Nice surprise this morning
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My husband and I collected lighters and tobacciana. Years ago, we bought a silver-toned flower petal ashtray. One of our kids admired it, so we gave it to her. Later, we got another flower petal ashtray, but gold tone and still have it. I saw a story this morning about this item, and just for fun, checked sold prices on eBay. Wow! Up to $200! Nice to know.
I offered the one we have to our other kid, not sure if she'll take it.
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I love the art and learning the history behind it, and the sentimental value of the objects to the families who possess them.
I got rid of cable several years ago. I joined several facebook groups that discuss antiques and art. I've learned a lot 
I bought a LL Bean gym bag on line years ago for $5.
The Pickers found one just like it and got all excited. Because…. 😳😳😳
and a boatload of stuff I wish we'd never bought. A lot of times, finding the value after we bought something was a surpsrise and delight.
I'm downsizing, but if I find high sold values on things like this, I don't put it in my booth. I offer it to my kids, or rewrap and store it.
On the upside, my kids are embracing the hit in the pocketbook. One of them told me I could Christmas shop in my basement
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