EBAY: Let's Plot

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My Very Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

I am a collector of old things. I like things with a story, whether I know what the story is or not.

Ebay isn’t terribly popular on these forums and deservedly so, with their awful episode of trying to flog Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament for filthy lucre. BUT…

They have on offer lots and lots of truly beautiful and classic Catholicana, including holy cards, crucifixes, vestments, books, statues, paintings, even reliquaries (more about the last in a few sentences).

I know people cannot afford to spend a great deal of money (and some of these things are expensive), but some of them go for a song. Who gets these things? If it’s a collector, I suppose it’s okay. But wouldn’t it be great if these sacred objects went to people who would care for them with reverence and devotion? I firmly believe that the “wreckovation” era is over and we will soon see churches raised that can worthily house some of the objects of high art and devotion.

I intend, every once and a while, to step outside my area of collecting (crucifixes) and buy something to give back to the Church, either to churches trying to recapture some of our traditional beauty or to mission areas, where they are doubly needed. I’m a teacher, so I cannot do it very often, but maybe once a year. I urge others who are able to do so to consider the same. People could go in together and purchase items to guard and preserve.

One word on reliquaries. The sellers will say that they are selling the reliquary and that the relic is a gift:rolleyes: . Be careful. There are supposed to be seals and certificates from the Holy See to document authenticity. However, I would even attempt to buy these to preserve them. I tried to buy a beautiful reliquary with a relic of Saint Therese (a lock of her hair) for my godmother’s Carmelite foundation, but was substantially outbid (and I mean substantially!). Also, I don’t think (personally) that such large relics/reliquaries should be kept by individuals, but fairly quickly donated to the Church in some way (churches, monasteries, etc.). Also, there is a group dedicated to collecting and protecting old relquaries and their sacred contents. Does anyone know the name?

Just a thought.
 
I don’t get e-bay. And I’ve never bothered to find out about it. Seems like an awful lot of trouble.

See, people keep telling me I need to “step outside my comfort zone.” WHY? It’s comfortable in my comfort zone and I like it here.

Having said that, your idea is a sound one. I’m all for preserving sacred items from Catholic churches. But there’s just got to be some other way to do it besides messing with e-bay. :hmmm:
 
Dr. Bombay:
I don’t get e-bay. And I’ve never bothered to find out about it. Seems like an awful lot of trouble.

See, people keep telling me I need to “step outside my comfort zone.” WHY? It’s comfortable in my comfort zone and I like it here.

Having said that, your idea is a sound one. I’m all for preserving sacred items from Catholic churches. But there’s just got to be some other way to do it besides messing with e-bay. :hmmm:
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When I was I the French Quarter, I bought a the most beautiful picture of the Blessed Virgin I have ever seen. I paid more than I wanted to, but felt a compulsion to “rescue” the picture from this Antique store. (I wasn’t going to buy it, but I heard an interview with Ann Rice, and she explained how she went into a shop and felt the need to “rescue” a crusifix for the shop.)

Point being - you can also check out antique stores to see what they have.

Sorry for hijacking the thread.
 
I’ve used eBay quite a bit, mostly to buy gear for my recording studio. I’ve been very happy with experiences. I like the idea of rescuing sacred items. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the idea.
 
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When I was I the French Quarter, I bought a the most beautiful picture of the Blessed Virgin I have ever seen. I paid more than I wanted to, but felt a compulsion to “rescue” the picture from this Antique store. (I wasn’t going to buy it, but I heard an interview with Ann Rice, and she explained how she went into a shop and felt the need to “rescue” a crusifix for the shop.)

Point being - you can also check out antique stores to see what they have.

Sorry for hijacking the thread.
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Ann Rice…isn’t she the vampire lady? So, she needs crucifixes to protect herself from vampires? Or is it out of devotion to the Faith?

But, again, walking in an antique store would force me to step outside my comfort zone. Besides, I’m afraid I’d hideously overpay for some cheap imitition instead of buying the real deal.

I basically stagger thru life with little consciousness of what’s going on around me. I’m pathetic. :nope:
 
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JKirkLVNV:
My Very Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

I am a collector of old things. I like things with a story, whether I know what the story is or not.

Ebay isn’t terribly popular on these forums and deservedly so, with their awful episode of trying to flog Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament for filthy lucre. BUT…

They have on offer lots and lots of truly beautiful and classic Catholicana, including holy cards, crucifixes, vestments, books, statues, paintings, even reliquaries (more about the last in a few sentences).

I know people cannot afford to spend a great deal of money (and some of these things are expensive), but some of them go for a song. Who gets these things? If it’s a collector, I suppose it’s okay. But wouldn’t it be great if these sacred objects went to people who would care for them with reverence and devotion? I firmly believe that the “wreckovation” era is over and we will soon see churches raised that can worthily house some of the objects of high art and devotion.

I intend, every once and a while, to step outside my area of collecting (crucifixes) and buy something to give back to the Church, either to churches trying to recapture some of our traditional beauty or to mission areas, where they are doubly needed. I’m a teacher, so I cannot do it very often, but maybe once a year. I urge others who are able to do so to consider the same. People could go in together and purchase items to guard and preserve.

One word on reliquaries. The sellers will say that they are selling the reliquary and that the relic is a gift:rolleyes: . Be careful. There are supposed to be seals and certificates from the Holy See to document authenticity. However, I would even attempt to buy these to preserve them. I tried to buy a beautiful reliquary with a relic of Saint Therese (a lock of her hair) for my godmother’s Carmelite foundation, but was substantially outbid (and I mean substantially!). Also, I don’t think (personally) that such large relics/reliquaries should be kept by individuals, but fairly quickly donated to the Church in some way (churches, monasteries, etc.). Also, there is a group dedicated to collecting and protecting old relquaries and their sacred contents. Does anyone know the name?

Just a thought.
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I got an Agnus Dei from Pius X for a donation to a group of Carmelite nuns. They donated the Agnus Dei and sold the handmade container for 5.00.
When I got it, there was no certificate, BUT I did a Google Search on the address and it was the Carmelites. I trust that it was real.
I have to say, that I had no clue what an Agnus Dei was when I first saw it on e-bay (I searched for a relic and they came up). I had to ask on another website. I feel very blessed to have it.

Also, we saw the Passion relics at our Cathedral last Lent. There was something in the brochure about rules in the church concerning relics. I think that a first or second degree relic must be publicly venerated. The LA Diocese (who sponsored the tour) have a huge collection because of it. I’m not sure of the details but someone here may help. Best to do as you say and donate them.
 
Dr. Bombay:
Ann Rice…isn’t she the vampire lady? So, she needs crucifixes to protect herself from vampires? Or is it out of devotion to the Faith?

But, again, walking in an antique store would force me to step outside my comfort zone. Besides, I’m afraid I’d hideously overpay for some cheap imitition instead of buying the real deal.

I basically stagger thru life with little consciousness of what’s going on around me. I’m pathetic. :nope:
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No, no, that’s the sign of a great contemplative. At least, that’s what I tell myself.:rotfl:

Yes, antique stores can be great sources. But Ebay has tons of the stuff all clumped together under “collectibles”, then “relgion/spirituality,” then “Christian”. Or you can search for them under their titles, ie, you can type in “crucifix.” Some of it’s brand new stuff (an ugly picutre of Our Lord is still an ugly picture), some of it’s absolute dreck, but a lot is pretty amazing. There’s a tulip shaped chalice with paten on there right now from the 1800’s.
 
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