So here I was, minding my own business and I come across this gorgeous egg.  Now, if you are an egg collector, then you know how hard it is to know what to buy and you have to assess everything including the markings, certificates of authenticity, how many are in the limited edition, etc.  Decorative eggs cross over into many other areas ofart and collectibles because so many artists will create one egg every so often. 

SoI am not a big floral painting person and I come across this artist's egg listed as “Buy it now” and the artist's name is LenaLiu.  I do my research and I guess she is the sh** in floral and bird painting, on a contemporary level, that is to say.  Anyway, I go tothe Bradford Exchange (BE) and lo and behold, this egg is indeed for sale right now at the BE for $39.99.

Why did this irritate me?  Well, because it is currently for sale on ebay for 46.99 as a “Buy it now” with the shipping at 7.95. 

Not only that....I look at the description of the item and LOOK, it says the MSRP (manufacterer's suggested retail price) is a whopping 52.99....

I do NOT think this egg isn't worth the money at any of these prices.. it is gorgeous and made with quality materials.  The artistry itself makes it well worth the investment BUT, I get irritated when I see things like this because the person is either lying or they aren't posting accurate, up-to-date information. Both of which are just as bad. 

I think anyone that sells regularly on Ebay has a bad ad now and then, they just didnt see the mistake or have someone to proof it for them. 

My whole point is this, beware of this sort of thing.  I am in the middle of obtaining a good overall view of decorative eggs in relation to collecting because I want to create a guide for them.  The LAST thing I need is to have to verify every single darned listing on here.  But that is the way the world is and I (as well as you, the darling egg collectors out there) have to adjust and overcome it. 

So that is the news for today!