Posted 11 months ago
TGBWC
(185 items)
Another recently acquired item(s); these are from the 1930s and book-valved at $250 each. Bought both on eBay for $92.
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The Killer Mobile Device for Victorian Women
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Great snag Ray!
We could use these up here in mid-Michigan, recorded the hottest day EVER recorded in Lansing yesterday at 103. Those are Fan-tastic, TGBWC.
Hot fun in the summer-time...
...and yet, you still go golfing. Your golf stroke might turn into a heat stroke!
I'd characterize your CW postings today as Hole-in-One, Eagle, Birdie. Impressive.
ACES! Fantastic
These fans are amazing.
I have several fans of this same style and age, but the advertising on the back is of Construction Co. in Nashville, TN. Any idea on where I can find a value on these?
nobigdiehl: if they're Coca-Cola fans, it doesn't matter what advertising is on the backs. Still book-valued at $250 each. I say "book-value" because that doesn't necessarily mean you'll get that much for them if you're interested in selling them.