Picked up a whole bunch of Power Ranger stuff (with a few non-Power Ranger things). Disappointingly, the talking sword is broken (plastic blade is broken in half) and several items are missing battery covers. Still, I think it was a good deal for $15. Is anyone good with this stuff that can point out some non-obvious items? I've been combing ebay trying to figure things out, but it's slow going.
I did pretty good at my neighborhood flea market this weekend. Picked up 4 expensive unopened toys for the cheap price of $15--Alien vs predator playset: alien attacks predator,,AvP: Celtic predator throws alien,,Lord of the rings armies of middle earth: fellowship collection,, and GI Joe timeless collection II -Deep sea diver.
09/13/15 - Got this from my fiance's grandmothers house. I've never heard of this brand but we thought it was cool to have. It's in great shape and is solid metal. No chips in the paint and minimal rust on a few shelves. It needs some cleaning but is an unexpected and neat find!
Picked this beauty up to flip for some game money. Penn Senator, the real made famous by the movie JAWS! I do enjoy fishing but I will never have a use for this seeing as I don't live anywhere near the coast. Picked it up at Salvation Army for $15, should be able to flip it for $60.
Got this at my local thrift shop. It's an old Fuji digital SLR with a great Nikon 60mm macro lens. It was marked $40 for both, I inspected the camera and found the batteries had corroded and wrecked the metal tabs. No idea if the camera works, probably will try to get something for it as a repair/parts unit. Probably keeping the lens, which goes for $150-$230ish. Really bought just for the lens. But I showed the manager the damage to the battery compartment on the camera and she took $12 off!! So $28 for a $200 Nikon lens. Can't beat that. Almost all the cameras that come into that store are crap and the lenses are third party (usually Quantaray or some such), so I assume they don't actually look at the brand names. When a good camera does come in its priced like all the rest.
It's funny, because if the lens had been marked $40 I probably would have just bought it. But because they put it together with the broken camera, I was able to get the discount by pointing to the camera. It's a Savers/Value Village so I don't feel so bad playing hardball with them like that, haha.
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
You need to post some pictures of your tree and or house sir.
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
Dude! The bubble lights are awesome! My grandma always had them on the tree when I was growing up. Now I wanna go find a set.
Just picked up this sign for my game room. I've been wanting one for a long time. I think the absurdity of the message is hilarious, and Lando rules. It's in excellent shape.
Just picked up this sign for my game room. I've been wanting one for a long time. I think the absurdity of the message is hilarious, and Lando rules. It's in excellent shape.
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I paid a lot less - mine is slighly different in that the dice are translucent red.
The coins are really heavy - pretty neat set.
It is a full size tablecloth. I would guess from late fifties to mid sixties - no way to tell for sure though.
The pictures don't do it justice - the colors are much richer.
Originally posted by: jfreakofkorn
i like that cool rack =0)
Thanks! I'm debating putting all of my gaming syastems & TV on there. I think it would be a nice display
I like it. It reminds me of Castlevania. Now if I can just keep from smashing it to take the hearts.
I also picked up some Starbucks mugs.
It's funny, because if the lens had been marked $40 I probably would have just bought it. But because they put it together with the broken camera, I was able to get the discount by pointing to the camera. It's a Savers/Value Village so I don't feel so bad playing hardball with them like that, haha.
I found this Descendents sweater in the ugly Christmas sweater aisle at Goodwill for $5.
Pretty sure I would have kept that Gremlins ornament^^^
I found this Descendents sweater in the ugly Christmas sweater aisle at Goodwill for $5.
I have actually been thinking about getting one of these. $5 is a great deal! If you want to trade it, hit me up.
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
Yay, non-gaming edition!
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
You need to post some pictures of your tree and or house sir.
Picked this up at the Salvation Army for $2.99. Just sold it for $89.99, couldn't believe it was worth so much! Made by a company called Jun Planning.
I hope you also told them to never feed him after midnight!
Yay, non-gaming edition!
This is the time of year that I go out and peruse the antique shops, to fuel my need for ancient Christmas lights. This year has been so very good to me.
Ok, the two boxes on the right, both are pre-1940. In really good shape for their age. At the bottom left of the image is a string of Royalites, from around the same time period. The cloth over on the cord is a different patter than anything I've run across before. The snowball lights are fun, they're from the late 1950's, General Electric's "Lighted Ice" bulbs. I actually didn't have too many of them, so it was great to add on.
Holy crap on these. They are all old figural bulbs, probably 1930's (minus the blue lantern, more likely 50s with that guy). The ones on the right in the string are incredibly rare, at least in my collecting estimation. They have a C7 base (which is still in use today). I've seen very few of them over the years, and to top it off, all 5 of them still work. They'll be making their way onto my tree this year. The ones on the left are old c6 based lights (which the socket size in no longer in production, and hasn't been since the 1960s). Most of those are sadly not working, but I really don't mind, I'm thrilled to have them. The best part, all of the lights in the above image were given to me by a fellow that owns one of the antique stores in my area. He and I have gotten to know one another over the years and he refused to let me pay for them, he actually had them stored and not out for sale, I spent some time last night helping him and a couple other people bring things out of the storage area to put them out for sale, and he just gave me those.
And then there are these. In nearly 20 years of collecting I'd never seen them in the wild. They are snap-on bubble lights, from the late '40s or early '50s. Pretty slick design, you just snap the cover over a bulb on the strand and you have an instant bubble light. They came from a store that have started asking outrageous prices for anything involving old christmas lights (and it's pretty much my fault). For instance, they have one figural santa christmas light (like in the above image, only the smaller more common c6 size) that they want $25 for. That being said, I still prowl through there on occasion. My efforts were rewarded with the above. For all of $13 I added something new to my collection. That certainly doesn't happen very often anymore.
Dude! The bubble lights are awesome! My grandma always had them on the tree when I was growing up. Now I wanna go find a set.
I LOVE IT!!!
Just picked up this sign for my game room. I've been wanting one for a long time. I think the absurdity of the message is hilarious, and Lando rules. It's in excellent shape.
I LOVE IT!!!
That is amazing!