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new to bottles - 2/20/2011 1:23:53 PM    txfisherman   Posts: 1 Joined: 2/20/2011 From: Winnie, tx Status: offline i'm new to bottles, i don't collect (yet) but i find them in & under old barns & houses & try to sell them at a local flea market & i'm just wondering if i should clean them or just sell them farm fresh. thanks. is there anyone in the houston, tx area that might help me with some info on the ones i find, ijust got 4-5 large boxes full of old bottles ( embossed milk, old fruit jars, & alot of rectangle shaped ones with cork type tops & writing on the sides). any help would be appreciated. _____________________________ Donny W Tidwell Post #: 1

RE: new to bottles - 2/20/2011 2:05:04 PM    Brandons Bottles Posts: 391 Joined: 10/3/2010 Status: offline I would try to clean them with some soap and water inside first. It might make it more appealing to buyers. If you post some pictures, we can probably help you identify some. (in reply to txfisherman) Post #: 2

RE: new to bottles - 2/20/2011 4:29:23 PM    texasdigger Posts: 647 Joined: 1/6/2006 From: Roanoke Texas Status: offline I know Texas bottles very well.  That is the most collectable stuff found around these parts.  I would be glad to help.  Post up the embossing that is on any of the Texas bottles.  If you have Texas meds I will make you a fair offer on them. Brad (in reply to Brandons Bottles) Post #: 3

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