Garage Sale Mystery
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:17:45 AM
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Garage sale season opened here last weeken. I buy books and cd's for resale on Amazon. Find all sorts of wierd stuff, even mint antique license plates as the Wiz can attest to. Plus I am a people watcher. Hard times were verified last summer as many garage sales featured items from storage units. People could not afford the rent anymore. Plus at every 4th or 5th sale, dad was selling one of his toys. A rock climber, motorcycle, truck, classic car, etc.
The first sale this year was a familiar one from several weekend and sometimes weekdays last year. There were 3 boxes of books. I could see they were
from last year. The covers on some had curler from being left on in the rain, a couple were moldy.
What the hell, I thought. If you needed money why leave books get wet, and why keep them instead of throwing them away ? I was 2 or 3 garage sales down the road before I figured it out.
The readers under 30 probably know the answer. Old dogs ( like me ) might have to remember Sherlock Holmes. "When you have eliminated all other
possibilities, that which remains, not matter how inprobable, must be the truth. "
Have you solved the mystery of the moldy books ? I confirmed my answer later that day. Now I have to decide what to do next, SIGH.
The first sale this year was a familiar one from several weekend and sometimes weekdays last year. There were 3 boxes of books. I could see they were
from last year. The covers on some had curler from being left on in the rain, a couple were moldy.
What the hell, I thought. If you needed money why leave books get wet, and why keep them instead of throwing them away ? I was 2 or 3 garage sales down the road before I figured it out.
The readers under 30 probably know the answer. Old dogs ( like me ) might have to remember Sherlock Holmes. "When you have eliminated all other
possibilities, that which remains, not matter how inprobable, must be the truth. "
Have you solved the mystery of the moldy books ? I confirmed my answer later that day. Now I have to decide what to do next, SIGH.
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:27:10 AM
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This is just a guess but maybe he put them out on the curb for Goodwill, or some other charity to come by in a truck and collect them. However, before the truck arrived it rained, spoiling the books. When the truck did arrive it way a week box of old books and figured they were now garbage and refused them.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:29:04 AM
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Just a W.A.G. -
The original owner died, but had told his son/daughter that they were valuable / collectors items.
The original owner died, but had told his son/daughter that they were valuable / collectors items.
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March 22nd, 2012 at 11:32:00 AM
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NOPE Thats what I meant about the old dogs. My daughter 29 solved it before I could finish telling the whole story
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:33:30 AM
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The boxes were prominetly displayed. Think about it. Who buys a moldy book, not Dr. Watson ?!
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:34:00 AM
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They were in a house where the sprinkler
system went off.
system went off.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 22nd, 2012 at 11:56:46 AM
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The books were from last years garage sale. Probably left out in rain klast year, then put in garage till this year. WHO BUYS MOLDY BOOKS ??
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:17:37 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffWHO BUYS MOLDY BOOKS ??
I can't think of anybody who would. They smell badly, they are difficult to read due to the warped pages, and they are an eyesore. Then again, I still never figured out if the whole Lost island was real or not, so I'm not exactly Sherlock Holmes when it comes to figuring out a mystery.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:22:51 PM
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Reading in the bathroom?????
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:26:14 PM
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Quote: WizardI still never figured out if the whole Lost island was real or not, .
The end of Lost was great, they didn't disappoint.
And they could have, majorly.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:26:44 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffWHO BUYS MOLDY BOOKS ??
It would depend on the book and age. One of my best finds was 1/2 a moldy book about a schools rules and regulations. It was and English school and printed mid 1600s. Also found a book of mid 19th century french nursery tales with incredible etchings inside. Cover was moldy as hell.
If you know someone who does disaster recovery they have Ozone chambers that can help.
But a moldy Danielle Steele I would pass.
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March 22nd, 2012 at 12:43:16 PM
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Compost?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:46:00 PM
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Wild guess: something to do with "Twilight"?
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:48:20 PM
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college students/college textbooks?
100% risk of ruin
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:54:56 PM
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drugs
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:57:39 PM
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The chance to be the next Alexander Fleming?
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:58:22 PM
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Buzzpaff doesn't know how they got wet, so there's
no wrong answer.
no wrong answer.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:58:35 PM
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My guess is that the person putting on the garage sale bought a storage unit at an auction and the books were in the storage unit and he is now trying to resell some of the items from the unit.
March 22nd, 2012 at 12:59:06 PM
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Quote: EvenBobThe end of Lost was great, they didn't disappoint.
And they could have, majorly.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!?!!?
That series finale made me want to put a fist through my computer monitor.
Sorry for the thread drift (I suppose we could start a new thread on the merits of Lost). As to the OP, I have no idea and supposedly I am in the target demo. But I'm pretty bad with stuff like this.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
March 22nd, 2012 at 1:00:29 PM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!?!!?
That series finale made me want to put a fist through my computer monitor.
So what would have been your ending?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:30:00 PM
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Quote: konceptumdrugs
Profile does not give your age. Are you under 30 ?
Perfect cover for selling meth and/or crack. Cars pulling up all day without raising suspicion of nosy neighbors and money changing hands out in the open.
I went back later and with parephial vision saw a glassy small envelope slid atop a moldy book after the money changed hands.
Sad part is it's a run down house, new truck, Dad was wearing $200 boots and kids had holes in tennis shoes. GRRRRRRRR!!!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:58:24 PM
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Its the same with these stores that offer large boxes of laundry detergent and other items that don't sell often and don't need constant restacking or attract browsers: there is an alcove with a metal slot into which you drop your money for the drugs, but if the law approaches from that direction all they get is a metal wall.
Just as nobody buys the laundry detergent, nobody is really buying the moldy books, they've got something inside them and no one is really likely to come over and closely examine them. I daresay the moldy books were near the cashier who never wandered away from the moldy books to answer some idiots question about selling the usual Knicks and Knacks.
Heck, if you ain't selling drugs these days, what on earth are you selling? Ain't nobody buying anything but sex and drugs. If you ain't there to buy drugs, you are probably a narc.
Just as nobody buys the laundry detergent, nobody is really buying the moldy books, they've got something inside them and no one is really likely to come over and closely examine them. I daresay the moldy books were near the cashier who never wandered away from the moldy books to answer some idiots question about selling the usual Knicks and Knacks.
Heck, if you ain't selling drugs these days, what on earth are you selling? Ain't nobody buying anything but sex and drugs. If you ain't there to buy drugs, you are probably a narc.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39:00 PM
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I don't mind the drug dealers on my block...but them damn book sellers!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 6:41:59 AM
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Paperbacks are the methamphetamine of the People.
Almost as bad as video poker.
Almost as bad as video poker.
"What, me worry?"
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:53:19 AM
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Saw a guy reading a paperback while playing video poker. Was it you ??
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:50:11 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffProfile does not give your age. Are you under 30 ?
Perfect cover for selling meth and/or crack. Cars pulling up all day without raising suspicion of nosy neighbors and money changing hands out in the open.
I went back later and with parephial vision saw a glassy small envelope slid atop a moldy book after the money changed hands.
Sad part is it's a run down house, new truck, Dad was wearing $200 boots and kids had holes in tennis shoes. GRRRRRRRR!!!
I'm over 40, just barely. In the past, I've known some people in the drug element. I've never been involved in drugs myself.
I once worked for a process server. I used to get nosy and read the court documents. I remember reading that a person was arrested for having drug paraphernalia, the item being a car antenna. This baffled me. How could an antenna possibly be used for drugs. Well, I was told all about it. Ever since then, I guess I tend to see things a little differently than others.
I've never heard of selling wet, moldy books as a cover for drugs, but it was the only thing I could think about. Most people won't buy wet, moldy books to read, as they become almost impossible to handle while reading. Textbooks at first seemed like a good idea, except I know that most textbooks are outdated the year after they come out. Used bookstores won't buy wet and/or moldy books. I guess after I eliminated those possibilities, my mind went straight to drugs.
March 23rd, 2012 at 1:21:46 PM
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Sigh....
OK, you've piqued my curiosity.
What's the deal with a car antenna?
OK, you've piqued my curiosity.
What's the deal with a car antenna?
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March 23rd, 2012 at 1:31:46 PM
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Quote: FleaStiffIts the same with these stores that offer large boxes of laundry detergent and other items that don't sell often and don't need constant restacking or attract browsers: there is an alcove with a metal slot into which you drop your money for the drugs, but if the law approaches from that direction all they get is a metal wall.
Just as nobody buys the laundry detergent, nobody is really buying the moldy books, they've got something inside them and no one is really likely to come over and closely examine them. I daresay the moldy books were near the cashier who never wandered away from the moldy books to answer some idiots question about selling the usual Knicks and Knacks.
Funny...I always THOUGHT that but never put it together...
We have one not too far from my house, called "Grocery Depot"...I went in there once, and I was like WTF?! Prices here are no different than WinCo, but the products were like oddball shit...outside was parked huge brand new lifted trucks, sweet infiniti's, and a mercedes....wonder why? LOL
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
March 23rd, 2012 at 2:28:42 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearSigh....
OK, you've piqued my curiosity.
What's the deal with a car antenna?
My innocent guess: an insertion tool. I assume membranes other than the nasal ones can absorb coke.
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:04:34 PM
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Quote: DocMy innocent guess: an insertion tool. I assume membranes other than the nasal ones can absorb coke.
LOL
Yeah, right: do you seriously think that some addict will stick a car antenna up their, ahem, "nether eye" and blow some blow up the old poop chute?
Uh ... no.
A car antenna is used as a pipe to smoke crack and meth.
Of course, you are free to experiment and attempt to prove your theory empirically.
"What, me worry?"
March 23rd, 2012 at 3:27:34 PM
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Quote: MrVLOL
Yeah, right: do you seriously think that some addict will stick a car antenna up their, ahem, "nether eye" and blow some blow up the old poop chute?
Uh ... no.
A car antenna is used as a pipe to smoke crack and meth.
Of course, you are free to experiment and attempt to prove your theory empirically.
I don't suppose you know the origin of the image of witches on broomsticks, do you? If not, here is one article that describes it.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:43:54 PM
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Quote: MrVA car antenna is used as a pipe to smoke crack and meth.
What he said. Anything hollow can be used to smoke meth, apparently.
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:13:07 PM
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Gee When I was a kid, we used the third section od a car antenna for our zip guns. Ah, for the good old days. LOL
March 23rd, 2012 at 9:48:32 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffGee When I was a kid, we used the third section od a car antenna for our zip guns. Ah, for the good old days. LOL
We used an apple and some aluminum foil as a pipe for our then-prevalent Mexican weed.
Chilled / filtered the roughness a bit.
"What, me worry?"
