Just added Department 56 Corner to our list of resources

I received a comment a few weeks back regarding http://www.department56corner.com/ and asking if I'd include the site in my list of online resources. Done.

The website is nicely constructed with a decent user interface.

I especially like the fact that they made the "A Christmas Story" line prominent, with it's own tab, along with one of my other favorite series, "Halloween".

Apparently, all retired D56 are 30% off.

Here is an excerpt from their "About Us" page:

"In 1996, Chimney Corner, now a division of GiftCollector.com, launched it's first website, becoming a pioneer in online retailing. Beginning with our flagship retail store, Chimney Corner, we have specialized in fine brands, tabletop and decorative accessories for the home since 1968. After more than a decade successfully operating online, GiftCollector.com has launched the Corner Stores, a series of new corner boutiques, Department56Corner is among the first of these corner boutiques.

We see and touch what we sell. We stock many items in our state-of-the-art warehouse as well as in our retail store located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Unlike some of our online competitors, we see and touch what we sell.

Our in-house customer service department is located only feet from both our warehouse as well as our merchandise and buying teams, so we're perfectly positioned to provide every customer with exceptional service."

The CEO's name is Peter Rice.