Monday, August 13, 2018

ANTIQUES

    My Dad was born in 1912. So in 1932 he was 20 years old and we all know what was going on in 1932. The great depression had been going for more than 2 years by that time. My dad did a lot of couch surfing and did many day jobs to earn his keep as he used to say.

     My Dad started farming in 1935 with no money. So Dad's favorite place to shop was at farm auction sales. He bought furniture, dishes, tools , machinery , cows  horses and much more. The stuff he bought had seen better days.

      So Dad was used to second hand. When the 50's came he had enough money for new things but his head was still in the value of used things.

       Dad had his own auction sale in 1974. The prices were great and he was happy until he found out the bids were high because his stuff had antique value. He was a little insulted. We kind of laughed at Dad behind his back. He was the kind of man who would have given things away.

      Now when garage sales came along Dad was in his element. He could always find something to buy on a garage sale.  He spent 20 winters in Phoenix so had lots of garage sales .

       So here I am trying to get rid of my treasures. We've found that antique stores will by some things...actually a lot of things!  I wish Dad would be here to get a chuckle because some of my possessions are going as antiques.

       Some of the things are old as the Micro Manager has received them from her family. She has dishes from a great grandma. Some things have antique value for what they are. We had hand made moccasins, kamiks and mukluks. Some of these things are used for decorations.

       The antique store bought my reel to reel tape recorder for 50 bucks and managed to sell it for $200.00



      So son like father I guess

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  1. Good for you that you are offloading stuff and able to get a bit of money for it.

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    1. It's good stuff so you hate to see it thrown away.

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  2. Good for you! Too bad you didn't sell the recorder yourself! :)

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    1. Well, I would never get 200 bucks for it.So I'm satisfied with 50.

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  3. I'm glad to hear you've been able to sell some of the things you wanted to part with. And, yes, the cycle of life means anything we criticized or chuckled at in our folks will be returned to us when we reach that age :)

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    1. Too bad we didn't know that when we wee young.

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  4. How much are you asking for The Micro Manager? She'd look good on our mantelpiece next to the Moroccan camel and the Spanish bull. Please include shipping costs.

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    1. Are you saying how much to keep her away???

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  5. Yes, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as they say. It's always a good thing to get rid of stuff you don't need any more. I suspect that reel to reel tape recorder hadn't been used for awhile. :-)

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    1. The reel to reel had not been used for a very long time. I haven't moved since 1970 so stuff just automatically piles up.

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  6. We can't even give the old stuff away anymore. Most of it sits gathering dust in the closets and garages of the extended family. I like that you are finding new homes for things.

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    1. We do find that some of the stuff is wanted . Much of it goes to the thrift store.

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  7. Well, at least you have the satisfaction of knowing that your possessions are going along to someone who will appreciate them!

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    1. The antique guy is pretty shrewd and has a good idea what will sell.

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  8. Lovely story about your dad and enjoyed this post, thanks Red!

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    1. Dad even bought old second hand shoes.

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    2. I love the sound of your Dad :) My parents were very frugal and had rationing very several years after WWII. I think some of it has rubbed off on me, I can only hope :)

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  9. In my case I have a lot of garbage to get rid of!!! I need a truck!

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    1. I'm sure we all have a fair amount of just plain garbage.

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  10. DJan had the same thought about that recorder as I did.

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  11. We are still hanging on to more stuff than we need. We are trying not to collect more, but we do like antique stores. I guess antique people have antiques. :-)

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    1. You do have a son and a daughter nearby so you have assistance. They won't want it but will help you getting rid of it.

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  12. It's good to know your things are still valued. I haven't had much luck selling antiques and I do have a few I would like occupying new homes.

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    1. The antique market is quirky. Things change. Nobody wants a very good dining room suite.

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  13. Oh that is funny, all the old stuff we wiant to get rit off, is worth a fortune!

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    1. If I moved I'd have to get rid of some of this stuff very quickly.

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  14. It's pretty amazing how much some of these things will sell for. And quite impressive! We've really streamlined since we got here and I don't think we have anything of real value.

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  15. Hello, it is great to know the value of your things. I enjoyed the story about your Dad. My hubby loves going to the garage, yard sale and moving sales. He is always looking for a bargain. I am more into downsizing, not buying more stuff. Enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!

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  16. like to read your story.
    God bless you

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  17. Now someone is enjoying the reel to reel recorder and you made some money plus you also freed up some space. Good deal all around!

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  18. We are in the same downsizing process as my spouses dementia slowly moves ahead. Craig list work for some items and not so good for other but I'm learning...

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  19. Great story Red!
    I'm not a big fan of antique furniture, but LOVE old "stuff."
    I used to have reel to reel tape player also. I sold it a long time ago, and think I only got about 20 dollars for it.

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