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hang10tiki
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09/24/2023
Of course it was |
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Will carve
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09/24/2023
BTW "What kind of impression did you leave on her?" Not a single mark. She was young, just a sprout. I didn't touch her. I don't care what she told you. [ Edited by Will carve on 2023-09-24 05:48:52 ] |
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hang10tiki
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09/30/2023
Lol |
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hang10tiki
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10/15/2023
Finally got the missing mug to complete the full collection of 8 (thanks to a great friend) (Unless I’m unaware of another one I’m missing)
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Prikli Pear
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10/17/2023
Here's a good reason not to sleep on Parrothead estate sales. The clown tiki may be a turnoff, but it distracts the Tommy Bahama crowd so that we can turn up interesting finds. At said estate sale The Wife was able to muscle her way through the crowd and come away with these glass floats, a cork line, nifty dress and other stuffs:
I had been unable to accompany her, but the following day we returned together fully expecting the place to be completely picked over. Wrong. We found more cork lines, a bunch of buoys that'd been overlooked by everyone plus...
...a replica whaling harpoon shoved into a corner, completely forgotten by everyone. It didn't even have a price marked. I asked how much and the estate sale lady looked at it with distaste and said "$12." With the second day discount I got it for $8. It's only a replica (aluminum toggle) but even replicas go for a lot on Ebay. I've wanted one for years and now I've got one. Yay me!
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MadDogMike
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10/17/2023
in reply to Prikli Pear
Nice haul Jayme, congrats! |
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Prikli Pear
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10/17/2023
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Thanks, Mike! We didn't start hitting estate sales until maybe two years ago and I keep forgetting this thread is here. I shall try to do better in the future! |
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coldwarspacemonkey
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10/18/2023
Major score! Congrats! |
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mike and marie
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11/14/2023
Good haul and tip, Prikli, we will investigate the passing of Parrotheads everywhere! Today, just a quick stop up the street sale...
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Prikli Pear
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11/16/2023
Giant clam shells? Oh, nice! We lucked into one a couple years ago and now want to add to the collection. |
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hang10tiki
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12/12/2023
3 new members have joined the gang
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Maleko
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01/04/2024
Picked up a 1950's lighted globe. Mint.
I can see it in the corner already and I dont even have a Tiki bar!
[ Edited by Maleko on 2024-01-03 17:04:54 ] |
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Hamo
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01/16/2024
Time to catch up on my aloha shirt finds from the past few months. I found this one at an Oceanside thrift store before Tiki Oasis. Much like my previous Hilo Hattie find, this doesn't fit, either, even though it says it's a large (could it be a ladies L? It doesn't look like a ladies cut....)
Got this at a "higher end" thrift store in Fort Collins in September. This one fits.
And then I was very excited to snatch up this one for $2.50 at one of the local shops in December.
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hang10tiki
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01/21/2024
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danlovestikis
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01/21/2024
Very interesting, looks like a canoe. |
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Cavemoai
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03/11/2024
Here’s a big score for me. A vintage Bumatay bowl. |
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swizzle
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03/12/2024
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Wow! Big score indeed. |
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rum on the rideau
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03/12/2024
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Very nice... |
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rum on the rideau
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03/12/2024
Trying mobile app here goes... Finding anything here in Eastern Canada is a bit of a treat. Marquesan "Ukarere". No idea of age. Will need a bit of work, but I might just get it to display condition as opposed to playable. ps heh major mobile upload struggles... should have gotten a child to do it...
[ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:16:14 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:17:32 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:18:51 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:19:56 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:22:16 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:22:58 ] [ Edited by rum on the rideau on 2024-03-12 11:26:50 ] |
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Hamo
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05/20/2024
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hulachaser
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06/12/2024
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hulachaser
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06/12/2024
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The Professor
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06/13/2024
Found some Oceanic Arts in the wild this week.
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The Professor
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06/13/2024
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Wow. AMAZING find. |
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leevigraham
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06/16/2024
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Wait till all the "uploading…" pieces of text have been replaced before submitting the form. It's on my todo list to block submissions while images are uploading. |
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Holofernes
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07/08/2024
I found these five fine fellows hanging out at Goodwill yesterday and convinced them to come join my others. At $1.99 each for 2 Orchids of Hawaii, a Tiki Farm, an unknown Ku, and a lowly DW... for me it was a steal. When I find a whole group, I always hope someone's wife/significant other/soon to be ex didn't just go and donate them!! [ Edited by Holofernes on 2024-07-09 07:12:12 ] |
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Hamo
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07/20/2024
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Congrats! I've never found any tiki things while thrifting in Denver, so I'm very jealous. |
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Hamo
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07/20/2024
Had some success last Saturday at thrift stores in Fort Collins and Loveland, including finding an actual tiki, which I've never expected to happen
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Holofernes
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07/30/2024
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@Hamo, Denver proper is a wasteland for tiki items in my experience, but the ring 'burbs (especially ARC stores) have been very good to me. |
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Hamo
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07/31/2024
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I really like the arc stores. I did find a Maui luau coconut mug at the Littleton arc, and the tiki I finally found was at the Loveland one. I need to take a day just to come down to thrift around. |
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Holofernes
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08/31/2024
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I found these two conch shell lamps while out thrifting the past few weeks. I think they'd look great on a bar or on shelving behind a bar? Both had nightmarishly decayed electrical cords - the one on the right is probably from around the late forties or mid 50's based on the plug style. [ Edited by Holofernes on 2024-08-31 11:45:55 ] |
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Prikli Pear
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09/03/2024
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These vintage shell lights are always fun to find, Holofernes. You're right about the cords on the older ones--they can be sketchy as all get-out. Fortunately, they're fairly straightforward to replace. |
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coldwarspacemonkey
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09/06/2024
Mrs Monkey found these for me on a recent trip to Colorado Springs. (I was there a week earlier and didn't find a thing!) 12" CocoJoe's Lono
Two Al Harrington mugs
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hang10tiki
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12/06/2024
Long dry spell ended today Lil one, but better than nothing
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danlovestikis
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12/07/2024
He's interesting. |
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The Professor
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12/09/2024
Recent antique/junk shop find. 34" tall.
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coldwarspacemonkey
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12/11/2024
Couple of surprises at Goodwill yesterday
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Hamo
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12/12/2024
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Man, I really need to visit the Springs to thift. You're always finding things. Congrats. |
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The Professor
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12/27/2024
Nice little find yesterday to close out the year.
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hang10tiki
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12/31/2024
Good 1 professor |
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The Professor
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01/10/2025
New acquisitions
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Cavemoai
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01/11/2025
2025 is off to a good start!
[ Edited by Cavemoai on 2025-01-11 12:36:40 ] |
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The Professor
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01/12/2025
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Score! Nicely done, Cavemoai. |
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hang10tiki
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01/12/2025
Prof n CM, looks like u 2 are the only lucky ones around here 👍🏼 |
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andrews_tiki_reviews
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01/20/2025
Anyone have any thoughts on the ebay listing for the Lanai tiki? I recall seeing a supposed Lanai tiki on CL last year. Don't recall if it's the same one. I'm not well versed in the old tikis so I don't know how to determine if it's legit. Andrew [ Edited by leevigraham on 2025-01-20 13:52:59 ] |
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andrews_tiki_reviews
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01/20/2025
Ok, I tried posting a link to an ebay auction for a supposed San Mateo Lanai tiki but it was flagged as spam. So I'll try attaching a pic. I've only posted here a couple times over the years but I recall reading a post last year about a supposed Lanai tiki and how people suspected it wasn't legit. I see one on Ebay now. Not sure if it's the same one. My knowledge on old tikis is limited. Anyone think it might be legit? Thanks! Andrew
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leevigraham
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01/20/2025
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Updated your post as Ham… not spam. |
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andrews_tiki_reviews
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01/20/2025
I tried posting a link, then a screenshot of an Ebay auction but both posts my posts were flagged as spam. Any idea how to post a pic to ask a question re:an Ebay auction? I'm curious as to people's thoughts on the supposed old Lanai San Mateo tiki listed on Ebay. Is this the same carving that someone was trying to sell on CL last year? I saw a post here discussing that CL listing but don't recall the specifics. Any reason to think the ebay auction might be legit? I'd be interested if it was legit. But my knowledge of vintage carvings is minimal. Andrew |
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