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EJ Netcong, New Jersey
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I just wanted to show off (!!!) or share really what I found at an estate sale of an antique dealer this morning.   It opened at 9 a.m. and when I arrived at 8:30, there were about six antique dealers waiting there already.   The sale was advertised on Craigslist and said it had some Steiff.   Apparently on Fridays, less people show up per sale because there are so many sales going on in the area.  One dealer came about 100 miles for this one.  When they opened, only five people were allowed in the basement where most of the better things were, and I was lucky to be in the group, as some went out back where they had more stuff.  I swear, I very gently pushed past everyone to get to the Steiff (oops).

Anyway, I bought this group for $175: six Steiff and one little Schuco-type bear with the tin and the little doll bed.  Not bad (I think)
But the best part was when I got home, I noticed the little dog has a U.S. Zone Germany tag on his side.  Woohooo!   Maybe I'll go back tomorrow..... bear_grin


SueAnn Past Time Bears
Double Oak, Texas
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Ooooh - lucky, lucky you!!!

peterbear Boechout, Antwerp
Posts: 4,755

Wow, that's a great find, Esther!  bear_thumb

dangerbears Dangerbears
Wisconsin
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Enjoy! They should make for a thoroughly charming display.

Becky

La De Da' Artisan Bears La De Da' Artisan Bears
Southern California
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How exciting!  Well done you!

edmondnutmeg Padfield bears
Derbyshire
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Nice haul bear_thumb  Obviously they were meant to be yours  bear_original

EJ Netcong, New Jersey
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thanks, guys bear_grin  They really were meant for me, because I went back the next day and they canceled the sale because of rain! bear_laugh

Debbie Five Shelbyville, TN
Posts: 67

Wow! You got some great stuff! I love a good sale bear_original

DancingHare DancingHare Designs
Virginia
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That little bunny is adorable!

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