I'd been wanting a nice scuttle lately and haven't wanted to spend the long buck just to see if I like it. On a whim I called Georgetown Pottery to inquire as to whether they had seconds of their G5 scuttle. They do, in several colors, priced at $30 rather than the list of $45 (plus $11 shipping). Mine arrived the next day! No waiting. If there is a flaw or blemish that makes it a second, I can't find it. I'm pleased. So if anyone's interested. You've got to call and ask them. It's a good deal.
I'm saving up for this purchase myself. Thanks for the tip as this will make it easier to pull everything together.
