old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 14:51
Nothing.
Come with me, {OldSchool Scott} as I bring you on a journey through the streets of Baltimore Maryland U.S., to the thrift stores that I frequent, in what can only be described as an obsession for the hunt.
"Grails of the wild and a whole lotta nothin"
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 14:56
It's 10 am. I can't hit all of the stores simotainiosly as the doors open but I do try.
I make my way to the electronics department greedily looking over my shoulder....nothing
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 14:59
lets give this one a try then,
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:02
sigh..
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:06
Goodwill has given me some luck in the past.
some small classics, three piece black models, my RXc52, but nothing in a while.
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:08
and nothing today...
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:11
I guess if I was into collecting this sort of stuff I'd be in luck. any CD player collectors out there?
Cool stores. That's about all I see even on a lucky day - VCRs and speakers primarily.
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:14
I see lots of these
OSS --
your value village thrift photo --looks exactly like every place down here in my part of florida --
its always 20 or 30 VCRs -- and no boxes- EVER
transamguy1977 - 2009-04-16 15:18
Now I dont feel so bad.
Same crap I find around here.
old vcrs and karaoke machines and the occasional
egg here and there. nothing worthwhile.
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:23
It's two days later...Thursday morning 10am.
today is when alot of electronics get put out in Value Village. I'm at the starting gate with 5 older gentlemen.[older gentlemen in Baltimore love there radios. i have competition today} The door opens and I make a casual stroll to the electronics section accompanied by my competition.{it's really like a mad dash to the electronics}
nothing...
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:25
this looks kinda cool..
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:27
but where would I put it?
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:32
well I guess a quick stop in on good ol' GoodWill. it's 2 days later maybe could be....aaaand nothing.
HEY WHAT"S THAT??!!!
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:37
Ladies and gentlemen, my attempt to show you my futile searchings in Baltimore has backfired, I see what looks like a pretty cool SEARS boombox and I'm excited. I look over my shoulder and quickly move in to investigate.
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:42
I've never seen a dirtier box up-close.
I grab my meger score and march proudly to the cashier. there's no price on the box so she has to make one up. I may be the only boombox collector around here and I know exactly what she's going to say...8.95$
old.school.scott - 2009-04-16 15:49
She shines up nicely and is in perfect working order eccept the tape plays a little fast, I use ipod anyway. She is my 11th box, my urge to hunt is satisfied momentarily, It's a nice day out I think I'll play some tunes for the public on the ave.
the end
OSS
This thread is sheer genius!
I think it needs to be 'saved' and we can all start adding photos of our boxquest at the local flea, second hand, etc.
masterblaster84 - 2009-04-16 15:53
Cool box, I've got one it's siblings at my office. Does a nice job as an office box and the funny looks I've recieved have been priceless. Some people think I'm nuts and a few thought it was pretty cool.
i used to have one of those. very kool bbx
geoffhartwell - 2009-04-17 00:41
great thread
great story
great box
Old School Scott, could you please use this "IMG for bulletin boards & forums" link for posting your pics.
way to go.
are there any hospice thrift stores in your area. how about aspca thrift stores.
some of those smaller ones are even better than the bigger ones.
be persistant and i am sure more is to come.
its my favorite way to collect. sure you gotta have some time to put in but it is a lot of fun when something comes up.
jaredscottfla - 2009-04-17 03:35
very cool stuff old school scott.
nice to see another thrift store junkie,and i like the sears bbx. Btw the radio shack brown table radio is the mta 7 a very good dx am fm radio,and i like the console stereo with record player and 8 track,cool stuff!
That is a real nice find.
Look great,and a very cool thread with great pics. Congrats,your Sears looks great!
Analog VU meters kick a$$!
old.school.scott - 2009-04-17 17:30
Thanx for the feedback, fellow enthusiasts.
That was truly an unexpected twist at the end there. I was making the photo collection to mark the end of the hunt because I almost never find anything, but in light of the new score, after a brief break, I do believe I'll return to the quest.
OSS
