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I checked craigslist and found a new ad for a flea market at a synagogue. The people running the market were very firm on "No early birds," so I got a hot dog at the 7-11 and returned about 5 minutes after it opened. My first impression was that there was nothing here for me, but I went into "search mode" because there was wasn't anyplace else to go.
I saw silver on one tabletop, I picked up each piece and examined the marks. They were all either marked plated or unmarked. I made my way around the room and was pleased to find the prices very reasonable, if not much that was right for me.
I almost left, but having nothing better to do, I decided to search harder. I scoped several boxes under the tablecloth and knelt to examine closer. I want to note here that though there were a number of very nice polite people here, I was the one that got on my hands and knees and rooted under the table. A lady tried to show me a nice lot of china - it looked like a full setting for 6 or 8, but I explained that I was just looking at everything (because I was). Fifteen pieces of silver plate on the table, and 10 more under the table. The pic below explains my score. I don't have much skill or talent at spotting or finding treasure, I just look hard. I paid $10, because that's what I offered. I have to note that the lady in charge saw and mentioned the "weighted sterling" label. That's why she got $10, and not $2. I had her put the price tag on for the cashier.
Note: the scale weight is after removing the plaster.
Oh, that moon thing. . . The deal was not nearly so good. I paid $22. It's weight-adjusted so that even though it's only Sterling, you get 1.05 Troy Oz pure silver.
Now, I'd trade everything I found this week, and last week, and the week before . . . for the things money can't buy. It seems I've run out of most of that. /font]
I saw silver on one tabletop, I picked up each piece and examined the marks. They were all either marked plated or unmarked. I made my way around the room and was pleased to find the prices very reasonable, if not much that was right for me.
I almost left, but having nothing better to do, I decided to search harder. I scoped several boxes under the tablecloth and knelt to examine closer. I want to note here that though there were a number of very nice polite people here, I was the one that got on my hands and knees and rooted under the table. A lady tried to show me a nice lot of china - it looked like a full setting for 6 or 8, but I explained that I was just looking at everything (because I was). Fifteen pieces of silver plate on the table, and 10 more under the table. The pic below explains my score. I don't have much skill or talent at spotting or finding treasure, I just look hard. I paid $10, because that's what I offered. I have to note that the lady in charge saw and mentioned the "weighted sterling" label. That's why she got $10, and not $2. I had her put the price tag on for the cashier.
Note: the scale weight is after removing the plaster.
Oh, that moon thing. . . The deal was not nearly so good. I paid $22. It's weight-adjusted so that even though it's only Sterling, you get 1.05 Troy Oz pure silver.
Now, I'd trade everything I found this week, and last week, and the week before . . . for the things money can't buy. It seems I've run out of most of that. /font]
Last week I found a 1982 Geo Wash. Commemorative half dollar proof still sealed in the U.S.Mint packaging for $2.00.
