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Found these matches in a box full I have been collecting for a while. Picked them up at a thrift store. Thought they were pretty cool, you sure dont see matches made like these anymore ! Seems like they have to be quite a few years old, not sure of the dates. Hope you enjoy !
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I wonder how criminal investigators are going to figure out whodunnit without the classic matchbook in the victim's pocket...
Thanks for sharing, TG!!!
That definitely takes away one source of clues for the police esther110, I guess they will have to go back to the drawing board ! Thanks for looking !
Thanks official fuel, I definitely enjoy checking out your collection. You have some awesome items you have found over the years !
Thanks Esther110, i enjoy checking out your items. You always seem to find neat things. I really like seeing what other people are finding !
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Thanks for the love Bellin68, sorry I missed you the first time you posted. Hope you are doing well. TG
its okay TG:) NICE SEEING U AGAIN:)
Good hearing from you also ! TG
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Thanks matchsaferunner for the like !
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