Monthly Archives: September 2014

2014 Road Trip Blog: Franklin Pierce Ballot & Herbert Hoover Decal

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

Very early in the trip, Jim struck political gold outside of Galena, Illinois.  The same dealer had a number of good political items, and Jim purchased two of them.  Jim was off and running.  Surely, this was a sign that … Continue reading →

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2014 Road Trip Blog: Vintage Photos

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

I scour flea markets and shops for many things, but I’m always drawn to vintage photos.  I look for unique images of all eras, but I particularly like photos that tell a story of some sort, photos of children with … Continue reading →

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Plundering Antique Shops From Ohio to Montana – and Back!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

It’s been a while since we have posted anything on Collectorgene.  Please forgive this lapse.  Jim and I were on a four-week road trip that took us 6700 miles through nine different states.  Except for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Idaho, … Continue reading →

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