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[bill from lachine]

Folks,

Spring vegetable tart.

 

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[bill from lachine]

Folks,

That's the way.

 

[bill from lachine]

Folks,

Mushroom meatballs.

 

[AU24K]

Since I'll have to move soon, I went to an auction this morning to check out the way that they do things....

https://www.estatesales.net/companies/GA/Dahlonega/30533/129146

I bid on a few items, mostly coins, but was outbid on what I'd pay.
Which I would look at as a good sign, as it might increase the potential selling price of my goods.
Of course, the fervor of a live auction always increases the bidding....
One hopes that not someone wants their item, but 2 or more want their item!

I did win the bid on an antique "Par-X" 8 piece 3/8 drive socket set in original box.
They appear to have never been used!
Par-X is an early version of "Snap-On."
Before "Blue Point."

The Snap-On dealer comes by where I work every week and I occasionally purchase tools from them.
If you know of Snap-on quality and prices, you can imagine what the vintage set I bought would have cost and is now worth.
The next time they come to sell, I might be selling!
I understand that they are always looking for vintage tools to add to their museum.




I paid less than $20!
Ya gotta know what things are worth, Dig?

As far as the auction house goes, they seem to run a tight ship, and, having been involved in auction houses in the past, including auctioning myself,
I think I might just sell a few items there in the future.
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I then went to a Flea market I had never been to, between Gainesville and Dahlonega,
and talked with the owner about renting space to sell some of my items.
I was impressed with the "upscale" atmosphere and signed a 6 month lease for a large upright "show case" of 5 shelves to sell coins, currency and small collectibles.
I signed the lease agreement, filled out the paperwork and paid the first month's rent.
(Pictures soon when my display is ready!)

Dipsy Doodle Antiques and More

I also talked with the owner's husband about helping with building maintenance and mentioned that I am a locksmith
and can help provide keys to other tenants who have items to sell and need keys to increase the value of their antiques.
Overall, I think that it is a better run outfit and I'll be more happy here than the last foray I had with a flea market.....
My lease is initially for 6 months and starts May 1st.
After that, it is month by month.
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Then, I went to meet the weasel at the other flea market for my monthly $500 payment.
As I expected, he said that he was "short."
I said, "OK. What you got that I'm interested in?"
When all was said and done, after about an hour of negotiations, I got about $300 worth of coins (for $200 credit) and $300 cash.
The coins are being catalogued tonight for sale in the new flea market.
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After viewing the property I spoke of earlier, I think there would be too much cost involved having to run electric,
drill a well, lay out a septic system and begin rehab on the house.
NUTZ!

Oh well. I'll keep looking.
But, time is running out......

WHEW!
Had a busy Saturday.
How 'bout you?

Hope all are Well.

Scott

 

[AU24K]

It has come to my attention that another "Vintage" song is being used for commercial purposes.

Reached #1 April 6, 1974.
Was on the charts for 17 weeks.
Top 40 for 14 weeks.
Top 10 for 7 weeks.
45 years ago.....
And...

The song was.....



Yeah.
I remember this song when it first came out.
(Sometimes I wonder why some groups never advanced beyond the "One Hit Wonder" status.....)

Now, it is an "Oldie."

Sheesh!
Growing old sucks....
But, it beats having Friends and Family throwing dirt on your coffin.....

Scott

 

[AU24K]

Tomorrow, I have the responsibility of clearing the roof gutters, picking up lawn debris and mowing for the first time this season.

OH, Joy!

Can you say, "A full weekend of leisure?"

Yeah.
Me neither....

Y'all be good, hear?

Scott

OH!
I almost forgot!
I got some "Ghost Pepper Cheese" and will grill some burgers tomorrow after the obligatory yard work.

Folks, this is the real deal.
That cheese is hot, even for me!
I got plenty for everyone.
Y'all come getcha some!
And bring your antacids, 'cause I ain't foolin'.....

 

[AU24K]

And, being such a busy day, I almost forgot about the 50 some pieces of foreign currency that I'll have to go through and catalog for sale....



A player's work is never done, Dig?

Let's jam while I sort this cabbage....




And, what shall the value of this Ike Silver S Mint Proof set be worth?
On the ropes?
I call the shots.
I gave $10 in credit owed.
Easily worth 5 x what I gave in credit.....
Yes, obtained today. Among other items.....
You don't want to owe Scotty, Dig?
Certainly I will gain in resale what I feel is fair compensation of what is owed plus interest....

Eisenhower was President when I was born....
I might just keep this for my collection.....

Am I a "Bad Guy?"
How do I feel?



Scott

 

[AU24K]

And,
How about a 1987 Constitution Proof Silver Dollar?
In all of it's packaging glory with Certificate of Authenticity?









Yep.
Money to be made here!

Scott

 

[Togreenfeet]

She doesn’t know it yet, my next wife!!!

 

[bill from lachine]

Folks,

Five years.

 

[Togreenfeet]

I love this song. What movie was this song in? I don’t remember.......

 

[Togreenfeet]

 

[dieselram94]

She doesn’t know it yet, my next wife!!!

Damn!!!! I better not let my wife know I watched this!!!

 

[Togreenfeet]

 

[Togreenfeet]

A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway.
After a fruitless search, he told his mother the lens was nowhere to be found.
Undaunted, she went outside and in a few minutes, returned with the lens in her hand.
"How did you manage to find it, Mom?" the teenager asked.
"We weren't looking for the same thing," she replied.
"You were looking for a small piece of plastic. I was looking for $150."

 

[AU24K]

Picked up another safe the other day.



I'll have to drill it also.

This one definitely has something in it!

I gave $25.

More later.....

Best,

Scott

 

[AU24K]

A little background on this safe.....

I answered an ad for a safe that didn't have a combination.
The owners, (an elderly couple) said that it has been in their basement since they bought their house years ago, and it wasn't theirs.
They never really had any interest in it and it just sat for years....
It was covered in years of dust and had about 20-30 spider-web "balls" on it.

They were remodelling and just wanted it out of the way and make a couple of bucks.
I gave the old guy a $20 and a $5, brushed off the spiderwebs and dust and hand carried it up the stairs and out to the driveway to my truck.


As much as I wanted to, I made sure that I didn't shake it to see if it had anything in it....
I shook it when I got home!

I heard items inside moving around.

Now then,
Where would you drill to open it and make sure that you didn't damage it to be able to use again?
Hmmmmm?

I know where....

Scott

Hint:

Notice that most safes have the hinges on the right side?

Here's a helpful image of a 4 number combination safe dial from a safe that I opened a few years ago
and retro-fitted with a newer dial assembly.....

This dial is from an 1880's safe....

Not ALL brands of safes drill in the same location.
You MUST be accurate or risk ruining the safe for future viability.....

Let the drilling Begin!

 

[bill from lachine]

Folks,

People get Ready.

 

[AU24K]

I literally just finished drilling......
It is open!



Appears to be just a lot of papers.....



Wait! What's that cloth on the top?

Possible TREASURE!



OH! HELL YEAH! SCORE!



Best $25 I've spent ALL YEAR!

Let me go through this booty and I'll post later!

Best,

Scott

 

[GB1]

WOW!! i see gold!!