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Old 04-06-2008, 12:03 AM
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Default Oldest spam find ever!

I was doing a little hunting in the oldest part of town today...this target sounded like aluminum can but dug it anyway...I could tell was part of a spam can...I almost died when I turned it over and could see was clearly marked spam with a date of 1807....since there is only one I plan on giving to Buster...all you need to do Buster is pay shipping and handling...of $19.95 and it is you'rs...hope you can see date in my pics sometimes they don't come out so well Buster.... sorry to everyone else for I only found one...you are one lucky dog Buster talk soon Chick!
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:20 AM
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Darn Chick, I got one of those also, all I gotta do is find my sharpi

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Old 04-06-2008, 12:21 AM
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That was an excellent vintage year for SPAM! You sure all you want him pay for is the shipping!?!?!
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No not really,Just 59.95 free shipping

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Old 04-06-2008, 01:05 AM
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nice find!!
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Old 04-06-2008, 04:28 AM
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Good find Chick...If you think you can part with that treasure..The check will be in the mail......Buster...
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Old 04-06-2008, 04:45 AM
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ill give ya a billion dollars for it!! nice find
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Old 04-06-2008, 07:03 AM
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Old 04-06-2008, 07:26 AM
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Nickles: 67
Dimes: 535
Quarters: 445

Clad coins:2158 for $179.11

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Rings:9: (1: 21K, 1:10K ) (6: .925) (1:Brass)
Silver Jewelry: (5: .925)
Wheats: 42
Buffalo Nickle:1 (1936)
Rosie Silver: 4: (48,60,62,64)
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Cool find Chick ! You lucky dog Buster ! Spam can is on my wish list for sure !
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