Just like everyone else, the Pandemic has had a huge affect on me and my family as well.
To be completely honest I almost forgot about my collection and that tends to happen when your own business sinks to near oblivion. Concerns over your collection seem irrelevant when you're trying to figure out how to stay safe.
But thankfully, even though the pandemic hasn't ended, we have found a way to keep going in our new 'normal'. A nice way to think about it is Covid 19 has put time back into our hands and even a chance to find a good deal.
I know many have even taken up selling parts of their collection to those who are still looking to add to theirs and the deals don't disappoint. I personally would like to thank those who have chosen to sell their prized collection pieces to those who are still looking to complete their set because it made it a lot less stressful for those looking for the gems to complete their collection
But to get to the point of this post, this gem, is a golden gem. I know some artists believe that this design is lacking but frankly I'm glad for the new look.
Usually we are treated to the classic Christmas colors of Red White and Green, with a touch of Gold but this time, it's all Gold.
This design really stands out with the year 2020 itself. When I look at my collection, these pop out significantly which I haven't seen since the 2009 bright signature pink addition. I'm also adoring the AA's hair style which is so different than previous years.
I'd recommend that if you can, add this one to your collection. Due to everyone being short this year, splurging on these beauties isn't going to be so big like in previous years but that's good news to collectors because that means they won't be over saturated in the market and may carry the same value close to the early 2000s or 1990s versions, maybe even more so because it's unique year as well.
You can find them anywhere, I ordered all of mine from Wal-Mart personally but they're also available at Target or many other stores, there are no exclusive shops to one design or the other.
Certainly things have changed, many stores have come and gone too and we are all just flowing through the times. I hope this post will serve as a little glimmer of hope that life is still going on and we can find our way through these dark times and still come out shining.
I've recently started back hunting full force for this collection and hope to complete it sooner than later and will update the main lists with the 2020 collection pieces!
Happy hunting!
