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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;FunkeysFinds, post: 9658, member: 83&quot;]I stopped by a TS I always drive by when going to the docs office - I was determined to go in this time.&nbsp; This chain has several locations in our State and I will check the ones I can out and will now make a bigger effort to go back to this one.&nbsp; I loaded up my cart with 3-bags worth and several items too big for bags - the total was under $20.00 for all.&nbsp; I overheard &#039;regulars&#039; who were very annoyed by me, they don&#039;t see &#039;pickers&#039; in their store very often someone said.&nbsp; I figured that out quickly.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>This is basic bread and butter stuff, but I paid $3.93 for eight Royal Doulton mugs with the tag - looks like they sell for 18.00 or so apiece.&nbsp; That is still a nice profit any day. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/006_055.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Portmeirion Baker was $2.92.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/011_038.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ll ask about these glasses later.&nbsp; $2.82/4. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/024_042.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I really wanted to get to my favorite TS before they close (limited hours).&nbsp; I was there four days ago and did really well and did not expect to find much.&nbsp; Wrong.</p><p><br /></p><p>Vintage Aladdin Oil Glass Lamp Base was $9.00 - has all parts and appears to be in very good condition. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/014_034.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I have never posted about Jewelry on any Finds board, but I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw this.&nbsp; Beautiful Bakelite Alligator pin - missing a metal eye and the back metal pin is bent slightly, but it is a stunner.&nbsp; You can smell the bakelite strongly.&nbsp;&nbsp; Comparable pieces are priced between 125 - 350.00, so I need to do more research.&nbsp;&nbsp; Paid $4.00.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/027_037.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, this item I feel like &#039;Nuff Said&#039; - I need to get outside help on this piece.&nbsp; When I brought it to the counter, I was swarmed by a multitude of customers and staff - &#039;how could someone donate this&#039; and &#039;how could we let this get on the floor&#039; (I thought that of the alligator too, but they had no clue about that).&nbsp;&nbsp; It is a vintage collection of precious stones, rocks and fossils (including Jade, Gold Ore and countless others - there are about 125 samples - all complete).&nbsp; This is a one-of-a-kind collection, created by a Professor and given to a school in 1975.&nbsp;&nbsp; I know nothing really about rocks or precious stones and fossils, but the little research I&#039;ve done I have priced a less comparable collection at over $300.00.&nbsp; I have a feeling this is more valuable than that, but we will see.&nbsp; I&#039;ll post more when I know more.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/FunkeysFinds/035_047.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Cory</p><p>Funkey[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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