Very welcome! I get most of my winnings shipped from the auction houses (the ones that are willing to do that that is). Just have to way up the...
The thrift stores are definitely hit and miss, I seem to score on the things that have been overlooked and not as you say, the stuff that has been...
Every so often you can tell that someone has donated contents of their antique booth to the thrift store- those are the exciting days when you...
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the input it helps me learn!
Same here, but thanks for trying I appreciate it!
Ah yes of course. I took another look and the 'q' date letter was very close to the 1814 but not accurate for this ring. It appears it is 1915 and...
Really? What are the tell tale signs?
Hello everyone! Won this lovely ring at auction, I did pay up a bit for it. It was listed as 10K but is actually 18K which was a nice surprise. I...
Ahh yes, Opaline looks much more accurate. Thank you!
Hi all! Picked this vase/pot up for $2.99 recently because I thought it felt like better quality glass than most that I see in thrift stores....
Thanks for the info!
Phew ok, glad to hear it :)
Hello all! I haven't found anything decent jewelry-wise from a thrift store in a while. I'm still trying to learn so apologies if this is from the...
Thanks everyone, your input is appreciated as always!
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Ooh, really? I'll have to do some research, thank you!
Thank you! I am wondering what color it would have been originally, gilt gold or silver that has worn off or closer to the bronze color that it is?
Hi all! This brooch (sash pin?) came in a lot that I just purchased. It is a little rough around the edges. I am wondering if you think it is old...
Thanks for this, interesting read!
Yes! For $5 I'm not losing out on anything. Appreciate all the thoughts thanks! she's interesting :bored:
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