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Rummy Rule Question?Do I have to have a card in my hand corresponding to picking up a run for putting down? Example: there are three 3 cards in the pile, I pick them up and put down the run 3,3,3 without putting another 3 from my hand. Is that within the rules?

A full size bed frame with chairs at the foot.

Information About Full Size Bed Frame?Can anyone tell me about this full size bed frame?

Value of Webcore Stereo?What is the value of a 1960s Webcore President high fidelity stereo?

A collection of Encyclopedia Britannica Books of the Year.

Value of Britannica Book of the Year?How much are Brittanica Books of the Year worth?

What Size Loaf Pan to Use?What size loaf does this recipe make? My breadmaker can make 1, 1 1/2 and 2 lb loaves. Also, that's a LOT of sugar - I'm diabetic, so can I use an alternative?

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An old woven rug.

Old Woven Rugs?Hand woven carpets and rugs which are almost 100 yrs old, defines their values and besides the size. How to comprehend the technical aspects of the rugs and know if it was made in bulk or on-demand.

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A porcelain doll in a box.

Value of Porcelain Doll?I don't know how long I had this genuine fine bisque porcelain doll for but I found it in the basement and was wondering how much I could sell it for in this market.

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How to Remove a Stuck Recessed Light Bulb?I have a very high ceiling. I am trying to change out the bulb with a light bulb tool. The entire fixture just spins with the light bulb. How can I get just the light bulb to turn?

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An old Ford truck.

Finding A Bench Seat for a Truck?Does anyone know where I can get a decent bench seat for cheap for my 1984 F250?

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Getting Dye Stains Out of Light-Wash Jeans?My light-wash jeans went through the washer and dryer. Another item bled into my jeans and I did not realize this had happened until they had already gone through the dryer. There are now pink splotches on my jeans. I have tried many home remedies to try and get rid of these dye stains. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use to get these dye stains out? I am desperate to save my jeans!

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An open steamer trunk.

Value of Steamer Trunk?I wanting to sell this but I have no idea what it is worth or what it's even called. Please help me, I need some background information on this item so I can sell it.

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A figurine in an old fashioned dress.

Vintage Figurine Maker?I am curious if anyone knows who this artist is? It resembles a Florence but has a personal name "Margie 1949" in gold inside.

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Removing Leather Stuck to Top of Wooden Desk?Leather album was stuck to furniture. When removed, some leather is still on the furniture. How can I remove this leather?

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Six porcelain dolls on a driveway, two in boxes.

Value of Porcelain Dolls?I have 6 dolls and I would like to know their value. They are Seymour Mann, Dynasty and Heritage Mint dolls.

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An old rusty reel mower.

Information About Savage Arms Manual Reel Mower?I have a model 50 savage arms manual push reel mower that I have cleaned up to great condition but do not know the age. Is it before the 50s?

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Typewriter Is Typing On Its Own?We have a Scriptor typewriter. It types brackets on its own when we turn it on. Sometimes it will come on, work fine and then go off and just type brackets till we turn it off. Any way to fix this?

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A stain on a suede headboard.

Suede Headboard Help?I have this mark on my suede headboard. I'm not sure what it is. Ihave tried using a steamer to get rid of it but it didn't work. I also tried using a fabric brush but it didn't help. I'm not sure if it's the actual material?

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An open old Carsonola crank phonograph.

Value of Carsonola Crank Phonograph?I have a 1900s Carsonola crank phonograph and am curious to see what it's worth. What is the value of it and any background info you can share.

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Red Spots on Belly?My 11 month old mini daschund mix has suddenly gotten these red spots on her tummy. First just a couple, now they have spread to her chest also. She is definitely in distress, what could this be? What could be the cause? She has been crying and biting at herself, and wheezing too. I don't want to lose my little baby girl.

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A silver thimble case with a thimble and thread holder.

Value of Thimble?Thimble with thread in case. I would like to know the price as want to sell this item.

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A white wallpaper with geometric designs.

Looking For This Wallpaper?Where can I get a couple of rolls of this paper? Need to repaper chimney breast after fitting new fireplace.

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Hair Dye Stripping Mistakes?My daughter tried to strip the black hair dye using color-oops, and well oops is exactly correct! Her normally blond hair is now orange at the roots, red in the middle and black at the ends. Please help us fix it.

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Name For Balm Business?Hi I have developed a few natural balms and I need a name for my products to develop and then sell, I'm in the UK. My products are organic and based on healing. One is in a lip balm tube and has shown to heal cold sores, acne, wounds and insect bites. Another is a liquid in a small dropper/pipette bottle and has proven to get rid of fungal nail infection and athlete's foot. I have one that is a solid lotion in a jar that is great for hard skin and another that has proven great for cuticles and nail condition and promotes nail growth.

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Where to Take Frogs and Tadpoles?I have a lot of frogs and tadpoles in my swimming pool that I'd like to get rid of before we completely empty out the pool to clean then fill. I live in Central Missouri in the country.

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A doll dressed like an old man in a suit with glasses.

Value of Goldenvale Doll?I'm looking for information about Goldenvale B487.

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Admiral Stereophonic ConsoleHi, I'm inquiring about an Admiral Stereophonic model number RC7 DOB-28AH. Can you please provide me with any information on this console? Please and thank you.

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A dresser with a long center mirror.

Information on Antique Dresser?Hello! I am in love with this antique dresser that's for sale. Any ideas on what period it is from, approx age, and the approx value. Thanks!

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Small Black Specks That Leave Sores?I feel as if something is biting or stinging me. When I look, I need a magnifying glass just to see these little black specks that are there. The feeling stops when I remove these black specks. The longer I leave them on the more it hurts. And when I take a shower, I can't wash my hair standing up in the shower because when I do my whole body start to itch so bad that I can scratch it until I bleed. The worst part is it leave sores on my scalp, my face, my shoulders, my upper arms, my upper back and now the middle of my back. It's not scratching, it's when I remove the black specks the sores appear. Please help!

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A vintage cabinet with ornate doors.

Value of 1940s Barrett Furniture?Trying to find out the value of these two possible Barrett sets. One's a dining room set. Buffet, China cabinet, and table. Didn't find any chairs with it. The second is a bedroom set a vanity, dresser, and bed frame. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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A brightly colored stuffed toy.

What Is This Stuffed Toy?What is this stuffed animal? It seems so familiar but can't find anything like it on the Rainbow Brite pics.

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A china cup with delicate flowers around the rim.

Identifying China?I just got these and was wondering what they were. They look a lot like Noritake Savannah collation. But the mark on the bottom is different and the flowers on the cup is in the wrong place. The mark on the bottom says 8142 JFP Made in China. Can someone help me find out what they are and what there value would be? And I apologize for my camera. It's not very good.

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A small dog on a couch.

What Is My Chihuahua Mixed With?Hello, I am not sure what kind my chihuahua would be mixed with. He is very active, runs fast lol and very protective of his toys, bed area. But loves the attention we give. I am trying to know which breed is with. Thanks and here is a picture.

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A collection of fine china with painted flowers.

Value of Crown Bone China?I have a set of crown bone china. How much would it be worth. There are 2 cups and saucers, sugar dish, and milk jug.

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A wooden bed frame with an ornate medallion.

Wooden Bed Frame?Hey guys, my good friend just bought a two story home that was built in the early 1900s. A bunch of wood furniture was left behind, some kept but, most thrown away- due to cracks and, obvious aging. This bed frame, I took to keep. I was wondering if it may be worth more than I can imagine. Thank you in advance.

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Marie Osmond Collectible Dolls?I have several Marie Osmond dolls still in their original boxes. Is there a market out there for these collectibles?

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A china cup with the royal seal and a picture of Queen Elizabeth.

Value of Queen Coronation China Cup?I have a Clarice Cliff E11R cup and saucers set. Queen Coronation June 2nd 1953. Newport pottery regdno 840076. How much is it worth?

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The bottom of a figurine.

Value of Figurine?This figurine belonged to a family member and we were told it was of value so we are trying to determine if that is true and who the maker was. Would appreciate any help before putting in a garage sale.

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A metallic roll of wallpaper.

Finding Graham and Brown Wallpaper?I am looking to purchase 4 rolls of Graham and Brown Fibrous Richmond Pewter and White Trees & Birds Metallic Wallpaper. This is now a discontinued product.

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A collection of fine china.

Value of China?Please help me estimate the value of my Harmony House fine china, Sherwood pattern, 3546, made in Japan. And my Czech republic set 1792

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An old Red Cross trunk.

Value of Red Cross WW2 Trunk?This was my husband's mother's trunk as she was a nurse during the war and believed to have been in Europe with this. Everything is intact, including the key. We would like to sell it but would like to know what the value is, so we have something to go on. The trunk measures 32" w x 19" h x 19" D Nothing has been painted to destroy the original condition.

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A painting of a house by a stream.

Identifying a Painting?I bought this beautiful painting at a Wisconsin thrift shop. I always love to know the history of anything I buy. I am having a difficult time identifying this painting.

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Identifying a Horror Movie?Ok, so I was about 6 or 7 when I watched my first horror movie but for the life of me I can't find it but I only remember 3 main scene and kind of the plot.

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An old gas powered Yardman reel mower.

Value of Yardman Reel Mower?How much is a Yardman magic control gas powered reel mower serial# 1050-6 worth and possible year?

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Two dogs lying on a bed.

What Breed Is My Dog?Wanting to know if anyone knows what she may be mixed with? I know she is part pit but with the chocolate color, she must be a mix. The white and tan one I had tested and he is a pit staff mix. But the chocolate one I am not sure.

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An old metal plow.

Is This A Plow?I have 2 of these but don't know what they are. Can anyone give me an idea.?

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Lightening Dyed Hair?Last night, I dyed my hair pink and blue. Well, the blue is ok but the pink is fuchsia. How can I make it more of a pastel pink without losing the colors?

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An old stuffed elephant with a torn ear.

Help Identifying Elephant Plush?I've had this stuffed animal since around the 2000s to now. It was given to me by my mom who passed in 2012. My dog got to it today while I was cleaning and I wanted to find the original manufacture or a duplicate of the stuffed animal to salvage pieces to restore my own :( It would mean a lot to me if anyone could offer help. My Google fu wasnt good enough to find anything. It's one of two possessions I still own given to me by her.

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A porcelain doll.

Betty Jane Carter Musical Doll?Just wondering an approximate value of my 40 inch Betty Jane Carter musical doll is? She is an excellent condition no marks or tears or stains. It appears to be fully intact with shoes, purse, hat, etc.

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Cat Suckling on Owner?My cat is 7 and she has suckled me from the day I got her. She wakes me up in the middle of the night. I think she just wants cuddles from her mum. Is this normal?

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Pitbull Boxer Mix Won't Eat?I have a pitbull boxer mix that refuses to eat his dry food or human food. I have tried hot dogs, I tried various different dog foods as well. My pitbull boxer mix goes after my cat's food but we don't allow him eat it and also snatches food from my one year old. I need advice on how to get my pitbull boxer mix breed to eat.

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Euthanasia for Cats in Fresno, CA?We're looking for free or low cost euthanasia to put our beloved cat down in Fresno, CA.

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Report Street Vendor Selling Rotten Fruits?How to report street vendor selling rotten fruits in Tembisa Plaza?

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A Brandt display top table with yellow fabric inside.

Vintage Brandt Display Top Furniture?I just bought these two pieces, both Brandt, both display glass tops and sides, with padded area inside to display your collection, but cannot find anything online about them or their value?

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How to Fix My Perm?So I just got my perm yesterday around 11:30 and it took about 2 hours. After I was done, I had lunch and did all the usual stuff after then went to bed. Woke up and basically all my curls were gone. Will this fix itself or do I need to have it done again?

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A mahogany desk with drawers.

Identifying Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk?This mahogany twin pedestal desk belonged to my great grandfather. Don't where or when he acquired it, except that it was prior to the early 1970s. I've had it for the past 45 years. Help with when it might have been built is appreciated!

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A television with a film on it.

Removing Vapor Film?How do I remove the vapor film collected on my TV (most importantly) and other surfaces caused from vaping (not smoking) inside. It is a small space and despite the remedies I've tried, nothing seems to work. It simply smears the stain and moves it around. You can see the smear around the flash in the pic. I've since resorted to going outside. But that doesnt fix the problem that already exists. Any help is appreciated.

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An insect egg or casing on a black surface.

What Type of Insect Egg is This?I saw these egg-like things on my shirt a few days ago while taking a shower. Yesterday, my sister took shower and today when she went to grab her shirt, she was horrified to see these things on her shirt. She says, they weren't present on her shirt when she was taking shower.

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Dealing with Assassin Bugs?Does anyone know about assassin bugs/kissing bugs. If so, how does a person get rid of them. These are affecting my life terribly. They are paralyzing my feet. Going for every part of my body and if I fight them they attack twice fold. OMG, please if there is someone who knows, please message. Thanks

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A large wooden mask.

Information About Wooden Mask?I got this mask out of a storage unit and I was hoping you could give me some information about it. It's about the size of a man's torso and weighs about 15-20 lbs.

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A framed Asian painting of bugs and greenery.

Information on Asian Painting?I have this Asian painting that I came across and was hoping you could tell me what era it stems from and what the logo on it means. I just want to know if I can get it appraised.

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A young dog on a carpet.

What Breed of Husky?What breed of Husky is my puppy? We recently got her from a friend. She is said to be 5 months old. We would love to know so we know what to expect.

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A old piece of farm equipment.

Is This a Cultivator?I just got this from a friend. Is it a cultivator? Horse drawn? Haven't been able to find this one online anywhere. Any ideas? Wondering what it is worth as well.

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A plastic Ken doll with a broken neck.

Repairing A Ken Doll?How do I fix my vintage Ken doll's broken neck?

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Selling a 1966 John Deere Riding MowerI have a 1966 JD riding mower for sale in South Carolina. Any suggestions on who might be interested? Collectors, etc.

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A strand of golden pearls.

Identifying Pearls?Are this Akoya pearls or Golden South Sea Pearls? I know it's difficult by means of a picture . There are 9 mm 180 pearls in total. Does anybody know its worth whether they are Akoya or Golden South Pearls? Any help is welcomed!

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An old wooden trunk.

Information About Trunk?I want to know more about my antique trunk. I'm just curious what it is worth, but more importantly what do I actually have.

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Potato Gratin Question?When cooking potato gratin, usually we use mixture of milk and cream. But I never know what does milk and cream do here? So I just want to ask what is milk and cream function here? Thanks.

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A drinking glass with a floral pattern.

Replacement for Antique Glasses?My wife's great grandmother had passed these cups down to her and they mean everything. Unfortunately, our daughter had knocked the drying rack over breaking all of the glasses but this one. They are from about sometime in the 50s to 60s. The stamp on the bottom is 2L4.

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An old whale's tooth on a wood surface.

1800s Whales Tooth ValueHello everyone! This whale's tooth has been passed down to me by my father, which was given to him by his uncle in the 1950s. My dad's uncle's father was a whaler in the late 1800s and I am wondering if anyone knows the value of the tooth. I am not looking to sell it, I would just like to know if someone may know the value of this. My guess is that it is from a sperm whale since they were very popular during the whaling era. The tooth measure 6 inches in length.

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A small end table with three legs.

Information About Table?Would like the history and value of this piece. Label on the bottom: Grand Rapids Cabinet Furniture Co. Grand Rapids Michigan. Pc. No.567. Order 51. Finish Mah

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A lump on a dog's side.

Lump on Dog?My service animal, she's a boxer mix has this on her left side right behind her leg. I'm worried, it appeared within a few days.

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Value of Caverswall Thimble?I have a Caverswall thimble with signature W R Tipton, blue forget me not flower.

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