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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

CoopersDad

(3,176 posts) Sat Feb 15, 2025, 07:10 PM Feb 15

I collect fountain pens and pocket watches, does anyone else on DU? [View all]

I am crazy for mechanical clocks and have six pocket watches, including three "railroad" watches.

And I've collected fountain pens since age 11 and attend pen shows and shop on eBay regularly.

Does anyone else on Du have an interest in pens or pocket watches, or mechanical clocks generally?

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I collect fountain pens and pocket watches, does anyone else on DU? [View all] CoopersDad Feb 15 OP

Some drug addicts broke into my grammies house and robbed her mdmc Feb 15 #1

The watches are about 100 years old now mdmc Feb 15 #2

Sad about the thefts, but glad you have some watches. CoopersDad Feb 15 #5

My boss at a law firm collected railroad station clocks. no_hypocrisy Feb 15 #3

I borrow people's pens and watches. Have you the time? marble falls Feb 15 #4

I'm mesmerized by clockworks, especially escapements. CoopersDad Feb 15 #6

Are the prices about in line with your experience as a collector? Mike 03 Feb 26 #7

Thanks for responding, I can help you with your watch. CoopersDad Feb 27 #8