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Postby TLC » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:21 pm

Today I found a brand new 1/83 clamshell Coleman lantern case on CL.
I was lucky enough to be the first responder to show up.
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I almost forgot to mention......inside was a brand new, never used, never fueled GREEN 200A made in 11/82.
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I couldn't believe my luck. I'm going to pair it up with the 502 (unused) I found a couple years ago.
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Steve take note, mine is complete WITH a ball nut!!
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Postby Woodbutcher » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:29 pm

Nice going Tom! I am humbled. Did you know the lantern was in there before you got to the guys house? Or was it a surprise. Your eyes must have bugged out!

Nice job for sure, and with a vent nut and all.... :applause: :applause:
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Postby High Desert » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:31 pm

Tom! Can you say SCORE!! 8) :applause: 8)

Congrats on an awesome find! And that will make a perfect set :thumbsup:
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Postby TLC » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:42 pm

Shaun:
It's my best score so far. I'm a happy camper. :)

Steve:
Yep, I knew it was there before I went to pick it up. My worry was that he'd sell it before I got there. :thumbsup:
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Postby Lizbeth » Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:58 pm

Nice! It's a beauty!
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Re: Woodbutcher's luck rubbed off

Postby teardrop_focus » Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:51 am

TLC

Today I found a brand new 1/83 clamshell Coleman lantern case on CL.

I almost forgot to mention......inside was a brand new, never used, never fueled GREEN 200A made in 11/82.

I couldn't believe my luck. I'm going to pair it up with the 502 (unused) I found a couple years ago.


Holy cow! That is truly an awesome find! Congratulations, Tom! ...and displayed as you mentioned w/ a mint 502 should look wonderful.

I'm a lil' bit envious! but not too much. Have I mentioned lately that I have enough lanterns? Lawls.

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Postby dobyman » Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:53 am

Nice find! Thats beautiful! I havent bought anything Coleman since last fall. Thankfully, rummages are finally getting started here! :twisted:
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Postby TLC » Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:32 pm

dobyman wrote:Nice find! Thats beautiful! I havent bought anything Coleman since last fall. Thankfully, rummages are finally getting started here! :twisted:


Steve, I had to jump on this right away because I knew it would be sitting in YOUR garage instead of mine!! :R
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Postby Zollinger » Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:00 pm

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Postby Wolffarmer » Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:57 pm

You lucky dog TLC. I went to an estate sale this morning and got a #5 Stanley Bailey $9, It needs cleaned up and a new handle,
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Postby TLC » Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:52 pm

Seems we all keep finding these little treasures. Can you imagine how much is still out there waiting to be renewed and used again? What a great hobby.
Tom :applause: :applause: :applause:
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Postby Woodbutcher » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:01 pm

Tom, I guess I now have to expand my shopping radius to include Kenosha. You are making it hard on me. Kidding aside that is a great find!
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Postby TLC » Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:16 pm

Woodbutcher wrote:Tom, I guess I now have to expand my shopping radius to include Kenosha. You are making it hard on me. Kidding aside that is a great find!


Steve:
You seem to be doing just fine there south of the border. But check dobyman's personal album. Like you he seems to find the really good stuff. (I took him under my wing and led him in the right direction) :worship:
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Postby dobyman » Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:45 pm

TLC wrote:
Woodbutcher wrote:Tom, I guess I now have to expand my shopping radius to include Kenosha. You are making it hard on me. Kidding aside that is a great find!


Steve:
You seem to be doing just fine there south of the border. But check dobyman's personal album. Like you he seems to find the really good stuff. (I took him under my wing and led him in the right direction) :worship:


And I am forever grateful................ now stop buying the good stuff so I can get it! :lol:
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