I googled ' Franklin Mint collectors ' and was surprised at how many hits got returned . There still seems to be something of a market for the odds and ends they produced . I only looked at a few of the hits but one good one was There is also a long article about the history of the mint at r i s eandfallofthefranklinmint . I used to drive past the Mint for a job I worked at in the late 90 s . As goofy as they were , it was kinda sad to see them go . It ' s like losing a crazy uncle or something . <| sep |> Hello and Merry Almost Christmas ! I ' m so glad to see you found some help here ! I just wanted to say that I think it ' s amazing that despite what seem to be hard times , you ' re still having a family gathering . Christmas or any holiday doesn ' t have to be big and fancy . Sure , it ' s nice . And sure , excessextravagance are great . But what matters is you ' re with the people you love . Christmas dinner doesn ' t have to be dozens of dishes . Hell , it doesn ' t have to be anything but what you want it to be . I think sandwiches , tea , coffee , and crisps I love that you guys say crisps , by the way sounds lovely and I have no doubt that your Christmas will be just as wonderful as anyone else ' s . Cheers to you as well .