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|  04-03-2009, 08:45 AM | #1 | 
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				Where can I get rid of..........
			 I have a whole set, dishes, bowls, candlesticks etc of Franscicanware Autumn pattern dishes.  Anyone know of a dealer in either the LA, San Diego or Bay Areas that buy these.  I know there is always Replacements but it will cost a fortune to even get them there.  The other areas I can drive them there. Also I've got a large number of random coins. Any idea where to figure out if they're worth keeping or a good place to sell them? We're only getting started here today so I'll have more questions as the day goes on. 
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|  04-03-2009, 08:51 AM | #2 | 
| Senior Member | What's the test to see if pearls are real?  Rub them on your teeth or something? 
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|  04-03-2009, 08:59 AM | #3 | 
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				            | Put them in vinegar. If they dissolve they were real. But yes, if you rub them on your teeth and they feel grainy rather than smooth then that is a good sign they're real. | 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:02 AM | #4 | 
| I Floop the Pig | But if they do feel smooth, they may still be real as they may have been treated with something that smooths out the graininess. 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:12 AM | #5 | 
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				            | Take the pearls to a reputable jeweler. I'd buy your Franciscan in a second, but Bill would kill me. (I am to vintage dishwear what Lisa is to cats.) 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:14 AM | #6 | 
| Eyes like Sapphires! | Lisa has a fondness for vintage dishwear also....remember the garage sale? 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:24 AM | #7 | 
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				            | Not like mine.  Ask Bill.... 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:26 AM | #8 | 
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				            | When I was a kid my friend's dad owned a coin store. I bet there are some still around but it's best to be knowledgeable. I'll ask my mom to contact a cousin who is a coin collector to see how to identify the coins. | 
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|  04-03-2009, 09:35 AM | #9 | |
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 Ebay is your friend anytime you want to get a price quote on, well pretty much anything.... 
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|  04-03-2009, 10:21 AM | #10 | 
| ohhhh baby | I replaced parts of my mom's china set through a website that let you connect with sellers and buy as many individual pieces as you want.  Like eBay but they had everything china, all organized.  It was years ago... | 
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