A $9,000 Ball of Yarn...Oh Tiffany...

[Arcadian]

http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects/everyday-objects-ball-of-yarn-60558779


I did not know they have an entire section of "everyday objects"
http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects

 

[december-fire]

I came across that last night and, like one of the commenters, wondering if the 'everyday objects' was a joke!

Some of the items are nice, although I wouldn't buy them.

But some are 'too deep' or 'artistic' for my taste.

A tin can for $1,000?
A straw for $350?
A gold or sterling sliver paper clip?
This link is in Canadian dollars; not sure of US price or availability.
http://www.tiffany.com/gifts/gifts-...rch&trackpdp=search&fromcid=-1&trackgridpos=1

Thanks, but I'll simply 'admire' on-line.

I do think the ball of yarn, the bird's nest and some others are interesting.
But not something I'd buy. Certainly not at those prices.

 

[Octo2005]

Thanks for sharing Arcadian.

Interesting, but who buys this stuff? $450 for a ruler!

 

[monarch64]

Reminds me of that song “If I Had a Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thanks for my laugh of the day--right before work. It was appreciated!

cheers--Sharon

 

[december-fire]

Thanks for sharing Arcadian.

Interesting, but who buys this stuff? $450 for a ruler!

It seemed as though I was always having to replace rulers, etc., that would get lost during the school year.

I can just imagine the conversation:

"Mom, I lost my protractor, so borrowed yours. But now I can't find it."
"The one in my home office? My Tiffany sterling silver and walnut one?"
"What? Yeah. The shiny one. Oh, and I need your paper clip, too."

 

[MarionC]

I saw that! And tried to figure out who would buy it and WHY.

 

[monarch64]

A textile artist would like it, maybe? Where is Vintage Lover—the PSr who makes her own fabrics?

Someone super into knitting? Someone who has a taxidermied cat and wants kitty to have a ball of Tiffany yarn?

 

[PintoBean]

If someone balls the ball of yarn I can crochet something for them with it.

 

[tyty333]

I guess for the person that has everything??? I'm sure I can find lots of other things I want for $9k!

 

[Bonfire]

Tiffany’s marketing campaign + there’s a sucker born every minute = $$$$
Whimsical as it may be...price gauging even for Tiffany.

 

[junebug17]

I like the bird’s nest and the pineapple dish (she says very meekly ). but yes, very high price tags!

 

[Austina]

That's a bargain If I wanted to buy it in £, they want over $11,000!

 

[redwood66]

This reminds me of whats her name's Goop site.

 

[elle_chris]

Some of the items are cute and would make interesting gifts.
Like the protractors - I can see them being on display in someone's office, like an engineer or architect.

For some odd reason, I also love this http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/...tracktile=new&fromcid=3779727&trackgridpos=26
Just not enough to spend anywhere near 10k for it.

 

[doberman]

I wouldn't buy that even if I had a zillion $$ at my disposal. It baffles me that people enjoy this, but I've never understood the Tiffany appeal.

 

[redwood66]

Some of the items are cute and would make interesting gifts.
Like the protractors - I can see them being on display in someone's office, like an engineer or architect.

For some odd reason, I also love this http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/...tracktile=new&fromcid=3779727&trackgridpos=26
Just not enough to spend anywhere near 10k for it.

I like that! You could make something similar with chromed wire and pretty "eggs"

 

[Dee*Jay]

Some of the items are cute and would make interesting gifts.
Like the protractors - I can see them being on display in someone's office, like an engineer or architect.

For some odd reason, I also love this http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/...tracktile=new&fromcid=3779727&trackgridpos=26
Just not enough to spend anywhere near 10k for it.

I swear I saw something just like that at a craft show this summer for about twenty bucks...

 

[valeria101]

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Re. 'Yarn'

No barbs ?

Too reminding barbed wire !

Other things make sense www

 

[AGBF]

http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects/everyday-objects-ball-of-yarn-60558779
http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects/everyday-objects-ball-of-yarn-60558779

I received the catalogue in the mail that featured this ball of yarn. I have to confess that I have saved it (although I have not yet made the time to peruse it) because it looked so beautiful. I love gold and silver.

AGBF

 

[lambskin]

I think it is cool. I wonder how big it is? Weight? What is the middle like? Hollow? Would I buy it? No!

 

[OreoRosies86]

Must remind self to buy a ball of wire at the hardware store and tell everyone it’s from Tiffany and Co.

 

[PierreBear]

I wonder where it would be worthy enough to display such a pricey ball of yarn? On top of a desk? On a book case? Put it on a chain and wear it as a HUGE pendant?

 

[AGBF]

It looks like a piece of art to me. Call me crazy, but I like looking at it. I could actually see it in a museum. Some kind of museum. Not one of Impressionist art (paintings).

Deb

 

[yennyfire]

Oh good grief! Donate the damn money to charity!

 

[stracci2000]

I still want that sterling telephone dialer from "Breakfast at Tiffanys"

 

[pearlsngems]

I have visions of someone recycling that tin can...oops!

 

[VRBeauty]

I have visions of someone recycling that tin can...oops!

Haha! I actually love the tongue-in-cheek "tin" can made of silver and gold, though not for $1,000. And as a knitter, I could definitely go for the ball of yarn... at least it wouldn't be seeming to nag me as an unfinished product. But no, I wouldn't pay that much for a paperweight.

I'd consider the alarm clock if it were sterling silver, but it isn't...

I think I just appreciate well-made things, and little touches of luxury. But I'm too cheap to buy things like this new. I have bought some Tiffany desk items used... including a sterling Tiffany perpetual calendar, and Alfie: https://www.pricescope.com/communit...d-piece-you-are-coveting-lately.201172/page-4. And I have a rat like this one stashed away, waiting for my rodent-loving niece to graduate from college this coming spring:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiffany-Co...355361?hash=item1a38476f61:g:yTsAAOSws6ZZ7PIw

(sorry - having trouble attaching a picture)

 

[foxinsox]

I have a ceramic crumpled paper bag that comes filled with glass jet planes (a gummy candy) so I see the appeal of these everyday items in precious metals - they’re playful art.
Still think these are overpriced (I think that of most Tiffany tho)

 

[gemgirl]

http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects/everyday-objects-ball-of-yarn-60558779


I did not know they have an entire section of "everyday objects"
http://www.tiffany.com/accessories/everyday-objects

For the woman or man whohas everything.