I am always cruising eBay for folks selling KLM Canal Houses that don’t know what they have.  I ran across a listing titled “Colletion Of 9 Delft Blauw Hand Painted Canal houses” (sic) knew right then I was mining for gold.  6 were KLM houses, there was one ashtray (#23), and three small delft canal house flower vases (non-KLM).

I made a offer for 20% below asking price and the seller got right back to me were an acceptance.   Looking at current and previous listings, I picked these up for about 40% of current eBay retail.  I am pretty stoked!

I then had to tell my wife that I bought some more delft houses and brace for the consequences…  She was awesome and was supper sweet about my little touch of mania and congratulated me on my find.  I love her so much!

Today has been a good day.