I started collecting in July of 97 and have had one HECK of a lot of fun searching out retired pieces @ retail. I found the search to be half the fun.. perhaps even MORE than half. I have 181 pieces now, including Coquille, which was without a doubt the most magnificent Valentines gift a Harbour Lights addict..errrr, AFICIONADO could receive. My recommendation?
* Use the HL Dealers list,
* Call and email them,
* Find out if they have any retired pieces
(many emailed me their inventory),
* Get in your car and HUNT!
* Keep your ear open, search the websites, ESPECIALLY Retired @ Retail!!!
* Keep meticulous records of every move so
you can relive every minute of the fun.