Sometimes it's not about the monetary value, but the sentiments and memories attached to an item.

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My Mom Died When I Was Young. My Dad Turned Her Engagement Ring Into A Necklace For Me. I Cherish This Gift.

My Mom Died When I Was Young. My Dad Turned Her Engagement Ring Into A Necklace For Me. I Cherish This Gift.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really very sweet. I'm sorry you lost your mom at a young age.

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Great-Grandfather's WW1 Medals That Were Framed

Great-Grandfather's WW1 Medals That Were Framed

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame he obviously died as there is the death penny in the display.

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Not Old, But It Represents Coffee With My Grandfather Who Passed 12 Years Ago

Not Old, But It Represents Coffee With My Grandfather Who Passed 12 Years Ago

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww that's really sweet :) It's nice that you have wonderful memories attached to it.

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Not Heirloom But When My Grandfather Died, Family Looted His Toolbox. What Was Left Was Way Better. It Was Things He'd Saved To Use Again.

Not Heirloom But When My Grandfather Died, Family Looted His Toolbox. What Was Left Was Way Better. It Was Things He'd Saved To Use Again.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow that's pretty cool. Stupid question, what's the bottom item?

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My (Future) Mother, 18, Posing In Front Of Her Parents House In Biskra, Algeria, Sent This Picture To Her Father, Dying Of Cancer In France, With A Leaf Of His Favorite Olive Tree. 75 Years Later, I’ve Still Got The Picture And The Leaf. She Died 7 Years Ago At 86.

My (Future) Mother, 18, Posing In Front Of Her Parents House In Biskra, Algeria, Sent This Picture To Her Father, Dying Of Cancer In France, With A Leaf Of His Favorite Olive Tree. 75 Years Later, I’ve Still Got The Picture And The Leaf. She Died 7 Years Ago At 86.

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My Late Father's Piano, Repurposed As A Bar

My Late Father's Piano, Repurposed As A Bar

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Esh I mean it’s cool if he repurposed it but if you gutted it then urgh, you’ve just ruined a piano. 🤷‍♀️

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The Only Item I Kept From My Grandmother. They Don't Make Ladles (And Other Things) Like They Used To.

The Only Item I Kept From My Grandmother. They Don't Make Ladles (And Other Things) Like They Used To.

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A Gift My Grandfather Had Made For My Grandmother During Ww2 While He Was Stationed In The South Pacific. Not Sure What Type Of Stone Its Set On. They Met On A Blind Date, Got Married 5 Days Later And 5 Days After That He Was Shipped Off. They Didn't See Each Other Again For 2 And 1/2 Years. They Were Married For 55 Years. .

A Gift My Grandfather Had Made For My Grandmother During Ww2 While He Was Stationed In The South Pacific. Not Sure What Type Of Stone Its Set On. They Met On A Blind Date, Got Married 5 Days Later And 5 Days After That He Was Shipped Off. They Didn't See Each Other Again For 2 And 1/2 Years. They Were Married For 55 Years. .

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A Clock Like This Hung In The Kitchen Of My Grandmother's House For Years. After She Passed Away I Wanted To Keep It, But Before I Could It Was Thrown Away

A Clock Like This Hung In The Kitchen Of My Grandmother's House For Years. After She Passed Away I Wanted To Keep It, But Before I Could It Was Thrown Away

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with Dee, no shame in having a replica if you can... It will still bring the joy when you see it! It's so sweet!

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#10

Lobster Claw (Pen For Size). Sent From Maine To Denmark Just After Ww2, Filled With Chocolates.

Lobster Claw (Pen For Size). Sent From Maine To Denmark Just After Ww2, Filled With Chocolates.

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#11

First Time Post. My Oldest Brother Making A Call On His Play Phone, Christmas- Late Fifties/Early Sixties. Check Out The Muntz TV. Still Had It When I Was Born 7 Years Later.

First Time Post. My Oldest Brother Making A Call On His Play Phone, Christmas- Late Fifties/Early Sixties. Check Out The Muntz TV. Still Had It When I Was Born 7 Years Later.

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#12

Given To Me By My Grandma When I Was Five In 1976. It Wasn’t Hers, But It’s All I Have To Remember Her.

Given To Me By My Grandma When I Was Five In 1976. It Wasn’t Hers, But It’s All I Have To Remember Her.

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Fireman's Badge Like My Grandfather Wore For 30 Yrs. He Started Out As A Volunteer And Worked His Way Up To Being A Captain.

Fireman's Badge Like My Grandfather Wore For 30 Yrs. He Started Out As A Volunteer And Worked His Way Up To Being A Captain.

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