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  1. Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    We went to one small town auction on a rainy day 40 years ago-it was pretty thrilling waiting for our lot to come up.I think the rain...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM

  2. Bronwen liked verybrad's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    Give me a good auction over any kind of tag sale. Unfortunately, you sometimes have to wait a long time for the items you want. On the...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM

  3. Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    When a new non-corporate 'charity' (church,hospice,food pantry) opens,I figure I might have a month to grab some deals,after that...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM

  4. rink28 replied to the thread Worthpoint Help.

    Thank you!

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM

  5. 808 raver liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Silver or not? Indian round box.

    Yes, I also come across Tarkashi, Bidri and just about anything else. The supposed regions of origin all vary too.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM

  6. rink28 liked Kronos's post in the thread Worthpoint Help.

    $575 (2018)

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM

  7. Bronwen liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    They've gotten rarer here too. The good sales locally were killed off by Covid; the casualty rate of sales was higher than that of...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM

  8. Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    I agree w/ Ruth 100%-church sales over estate.Many estate sales now are run by local companies who do their homework & price...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:38 PM

  9. Bronwen liked evelyb30's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    I was at two estate sales on Friday and a church sale today. I'm nuts! The church sales offer the best deals, and sometimes you get a...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM

  10. Bronwen liked bosko69's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    I like the more relaxed approach,after all-this is supposed to be fun ! Haven't been to an Estate Sale for 20 years but may give it...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM

  11. Bronwen liked mirana's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    Brad, it's like you're me! :hilarious: I hate getting up early and I've seen too many yard sales that only had modern stuff anyway. We...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM

  12. hunt2 replied to the thread interesting painting.

    will give it a good try tomorrow, but i don´t have high hopes

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:35 PM

  13. Bronwen liked verybrad's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    Rarely. I find garage sales too hit or miss and estate sales overpriced. Besides, I am not a morning person. I'd much rather plan on...

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:35 PM

  14. Bronwen liked mirana's post in the thread Finds Thread.

    Silver ring in the center of the first photo is hard to see, but is that an early 20th c agate in sterling with gold bows on the sides?...

    Art Deco Agate Bow Ring 1.jpg Jun 2, 2024 at 4:35 PM

  15. Boland replied to the thread Antique pliers/cutter- comments.

    Thanks for that explanation. It sounds like a very useful tool to have. I will definitely hang on to it then.

    Jun 2, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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