Big Lots discount store California TIKIS stuff 08 - Collecting Tiki

K Kenike Tiki Socialite McKinney, TX Joined: Jul 24, 2003 Posts: 1207	K Kenike Posted posted on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 3:45 PM On 2009-03-18 11:00, leleliz wrote: I would never buy any of it because I would rather spend my money on quality items made by quality artists (you know like the ones who post their good on here). We all would if we could. I can't see paying $300.00 + $50.00 shipping for a beautifully carved 3 ft. tiki and then put him in my backyard so he can be destroyed by the elements. The nicer stuff stays indoors. I bought my Big Lot's Pele 3 or 4 years ago and she's aged nicely. The shrub is actually growing around her and she's sunk partially into the ground. Doesn't look too bad considering the harsh weather she's been through. [ Edited by: Kenike 2009-03-19 03:31 ]

On 2009-03-18 11:00, leleliz wrote:

I would never buy any of it because I would rather spend my money on quality items made by quality artists (you know like the ones who post their good on here).

We all would if we could. I can't see paying $300.00 + $50.00 shipping for a beautifully carved 3 ft. tiki and then put him in my backyard so he can be destroyed by the elements. The nicer stuff stays indoors.

I bought my Big Lot's Pele 3 or 4 years ago and she's aged nicely. The shrub is actually growing around her and she's sunk partially into the ground. Doesn't look too bad considering the harsh weather she's been through.

[ Edited by: Kenike 2009-03-19 03:31 ]

Post #440964 by Kenike on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 3:45 PM