I got pulled over by the cops last week. It went well enough, better than the last time that’s for sure. I basically had to explain what I was doing, and convince them I wasn’t planning any home invasions.
It seems like someone was worried about me. I kind of get it. I make a point of trying not to trash pick while people are watching, especially in the suburbs. So when I was picking at this one place, and the neighbours pulled up in their car, I decided to leave and come back when they were inside. When I passed again, the garage door was still open, so I continued on. I passed again, and saw someone in that house looking out their window kind of sketchily. Then next time I passed, the cops pulled me over immediately. Passing by the same place repeatedly was cited as the reason I was pulled over. I probably should have waited longer between passes, but I was excited to inspect this trash.
I don’t think I explained this super well to the police, but I guess I did well enough to not get arrested. Regardless, it’s a bit annoying. Because this paranoid person lives across from a good trash producer, I’ll probably have to switch up my routine for the foreseeable future. But who knows, maybe this will end up being a good thing. Change is beneficial sometimes!
Anyways, here’s a few things I picked up just down the road, before getting pulled over. This clown needlepoint is perfect for the Instagram selling account.
That same spot also tossed a couple old brass sacred heart thingies, which I think are meant to be hung from a wall. Both have compartments to hold requests and whatnot. Also, a Prince brand egg shaped table lighter.
The week I found all that silver, I saved this tiny silver bar a couple days later. It was given as a gift for being a customer of the Avery label company for 25 years. 1 gram of .999 silver is worth a bit over 1 dollar, but it’s a funny thing to find. I think I’ll keep it for my personal collection.
And here’s a picture that I just plain forgot to add to my last post. Those transistor radios don’t work, but a collector will buy them regardless. Also, that Olympus Stylus camera is worth a bit of money. From what I can tell, somewhere around 100$ give or take. I’m not sure why people are paying that much for what looks to be a pretty basic film camera, but that just goes to show how it pays to do your research.
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Love seeing the interesting old stuff you uncover. The transistor radios take me back to the 60s. I always had mine with me, now it’s a mobile phone that I can listen to the oldies from the 60s whenever & in what order I want. Good luck on your next picking adventure. I love Canada! (I’m in Texas.)
Let’s hope the police told the neighbours you’re not someone to worry about.
I like the sacred hearts and the little wooden beaver!
How frustrating that on top off everything else, you — who are doing a huge public service — have to deal with the police. Thank you for all you do! Ps: I remember having an Olympus camera similar to this one. How interesting that people still find them to have some monetary value!
As always, interesting things. Except for the creepy clown picture…
It was great fun hanging out with you last week. I never tire of our doings. 🙂
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