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    Default Found vintage speak and spells

    I was thrilled the other day. I went to my locak GW and found a vintage speak and spell and a the math one also. they were $1.99 each. Still had the box and instructions. They sell on ebay for between $40 and $80 each. Will try to get those listed tomorrow.
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    That's awesome! I love when that happens! Good luck on your auctions!
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    OMG - that's a great find! I can't believe how much they go for on ebay! GEEZ! good luck!!
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    Well i sold the 2 i bought. Remember i bought them for 1.99 each. I sold 1 for $75 and the other for $40. I just found another one tonight at goodwill for $1.99.
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    Congrats Nana2two - you are a savy shopper!!
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    Wow! I loved playing with those as a kid! I'll have to keep an eye out in my area for those! I would love to turn a profit like that! Good job!

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    Very nice
    Thanks for sharing. That would be a item I would probably walk past. No longer though........
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    That's fantastic! Sometimes I just love E-Bay!
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    Way to go and what a profit!!!! Bet you were thrilled, know I would have been. Congratulations on finding the thrid. Probably same person brought them in but didn't get put out at the same time.
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    Great job!
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    Curse you Speak and spells!

    Horrible scary memory of those when I was a youngster, but I can laugh about it now... those demon possessed toys.

    Good deal though!

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