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As with all of us, there are many sets that I wouldn't take for free let alone drive to pick one up. However, I have picked up a few in the last few years that were near mint and those seem to be the ones that the owner wants to get rid of immediately. So I rescued them as if I don't buy or take it you know where it will end up. Thrift stores are the worst to take care of anything and the emphasis seems to be fishbowl aquariums for younger people who won't keep it around long.
This Emerson is a unusual set and in rather nice condition so if it is your cup of tea, I wouldn't hesitate to fork over $50, 40 or whatever he will take for it. There are many sets we have poo pooed on the last part of out lives and we have to remember that they are not making any more of them AND I have seen so many lately turning up that are in very poor to trash condition that aren't worth taking a second look at.
These were great sets and were quality constructed that can easily be made to working condition unless trashed and finding nice ones if you notice, are getting harder to find no matter how common they were at one time. They may be a little easier to find in say, Chicago or other larger city but there are collectors in smaller towns who would like to have one. Remember, if it isn't for you, the set may be lost forever in the dumpster so do your part for a nice one!!
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julian
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