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Ted_Straub

It is fun to collect items, and I attend estate and yard sales, as well auctions and EBAY to help in this regard. Though I fall for "whatever captures my fancy", It is fun to collect items, and I attend estate and yard sales, as well auctions and EBAY to help in this regard. Though I fall for "whatever captures my fancy", my special interests are alcohol and tobacco items, railroadiana, sports material, restaurantware, general advertising and photographs. If you are interested in discussing such things, or sharing information etc., my email is: tagspa@ptd.net (Read more)

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  1. Hi, Jenny...thanks for the complements on the items pictured. I got them at auctions for really good prices. Ya never know what auctions will yield! I trust that all is well with you!
  2. Hi, Stuff ! Glad that you like the Bosox items in the picture! I am a fan of them from way back, too! I will post full pix of those Red Sox folders after I photograph them....
  3. Thanks, vinyl ! You're quite observant!!! Which is a good thing !!!!! :)
  4. Hi, Vinyl.... that's a great observation, on both points :) !
  5. Yes, Dave, I agree with you on that completely !
  6. Thank you, dav2no1..I appreciate the clarification !
  7. And me, as well....
  8. Sadly, Apache, that is true. A good determination of authencity rests in the pin securer. I'm not sure of what makes one authentic via the pin securer, but it can verified by a reputable dealer or on ...
  9. Hi, dav2no1....yes, they do look like Eva Zeisel whiskey glasses. As the Etsy reference states, these were made by Federal Glass. Mine do not have the Federal logo on the bases, so it causes me to thi...
  10. Good to see you back !!!!
  11. Hi, Jenni...thanks for the kind comments on this Kool ashtray. It is one of my favorites. Kool cigarettes were promoted with a lot of interesting ad pieces.
  12. Hi, Jenni...yes it is a real beauty! I saw the vehicle at a car show, and was impressed with this conveyance. If I can find the rest of this DeSoto's photos I will post them. I am happy to hav...
  13. Thank you, Jenny! No, the name reflects the style of NY's Coney Island hot dogs.
  14. Utica Club beer is still produced, and also brews Saranac Beers. See the F.X. Matt Brewing Company for details...cheers !!!
  15. Hi, dav....no insulators remain on the crossbars, and those that have fallen have all been picked up by collectors. I only have one insulator, that I obtained in another area, it is of translucent ...
  16. Hi, Jennie..that is quite a remarkable recollection of your family history. Thanks for sharing this memory of your childhood.....
  17. Good morning Vinyl...yes, sadly, that was then, and this is now......
  18. Hi, fort...It's good that it's running, but sad that you lost yours !!!!!
  19. Good day, Jenni.....yes, that is a beauty of an ashtray! Ha, ha, ha...I recall that jingle ! Such curiosities are fun to collect....
  20. Hi, dav2no1.....thanks for the input! I do have a nice collection of ashtrays. One can acquire these for cheap prices at house sales and in box lots at auctions. They are nice collectibles, are practi...
  21. Hi, Vinyl33...I do as well! It looks to be an "all business" whistle, and its loud tone compliments its looks.
  22. Yes, Jenni..heads will roll over both both The Mets and The Yankees tanking this year !!!
  23. Hi, Jenni....it'll be a long off season for Mets' fans...hmm, four of the top spending teams have not made 2023's post season action!!!!
  24. Yes, V..it is a beauty!!! I got that one in a box lot of older tie clips...the others were really nice, too...but this one's my favorite..hava good day!
  25. Thank you, Jenni...your kind thoughts and insight are very much appreciated! Yes, the Unisphere still stands, and the other building that you mentioned is the restored New York State Pavilion of the 6...
  26. EJW-54: Let's Go Buffalo !!!!!!
  27. Yes, Jenni...I agree with you wholeheartedly on that !!!!
  28. Jenni.....I'm doing, OK..thank you~ I, too, am looking forward to 2023 Saratoga meet. My plans to get there are still tentative, but I am leaning towards the visit, as I have not been there since ...
  29. Thank you, Jenny! I agree with you 100% !!!! I hope that all is well with you !!!!!
  30. That's really cool !!!!
  31. Keramikos....I spent much time at Ali's Deer Lake, PA Training Camp, watching Ali and other fighters, some who were world class, prepare for fights at that facility. It was a real education in many wa...
  32. Stuff, it should read "closed circuit shows"...sorry!
  33. Stuff....I saw the Thrilla in Manila @ St. Joseph's Hall in Hazleton, PA . Those closed shows in theaters really captured the aura of the live events!
  34. Good morning. and thank you, Jenni...I appreciate your kind thoughts!
  35. Thank, Cisum, your input is much appreciated. I am attaching a story of the Vulcan Iron works for your, and the other viewers' review. Such things truly hold my interest, and I sense that others may ...
  36. Thank you, Jenni!!!!
  37. Hi, Jenni....thank you for your kind comment ! It was a nice sized venue, that had a kitchen and a bar. Many great times were to be had there !!!!!
  38. Thank you, dav2no1 ! It is a real beauty!
  39. Thank you, Jenni !!!!!
  40. Thank you, bottle-bud.....
  41. Hello, Inky.. yes,the colors on this bottle are very attractive! And the eye catching creative graphics in yellow make a nice contrast. Thank you for your kind input......
  42. Thank you, Jenni! I get lucky sometimes at the sales :)
  43. Good morning dav2no1....that is really a great item that you have! Thanks for sharing !!!!!
  44. Thank you, Jenny! I appreciate your kind input. I, too, enjoy Manhattans very much!!!
  45. Thank you all for your loves of this image, and also to those who commented on it..
  46. Thank you, Jenni, it IS a great looking set! And being on the beach now WOULD be great tonic !
  47. Hi, AO....it is a beauty for sure!!!!
  48. I appreciate the insight that many of you have given on this item. From this, I gather that this is a quality item. I got this at a retiring doctor's office dispersal.
  49. Thank you, Phil! I am happy that when Woolworth's went out, that the buyers retained some of its features. The floor panels are some type of red stone, and the Woolworth's lettering is grayish marble...
  50. Thank you, Jenni! I too miss the Woolworth stores. They were the best! I am happy that this photo recalled pleasant memories for you !!!
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