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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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I have these Jim Beam Decanters, 11 in all. And I'm moving to a smaller house for retirement. I'd like to get rid of them but I don't know what to do with them. They are still full of liquor and I have all the boxes they came in. Ebay wants the booze out of them I think if I sell them on there. Then there is the thing about sending them across state lines isn't there? You guys got any ideas beside a big party. I don't think that Jim Beam Liquor is the best tasting stuff. Thats why they put their stuff in these decanters. Do you ever see them being sold at swap meets? I have a bunch of hot wheels type cars to unload also. Give me some ideas.
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My dad collected those for years. You can just mail them to me if you like.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Come up with a price and advertise on the forum. Sell as corvette collectibles and it shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Wrap them up and give them to Corvette buddys for Christmas.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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I've always wanted a few of those in my collection but I'd have no idea what they would be worth.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dquagliaroli
Come up with a price and advertise on the forum. Sell as corvette collectibles and it shouldn't be a problem.


Very cool. I would love them.

Advertise them here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/die-...llectibles-69/
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I'd see if anything similar is being sold on e-bay - that may give you come idea on price. I'm kind of in the same situation - I have about 8-9 of them but they are empty and I have no clue what to do with them either.
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I'll have to sample the contents of each container before I can make you an offer
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If you have any Corvette shows coming up, you could always donate one or two as raffle prizes.

They're stunning by the way.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Too bad you couldn't donate them towards a St.Judes auction.Nice collection though!
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For a decent price, I'd be willing to buy them all if you do not break up the set. PM with what you want for them and I'll pass it by my CFO (wife).
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Why'd you post this in the C5 section? There are no C5s in there.
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Let me know how much you want for all of them.
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Thanks guys for the suggestions. I've had to work all week and I haven't had time to find out what they are even worth. They are all complete, no pieces missing, just been sitting in my basement since about 84. Just got them down to put them in their boxes as we are going to retire next year and I've started to go through things that I don't need. I know they are C1-2-3 & 4 but I had to start somewhere. Thanks again
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Originally Posted by Lothar34
Why'd you post this in the C5 section? There are no C5s in there.
C5 General Police.
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Get enough buddies to help you move, then celebrate / hand them out as helpers gifts once everything's in the new place. That aught to motivate 'em.
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I have six of the ones pictured and am always looking for the white 1953 and I see one at a local flea market just can't pay the $100 filled he wants. I would take a couple of yours if you break them up.
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Originally Posted by dquagliaroli
Come up with a price and advertise on the forum. Sell as corvette collectibles and it shouldn't be a problem.
I have bought in that section too!

Thanks,Matt
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