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Raido Free America

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One of my brothers, and his wife, conducted estate sales as a retirement income. These sales usually require hauling off a bunch of trash that is not worth anything. There was a pile of trash in the garage, and as they were loading it to take to the dump, there was an old dirty Navajo looking rig. My sister in-law cleaned it up a little, placed it on E-bay, and discribed it as a Navajo looking rig. I can't remember the details but, the bidding went nuts, and it brought $3,000.00/$4,000.00, and sold. some time later she saw this same rug on Antiques Road Show, and they estimated it's value at $40,000.00+! I guess stories like this is what keeps people treasure hunting?
 

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Once bought an ouboard motor for $50 in the late 80's. Drove to lake and set up on a saw horse in 2 ft of water. Cleaned and adjusted carbs. 4hrs total invesment from purchase to sale for $700. Had $2 in new fuel and $1.50 in gas line. Thats $161.62 an hour. I don't think I've beat that .
 

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Paid $5 for these a week ago. They retail for $80-$90.
 

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