I just purchased this item at a local yard sale this past weekend for a bargain $5. Saw one on ebay that just went for a much higher price ... plus killer shipping costs. I completed a ebay search and was surprised how popular these village pieces are.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320308956082

However, I also discovered today that these pieces can be purchased much cheaper at retail, with NO shipping costs factored in. Kohls currently has a 50% off sale for these St. Nicholas items if you purchase $50 or more worth. Anybody else into these holiday decorations? Looks like our dining room table in A.C. will be converted into a Christmas Village scene this December.