Flea Market Finds!
Memorial weekend is when the Flea Markets open in Northern Michigan and I wouldn't miss them for anything. Here are a couple of my favorite things I scored over the holiday.
Silver War Nickels
From 1942 until 1945 the US produced it's nickels made with 35% silver. The nickel was used for the war as armor plating and it was easier to make them out of Silver. I got 20 Silver Nickels and 2 V Nickels for $25. Not the best deal but I don't have many left and rarely see them. Check these out.
ALPS FunBug
This is my absolute favorite find I've had in a while. I love old VW toys and pick them up whenever I can. This one is a 1972 ALPS FunBug toy. It was made in Japan and is in the original box. This thing is badass!!!
I'm really digging the FunBug!!! Still need to put some batteries in it and see if it works. If it does a video will be coming soon. LOL
Another crazy thing we ran into
This little fellow was hanging out near our camp. It was the first time I've seen one of these around here. Can you guess what kind of snake it is???
We don't have any venomous snakes in Michigan, but this one had such a flat diamond shaped head. It looked like some kind of Viper. After a Google search when we went to town, it was revealed this is a Eastern Hognose.
They pose no threat to humans but do hiss pretty loud when you get near them. That is how they got the nickname "The Hissing Viper". Luckily they mainly eat toads and frogs. If they get really scared they play dead.
That's all for today. Tomorrow I'll be showing some of my less favorite flea market finds.
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Nice pick ups. Fuck snakes!!!!
I was happy. These snakes aren't as bad as they look. 🐍
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For being a Michigan snake those are very scary looking, fortunately they are not dangerous but I can imagine the surprise of walking up on a hissing one!
I was surprised when I saw it. Looked really intimidating. Thanks for stopping by @gridbox!
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Oh the funbug is tremendous!! Nice scores buddy!! I've been scouring the flea market and yard sales for early RC cars. The old Taiyo and Tyco. Like the Jet Hopper. Those sell fast on eBay and for a bunch of cash!
I thought it was awesome too. I'll have to keep my eye out for old RC cars. I think I have a couple myself. The original RC-10 and Grasshopper. Do collect old RC cars @fat-elvis?
I don't collect them, but If I find one in good shape, I'll buy them, fix and flip. But when I find am old Tyco Turbo Hopper, I'll buy it and play with it... Just like I did nearly 40 years ago!!
I had a turbo hopper too! It was the black one. I think that is where I get my love for sandrails.
Oh man the Turbo Hopper/ Jet Hopper was crazy fast... Or so I thought, they weren't really, but for me those old toys planted a seed of adventure. They made me dream of owning off road vehicles. And now my only vehicle is an off roader!!.
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Nice buys VG! I think I need to start hitting more local flea markets. Haha!