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Unkle John
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Joined: Oct 22, 2003
Posts: 1216
From: Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX
|  Posted: 2010-11-23 07:47 am Permalink
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On 2010-11-20 17:40, MadDogMike wrote:
According to Wikipedia, MGD was introduced in 1985
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I can verify this. I used to work for a Miller beer distributor back in the late 90's. I don't remember the exact date, but around the early-mid 90's Miller decided to make the beer seem hip by abbreviating it. Yes,long before Kentucky Fried Chicken thought of it. I hate to say that the POS (point of sale) sign is not old atomic age, but a newer incarnation.
But have no fear, there are a few options you can choose. You could sell it to someone who collects beer memorabilia, have someone (or yourself if you are inclined) design a retro been label and such and replace the Miller text and logo, or keep it as is an enjoy it. I honestly don't see a problem with it as is, but I do enjoy Miller Genuine Draft on occasions to remember the old days when I started drinking. Bottom line is that not matter what the age, it's a nice sign!
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TIKI DAVID
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Joined: Apr 07, 2004
Posts: 1904
From: North Coast
| Posted: 2011-01-30 12:40 pm Permalink
ADRIAN PEARSALL “JACKS” WALNUT COFFEE TABLE
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Rorysm
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Joined: Mar 17, 2003
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2011-02-02 08:55 am Permalink
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On 2009-06-07 18:37, Big Kahuna wrote:
Picked this Mid-Century display case up at an auction a couple of weeks back. Finally got it reassembled, cleaned & filled (for now).:
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I have this same case! My mom picked it up for $10 at an auction. It's in great shape but it is incredibly light, kind of plastic feeling, right? I wonder if anyone knows anything else about these.
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HelveTiki
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Joined: Sep 23, 2010
Posts: 128
From: a tiny little Island in Switzerland
| Posted: 2011-02-10 01:07 am Permalink
Aloha Folks,
some of my latest thrift store finds:
 
Mahalo,
HT
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uncle trav
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Joined: Apr 27, 2005
Posts: 1531
From: Kalamazoo
| Posted: 2011-02-22 12:46 pm Permalink
Found this nice globe bar at the thrift store today for next to nothing which is just what I had in my wallet. After a major cleanup I think it looks great. I am not sure what the plaque is about. The piece must have been a gift item as it is to small for a store display. The interior has spaces for small glasses and an area in the middle for an ice bucket.
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drgoat456
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Joined: May 28, 2008
Posts: 458
From: Tucson
| Posted: 2011-02-22 1:10 pm Permalink
That is a spectacular find. Wow.
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Big Kahuna
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Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 1908
From: SoMass
| Posted: 2011-02-22 3:51 pm Permalink
Nice score, Trav.
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uncle trav
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Joined: Apr 27, 2005
Posts: 1531
From: Kalamazoo
| Posted: 2011-02-23 04:54 am Permalink
Thanks guys. I am going to try and fit it into my bar. It's not Tiki by a long shot but tucked into a corner with some of my other nautical junk I think I can pull it off. People get a kick out of me calling that tiny area the "Captain's Cabin" but it works for me.
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Unkle John
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Joined: Oct 22, 2003
Posts: 1216
From: Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX
| Posted: 2011-02-23 07:58 am Permalink
Heck yeah that's a nice globe bar. I've been looking at them online for some time and the average price is close to $200. Great score!
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uncle trav
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Joined: Apr 27, 2005
Posts: 1531
From: Kalamazoo
| Posted: 2011-02-23 08:02 am Permalink
$ 27 bucks is what I paid and ran out the door with it.
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Naneki
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Joined: Dec 06, 2006
Posts: 119
From: Behind the 8 Ball in Ventikitura County
| Posted: 2011-02-23 12:46 pm Permalink
I found this rattan lamp. It has a woven cord so it may be from the 40's or 30's.
Anyone have any information on this. Or have any idea what the original shade was like.
And I found a cousin of the Moai mosaic.
Not a mark on it anywhere to identify it's origin. Probably a kit, but it must have been a really big, really heavy kit.
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naugatiki
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Joined: Jan 02, 2004
Posts: 806
From: Port Angeles, Wa
| Posted: 2011-02-23 2:24 pm Permalink
Found this pair of African statues at a small yard sale that really give the room a "The natives are getting restless" vibe.
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Unkle John
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Joined: Oct 22, 2003
Posts: 1216
From: Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX
| Posted: 2011-02-24 08:37 am Permalink
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On 2011-02-23 14:24, naugatiki wrote:
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They keep rubbing their stomachs and pointing to the large kettle on the fire.
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Unkle John
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Joined: Oct 22, 2003
Posts: 1216
From: Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX
| Posted: 2011-02-24 08:38 am Permalink
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On 2011-02-23 08:02, uncle trav wrote:
$ 27 bucks is what I paid and ran out the door with it.
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Luck of the Uncle!! I would have been giggling like a little girl the whole way.
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Cool Manchu
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Joined: Aug 03, 2003
Posts: 560
From: San Jose, CA
| Posted: 2011-03-10 6:26 pm Permalink
This is my latest find that I am truly excited about. It's a circa 1977 Marantz 2265b stereo. It's in fantastic shape overall and it sounds super sweet and I think it's a true beauty. 
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