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Here are a few terms every M.I.Hummel collector should know...
Anniversary Exclusives:
Figurines offered exclusively to members of the M.I. Hummel Club® when
they reach their 5-, 10-, 15- or 20-year Anniversaries as members.
(5-year Anniversary figurine Flower Girl; 10-year Anniversary figurine
The Little Pair; 15-year Anniversary figurine Honey Lover, 20-year
Anniversary figurine Behave, 25-year Anniversary figurine Relaxation.)
Prices are subject to change yearly. There are no expiration dates on
these offers.
Appraisal:
The value assigned to a figurine by a recognized authority. Note: Goebel
does not participate in appraising.
Authorized M.I.Hummel Retailer:
A suitably qualified merchant granted the authority by Goebel to sell
M.I.Hummel figurines.
Backstamp/Trademark:
The official legal mark that Goebel places on the bottoms of all
M.I.Hummel products.
Closed Edition:
Products formerly in production at the Goebel factory but no longer
produced.
Collectors' Market:
An exclusive service provided for members of the M.I. Hummel Club® who
wish to participate in the secondary market for M.I.Hummel products.
Buyers and sellers are matched via computer.
Expired:
An M.I. Hummel Club® Exclusive product that is no longer available.
Club exclusives are available for two years only. Then the edition is
closed and the molds are broken.
Hum Number:
The mold number incised on the bottom of each M.I.Hummel figurine at
the factory. This number is used for figurine identification.
INSIGHTS Magazine:
The official publication of the M.I. Hummel Club®, published quarterly.
It is a full-color, 16 - 20 page magazine filled with M.I.Hummel
history, facts about figurine production, current information on new
products, Club news, contests, and much more. A must-read magazine for
anyone interested in M.I.Hummel collectibles.
Limited Edition:
A figurine that is produced for a specific time period or in a limited
quantity.
Local Chapters:
Groups of M.I. Hummel Club® members who meet locally to study M.I.Hummel
figurines.
M.I. Hummel Club®:
An international organization created by Goebel to provide privileges,
benefits and information to M.I.Hummel enthusiasts. Members receive a
subscription to the Club magazine, the right to buy figurines created
just for members and not available to the general public, European travel
opportunities including behind-the-scenes tours of the Goebel factory in
Germany, Club conventions, and many other special services.
Members' Exclusive Edition:
A figurine created only for M.I. Hummel Club® members. This edition
bears a special Club backstamp and will never be released to the general
public.
New Member Kit:
The package a new member receives when joining the M.I. Hummel Club. The
kit includes a gift figurine, a binder, a Guide to Membership, a copy of
INSIGHTS Magazine, a price list, personalized membership and redemption
cards.
Open Edition:
M.I.Hummel products currently in production at Goebel.
Possible Future Edition (PFE):
Figurines modeled but not yet released for sale to the public.
Preview Edition:
A figurine with a Club backstamp offered exclusively to M.I. Hummel
Club® members for a special preview period. After its first two years of
production, it may become an open edition available to the general
public, bearing a regular Goebel backstamp.
Redemption Card/Form:
The personalized form that enables M.I. Hummel Club® members to order
Club Exclusive Editions through authorized M.I.Hummel retailers.
Reference Number:
A number used by Goebel and its retailers for ordering and inventory
control.
Renewal Kit:
The package a member receives when renewing Club membership. The kit
includes a gift figurine and updated membership and redemption cards.
Retired:
A figurine that has been permanently removed from production. The molds
are broken and the figurine is never produced again.
Secondary Market:
The reselling of an M.I.Hummel product to a second (or more) owner.
Secondary Market Price:
The amount a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to accept.
Temporarily Withdrawn:
A figurine that has been indefinitely removed from production. Production
may be resumed at any time at the discretion of Goebel.
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