There is not any data regarding the amount of catalogs that Sears has sold. However, at one point Sears had 1.3 million catalog subscribers.
== == Sears sold the Kaiser/Fraiser with the name Sears Allstate. It was sold by Sears in 1952 & 53.
no actually yes but it was many many years ago I remember running across the adds while doing research for something else. I jusr found that from 1908- 1940 seara did sell manufactured houses and from anouther answer found that many of these houses are still in use today
Sears sold a "Motor Buggy" from 1908 to 1912. Then they sold the Sears "Allstate" automobile from 1953 to 1954.
Sold mail-order houses
Yes, Sears sold houses. Some people want them considered for historical sites and many are still lived in. Thay had different styles to choose from, such as Cape Cod, New England Cottage, etc. They are scattered over the states. I can't remember the article I read about them in but it stated that many were in disrepair, but they had become very popular again. They are now sought after, fixed up, and enjoy a new life with residences.
If you can find a good collector it can be sold for major bucks. **Be careful about Sears and Roebuck catalogs because there are many duplicates or novelty reproductions out there. The most important thing is the condition of the catalog. Most catalogs did not survive because, during the Great Depression, catalogs were used as wall insulation and even toilet paper. The best source to validate any publication works, especially for appraisals and or condition, is with rare books and printings shops. They would have immediate access to references to properly identify it.
Sears didn't make guns - they sold guns marked "Sears" which were made for them by many different manufacturers. Most bolt action shotguns were made by Mossburg.
The Nintendo DSi are not sold at Sears
In 1930 Sears didn't have a chain of stores. They were located in Chicago and mainly sold through a catalog. The brands Sears sell didn't exist in 1930. They would have sold a tractor but not a Sears brand.
Sears in Chicago, Ill. Since that was the hub of the railroad system it was a perfect place to have his business. He sold everything from dolls to houses and shipped them by rail.
There are about 1000 to 2000 houses are sold in the United States everyday. You can read more at www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale or www.census.gov/newhomesales