ihula
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posted on August 18, 2002 03:25:47 PM new
I got this in a baggie at a rummage sale along with about 130 patches. The patches are mostly girl and boy scouts from the 1970's. I think it's worthless, but I'm hesitant to throw anything away without being sure first. It's one of those hanging things and you pull the string and the legs "fly" out. Can I junk it or is it called anything (besides junk). Hopefully I can get the image to work.
[ edited by ihula on Aug 18, 2002 03:27 PM ]
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alldings
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posted on August 18, 2002 03:53:30 PM new
Its cute! May have been a project a scout made to win a badge. My guess would be from a craft kit of some kind. Might be worth 5-10 bucks or a 100!!!
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marcn
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posted on August 18, 2002 03:59:23 PM new
A lot of Boy Scouts patches can bring a pretty sum as well!
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robertsmithson
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posted on August 18, 2002 04:55:22 PM new
The scout badges are a good find. Should go very well at ebay.
The bird looks like a GoodWill donatable.
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ihula
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posted on August 18, 2002 05:52:56 PM new
The scout badges are all set to go on ebay tonight - 89 boy scout and 50 girl scout. Think I'll junk the bird.
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robertsmithson
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posted on August 18, 2002 07:46:48 PM new
A while ago there was a seller that had an old sash covered with scout merit badges and it went for an incredible amount of money. That's when I learned about the popularity and collectibilty of old scouting items on ebay.
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ihula
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posted on August 18, 2002 08:08:25 PM new
I paid $4.00 for the whole baggie - there were 5 others that I'm listing seperately later on. They only go for a few dollars each, but they aren't scout related. Maybe this will be my "most memorable purchase"
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Roadsmith
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posted on August 18, 2002 10:21:57 PM new
I know this sounds off the wall, but I'd try to sell it on Everything Else in one of their weird categories. Can't hurt to try. Or list it in collectibles under "birds." I'll try almost anything once, unless it's tattered and torn or doesn't work.
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rarriffle
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posted on August 19, 2002 02:12:36 AM new
Roadsmith is absolutely right!
Everything is worth something and there are a lot of bird collectors out there. I would try it once and if it doesn't sell, you have only lost a few cents.
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prettypics
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posted on August 19, 2002 03:06:35 AM new
You have a genuwine FooBird, well known in certain parts of the swamps of Florida....
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Dejapooh
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posted on August 19, 2002 02:28:02 PM new
I have two babies at home who would get a kick out of it. I would buy it for postage +?
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ihula
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posted on August 19, 2002 03:50:11 PM new
Hey Dejapooh,
Give me an email - [email protected]
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classicrock000
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posted on August 24, 2002 10:19:24 AM new
whats that thing hanging between its legs?
or should I ask?
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sn0bbish
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posted on August 24, 2002 10:41:07 AM new
thats the string you pull to make the wings move.
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Libra63
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posted on August 24, 2002 03:41:40 PM new
The legs should move also when you pull the string. This is called a jumping jack. Check ebay to see what they have.
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saddamhussien
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posted on August 24, 2002 05:51:36 PM new
Junk! Toss it!!
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ihula
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posted on August 24, 2002 08:22:08 PM new
Very good libra63! You win the "prize". It is a jumping jack! Really old ones go for $30.00-$40.00. Maybe I'll list it and see what happens.
Thanks!!
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Libra63
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posted on August 24, 2002 08:37:40 PM new
Your welcome. This is why we all are here to help each other.
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