Medicine Bottles Full

[CanYaDigIt]

I'm not sure. I hope you don't mind me disclosing the contents of the email you sent me Todd. He apparently contacted the local DEA to find out what to do with the contents. I wouldn't be surprised if the confiscated the bottles. Collector value means nothing to them when it comes to these types of drugs. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

[Just Dig it]

Im at a loss of words....

 

[Digswithstick]

 

[surfaceone]

Prohibition Agents in Action

 

[GuntherHess]

The DEA should be able to tell him what the legal implications of selling antique drug containers with contents is. If its not legal then he can dispose of the contents. If it is legal then he can leave the items intact. It doesnt hurt to ask a question if you do it discretely.

 

[GuntherHess]

http://www.theantiquesalmanac.com/medicinebottles.htm

here is an interesting article on the subject.
It appears the DEA's stand is that the age doesnt matter.

 

[Lordbud]

Why oh why would you contact the govt?

 

[GuntherHess]

Because we pay them to work for us?

 

[PrivyProwler]

I agree with GuntherHess. If your asking for advice and are doing it discretely then there is nothing to worry about. I highly doubt there going to be knocking his door down.

 

[cyberdigger]

Better to contact them first rather than them come to you first.. however, if it were me, I'd just have emptied them myself.. who needs the DEA when you have a toilet? []