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Hello from Newportnews, Va.

I will definitely check it out. I have a question: How collectible, in your opinion, are the Stumpf bottles? I acquired one that had a crack on top, nothing major, but recently sold it due to moving (garage sale) and now am regretting it. I'd like to see a pic of your most precious bottle as...
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- Post #17
- Jul 12, 2021
- Forum: Introductions
Hello from Newportnews, Va.

Thank you @VABrew... I recently started getting more interested in collecting/trading bottles. A friend of mine lives in VA Beach and recently found out there was an old casino near his residence; needless to say, we both started digging and kept finding near mint bottles of all kinds. Lots of...
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- Post #14
- Jul 12, 2021
- Forum: Introductions
Hello from Newportnews, Va.

I have found, for me, that digging for bottles and metal detecting can be quite therapeutic and relaxing. A friend of mine lives near a place where a casino used to be located back in the 40's and we are finding numerous bottles. Both of us are going through issues with divorces and bottle...
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- Post #13
- Jul 12, 2021
- Forum: Introductions
Hello from Newportnews, Va.

Hahaha...I am with you Mailman. What beautiful finds you have there....where did you find them? Really like the door lock and the horse tag. @Bruce...love the quote about people being the treasure we seek...inspirational! @Robby...I will definitely follow your advice. thank you all. :)
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- Post #9
- Jul 11, 2021
- Forum: Introductions
Hello from Newportnews, Va.

Thank you @ Robby and @mailman. Besides any bottle that I happen to like, what are the most collectible ones to have in a collection?
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- Post #4
- Jul 11, 2021
- Forum: Introductions
Hello from Newportnews, Va.

I just got started collecting old bottles, along with other trinkets, and am looking to find a place of like minded people that I could learn from. I am a teacher and really enjoy bringing artifacts from different periods to my students so they can somehow connect abstracts to tangibles...
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- Jul 9, 2021
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- Forum: Introductions