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Different Drummer

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3. Fellow collector here.

Fri Aug 9, 2024, 12:39 PM

Aug 2024

I have a couple of main collections--writing instruments and old commercials/TV shows on tape and DVD. The prize in my writing instruments collection is a Scripto mechanical pencil from the days when Scripto made writing instruments. I would have a hard time parting with that. Also included in that collection are various Sheaffer pens, both ballpoint and rolling ball. It's my understanding that Cross bought Sheaffer about ten years ago and I'm not sure any Sheaffer brand instruments are sold in the U.S. anymore.

I have media containing old commercials going back to the 50s and 60s and the same for TV shows. I'm not exactly old but I have more years behind me than I do ahead of me and I have no direct descendants. I also don't know of anyone who would want my collections.

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Having collections and being old. [View all] duncang Aug 2024 OP

... alwaysinasnit Aug 2024 #1

Good luck finding homes for the items! birdographer Aug 2024 #2

Fellow collector here. Different Drummer Aug 2024 #3

I have one special pen. duncang Aug 2024 #6

For anything that doesn't have real value, perhaps donate them. There are all sorts of mineral museums and Wonder Why Aug 2024 #4

Good luck with that.... Bayard Aug 2024 #5

Same here on the photos. duncang Aug 2024 #7

That's a thought Bayard Aug 2024 #8

That will be up to the kids. duncang Aug 2024 #11

I can't believe some of these from the 40's are still in decent shape Bayard Aug 2024 #13

I've got some from the late 1800's duncang Aug 2024 #23

If you know the area where the majority of your ancestors are from try a historical society in the area for the photos. HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #9

I was lucky and met a lot of them. duncang Aug 2024 #12

It's so thoughtful that you are posting them on Ancestry for others! HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #16

model trains . patch and belt bucke . stamps . AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #10

Have/had a collection of caps. duncang Aug 2024 #15

I know I'm pretty weird... Archae Aug 2024 #14

i have some mlp and some mlp knock offs. , smurfs and minions , love minions . AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #18

I have the Minion, "Otto," who has a helicopter backpack and can fly. Archae Aug 2024 #19

cool. the minions and smurfs are on my train layout. since it is very small, i rotate things in and out . AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #20

My wife and I went to North Carolina duncang Aug 2024 #22

I wouldn't call any of your things weird, and I'm jealous of the Spyro Dragon figures! HeartsCanHope Aug 2024 #29

Glass animals and ceramic turtles here. crosinski Aug 2024 #17

My youngest daughter duncang Aug 2024 #24

Pace yourself Marthe48 Aug 2024 #21

I kind of like doing it. duncang Aug 2024 #25

I agree Marthe48 Aug 2024 #26

Dear Duncang, the two silver dollars and two liberty nickels were destined to be together! MLAA Aug 2024 #27

Cross collect Keepthesoulalive Aug 2024 #28

Good story AKwannabe Aug 2024 #30