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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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14. THAT is why I love antiques.

Reply to dimbear (Reply #10)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 09:10 PM

Jan 2013

I know people who are appalled that I would use "other people's trash", as they consider antiques, but they are well made and last much longer than anything they made today (even though you would think that with all our technology, we should be able to do better than ever). Also, if I ever get tired of the item, it is usually going to be worth as much or more than I paid for it. Try that with new items!

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