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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 12:03:07 GMT -5
every Saturday I go to my local flea market, most of the time come home empty handed. But on occasion you find some cool. Several nice additions to my bench, the funny thing is I had been wanting to buy a ring/bracelet mandrel. Thought they where a bit much. So there is a guy that comes from Colorado Springs he always has lots of junk for sale by the box and tote fulls, so you have to buy the box or tote. I bought this box for 50$. I didn’t even try to haggle the guy. In this box was a bunch of soft solder blocks some new charcoal blocks and a stainless steel wire forming jig. A plastic ring holder with leather jaws seems to be good. A steel ring and bracelet mandrel, a alright dop block set with lots of sizes a core drill with a bunch of bits it might be a Covington? And a older model F foredom with foot switch both units work great.all of this stuff I can definitely put to use. Finds like this is why I make it a point to be one of the first people out there on Saturday.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 28, 2019 12:18:27 GMT -5
every Saturday I go to my local flea market, most of the time come home empty handed. But on occasion you find some cool. Several nice additions to my bench, the funny thing is I had been wanting to buy a ring/bracelet mandrel. Thought they where a bit much. So there is a guy that comes from Colorado Springs he always has lots of junk for sale by the box and tote fulls, so you have to buy the box or tote. I bought this box for 50$. I didn’t even try to haggle the guy. In this box was a bunch of soft solder blocks some new charcoal blocks and a stainless steel wire forming jig. A plastic ring holder with leather jaws seems to be good. A steel ring and bracelet mandrel, a alright dop block set with lots of sizes a core drill with a bunch of bits it might be a Covington? And a older model F foredom with foot switch both units work great.all of this stuff I can definitely put to use. Finds like this is why I make it a point to be one of the first people out there on Saturday. My kind of deal, what a great score! Good things come to he who waits. (And at a much lesser price, I might add!)
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Post by miket on Jul 28, 2019 12:22:48 GMT -5
Nice buy!
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Post by Pat on Jul 28, 2019 12:53:00 GMT -5
Wow, what a deal!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 13:19:47 GMT -5
every Saturday I go to my local flea market, most of the time come home empty handed. But on occasion you find some cool. Several nice additions to my bench, the funny thing is I had been wanting to buy a ring/bracelet mandrel. Thought they where a bit much. So there is a guy that comes from Colorado Springs he always has lots of junk for sale by the box and tote fulls, so you have to buy the box or tote. I bought this box for 50$. I didn’t even try to haggle the guy. In this box was a bunch of soft solder blocks some new charcoal blocks and a stainless steel wire forming jig. A plastic ring holder with leather jaws seems to be good. A steel ring and bracelet mandrel, a alright dop block set with lots of sizes a core drill with a bunch of bits it might be a Covington? And a older model F foredom with foot switch both units work great.all of this stuff I can definitely put to use. Finds like this is why I make it a point to be one of the first people out there on Saturday. My kind of deal, what a great score! Good things come to he who waits. (And at a much lesser price, I might add!) Oh how I love great scores. Especially when I can really use it.👍
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Post by drocknut on Jul 28, 2019 13:30:38 GMT -5
Wow what a find. I would be beyond happy with that box. Great score for you.
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AuroraNan
starting to shine!
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Post by AuroraNan on Jul 28, 2019 13:37:39 GMT -5
Wholly moley~ that's a great find. If someone comes from CSpgs, where did he go to, thus, where are you?? Which flea market do you frequent...I might have to go there!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 13:42:29 GMT -5
Wow what a find. I would be beyond happy with that box. Great score for you. I am always thankful for good deals I find and this was a blessing to add to my needful things. This machine is solid as F model F that is I thought my other one was older but this is it’s grandpa.🤣
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Post by fernwood on Jul 28, 2019 13:52:34 GMT -5
One never knows what they will find at markets. Perseverance pays off. Good for you.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 13:54:22 GMT -5
Wholly moley~ that's a great find. If someone comes from CSpgs, where did he go to, thus, where are you?? Which flea market do you frequent...I might have to go there! I am about 40 miles south in Pueblo Co. when you go a person has to look for things that can’t be seen and ask the sellers questions. A guy was set up one Saturday and he had a small piece of what looked like Tiffany stone with deep purple druzy. A small piece well worth 2$. I looked around and seen no more rocks but his trunk was open and me being me knowing you never know, I ask do you mind if I look in your trunk? He looked at me a little weird but said yes. I found a beautiful half polished Australian thunder egg. This gives you an idea of how well I look. My wife thinks I’m crazy. I think it’s fun.
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 13:56:11 GMT -5
One never knows what they will find at markets. Perseverance pays off. Good for you. Thrill of the hunt. And I don’t even have to pull a trigger and I have shelf trophies.🤣
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Post by fernwood on Jul 28, 2019 13:59:45 GMT -5
I have a new part time job as a picker at garage sales/markets. 6 customers as of now with specific wants. Love it. I am paid for gas, even if I do not find anything for them. I was groomed in markets when I was 6 years old. Been doing hem ever since.
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Post by drocknut on Jul 28, 2019 14:34:54 GMT -5
I have a new part time job as a picker at garage sales/markets. 6 customers as of now with specific wants. Love it. I am paid for gas, even if I do not find anything for them. I was groomed in markets when I was 6 years old. Been doing hem ever since. Sounds like an awesome job, good for you. Hey you never know you might be able to make it into a full time gig on TV like the American Pickers, Mike and Frank.
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jimaz
spending too much on rocks
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Post by jimaz on Jul 28, 2019 14:48:10 GMT -5
SCORE!
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Post by lpl on Jul 28, 2019 19:04:48 GMT -5
That is a score! Congratulations. I can imagine they will be put to good use!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 28, 2019 22:16:18 GMT -5
Wow, good on you! Definitely worth the $50 and more.
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