Tag Archives: value

A valuable original blue Chopper bike (Rousse)

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My brother-in-law M owned an original blue Chopper bike. He was shocked when I told him that it was worth around £2,000. My sister J – looking slim in yellow chiffon – was very pleased to hear this news.

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House clearance discoveries (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Dreamaticus

It was a miracle. My sister had cleared the floor of her bedroom of all her junk! The carpet was finally visible and all the furniture could now be seen. Added to this, my sister had discovered that behind her … Continue reading →

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A swim, a drink, and passion in the public library (Rousse)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Even in the pool of a luxury hotel, £30 for expensive for a swim. However, this was a rare opportunity to spend precious time with NP, so I grabbed it. The charge included use of a romantic bedroom and access … Continue reading →

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Bubble ring valuation (Rousse)

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Incorrectly identified as a jewellery expert, I was asked to value a bubble ring.

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1970s emerald ear-rings worth a house (Rousse)

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Dreamaticus

When DTJ flashed her engagement ring at us I told the story of LF’s emerald ear-rings – once the value of a whole 1970s house.

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A lost watch in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I was struggling to quash the rumours that I was raiding public funds to finance all-expenses paid trips around the globe. In reality all my travel and associated expenses were being covered by my hosts, and not my employer. After … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Borders river walk (Rousse)

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I could have visited the M family when I was at the conference in Paris, but instead I decided to go out for a walk with some of the other delegates. These included two retired nurses, one of whom know … Continue reading →

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Preservation of a seventeenth century drugs hoard (Rousse)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Dreamaticus

DT danced down the hall to ‘oldies’ on my ancient iPhone 3. Then she boogied into the bathroom where she picked up a blister pack of tablets. ‘Oh, let’s try these!’ she called to WB. ‘Not so fast’ I said. … Continue reading →

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Mac swap scam alert (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Such was the value of my most recent research report that it had been translated into Swedish. I was about to boast about this when SL pointed out that it looked like someone had “swapped” Macs with me. The one … Continue reading →

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Secret double life of world-famous magician (Rousse)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We stood in the queue at the tiny booth. Would we buy the world-famous magician’s standard tour merchandise, or splash out on limited edition signed T shirts at £40 a piece? The staff were keen to sell us the latter, … Continue reading →

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