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    Have you dug the Jamestown, N.Y., dumps recently?

    More than 30 years ago, I would drive up from Virginia to Jamestown, N.Y., and dig one of the 2 dumps found there. Now, I have no idea if they are still around, paved over for a building, or under a building. The stroke more than 3 years ago has curtailed any digging. We've dug many, many...
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    Civil War Bottle Books on eBay...

    I thought I'd let you know that my book (THIRD edition) is now on eBay. Actually there are 6 copies posted, but there are only about 36 copies left, that's all there is folks! Go to eBay and look for the title, as shown below. Good luck digging! [/align]
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    Scarce Glass Works Currency/scrip now listed!

    Just thought I would let the guys and gals who are members know that I've just listed a pile of scarce 19th Century glass works currency and scrip on eBay. They date from 1813 to 1870(ish), so you may want to take a look at them. There are Manual Labor Bank notes from 1837-38 with T.W. Dyott's...
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    American Pot Lids by Barbara and Sonny Jackson!

    There are only a few more hours left on my eBay auctions and one very important book is American Pot Lids by Barbara and Sonny Jackson. Since so many people have asked about American Pot Lids, you may want to check out DUMFRIES on eBay. Thanks and keep digging!
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    Last few hours of my auction on eBay

    I just wanted to let you know that there are only a few hours left on my eBay auction. Some of the lots are bottles, the rest are books (mainly Civil War). So many of you all have asked me to let you know when ever I decided to run any more lots. Well, here they are! Go to eBay and look for...
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    God bless New Orleans, Biloxi, etc. We are with you!

    I want to say how sorry we are over the devestation of the land in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. You are not alone in this. We are right with you! Stay safe, secure, and loved! Your collections can be replaced, but you can not. I'm in North Carolina now, but I spent a lot if time in...
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    I've loaded 55 lots on eBay!

    Hey gang, I just finished loading 55 lots on eBay and plan to add a few more this Tuesday. There's plenty of bottles for you. Just go searching for DUMFRIES and you'll find all of them.
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    I've just uploaded auction lots for eBay!

    Well folks, I finally did it. I got tired of all the excess around here and put 47 lots on eBay tonight! Now let's see how much eBay has changed in the past few months! If interested, go to eBay and searcg for DUMFRIES and you'll see them (lots of bottles there!).
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    Illnesses You Can Get! Watch Out!

    Okay, a while back we had a series of responses to illnesses we can get while digging bottles. Here's one you can get at any time, any place, and at any activity. I'm telling you this because I've been in the hospital recuperating from it. Note: I am not looking for sympathy. A few weeks ago...
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    How many of you ever met Charlie Gardner?

    I met him years ago when he was a serious collector (it seems hard to imagine a day in his life when he wasn't). He was at the Guernsey Barn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was a very personable man and could tell you a whole lot of stories about the old bottles.
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    Attention! Death of a collector

    I received an e-mail from Jane (his SO) that Norman Lewis passed away on the 5th of this month. No details are available at this time. Norman Lewis was a gentleman and a very serious collector from England. He left 4 daughters. Norman was scheduled to be at the Baltimore show in March. I...
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    Why do sellers misrepresent items? They are NOT Civil War Period!

    I would really like to know why sellers misrepresent their items on eBay. One seller, Coddhunter, presently has 4 ink bottles that has the heading 4 Genuine USA Civil War Period Stoneware Ink Bottles. He has them listed under bottles:Inks and Civil War:Original Period Items. The lot is number...
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    Book for sale, Christmas is coming!

    Hi everyone! I thought I would post this just in case someone needs a copy for themselves or as a present for Christmas. You can get a copy of my latest book, The Collector's Guide to Civil War Period Bottles and Jars --- Third Edition for only $16.00 plus either $2.00 for Media Mail or...
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    Okay, I've Put More Goodies on eBay, Now We'll See What Happens

    Okay, my friends, we've discussed the good and bad plans for putting items on eBay and even discussed what will or won't happen. This time, I've listed some bottles, jewelry, pipe bowls, books, etc., to see how serious the people over there really are. There should be 53 items listed tonight...
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    Well, I Am Trying eBay Again!

    A while back, I asked about some of the lots I had placed on eBay that got very few bids (less than 40% sold, even at ridiculously low prices). I am trying the unsold lots again. Even the more common pottery/stoneware lots normally have a retail value of $5.00 or more EACH and they are all...
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    Is Anyone Interested in Faceted Gem Stones? I've got some!

    Hi everyone! I've got a question for all of you. I unearthed from my storage area a pile of faceted gem stones that I had bought many years ago. There are peridots, garnets, sky blue and medium-blue topaz, etc. I bought them while I was still with the former U.S. Bureau of Mines. They come in...
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    Finally got my listings on eBay!

    After fighting eBay's TurboLister program, I got some of my listings on eBay! It took several downloads and several deletions, but they're up and the program's doing as it should. Look up "Dumfries" and you'll see them. The eBay TurboLister board was absolutely no help at all (just warning...
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    Won't be posting for awhile - Medical emergency

    Hello forum members, We won't be able to post for a while due to a medical emergency. My wife has to go to the doctor on Wednesday and then have an operation on Friday (cancer). Between worrying about her, being with her, and trying to do things around here after having a stroke, that won't...
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    Am I the only one?

    I'm not a complainer and I'm certainly not trying to get into a contest with anyone, but... I have spent more than 30 years in the hobby and met many great people in it. My wife and I have been advanced collectors and enjoy showing the bottles to people, NOT to brag, but that, in our...
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    Is anyone interested in swapping for my book?

    Is anyone in this forum interested in swapping a bottle for a copy of my book? If you are interested in bottles from the Civil War period, this is the book that is used by museums, dealers, and collectors. It's The Collector's Guide to Civil War Period Bottles and Jars --- 3rd Edition (the...

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