Coffee Pays Drinker $1.80 to Drink It

1941 Washington Quarter with a 90% silver purity.

Coffee Pays Drinker $1.80 to Drink It Okay, the cup of coffee didn’t actually pay the drinker $1.80 to drink it, but the company really did.  Here’s what happened: My husband (a coffee nut or caffeine addict, which I like to call him) ordered a cup of coffee at one of those higher priced companies …

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Looks Really Can Be Deceiving

Dog tag style bracelet proves looks really can be deceiving.

Looks Really Can Be Deceiving Here’s my latest Thrift Store Treasure.  Like all my finds, this one has a story to go with it that might help you find your own treasure.  Look at the bracelet picture below.  It is a round bead dog tag style bracelet.  These usually are not a precious metal.  However, …

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Pay Attention During Hard Times

Sterling Silver Bracelet from a loved one.

Pay Attention During Hard Times Today’s blog post is going to deal with a difficult time in people’s lives – when they lose a loved one.  Sometimes that loved one will leave possessions behind to family and friends.  During your time of grief, DO NOT go through their belongings, since you are probably not really …

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Sterling Silver Mexican Brooch Lesson

Sterling Silver Mexican Brooch

Sterling Silver Mexican Brooch Lesson Here’s a really cool lesson I couldn’t wait to share with you.  Check out this Mexican Brooch.  It measures 1.5 inches tall and 1.25 inches wide.  It weighs 12.1 grams.  Take a look at the pictures below.  Look carefully.  Do you see a hallmark indicating the purity of the metal? …

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Glowing Comment from Michael Maloney about the book “Cheap Gold and Silver: How to Find Amazing Deals on Gold and Silver”

Rich Dad's Advisors: Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver by Mike Maloney.

Comment from Michael Maloney about the book “Cheap Gold and Silver” I have to share some exciting news with all of my iFind Treasure followers!  I received a glowing comment from a financial guru I follow.  Read it for yourself: I was honored to be referenced by Vicki Priebe in her new book Cheap Gold and …

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Sterling Silver Chain Mail Necklace

Sterling Silver Chain Mail Necklace Purchased at a Thrift Store

Sterling Silver Chain Mail Necklace Here’s a picture of my latest sterling silver find and the story to go with it.  This past Friday I visited a few thrift stores that I rarely frequent.  The first two stores I went to did not have any real deals on precious metals.  In fact, I was actually …

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Weighted Silver Candlestick

Weighted Sterling Silver Candlestick Holder

Weighted Silver Candlestick I know, it was Ms. Scarlet in the Kitchen with the Candlestick!  Oh wait, we aren’t playing the board game “CLUE”.  My love of games almost got the best of me.  Thank goodness I remembered why I’m writing this blog post…it is so YOU get the best of me. Here’s the scoop …

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Winner of the Email Giveaway

Sterling Silver Circle Pendant and Necklace with dangle sterling silver teardrop earrings.

Winner of the Email Giveaway Congratulations to Courtney W. of Mississippi! She won this beautiful sterling silver jewelry set.  It includes a Sterling Silver Circle Pendant and Necklace with Dangle Sterling Silver Teardrop earrings.  I love the fact that the necklace has three loops that adjust the length of the chain, so it can be …

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Readers’ Finds

Sterling Silver 4 Stone Pendant

Some of Our Readers’ Finds – It’s Exciting A few of our readers decided to send us a few pictures of their finds to share with you.   I’m so excited they did this to show you their success!  The book’s information is paying off for them in this tough economy.   Our first user …

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A Valuable Watchband without the Actual Watch

Genuine Leather Labeled Watchband

A Valuable Watchband without the Actual Watch Here’s a story about one of my latest finds.  It illustrates a few good points, so I wanted to share it with you.   This past Friday I paid a visit to my local thrift store (which is frequented heavily by people).  While I was there, I decided …

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