WHAT IS YOUR COOLEST PIECE OF CASINO memorabilia?
February 9th, 2018 at 6:14:14 PM
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What do you got?
For me, I have one of the layouts from the Mayweather/McGregor fight. Luckily it was very clean (might have been the one from the high limit table). Hopefully I can get it signed by both of them.
https://i.imgur.com/TE67aR6_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
For me, I have one of the layouts from the Mayweather/McGregor fight. Luckily it was very clean (might have been the one from the high limit table). Hopefully I can get it signed by both of them.
https://i.imgur.com/TE67aR6_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
February 9th, 2018 at 6:24:30 PM
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Hobo bag from Jerry's Nugget. It's been getting lots of use since the state of California started forcing grocery stores to charge for bags.
100% risk of ruin
February 9th, 2018 at 7:10:40 PM
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A pair of well made logoed cocktail glasses.
A "Cowlitz-Yes" T-shirt from back when the tribe was seeking support to build their casino near Portland.
My favorite: an envelope (mine) with the five grand I won from Spirit Mtn, my first hand pay.
A "Cowlitz-Yes" T-shirt from back when the tribe was seeking support to build their casino near Portland.
My favorite: an envelope (mine) with the five grand I won from Spirit Mtn, my first hand pay.
"What, me worry?"
February 9th, 2018 at 7:31:35 PM
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Nothing really
I am a robot.
February 9th, 2018 at 8:20:07 PM
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Original copy of Playing blackjack to win from 1957,and a picture and autograph from 3 of the 4 authors.
The mountain is tall but grass grows on top of the mountain.
February 9th, 2018 at 8:37:16 PM
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I have 20 $1 chips from Binion's Horseshoe,LV.
February 9th, 2018 at 9:19:41 PM
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Good thread idea!
I have door handles from the old Sahara. In case you don't remember, they were in an S shape and had colorful tiles along the S. I should post a picture of mine but until then, here is a picture of some below.
As I have mentioned before, I have a pretty darn good collection of $8 Chinese New Year chips from several casinos in Vegas that made them.
Finally, I own two forms of identification, a California driver's license and a press pass, from the late great Ken Uston.
Note how on the left door the two S's (do I use an apostrophe there?) face the same way. No wonder they went bankrupt.
I have door handles from the old Sahara. In case you don't remember, they were in an S shape and had colorful tiles along the S. I should post a picture of mine but until then, here is a picture of some below.
As I have mentioned before, I have a pretty darn good collection of $8 Chinese New Year chips from several casinos in Vegas that made them.
Finally, I own two forms of identification, a California driver's license and a press pass, from the late great Ken Uston.
Note how on the left door the two S's (do I use an apostrophe there?) face the same way. No wonder they went bankrupt.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 9th, 2018 at 9:43:54 PM
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Now everyone will know exactly where you work at, all because of that evil Wizard and his rules.
Ignore people who are telling you it's worthless, its worth what someone will pay for it. I'm interested. I have some nice collectables I would be willing to trade for as well.
Shoot me your rock bottom price via PM and I may just say yes to the dress.
Mike, what do you want for the door handles? I will use it for my front door if the price is right.
Ignore people who are telling you it's worthless, its worth what someone will pay for it. I'm interested. I have some nice collectables I would be willing to trade for as well.
Shoot me your rock bottom price via PM and I may just say yes to the dress.
Mike, what do you want for the door handles? I will use it for my front door if the price is right.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
February 9th, 2018 at 9:45:18 PM
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Now everyone will know exactly where you work at, all because of that evil Wizard and his rules.
Ignore people who are telling you it's worthless, its worth what someone will pay for it. I'm interested. I have some nice collectables I would be willing to trade for as well.
Shoot me your rock bottom price via PM and I may just say yes to the dress.
Mike, what do you want for the door handles? I will use it for my front door if the price is right. Wouldnt you be happy knowing someone will actually incorporate it with some use and not be hidden away?
Ignore people who are telling you it's worthless, its worth what someone will pay for it. I'm interested. I have some nice collectables I would be willing to trade for as well.
Shoot me your rock bottom price via PM and I may just say yes to the dress.
Mike, what do you want for the door handles? I will use it for my front door if the price is right. Wouldnt you be happy knowing someone will actually incorporate it with some use and not be hidden away?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
February 9th, 2018 at 10:40:12 PM
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I've got an original Ken Uston BJ Academy kit he used to send out in the late 70s.
Have lots of glass and plastic glass toppers from various machines. My favorite is a six foot header for a bank of Spider-Man slots. Disney owned slot characters are fairly rare.
Have a 1967 El Cortez giveaway jacket. Looks new, but it's a very small Large so I never wore it.
Have lots of glass and plastic glass toppers from various machines. My favorite is a six foot header for a bank of Spider-Man slots. Disney owned slot characters are fairly rare.
Have a 1967 El Cortez giveaway jacket. Looks new, but it's a very small Large so I never wore it.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
February 10th, 2018 at 2:18:15 AM
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I never got into casino branded clothing it always went into the trash or I gave it away.Quote: billryanI've got an original Ken Uston BJ Academy kit he used to send out in the late 70s.
Have lots of glass and plastic glass toppers from various machines. My favorite is a six foot header for a bank of Spider-Man slots. Disney owned slot characters are fairly rare.
Have a 1967 El Cortez giveaway jacket. Looks new, but it's a very small Large so I never wore it.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
February 10th, 2018 at 5:14:02 AM
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I have a cheque from the Monte Carlo in Monaco. It is a weird shape and I have no idea how their dealers properly handle them.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
February 10th, 2018 at 5:51:52 AM
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I have a $5 chip from the Dunes that is worth a couple hundred bucks last time I checked. Wish I would have grabbed more than one back then.
February 10th, 2018 at 8:10:02 AM
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Is it a jeton? The only one of those in my collection is from the Casino da Madeira in Funchal. A picture of it is shown at the bottom of this post. I agree that dealing with stacks of those might be a nuisance.Quote: AZDuffmanI have a cheque from the Monte Carlo in Monaco. It is a weird shape and I have no idea how their dealers properly handle them.
My chip from Casino de Monte-Carlo is a rather conventional design, as shown in this post.
February 10th, 2018 at 10:19:33 AM
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I got a $1 chip from (probably) every casino within a 12 mile radius of Circus Circus.
February 10th, 2018 at 10:43:02 AM
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Quote: DocIs it a jeton? The only one of those in my collection is from the Casino da Madeira in Funchal. A picture of it is shown at the bottom of this post. I agree that dealing with stacks of those might be a nuisance.
Sort of like that one. At the game nights I have to deal with those cheapo home poker chips. A gram or two less in weight but makes them way harder to handle. But at least they are flat sides. This one is as light and no grip on the side. Bleah.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
February 10th, 2018 at 1:48:57 PM
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Well, thanks to Hurricane Irma, I don't really have any memorabilia left. I also had lost some prior to the Hurricane.
I kept an issue of Grazia magazine featuring advertisements that appeal to the multimillionaires that frequented The Venetian.
I kept for quite awhile a simple two-page folded Gamblers Guide to the Venetian layout and thumb-nail description of the games.
I had a fake magazine reprint that featured my image on the cover (mercifully air brushed by the photobooth operator), one teenaged girl who stayed a week or so visiting my landlord discovered the magazine and did not realize the cigar, brandy and accompanying article were fake.
I had a cocktail set from the local Seminole place but I never used it.,
My favorite memorabilia is a magnetic giant clip from a Biloxi casino. At least I used it the most often of all my knick knacks.
Hurricane Irma can't erase my memories of Seminole Poker-like Carnival Games and the people I met there. Nor will I forget the dealer there who explained something to me about five aces and I thought he was making an apt comment about my character and honesty, instead of a situation that can actually take place in the game he was explaining.
I kept an issue of Grazia magazine featuring advertisements that appeal to the multimillionaires that frequented The Venetian.
I kept for quite awhile a simple two-page folded Gamblers Guide to the Venetian layout and thumb-nail description of the games.
I had a fake magazine reprint that featured my image on the cover (mercifully air brushed by the photobooth operator), one teenaged girl who stayed a week or so visiting my landlord discovered the magazine and did not realize the cigar, brandy and accompanying article were fake.
I had a cocktail set from the local Seminole place but I never used it.,
My favorite memorabilia is a magnetic giant clip from a Biloxi casino. At least I used it the most often of all my knick knacks.
Hurricane Irma can't erase my memories of Seminole Poker-like Carnival Games and the people I met there. Nor will I forget the dealer there who explained something to me about five aces and I thought he was making an apt comment about my character and honesty, instead of a situation that can actually take place in the game he was explaining.
February 10th, 2018 at 2:34:38 PM
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I have a Las Vegas Club hat and jacket from going thru the place just after Derek Stevens bought the place and let us walk thru it. That and a Tinoco's Kitchen menu.
Does my old Barbary Coast players card count? :)
-B
Does my old Barbary Coast players card count? :)
-B
February 10th, 2018 at 4:19:45 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfMike, what do you want for the door handles? I will use it for my front door if the price is right.
I'm not eager to sell them but everything is ultimately for sale. I've seen them come up on Ebay once in a while. I'll alert you the next time I see a set.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 10th, 2018 at 4:28:20 PM
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Sorry to hear that.Quote: noy2222I got a $1 chip from (probably) every casino within a 12 mile radius of Circus Circus.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
February 10th, 2018 at 8:07:09 PM
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Quote: AxelWolf
Shoot me your rock bottom price via PM and I may just say yes to the dress.
I honestly have no idea on its value..And I do want to get them signed myself..I have a few leads on McGregor
February 10th, 2018 at 8:41:00 PM
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Cash winnings.
"I should have bet black." - Winston Churchill .
February 10th, 2018 at 10:43:50 PM
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Not casino memorabilia, but I think gambling memorabilia, I bought this off of eBay not knowing what it was, I just thought it was cool
Thanks to Boyimbo, I discovered that it was a board for the mostly forgotten game Pope Joan that was popular in the early 19th century.
I think it’s super old, but I don’t know for sure. I’m not sure what it’s worth, definitely more than I paid I think, but the game is so obscure I doubt it’s worth more than a few hundred.
Thanks to Boyimbo, I discovered that it was a board for the mostly forgotten game Pope Joan that was popular in the early 19th century.
I think it’s super old, but I don’t know for sure. I’m not sure what it’s worth, definitely more than I paid I think, but the game is so obscure I doubt it’s worth more than a few hundred.
February 11th, 2018 at 2:13:01 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfSorry to hear that.
I also have a Four Queens Silver Strike and a $1 token from one of those giant slot machines for suckers from New York New York, so that's cool...
February 11th, 2018 at 7:40:12 AM
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Quote: gamerfreakThanks to Boyimbo, I discovered that it was a board for the mostly forgotten game Pope Joan that was popular in the early 19th century.
My aunt in Germany has a board like that for the game of Poh. They play it on a regular basis there for pennies. It is kind of like Tripoly.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 11th, 2018 at 7:54:53 AM
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My coolest are
1. A Freebet lammer from Geoff Hall
2. A white and black dodecahedron dice set from Stephen Au-Yeung from his Roulette Dice game.
3. A full set of 9 Star Trek chips, $5 denom, from LV Hilton, from the years i came west for their PGP tournaments .
4. An $8 Bellagio Bacc chip for Chinese New Year from the first time I met the Wizard.
5. A table card from OftM the night it opened on the Venetian floor.
Hard to say values, which include sentimental, so I listed them all in no particular order..
1. A Freebet lammer from Geoff Hall
2. A white and black dodecahedron dice set from Stephen Au-Yeung from his Roulette Dice game.
3. A full set of 9 Star Trek chips, $5 denom, from LV Hilton, from the years i came west for their PGP tournaments .
4. An $8 Bellagio Bacc chip for Chinese New Year from the first time I met the Wizard.
5. A table card from OftM the night it opened on the Venetian floor.
Hard to say values, which include sentimental, so I listed them all in no particular order..
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
February 11th, 2018 at 12:29:30 PM
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When I was in my early 20s, I was at a casino (South Lake Tahoe maybe?) and noticed a video poker "Hold" button had popped off. The entire square base and the heavy plastic button! Nobody was near me in the area, so I wondered whether I should pocket it. I envisioned a bunch of goons jumping out were I to slip it in my pocket, but decided no, that's crazy thinking. So I picked it up and walked off with it. I didn't play video poker in those days, so now that I do, I'm glad I have it!
For an actual casino-branded piece, I bought a deck of cards from the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel-Casino back in the 90s when it was still in operation, though at that point they no longer offered blackjack or other table games. When she passed away, I decided to sell the cards because I had a lot of other souvenirs from there. I noticed that chips from the casino were on eBay, but not playing cards. But then, I noticed that a card was missing! I guess it's a piece to keep, unless someone wants to buy an incomplete deck!
By coincidence, I was at the Debbie Reynolds casino the day before all their slot machines were removed. My friend and I had played some slots (though no luck), and had a such great time looking at the memorabilia there that we returned the next day—and found all the slot machines were gone!
For an actual casino-branded piece, I bought a deck of cards from the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel-Casino back in the 90s when it was still in operation, though at that point they no longer offered blackjack or other table games. When she passed away, I decided to sell the cards because I had a lot of other souvenirs from there. I noticed that chips from the casino were on eBay, but not playing cards. But then, I noticed that a card was missing! I guess it's a piece to keep, unless someone wants to buy an incomplete deck!
By coincidence, I was at the Debbie Reynolds casino the day before all their slot machines were removed. My friend and I had played some slots (though no luck), and had a such great time looking at the memorabilia there that we returned the next day—and found all the slot machines were gone!
February 11th, 2018 at 12:50:10 PM
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Quote: WizardQuote: gamerfreakThanks to Boyimbo, I discovered that it was a board for the mostly forgotten game Pope Joan that was popular in the early 19th century.
My aunt in Germany has a board like that for the game of Poh. They play it on a regular basis there for pennies. It is kind of like Tripoly.
I think the German version is called Poch, Pochspiel or Pochen
The closely related more modern American version is called Michigan Rummy or 500 Rummy
February 11th, 2018 at 5:26:55 PM
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Quote: gamerfreakThe closely related more modern American version is called Michigan Rummy or 500 Rummy
I have no idea how to spell it. I asked in a few game and toy stores in Germany for a game board but nobody understood what I was asking for. Trying to pronounce it and spell it didn't help. I know my German is worse than awful but it also may be the young folks who work in toy/game stores aren't familiar with antiquated card games their grandparents played. If you don't believe me, try to find anyone under the age of 40 who can play cribbage, which is a great game I might add.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 11th, 2018 at 6:15:13 PM
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Quote: WizardI have no idea how to spell it. I asked in a few game and toy stores in Germany for a game board but nobody understood what I was asking for. Trying to pronounce it and spell it didn't help. I know my German is worse than awful but it also may be the young folks who work in toy/game stores aren't familiar with antiquated card games their grandparents played. If you don't believe me, try to find anyone under the age of 40 who can play cribbage, which is a great game I might add.
26 and grew up playing cribbage with my dad. Also backgammon and I still play gin rummy with my baba.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
February 11th, 2018 at 8:28:41 PM
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I'd forgotten about it, but I have a sign from the Tiki Bar at The Desert Inn. It lists various drink specials., and has some art on it. Its pretty big and would look real nice in someone's pool area. Its a shame to leave it locked up.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
February 12th, 2018 at 8:48:07 AM
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I got this in the early '70's.
It's a paper 22 x 36 Craps layout from the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. On the flip side is a Black Jack layout.
They were free souvenir handouts.
It's a paper 22 x 36 Craps layout from the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. On the flip side is a Black Jack layout.
They were free souvenir handouts.
February 12th, 2018 at 9:21:32 AM
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Quote: FatGeezusI got this in the early '70's.
It's a paper 22 x 36 Craps layout from the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. On the flip side is a Black Jack layout.
They were free souvenir handouts.
Bought one of them off eBay. Nice piece.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
February 12th, 2018 at 9:44:14 AM
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Other than chips and casino dice, the closest thing I have to something "cool" is a Mob Bar pint glass from Downtown Grand (which, AFAIK, are no longer made, as the bar is long closed; the last time I was there, in mid-2016, the gift shop no longer carried them).
February 12th, 2018 at 12:00:17 PM
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This reminded me of the drunk guy that helped himself to The D Blarney Stone a few years back
February 16th, 2018 at 2:37:38 PM
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Probably not as interesting on its own, but I have a live 6 of diamonds from a deck from Norwegian Cruise Lines. The problem is that I have no idea where it came from and it isn't marked like a souvenir deck would be; it came out of my clothing bag when I got home. Oh well, I'm not banned yet.
February 16th, 2018 at 7:42:28 PM
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Quote: VenthusProbably not as interesting on its own, but I have a live 6 of diamonds from a deck from Norwegian Cruise Lines. The problem is that I have no idea where it came from and it isn't marked like a souvenir deck would be; it came out of my clothing bag when I got home. Oh well, I'm not banned yet.
I hope you were playing blackjack into that shoe with the missing six.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 17th, 2018 at 5:24:31 AM
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Quote: WizardI have no idea how to spell it. I asked in a few game and toy stores in Germany for a game board but nobody understood what I was asking for. Trying to pronounce it and spell it didn't help. I know my German is worse than awful but it also may be the young folks who work in toy/game stores aren't familiar with antiquated card games their grandparents played. If you don't believe me, try to find anyone under the age of 40 who can play cribbage, which is a great game I might add.
Freakin’ cribbage, one of those games where you think you’re good, until you play someone who is actually good.
(GREAT game.)
A falling knife has no handle.
February 17th, 2018 at 10:36:24 AM
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Quote: MoscaFreakin’ cribbage, one of those games where you think you’re good, until you play someone who is actually good.
(GREAT game.)
Love cribbage. Perhaps we should start an online WoV league.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 25th, 2018 at 7:02:15 PM
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I had a safe deposit box I forgot about. I guess that branch shut down and I didn't get the notice so It was sent to the state for unclaimed property.
I had 50 to 100 $5 commemorative grand opening uncirculated slot Tokens for Sunset Station. They are in tin their original packaging.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
I have no idea if you could even cash them in at this point.
I had 50 to 100 $5 commemorative grand opening uncirculated slot Tokens for Sunset Station. They are in tin their original packaging.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
I have no idea if you could even cash them in at this point.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 26th, 2018 at 11:03:13 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfI had a safe deposit box I forgot about. I guess that branch shut down and I didn't get the notice so It was sent to the state for unclaimed property.
I had 50 to 100 $5 commemorative grand opening uncirculated slot Tokens for Sunset Station. They are in tin their original packaging.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
I have no idea if you could even cash them in at this point.
Looks like they are going for $11.99 on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-BRASS-SLOT-TOKEN-COIN-SUNSET-STATION-CASINO-2003-LIMITED-OC-MINT-HENDERSON-NV/202275840244?hash=item2f189460f4:g:cykAAOSwLe5avtTY
Beware, I work for the dark side.... We have cookies
April 26th, 2018 at 11:23:59 AM
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I'm not a big collector but I have a deck of cards that was supposedly used in an early 2000's World Series of Poker event. Is there any way I could verify its legitimacy?
April 26th, 2018 at 3:27:55 PM
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Quote: FCBLComishLooks like they are going for $11.99 on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-BRASS-SLOT-TOKEN-COIN-SUNSET-STATION-CASINO-2003-LIMITED-OC-MINT-HENDERSON-NV/202275840244?hash=item2f189460f4:g:cykAAOSwLe5avtTY
Someone asking $11.99 and someone selling it for that are two different things.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
April 26th, 2018 at 3:32:18 PM
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If you want to look up prices on eBay, it's better to check the "sold" listings to see what items are ACTUALLY selling for.
April 26th, 2018 at 5:28:27 PM
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They'd make an excellent start to the Spring Fling Gift Baskets.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
April 26th, 2018 at 6:21:19 PM
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those are different from what I have mine are $5 grand opening from 1997 and they are sealed in some packaging with the Sunset logo grand opening date.Quote: billryanSomeone asking $11.99 and someone selling it for that are two different things.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 26th, 2018 at 6:34:48 PM
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The best are the players club cards. You put them all on one humungous key ring and everyone starts to believe you know all about brackets.
Went to one very poorly managed party at "my local" and my great wad of cards was a good conversation piece. Though why they seated someone with nine casino cards at a table with teachers educators who thought twenty dollars into a slot machine was gambling I have no idea.
Went to one very poorly managed party at "my local" and my great wad of cards was a good conversation piece. Though why they seated someone with nine casino cards at a table with teachers educators who thought twenty dollars into a slot machine was gambling I have no idea.
April 26th, 2018 at 7:41:48 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfthose are different from what I have mine are $5 grand opening from 1997 and they are sealed in some packaging with the Sunset logo grand opening date.
I looked around, and there just doesn't seem to be much demand. They are relatively new and from an off strip locals casino. If they let you cash them in, I'd suggest you do it.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
December 11th, 2020 at 2:35:42 PM
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Quote: smoothgrhWhen I was in my early 20s, I was at a casino (South Lake Tahoe maybe?) and noticed a video poker "Hold" button had popped off. The entire square base and the heavy plastic button! Nobody was near me in the area, so I wondered whether I should pocket it. I envisioned a bunch of goons jumping out were I to slip it in my pocket, but decided no, that's crazy thinking. So I picked it up and walked off with it. I didn't play video poker in those days, so now that I do, I'm glad I have it!
I found it! It was in a box. A fine example of an early 1990s video poker button.
Last edited by: smoothgrh on Dec 11, 2020
December 11th, 2020 at 3:47:23 PM
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I have a pair of the door handles from the original Sahara. You may recall they are in an S shape and have lots of what look like jewels.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
