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I don't know if anyone remembers Charles' Chips??? I saw these in the basement the other day and had to post this pic. If I remember correctly, a man would drive the truck to your house, come in take your old cans, and give you new cans filled with chips, pretzels, and other goodies. I remember when people used to reuse cans and bottles. Remember what it was like to use a bottle for water more than once????!!!!
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The zip code in the address dates these post-1963. - Really nice condition.
thanks mustangtony. I am surprised they arent more rusted, the basement is very damp. I like them though, as kids we weren't allowed to play with them or anything.
I like em too - and now I have to run to Walmart at 1:30 in the morning to get some cookies because you gave me the munchies for chocolate chip cookies. :)
LOL!!! and now you gave me the idea to have cupcakes before I go to sleep!!! Later!
We had chips and pretzels delived by Charlie Chip truck. They were the best ever!
We had them delivered too! They make a great gift for anyone with the name!
They were the best. Things like this....just aren't around any more. We used to get our milk delivered a few years ago, but they don't even do that anymore.
thanks to mattyg, bellin68, disneypoppop and mustangtony for the loves!