Most of us have a story, what's yours?
Meanwhile to start off I've submitted a wonderful find made by friends of mine and bought for me. Check out the story of the $12. McCoy Baseball Boy.
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Easter collecting can cover all the same categories as the other holidays. Ornaments, cards, toys, tableware, as well rabbit items, eggs and baskets. Explore a few of these options for Easter, springtime and egg collectibles.
Most of us have a story, what's yours?
Meanwhile to start off I've submitted a wonderful find made by friends of mine and bought for me. Check out the story of the $12. McCoy Baseball Boy.
Also read:
The Shawnee Pig Cookie Jar Bargain
This is one of those gadgets that if you're over a certain age, it's almost guaranteed you'll know what it is. Perhaps guesses should be limited to those 35 and under?
Size: 12" - 15"
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