Another Time

We have found some really neat stuff for Christmas. I bought 15 vintage scales in the last month, some really neat linens, tablecloths, etc. Of course we have A Hamilton Beach milkshake mixer. I don’t know when or if we’ll find another one. Trudy has retired and is now operating the shop fulltime. Why didn’t it look so neat and clean while I was running it?  I have a nice 1953 Chevy pickup I got this weekend. Not sure if I’m going to sell or not - 23,000 original miles. Do we ship? Heck, yes. Shipping (all over the world now) is a large part of our business.  Write or call. We have some really neat antique items for Christmas.

I would like to welcome a new customer from Zimbabwe; I never thought we’d reach out that far.

For Leon in Ruidoso (NM), and anyone else, if any of your friends are interested, I managed last week to obtain two more Hamilton Beach mixers; they are both as near to mint as is possible for a 50-60 year old appliance, and they’re both jadeite (mint green) in color.

We’re a little low on scales right now as a production company (top secret!) has rented nearly all our scales. However, we’ll get them back in August. We’ve gotten a lot of new stuff in that hasn’t been inventoried yet - if you’re up our way, stop and take a look, or just sit on the front rockers and chew the fat. It’s too hot now; time for a siesta.

I have never spoken much about it, but we have a large selection of diecast vehicles, from Dale Earnhart’s Indian by Franklin Mint, to some really neat Corgi and First Gear wreckers. If you like to talk full-size vintage American (or foreign) cars, I’ll wear your ear out. Just love them. For the ladies, Trudy has just found some very neat old table cloths and table linens. Come look; you sure don’t have to buy anything, but we’ve got two porches to sit on and shoot the breeze.

I just sold a Hamilton Beach milk shake maker to a gentleman in Ruidoso, New Mexico today. This was supposed to be in our kitchen, but I just sent it to NM. This was my last one, although I have a line on some of these fine Hamilton Beach makers near Charlotte. Write or call me if you are interested. They sell almost as soon as they arrive.

The weather here has suddenly become “southern-like” with temperatures reaching into the nineties. Perfect
time to visit McClellanville.

And, a hat’s off to Pete, owner and operator of T.W. Graham’s restaurant. His food is outstanding. Only 0pened Thursday through Saturday, with Sunday brunch.

In addition to my “need” for a cannon, I’m also looking for a nice potbelly stove. It can be large or small, but must be complete and unbroken. In the old days, every store had one; now they’ve all but disappeared. You may wonder why I would need a stove in 85 degree weather; my wife does also. Know of a nice one? Call or email me. Thank you. Bill

P.S.
Out of the eight previously mentioned Hamilton Beach milkshake makers I bought, three are left; all working and no chips. Hurry!

Speaking of freebies, a kind old gentleman came to the shop this afternoon with a large basket full of Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and other assorted cars, trucks, motorcycles, construction equipment, etc. They belonged to his grown grandchildren and he would not take any money for them. Since he didn’t charge for them, I’m not going to charge for them. Any good little seven year old and under can pick one vehicle of his/her choice free. This offer good till all are gone.

People constantly ask us what we buy, what we’re interested in, and how much are their items worth? We buy darn near anything. My wife’s family kitchenware, dating back to the 1700’s is highly prized. I sort of specialize in antique scales, radios, any kind of weird Rube Goldberg device that does absolutely nothing worthwhile, and high quality cast iron toys. What I have wanted, ever since I went to an event in Virginia, is a real full-size cannon. I prefer a field cannon, homemade or not, but a Navy piece would work also. No, I’m not kidding!! Just wait till my neighbors see it in the yard. Know of a nice piece?