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01-12-2019, 01:00 AM

WesternPA-collector started a thread WTS Time to cut down on my collection in Buy, Sell & Swap

I am looking to move some bottles before the USPS postage rates go up at the end of January (again). I have various Cobalt blue medicine/Milk of...

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01-08-2019, 01:22 AM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread I have got no clue what this bottle is from maybe a vicks vapor rub? in What is it? AFTER 1900

Yep it's a Bromo Seltzer. Could be an Emerson. I've got a stockpile of them in these sizes: 6 inches, 3 1/2 inches, and 2 5/8 inches.

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01-08-2019, 01:07 AM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread 1969 Rolling Rock 12oz bottle??? in What is it? AFTER 1900

I think I know what you were talking about. Not sure if you are still on here but I'm going to show some photos for reference purposes. While not as...

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01-05-2019, 06:54 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread New lot of bottles in New to the Collection

40 cents each? Some seller must have been in a hurry to get rid of them. Their loss is your gain!

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01-05-2019, 06:44 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread New and looking for answers in General Chat About Bottles

Can I ask if there are any markings on the bottom of it?

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01-02-2019, 12:58 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Oakland Maryland Coke Bottle in New to the Collection

Thanks for the info, that's good to know!

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12-31-2018, 09:14 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Large Amber Display Bottle in What is it? AFTER 1900

Very nice. It's like an art-deco whiskey bottle!

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12-31-2018, 09:12 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread New Dump Site - a bit of everything in Digging and Finding

Someone left a nice variety of bottles behind. Their loss is your gain. I've noticed that sometimes bottles on the surface will get "protected" from...

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12-30-2018, 04:48 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread What's the deal, why all but worthless?! in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

Some more great looking bottles you acquired. Maybe someone kept those in a barn, garage, or house for many years. Because they would not look as...

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12-30-2018, 04:37 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread A new dump produces 1920s sodas on the surface and more! in Digging and Finding

Nice treasures you found. Must have been a very fun and exciting day finding all those.

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12-29-2018, 02:42 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Oakland Maryland Coke Bottle in New to the Collection

That's exactly what I was thinking. In fact since I can't find more examples of one online I'm just going to keep it for myself. I might not ever...

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12-29-2018, 02:40 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread What's the deal, why all but worthless?! in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

Also a way to avoid the high shipping prices is to find one seller who has a lot of bottles and then buy a bunch of bottles from them in one...

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12-29-2018, 02:36 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread What's the deal, why all but worthless?! in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

Everyone who responded pretty much summed it up. The "community" of bottle collectors is shrinking. I will refer to the song "You can go your own...

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12-27-2018, 11:58 PM

WesternPA-collector started a thread Oakland Maryland Coke Bottle in New to the Collection

Today the weather was unseasonably warm for December in Pennsylvania so I went out on a bottle excursion. Lots of broken Cokes were seen but then...

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12-26-2018, 04:56 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Have old bottle still full in What is it? BEFORE 1900

Some of the answers with this are very surprising. A full bottle absolutely adds value. Especially since these bottles are found or sold empty most...

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12-22-2018, 07:24 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Wanted: Similar Vintage Soda Bottles in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

I love your collection so far. I have something you might be into. I have an extra Bob's 1956 soda bottle similar to this one in my album. I'd be...

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12-17-2018, 08:45 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread I'm brand new here I need help identifying an old Coke bottle in Sites News

That is a nice bottle you have. I know it's going against the grain on this site, but I enjoy soda bottles from that era because they usually are...

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12-17-2018, 08:31 PM

WesternPA-collector replied to a thread Looking to Dig along local Creek in Digging and Finding

As BottleDragon said, look for hillsides. I noticed that people would dump over hills to "hide" all the garbage so that people don't notice as well....

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