybook Knits artist series collection is highly sought after since only one or two such sweaters are produced within a set amount of time; usually one or two years. Storybook Knits considers customer requests in designing future collections. Narrowing down the focus of the collection to one or two types of sweater groupings will make it easier in the collection process. Explore online trading sites that may allow you to trade designs.
