Nib Mint
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 Jim Shore NANA figurine from Peter Pan Mint RETIRED CHEAP $13.50 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $13.50 |
 Marys MOOS AGE FOUR Milk Cookies MINT BOX last 1 $4.44 Time Remaining: 23h 18m |
 NEW Jim Shore Jiminy Cricket Small Planter Stake New for 2012 Mint $12.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 44m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Jim Shore Tinker Bell Jingle MINT NEW 4011041 $38.99 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 28m Buy It Now for only: $38.99 |
 JIM SHORE GOLFER LOOKING 7 1 2 HIGH MINT IN BOX Enesco GREAT FATHERS DAY GIFT $9.99 Time Remaining: 22d 1h 43m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Enesco Lucy Me Christmas Plate 1990 Toymakers Mint condition $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 38m |
 NEW Jim Shore MINI Fox figurine Mint CHEAP $7.50 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 45m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Red With Purple Bands Mint In Box Retired New $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 3m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Green Leaf With Red Mint In Box Retired New $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Enesco Lucy Me Christmas Plate 1989 Christmas Carolers Mint condition $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 41m |
 NEW Jim Shore Mickey Mouse Small Planter Stake New for 2012 Mint $12.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 54m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos Sweet Warm Wonderful 142832 MINT $7.01 Time Remaining: 28d 5h 55m Buy It Now for only: $7.01 |
 ENESCO Country Cottage Savings Bank Scooter Mint in Box Low Shipping $2.69 Time Remaining: 18d 15h 4m Buy It Now for only: $2.69 |
 Enesco BRAMBLY HEDGE 14 PIECE BONANZA All MINT NR $115.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 3m |
 NEW Jim Shore Minnie Mouse Small Planter Stake New for 2012 Mint $12.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 51m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 JIM SHORE HWC Christmas Snowman Diorama NIB MINT Gift $18.95 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 12m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 NEW Jim Shore Cheshire Cat Small Planter Stake New for 2012 Mint $13.50 Time Remaining: 18h 12m Buy It Now for only: $13.50 |
 Jim Shore Mother Baby FIGURINE Mint in Box Beautiful $8.89 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 30m |
 Enesco Friends Of The Feather Nativity Animal 3 Piece NIB Mint 285196 All Match $50.00 Time Remaining: 13d 23h 56m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 A BEARY SPECIAL GROOM TO BE FIGURINE by ENESCO 1998 MINT $3.75 Time Remaining: 14d 21h 42m Buy It Now for only: $3.75 |
 Kitchen Fairies SHISHKABOB Fairy MINT in BOX retired $14.00 Time Remaining: 17d 17h 21m Buy It Now for only: $14.00 |
 2006 CHERISHED TEDDIES calender mint $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 27m |
 Jim Shore Seaside Green Sailboat RETIRED and Wholesale Pricing MINT $18.00 Time Remaining: 12d 21h 25m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 ENESCO 1994 NOW YOU SEE IT MINT IN BOX $10.95 Time Remaining: 19d 1h 18m Buy It Now for only: $10.95 |
 Eeyore Figurine by Jim Shore Enesco New Mint $17.95 Time Remaining: 17d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $17.95 |
 CHERISHED TEDDIES by ENESCO KAREN BEST BUDDY BEAR FIGURINE MINT IN BOX $6.99 Time Remaining: 25d 12h 25m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1992 Cherished Teddies MOLLY friendship softens a bumpy ride mint $39.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 27m |
 Cherished Teddies 624853 Child of Kindness MINT $6.99 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1990 ENESCO Memories of Yesterday NEW MOON Baby Half Porcelain Ornament MINT $9.95 Time Remaining: 10d 15h 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 NEW IN BOX BRAMBLY HEDGE SNOW GLOBE ENESCO MINT $30.00 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 13m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 Jim Shore Disney Tinkerbell Let the Season Ring BELOW WHOLESALE MINT $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 28m |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Red Orange Squares Mint In Box Retired New $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Marys MOOS John Deere Favorite All PRIZE TOMATO MINT in BOX $8.00 Time Remaining: 24d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Flowers and Hearts MINT $9.99 Time Remaining: 8d 7h 14m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE WINGED BELL PORCELAIN 2002 HTF MINT IN BOX ENESCO $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 52m |
 ENESCO 1997 CHERISHED TEDDIES MINT IN BOX $14.95 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 57m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 ENESCO 2008 FOUNDATIONS TREE TOPPER MINT IN BOX $24.95 Time Remaining: 26d 10h 59m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Jim Shore Terry the Terrier Dog MINT CUTE $14.99 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 8m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 1996 Cherished Teddies LOVE letters block set mint $18.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 31m |
 CHERISHED TEDDIES ROSEMARIE AND RONALD WITH ORIGINAL BOX MINT $22.95 Time Remaining: 1h 56m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 Friends Of The Feather 286591 Mini Nativity 3 Piece Figurines Ornament NIB Mint $45.00 Time Remaining: 14d 11m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 ENESCO FOUNDATIONS BIRTHDAY WISH 12 ANGEL MINT $12.00 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 16m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Enesco Lucy Me Christmas Plate 1989 Christmas Carolers Mint condition $10.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 42m |
 1993 WARM AND HEARTY WISHES ORNAMENT Campbells Soup Enesco Mint in Box $6.99 Time Remaining: 20d 41m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1994 HAND TOSSED TIDINGS ORNAMENT Enesco Pizza Hut Mint in Box $5.99 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 20m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 JIM SHORE OPEN MOUTH CAT BIRDFEEDER STONE RESIN NIB 9X7X7 MINT FREE SHIPPING $55.00 Time Remaining: 25d 1h 29m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 Enesco Lucy Me Christmas Plate 1990 Toymakers Mint condition $10.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 42m |
 Enesco Journey Angel Figurine 9 MINT $12.95 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 40m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Jim Shore Sailboat with Base RETIRED and Wholesale Pricing MINT $24.00 Time Remaining: 16h 48m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 JIM SHORE FROG PLANTER STONE RESIN NIB 7X6X6 MINT FREE SHIPPING $44.00 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 37m Buy It Now for only: $44.00 |
 ANNALEE STARLIGHT MINT GNOME 2010 500310 $15.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 11m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 CHERISHED TEDDIES MUSICAL TRAIN PLAYS TOYLAND MINT IN BOX $14.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 37m |
 Christmas Ornament Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angel playing Harp MINT $13.99 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 58m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 JIM SHORE PINEAPPLE BIRDFEEDER STONE RESIN NIB 12X6X7 MINT FREE SHIPPING $55.00 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 8m Buy It Now for only: $55.00 |
 CHERISHED TEDDIES REX RETIRED 7C3 648 NIB MINT $17.49 Time Remaining: 18d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $17.49 |
 BELLY BUTTON FAIRIES BUNNY LOVE MINT IN BOX $7.95 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 21m |
 Season For Santa MINT 176338 Cherished Teddies Ornament $12.99 Time Remaining: 13d 21h 6m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Green Leaf MINT $9.99 Time Remaining: 9d 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 JIM SHORE CAT PLANTER STONE RESIN NIB 7X6X6 MINT FREE SHIPPING $44.00 Time Remaining: 25d 3h 2m Buy It Now for only: $44.00 |
 BELLY BUTTON FAIRIES SKY ROCKET FAIRIE MINT IN BOX 11760 $14.95 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 21m |
 1 FRANKLIN MINT HEIRLOOM CHERISHED TEDDIES JUST MARRIED $5.00 Time Remaining: 26d 22h 14m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Cherished Teddies My Country Tis of Thee Mint NIP 1997 Statue of Liberty Fig $19.99 Time Remaining: 15d 12m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 ENESCO 1991 CHRISTMAS CHEER FIRST ISSUE MINT IN BOX $11.95 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 27m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Bunny Bright Gentleman Rabbit Figurine Jim Shore NEW Mint NIB 4012456 Tag Box $14.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $16.00 |
 Jim Shore Figurine Baptism Angel MINT with Box $34.99 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 CHERISHED TEDDIES 3D PLATE Easter 1996 Mint $10.99 Time Remaining: 23d 17h Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 ANNALEE STARLIGHT MINT GNOME 2010 501710 $17.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 14m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 Marys MOOS PLUSH BRIDE ONLY Hard to FInd CUTE MINT PLUSH $5.00 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 11m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Jim Shore Christmas Ornament Red Orange Squares MINT CONDITION $9.99 Time Remaining: 9d 4h 14m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Jim Shore Purple Singing Angel with book MINT in BOX $23.99 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 31m Buy It Now for only: $23.99 |
 Enesco Jesco Rose ONeill KEWPIE Teacher w glasses bisque Figurine NIB Mint $41.99 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 57m Buy It Now for only: $41.99 |
 Marys MOOS Udderly Cool MINT NEW Boy in Denim Jacket $3.99 Time Remaining: 6d 23h 12m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Jim Shore Mad Hatter Mad Cap Mayhem Disney Showcase Collection NEW MINT $35.99 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 29m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 ENESCO HAMILTON MINT HOW DO YOU SPELL S O R R Y 1987 $12.99 Time Remaining: 19d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Christmas Ornament Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angel Playing Violin MINT in BOX $13.99 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 37m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
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Sword Floss Easy Flaossing, Mint Flavor - 40 Ea
Sale Price: $1.36  |
DescriptionINDICATIONS: Sword Floss Easy Flossing, Mint Flavor makes it easier than ever to floss between your teeth, removing plaque and simulating gums, promoting overall dental health. |
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Nicorette Gum 4mg 170 Pcs Mint. Exp: 3/2012 NIB
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Descriptionfor those who smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day. |
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MISTER ROGERS COMPUTER MOUSEPAD
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DescriptionMouse pad is brand new in excellent condition. Mouse pad measures 9 inches by 8 inches and is 1/8th of an inch thick. Mousepad is made of a durable heat resistant polyester fabric top, and backed with a non slip rubber... |
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Lars Own Imported Belgian Pearl Sugar - 2 pouches weighing 8 ounces each
Sale Price: $9.00 |
DescriptionLars' Own Belgian Pearl Sugar is used to make the popular Belgian sugar waffles. Added to the dough, this imported sugar caramelizes when baking to create crunchy pockets of sweetness. |
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Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6)
Sale Price: $34.99 |
DescriptionScharffen Berger's Chocolate Maker's Series - While searching the globe for the finest cacao, occasionally we find a limited supply of exceptional single-origin beans that deserve to be savored on their own... |
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Nips Coffee Candy, 4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
Sale Price: $16.90 |
DescriptionNestle nips candy, 4-ounce boxes (pack of 12) is the rich and creamy hard candy that provides a soothing diversion. Each nips candy has its own distinct and truly satisfying flavor. This hard candy is known for its smooth, creamy texture and bite-size eat with an unmistakable hint or "nip" of flavor - hence the name "NIPS". |
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MINT Box Disneyland Pocahontas 1995 Disney Pins NIB
Sale Price: $30.00 |
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Their Nibs Mint Green Mermaid Print Cotton Baby Dress
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DescriptionTheir Nibs classic mint green vintage cotton baby dress in vintage mermaid print. 100% cotton voile |
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Their Nibs Mint Green Cotton Mermaid Bubble Dress
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DescriptionTheir Nibs vintage classic babies bubble dress in mint green mermaid print. A dress and romper in one! 100% cotton poplin |
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Magic: the Gathering - Wolfbitten Captive // Krallenhorde Killer - Dark Ascension
Sale Price: $0.01 |
DescriptionMagic: the Gathering is a collectible card game created by Richard Garfield. In Magic, you play the role of a planeswalker who fights other planeswalkers for glory, knowledge, and conquest. Your deck of cards represents all the weapons in your arsenal... |
Business and Industry in Birmingham
Up until the late 20th century Birmingham was not only geographically the heart of the nation, it was also the industrial heart and engine of the nation with an output centred on its numerous engineering works. As with all other cities in the country, that industrial base has now diminished as automation reduces the number of jobs available and company re-locations to other, low economy countries sees jobs exported out of the UK. However, manufacturing and engineering companies do continue to thrive in Birmingham along with its tradition for being a major centre for commerce.
A trade inextricably associated with Birmingham is the motor industry. The one time giant of the motor industry, Rover - previously known as Leyland, BMC and originally Austin, has virtually disappeared from the old Longbridge plant to the west of the city. At its peak in the 1960s the plant was producing 200,000 cars a year and employed tens of thousands of workers.
After many years of problems the company collapsed in 2005, most of the plant is now demolished and converted to a business park. One small factory remains employing about 250 people producing around 3000 MG cars a year under licence for the new Chinese owners of the brand. Land-Rover is another motor vehicle manufacturer in Birmingham, its production facility is on the other side of Birmingham in Solihull. Employing 11,000, it sells models under the Land Rover and Range Rover marques. Jaguar, the luxury car maker, still has a manufacturing site in Birmingham. The site, originally built in 1932, at Castle Vale to the north of the city employs about 3000 people and is a body assembly and paint plant.
The only other significant manufacturer of motor vehicles left in Birmingham is LDV, who produce commercial vehicles and are best known for their medium sized vans and mini-buses. Their plant is at Washwood Heath to the east of the city, where they produce around 13,000 vehicles a year and employs just under 1000 people.
There are still many other companies in Birmingham that have worked in the vehicle component supply industry. Whilst they were once dependent on Rover, many have now diversified and supply other manufacturers and industries. An example of the motor vehicle component suppliers in Birmingham is Pilkington Automotive, which is part of the Pilkington group that manufactures glass. Their plant at Kings Norton is a specialist one within the group producing motor vehicle windscreens.
GKN is another company which supplies components to the motor industry. With its Driveline plant at Erdington, to the north of the city, it supplies drive mechanisms to vehicle manufacturers world-wide. The electrical giant Lucas has been associated with Birmingham since the company was founded in 1872 in its original factory in Carver Street by Joseph Lucas. With a new "state of the art" plant at Coleshill, to the east of the city, Lucas manufactures a range of electrical components for the motor industry.
In 1879 the suburb of Bournville became the home of Cadbury, the largest chocolate manufacturer in the country. The company was originally founded by John Cadbury, working in small premises in Bull Street, Birmingham. A philanthropic family, the Cadbury's were responsible for the development of the Bournville village "... a pleasant and green environment." to house their workers, at a time during the Victorian era when most workers lived in over-crowded slums. Today, despite the impact of automation, the factory still employs 3000 people locally and produces 1800 tonnes of chocolate a day, so every day they produce 1 million Creme eggs, over 1 million bars of chocolate and 50 million individual chocolates for boxing.
Birmingham has the largest finance centre outside of London employing over 60,000 people. It is the home of over twenty of the country's top accounting firms. For example, Price Waterhouse Coopers, who employ 1500 people in their offices on Cornwall Street in the city centre, have worked in assurance and taxation advice in Birmingham since 1928. The growth and development of the many manufacturing companies in Birmingham during the industrial revolution inevitably led to more banking facilities being needed. The Lloyds-TSB group owes its origins to John Taylor and Samuel Lloyd in 1765, when they started a private bank. The first Lloyds commercial bank was established in 1865 when it became a joint-stock company. Now part of the HSBC group, the Midland Bank was one of the "big four" banks in the UK. The Midland Bank was founded by Charles Greach, who opened the commercial banks first branch in the city centre at Union Street, in 1836. Birmingham also has its own branch of the London Stock Exchange and until quite recently had a branch of the Bank of England.
Birmingham has a long and successful history in the jewellery trade. Indeed an area of the city around St Paul's is also known as the Jewellery Quarter. Of the 4000 or so people who work here there are some of the world's most skilled jewellery makers and goldsmiths. The combination of volume jewellery production and the creation of individual items to order, brings in business worth some 150 million pounds a year to the city. The Jewellery Quarter was also the area in which the Birmingham Mint was situated and in the 1780s this was the first steam powered mint in the country. It ceased production 200 years later. Although Baker and Finnemore are one of the few surviving companies, Birmingham was also famous for making steel pen-nibs. It also had a thriving pin making industry, which now only survives as a tourist attraction.
About the Author
Susan Ashby of Birmingham Singles has travelled extensively around the United Kingdom writing articles on each of the major cities. To read more articles on Birmingham or for dating in Birmingham visit http://www.birmingham-singles.co.uk