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    Old 07-15-2011, 07:15 AM
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    the first one listed, we got one very similar to that for about $65.

    I definitely blame the Antiques Roadshow for this kind of mentality.
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    Old 07-15-2011, 10:31 AM
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    ya gotta be kiddin!!!
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    Old 07-15-2011, 10:46 AM
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    I wrote and ask them to show me PROOF that this machine was worth that price...that was last week..still no word...so sent them another email from my DH email addy..still NO reply...
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    Old 07-15-2011, 12:37 PM
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    VERY PROUD!
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    Old 07-15-2011, 01:40 PM
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    there was one just like this with the table for 40.00 at the consignment store last month...wonder if it is still there. It was in perfect shape. I just have no room...
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    Old 07-15-2011, 01:50 PM
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    She needs to know what she is selling!! If you have to plug it in it's not a treadle DUH. Good luck to them.
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    Old 07-15-2011, 01:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jan in VA
    These advertisers see "antique" only and they don't consider the category of antique. They have a 'glorification of the Roadshow' mentality, poor deluded things.

    Jan in VA
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    Old 07-15-2011, 02:06 PM
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    YIKES!! Visions of Grandeur on their part.
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    Old 07-15-2011, 02:37 PM
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    I have a painting that I want to sell...I figured. 25.00...I researched the artist and they are saying that the painting is worth 4-6 thousand...I say where are these paople that are going to pay 4-6 thousand...
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    More like- dream on- they didn't even bother to clean it up
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