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LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Came home from Xmas shopping to a funny sound in the basement. It's been unusually cold. A frozen pipe finally thawed, flooding the basement.

Fortunately only one box of catalogs got soaked - but they were some of my favorites from the 90's. image

The inside wall where the pipe is has a built in cabinet, so I tore off the outside siding/sheathing to get to the pipe - I know how to side a house but cabinetry/finish work is beyond me. image
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

    Looks like you got some more shopping to do now. image
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    That's the problem with older auction catalogs, new ones keep being stacked on top image

    Sorry about the flooded basement, I've been through my fair share as well image
  • speetyspeety Posts: 5,424 ✭
    Flooded Basements suck! Unless if you are like 5 and think it's a great time to get on your swimsuit! image Dad wasn't to happy when I showed up in floaties instead of with a mop and bucket LMAO
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you didn't loss any coins.
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dude! Sorry to hear that image

    I see the news with all the frozen/burst lines. I know it's cold out but can't believe that some of them are freezing still.....

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow, that's a bummer Lakesammman.
    I've already unthawed six friends/family members' pipes this week.
    This California plumbing doesn't work too good in subfreezing weather.






    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • ocon4008ocon4008 Posts: 1,703
    I thought it never froze or rained in California; just brush fires, smog and earthquakes.
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,120 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I thought it never froze or rained in California; just brush fires, smog and earthquakes. >>



    I didn't make that clear, I was talking about Western Washington.
    Earthquakes, volcanoes, lutefisk.......

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • EagleEyeEagleEye Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry to hear about the flood. Glad no coins were hurt.
    Rick Snow, Eagle Eye Rare Coins, Inc.Check out my new web site:
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I hate homeowner emergencies. image

    Look on the bright side. This might the excuse that you needed to get rid of all of those catalogs that you never look at anyway. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,233 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I hate homeowner emergencies. image

    Look on the bright side. This might the excuse that you needed to sell the coin collection and remodel the house. image >>



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    Early Dollar Set
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I hate homeowner emergencies. image

    Look on the bright side. This might the excuse that you needed to sell the coin collection and remodel the house. image >>



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    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,625 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Being one of the many fine collectors I've sort of come to know over the years on the boards, and someone who has
    great taste for my favorite American issues (specifically; territorial gold), I'll just offer my condolences on the loss of the catalogues and to any other losses you may have sustained.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    That stinks. Call Bryce for replacements.
  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A nephew of mine lost most of his baseball card collection that way. What were once individual cards lined up in a box turned into long cardboard bricks. And here's a warning to those who think it's a fun idea to go wading in a water filled basement that may be wired for outlets and sump pumps and furnaces and other electrical appliances, it's not a very wise thing to do.


    Leo

    The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

    My Jefferson Nickel Collection

  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You could turn those catalogs into Paper Mache Art imageimage

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    Seriously... Sorry to hear of your loss.

    Please make a list of what you need to replace.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Look on the bright side. This might the excuse that you needed to get rid of all of those catalogs that you never look at anyway.

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    I got rid of the ones that can be easily accessed on line and/or had nothing of interest for me. These were the GOOD ones. image

    Went to the hardware store last night for some plumbing parts - they said I was the 31st person with a burst pipe story that day. image Can't wait until the REST of the pipes thaw today. image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • NicNic Posts: 3,418 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best of luck Lakes. I miss having a basement. image

    On the bright side, I've got an "off permit" plumbing job for you when you come down.

    K

    My 1866 Philly Mint Set

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
    On the bright side, I've got an "off permit" plumbing job for you when you come down.

    Nic, happy to help out, if I can get the plumbers torch through airport security. image

    Today it was the rental! Had to race home from work to fix another leak - a friction fitting behind the dishwasher came apart, of all things. Glad the tenant was home, O/W it would have been a VERY big mess.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • firstmintfirstmint Posts: 1,171 ✭
    Fortunately, catalogues from the 1990s are available from the lit dealers and can be replaced fairly easily.

    It's the older ones that need a safe resting spot on the bookshelf.
    PM me if you are looking for U.S. auction catalogs
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The really good catalogs are upstairs in my office. image
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    That is too bad to hear. I hate when things like that happen. image

    Longacre sacked his oil man when the estate did not have heat one morning. It ended up being a frozen pipe in the air handler in the attic. The oil guy took it upon himself to lecture yours truly and make Longacre feel like a fool for "letting" this happen. I told the guy to go pound sand and I hired another company to fix the problem and they also got all of the oil/heating/AC work for the entire compound.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)

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