I spent .75 cents today

[Marvelmania]

Jason's great find prompted me to share this. Earlier today I went to the UT vs UAB game and on the way home I stopped by a few yard sales. Here's what I grabbed. Wish it all had been Megos!

1968 Star Trek Lunchbox for .50 cents. I'd say it's in about C-6 shape missing the thermos and needing a bath. It was full and crayons so there's crayon marks inside but it all should clean up nicely. Anyone know how to get crayon marks out? I've heard WD-40 will do the trick.



70's Hulk bath towel .25 cents. Not a big deal but I love to find any vintage superhero at a yard sale.

[Evel KMego]

Can't beat those kinda deals!!

[UnderdogDJLSW]

Cool find!

[Mikey]

Wow,
That lunchbox should easily net you $150.00 !!!!!!!!!!
Perhaps $250.00 on a good day.

SWEET !!!!!!!!!!

Don't submerge it in water.
Just clean it using a damp cloth and immediately dry each part when done.

DON'T use any chemicals to clean the outside litho.
Only use water (damp cloth) --- paper towels are fine.

The inside, you can try a tad of windex glass cleaner --- but don't spray it in the box.
Spray it on the cloth --- and don't get any on the outside litho.

The handle should come clean using an old toothbrush.

Lastly, remember.
Rust is forever once it's there.
Don't try to remove it.
You'll only make it worse.

[toys2cool]

best $.75 you ever spent huh?

[megoat]

DON'T use any chemicals to clean the outside litho.
Only use water (damp cloth) --- paper towels are fine.

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I've used Goo Gone on lunchboxes and other tin/metal toys with NO PROBLEMS. So it may work to remove crayon. But always proceed with caution.

[HardyGirl]

Fantastic!

[miguet]

Nice find, congrats!

[ShadowAvenger]

Great finds, Tim. I stopped going to local garage sales about ten years ago since all they had were baby clothes. Now I find a few items at the local thrift stores.

[Hotfoot]

Man, Wonder what other stuff they had there? Great finds.