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Re: Re: Re: Re: pretty amazing for sure, and nice to be here reading you my friend.
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Kabu
on April 15, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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It would have been this time, mariss. Obviously this woman thought the painting was relatively valueless, but I'm sure next time she'll take a moment or two to research her possessions before she parts with any of them! That was indeed a kind, selfless act by a total stranger . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 15, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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That was a kind, selfless act. I would have found it difficult to part with the painting, but would have too. Research is a good idea in most cases.
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mariss9
on April 15, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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Absolutely, lion. Like I wrote, I have a feeling that there are probably more people who might have purchased that painting for a few dollars and resold it for thousands later, never letting the woman know what she had actually had. Whoever he was, I'm sure the cosmos will reward him!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 15, 2013 at 6:51 AM
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Re: Re: Re: pretty amazing for sure, and nice to be here reading you my friend.
posted by
JimmyA
on April 15, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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That is a wonderful story, the mysterious stranger seems to be the type of person this world could do with lots of
posted by
lionreign
on April 15, 2013 at 4:31 AM
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Re: Re: pretty amazing for sure, and nice to be here reading you my friend.
posted by
Kabu
on April 14, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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Lucky indeed, lustor! Like I wrote, I think almost anyone else who may have known of that painting's true value would have probably walked off with it at a steal of a price and resold it later for thousands! I'm sure she'll be a little more careful in the future . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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Thanks, mneme! And perhaps you're right. My wife always says that things happen for a reason. And this gentleman happened along at precisely the right time! Something to think about . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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The same goes for my wife and me, TAPS. Yes, many of the items are unique and interesting, but the background stories are usually even more intriguing! This was certainly a good one! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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There certainly are, jean. However, their acts and accomplishments are usually overshadowed by all of the negativity and ills of the world! It's always good to hear and read about such things once in a while . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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I would think, sam, that that would have been a pretty good idea! Who knows what else may have been inside that box? Yes, it's always nice to know that there are still some decent folk out there . . .
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JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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Re: pretty amazing for sure, and nice to be here reading you my friend.
It's nice that you are here too, Kabu. We don't always get to hear about such things, but it's always good that one of these types of stories comes along once in a while, isn't it? 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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I'm assuming, lovelylady, that this piece brought a "smile" to your face . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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He was indeed, Naut! In a way it's too bad that that incident happened ten years earlier. I'm sure that the woman would now love the opportunity to thank him again in person. I hope he's a fan of the Antiques Roadshow, and may have seen what his good deed hath wrought!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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It was indeed, Annicita. I'm really not too sure how many other people may have done likewise. I guess it would depend on how knowledgable one is when it comes to either paintings or antiques in general. She was obviously very lucky . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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It certainly was, FSI. Like I wrote, he could have simply walked away with a $3 purchase and cashed in on it later. But instead, he chose to give it back to this woman, who I'm sure will never make that mistake again!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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wow what a lucky lady
posted by
Lanetay
on April 14, 2013 at 9:48 AM
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Perhaps there are more angels walking among us than we knew:) Nice story
posted by
mneme
on April 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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I love Antiques Roadshow for just that reason--the stories that go along with each piece.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 13, 2013 at 2:07 AM
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jimmy
that was a great thing to post, restores our faith in mankind, even though we should know that there are alot of good people and heros out there.
posted by
jeansaw
on April 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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It really was an act of kindness by a stranger! There are some amazing people in this world who just do the right thing! I think had I been there and they were mine I would have taken them all inside! LOL! sam 
posted by
sam444
on April 12, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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pretty amazing for sure, and nice to be here reading you my friend.
posted by
Kabu
on April 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 12, 2013 at 6:16 PM
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Jimmy
What a fabulous story! And my hat is off to that kind stranger - a gentleman in the true sense of the word...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 12, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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wow! yes that is...how truly kind of him
posted by
Annicita
on April 12, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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Yes, amazing indeed. That was incredibly kind of him to advise her not to sell the painting at the yard sale.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 12, 2013 at 12:33 PM
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