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Attribute Labels

An attribute's label is how it's identified throughout the collection. They are brief descriptors of what type of information is being displayed. Example Labels might be Material, Color, UPC, etc.

Attribute Description

This is not required, but can be useful for better explaining what this attribute represents.

Attribute Input Types

The input type defines how information is entered into a form for a specific attribute. Read below to better understand what each type means.

Single-line Text Box

This is a standard text box. It can hold a maximum of 250 characters and it looks like this:

Large Text Box

This is a multi-line text box. It should only be used for an attribute that may require large amounts of text (some like a detailed product description or notes). It looks like this (but larger):

Select Multiple Values

Use this when multiple pieces of information can be assigned to an attribute value for a given item. An example might be a "Colors" attribute and the inputs might look like this:

Red
Blue
Yellow
Green

Select Single Value

Use this when a single piece of information can be assigned to an attribute value for a given item from a pool of possible values. The resulting input is a drop-down box. An example might be a "Color" attribute and the input might look like this:

Number

Use this when the attribute's value will always be numeric. It allows for a more robust search by searching for a range of values.

US Dollar Amount

Use this when the attribute's value will always be a US Dollar amount. It places a dollar sign next to the input and allows for a more robust search by searching for a range of values.

Date

Use this when the attribute's value will be any combination of the following: month, day and year. The input will be a set of 3 drop down boxes that represent a month, day and year. However, not all of the boxes will need to have a value selected.

Yes or No

(AKA "True or False") Use this when the attribute's value will always be either true or false. Example attributes that would use this might be "Still in Production" or "Sold with Box".

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Byers Choice Dolls

Byers Choice carolers were born in the late 1960s when Joyce Byers began creating her own Christmas ornaments after failing to find decorations that appealed to her in the stores. The results of her creativity, fashioned with bits of fabric and other materials she had around the house, were joyful handcrafted caroling figurines that reminded Joyce of Christmas memories and age-old holiday traditions. It was clear they appealed to others in the same way – first relatives, then friends, and soon retailers and other shoppers were encouraging Joyce to make more carolers.
Today the collection includes far more than Christmas Byers Choice carolers. Characters like Spring Woman have joined the cast, along with Thanksgiving carolers, caroling dogs in many breeds, singing cats, caroler accessories such as lamp posts and hearths, Christmas decorations, and a whole line of Kindles – charming characters for every season and almost any theme. A collector can build an impressive and valuable collection of Carolers, Bakerkins (Kindle chefs), Christmas tree ornaments, or even gingerbread houses.

The company places a high value on providing a good product for a reasonable price, while supporting a great work environment for employees. As an added touch, the company donates more than 20% of profits to charity each year. It just makes you feel good about purchasing Byers Choice carolers and other collectibles as you shop for decorative accents for your home, or gifts for family and friends. Very few products that we can buy give back in the same way.

Most Byers Choice carolers sell for about $54, making them affordable decorative pieces for the home. Larger and more intricate items in the catalogue, such as the ornate gingerbread houses, appeal to the extravagant collector at a price of several hundred dollars. Smaller items, in contrast, can be purchased for under $25; caroling dogs and cats sell for about $18, and Christmas tree ornaments are even less. If you want a real collectors item, visit the Byers Choice Christmas Museum, where you can purchase a figurine available nowhere else.

Collectors of Byers Choice carolers and other items will find them readily available on the internet. You can sign up for newsletters and join clubs to stay up to date and meet other collectors – or you can simply browse the items that retailers will ship directly to your door when you decide on your favorites. Displayed in the perfect spot in your home, they’ll soon have you singing your own happy carol.

Item Attributes

These are the suggested attributes individual items in this collection can posses. The more attributes we can identify, the better the archive will be structured. Not all items in the collection need to have each attribute listed here. For a better understanding of what attributes are and how they work, take a look around at some of the other collections in our archives. Use the collection jump box at the top of this screen to look around. *Most* of the attributes in each collection are searchable, so you can see what attributes each collection has by viewing its search box on the right side of each collection's home screen.

No attributes suggested. This collection will not be approved until attributes are suggested.

List Attributes

These are the suggested pieces of information that are unique to each instance of an item. List attributes are those that a user will assign to an individual item when they are adding it to their collection, wishlist or tradelist. For instance, coins, comic books and sports cards can be professionally graded, so these collections have a list attribute named "Grading Company" and "Grade Serial Number."

No list attributes suggested.

Condition & Grading Definitions

The following have been suggested as the condition guidelines that this collection will follow.

No information available

Current Resources

This section is reserved for an explanation of the main resources of information about this collection. It should include web sites, books, dealers or anything else that may be helpful in the initial creation of this collection.

http://www.byerschoice.com/

Suggested By

Most collection suggestions are made by the GoCollect user community. And those who suggest new collection additions are always considered for moderation status on that collection (if they desire that position).

@wodevco

Steve Walborn

Comments

@GThomas

Glen Thomas

Commented on Aug 16, 2012 @ 7:16pm

I have several pieces that I would like to sell. They are older pieces, from the late '80's and early '90's.

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