Sunday, November 13, 2011

A New Announcement from N.E.T.S.




New England Treasure Seekers
Announces
Our new


Where you can buy that nic-nac or gift for someone special.  All items in the nic-nac shop are new, but some may have a limited quantity. 

So check it out at http://netsnicnacs.blogspot.com/ !!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Learn To Write Mystery Stories

Have you ever wanted to write that great mystery story?
How about being published?
This fantastic series of books will teach you everything you need to know to be the next great mystery author.
Learn:
How to make your stories believable by knowing the following:
How are crime scenes investigated?
What procedures do police, FBI and other investigators follow?
What kind of reports are used by law enforcement, courts, medical examiners and more?
How do private citizens help solve crimes? What about private investigators?
How do criminals think and how do they commit their crimes?
How to write your stories so that the readers can believe what they are reading and stay glued to the pages while writing what agents and publishers are looking for including:
How do you develope well rounded and believable characters?
How do you develope great dialogue?
How do you make sure you use proper sentence and story techniques?
How do you you make your scenes flow properly throughout the story?
Finally, you need to be able to sell your stories and manuscripts to publishers:
Should you contact agents? Who are these agents and how do you find them?
How do you submit your storeis and to who? Includes contact information for dozens of agents ad publishers.
How do you negotiate contracts and advances?
For more information,
follow this link to our website for this special: https://sites.google.com/site/becomeapublishedmysterywriter/home
 
This special offer is for 20 used books (like new) with a special bonus of 11 best selling mystery books to see how these concepts are put into use.

Friday, October 7, 2011

This weeks video

Antique Fine Porcelain

We have acquired nine demitasse cups and saucers. 
 These cups can hold between 2 - 6 ounces each
and are used with esspresso or capaccino.
Most are in perfect condition.
 
Demitasse Cups and Saucers
CLICK HERE for More Pictures
     
Most of these are early to mid-19th century.
A few are early 20th century.
All have no chips, cracks nor crazing.
All for only $250!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Folding Snack Tables

We have four folding snack tables.  Great for Hors d'houvres or just to have tables for guests to put drinks or food on.
 
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Includes four foldable tables and storage rack.

Get all four tables for only $25

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Juicers

We have recieved a few items from an estate auction of a former bar owner. 

We have some professional grade juicers and accessories.




Items Include:
Cuisinart Juicer
Braun Citromatic
Ice Bucket
Chiller Tray for Drink Access
Metal Shaker for mixing drinks

ALL ITEMS TOGETHER   $35




Cuisinart Juicer

Braun Citromatic


 
 



Chiller Tray for Drink Access.

Ice Bucket with Inner Liner

Chiller Tray for Drink Access.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Royal Worcester china set

Highly collectible
child china set!

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"Royal Worcester
True Porcelain
A Skippety Tale"
copywright 1970

1 Cup     3.5"
1 Bowl   6.25"
1 Plate    8"

This rare item is available immediately.
No chips, cracks, crazing or stains.

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Yours for only $125!!

Vintage Metal Tea Box

 Vintage metal tea box in excellent condition.

"Sweet-Touch-Nee
The Aristocrat of Teas"

Some wear on outside but no rust inside or out.

Yours for only $20!!



Blue Wall Vase

Beautiful Glass Wall Vase
with cobalt / blue colored glass vase
attached to boroque style wall hanging fixture.



Only: $55

Monday, October 3, 2011

October Garage Sale Extravaganza

As the weather turns cool and the leaves start to change, New England Treasure Seekers is planning to have Garage Sales every weekend in October, Rain or Shine.

We will be adding new and exciting inventory every week. Come check us out.

 
Come visit the beautiful colors of upper Fairfield county Connecticut and bring home some treasures from New England Treasure Seekers.
 We have additional items coming already from some estate auctions.

Great pottery, furniture, collectibles, and more.


Visit us at 23 Possum Dr., New Fairfield, CT
Fri, Sat and Sun every weekend in October.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wild Bill's Squirrel Free Bird Feeder

We have a used Wild Bill's Squirrel Free Bird Feeder.

Key Benefits of our 8 Port Feeders:
Large seed hopper
14 lb. Capacity (depending on type of seed)
18" High x 15" Diameter
8 bird-friendly feeding stations
Top and Bottom Squirrel-Stinger
Hang or pole mounts (pole mount not included)
Requires a 9v battery (not included)

New Price: $125+

Our Price: $65




Check out the video about this item: http://www.squirrel-free.com/squirrel_video.html

Processing Items from an Estate Auction - Part One

Processing Items from an Estate Auction - Part Two

Friday, September 23, 2011

Garage Sale - September 23-25 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

We weren't able to get to the flea markets / swap meets recently. So this weekend, we are having a blowout garage sale.

All the items in this blog that are not sold yet will be at the Garage Sale.

Come and check it out at the Scofield Homestead, 23 Possum Drive, New Fairfield, CT


Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 23-25) from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM.

Also included are free adult clothes, $10 adult winter coats (XXL) and more.

Monday, September 5, 2011

How To Write Mysteries book series


This twenty-book series will prepare the novice writer to be able to write and publish great mystery stories.
These were never used. The previous owner wanted to write mystery books because she liked to read them. She then realized that she would rather write historical fiction. These books were never used.

Over $340 worth of books.  Yours for only $175.

These books include:
The Howdunit Series including:
1. Police Procedural - a writer's guide to the police and how they work. By Russell Bintliff
2. Cause of Death - a writer's guide to death, murder and forensic medicine. By Keith D. Wilson
3. Modus Operandi - a writer's guide to how criminals work. By Mauro V. Corvasce and Joseph R. Paglino
4. Amateur Detectives - a writer's guide to how private citizens solve criminal cases. By Elaine Raco Chase and Anne Wingate
5. Private Eyes - a writer's guide to private investigators. By Hal Blythe, Charlie Sweet, and John Landreth
6. Malicious Intent - a writer's guide to how murderers, robbers, rapists, and other criminals think. By Sean Mactire
7. Scene of the Crime - a writer's guide to crime scene investigation. By Anne Wingate, Ph.D.

As well as
8. Genre Writing Series: How to Write Mysteries - The howdunits of whodunit are no longer a mystery...you'll learn how to spin intriguing yarns guaranteed to keep your readers in suspense until the very last word. By Shaanon O'Cork
9. Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America - Edited by Sue Grafton. Essays written by more than 2 dozen accomplished mystery writers.
10. The Elements of Fiction Writing: Scene and Structure - How to construct fiction with scene-by-scene flow, logic, and readability. By Jack M. Brickman
11. Writing Dialogue - How to write memorable voices and fictional conversation that crackle with wit, tension and nuance. By Tom Chiarella
12. The Writer's Digest Handbook of Novel Writing - Practical advice and instruction for creating the novel - from first idea to plots and subplots to outlining and writing to contacting and working with ideas. From the Editors of Writer's Digest
13. Write Tight - How to keep your prose sharp, focused and concise. By William Brohaugh
14. The Writer's Complete Crime Reference Book - Your about to commit a crime - on paper that is. You need to facts on surveillance tactics, police, FBI, investigatory and courtroom procedures to make your story authentic. By Martin Roth
15. Magazine Writing That Sells - A former McCall's editor explains how to write magazine articles with a spark, power, and style the editors can't resist. By Dean McKinney
16. The Business of Writing - A fun-to-read guide filled with practical advice on building a successful writing career that shows how business can be engaging and satisfying. By Gregg Levoy
17. How to Write with the Skill of a Master and the Genius of a Child - Whether you're working on a novel or drafting a business letter, whether you're trying to find your voice or conquer writer's block, read this book. By Marshall J. Cook
18. Creating Character Emotions - Writing compelling fresh approaches that express your character's true feelings. By Ann Hood
19. From Printout to Published - Here is the process from first draft to finished book made both understandable and enjoyable. By Michael Seidman
20. Mystery Writer's Market Place and Sourcebook - The indispensable writing and marketing companion for mystery, suspense and crime writers, including in-depth market reports on 115 mystery book and magazine publishers; writing and marketing techniques from top mystery writers and editors; 84 bookstores and book clubs that specialize in mysteries and how to work with an agent; plus 94 agents you might want to work with. From the publishers of Writer's Market



Sunday, September 4, 2011

Genuine Coach Purse

Genuine Coach Black
Demi Pouch Handbag

Brand New - Never Used
Still has bag it came with

Yours for only $95
-- SOLD --
Must pick up.
Call 203-942-3410

Our Early September Pre-Flea Market Video

We are going to be at the New Fairfield Community Service Club's Junk in the Trunk Swap Meet on Sat. Sept. 17th instead of the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market on the 11th. That will be at the New Fairfield Stop and Shop parking lot. Sorry for the confusion.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Two great books on Kabbalah

Two books on Kabbalah:

1> "Zohar: The Book of Splendor: Basic Readings from the Kabbalah"
By: Gershom Gerhard Scholem
This is THE book of Kabbalah and is pivotal in the Kabbalah movement








2> "Discovering Jewish Mysticism: The Key to Kabbalah"
By: Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov
A very practical and understandable explanation of Kabbalah


Both books provide an excellent primer into Kabbalah for the beginner and an avenue for further study by the more experienced Kabbalah student

Books are in fair to good condition. Both for $50.

This week's featured items video - furniture

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Waste Disposal

N.E.T.S. Scrap and Trash Removal Division

Household Scrap
We will remove the following items for only $10 each.
Ranges
Washer and Dryers
Refrigerators
Hot Water Heaters
Wood Stoves
Engines and Transmissions (with all fluids drained)

The following items we will remove at no charge
Tube TV's
Microwaves
Dishwashers
A/C Units and Compressors
Gutters and Shutters (Alum. or Steel)
Car Batteries
Auto Parts
Lawn Mowers (with oil and gas drained)
Old Grills
Tire Rims (without tires)
File Cabinets

The following items in bulk may require a charge
Metal Shelving
Pipes (Steel, Alum., or Copper)

NOTE:All items to be picked-up must be disconnected and are picked-up from the driveway/garage only.

Call to schedule a pick-up.
Servicing western CT and southeastern NY

Friday, July 1, 2011

Small Antique Bottle Collection

Small Antique Bottle Collection
Includes:
1. Free Blown flask from early to mid-19th century. Clear and in excellent condition. Approx. 9 inches tall. Value $100-150

2. BIMAL (Blown In Mold with Applied Lip) 1860-1900. Light green square flask. Approx. 7.5 inches tall. Value $75-100

3. Blown in Mold with sheared lip. Clear appocraphy bottle. Excellent condition. Value $50-75

4. Old soda bottle from 1860's with blob top. Fair condition. Value $25-50

5. Dome style ink bottle. Blown in mold with tooled lip flared outward. Value: $40
6. Zanesville style free blown flask. Clear. Approx. 7.5 inches tall. From 1830's - 1850's. Excellent condition. Auction value $100-150.

All total, the auction / retail value of these bottles is close to $400.
You can have them all for only $250 or best offer !!!!!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Japanese Porcelain

Japanese porcelain collection

Includes 4 Sake Cups, Two matching vases, and a Jug with Cover.

Cost of whole collection: $80

Four Sake Cups with sticker on bottom
"Kutani"
"Made in Japan"




The vase has a sticker on bottom saying Made in Japan
Also has Japanese characters on bottom

The jug has sticker saying "Japan"
Also has a logo/character that looks like an uppercase K

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

N.E.T.S. Announces new divison

Treasure Seekers announces a new division
The Scrap and Rubbish Removal Division.

This new division specializes in two separate areas:

A. Auto Part Recycling: We work with area auto repair shops and junk yards to purchase used auto parts for recycling.  These part include:
  • Catalytic Converters
  • Used Car Batteries
  • Alternators
  • Starters
  • Steering Racks from Rack and Pinion Steering
  • Rotors
  • Radiators
  • Aluminum Wheels
B. We will perform whole house or partial house cleanouts.  This service is especially important for homes that are getting ready to be sold, particularly while preparing a house for sale.
  • A/C Units
  • Apartment Waste
  • Basement Cleanouts
  • Bathroom fixtures
  • Bicycles
  • Bikes
  • Books
  • Bricks
  • Cabinets
  • Cable
  • Carpets (excluding wall to wall)
  • Cartons
  • Chairs
  • Clothing
  • Coffee tables
  • Computers
  • Couch
  • Car Batteries
  • E-Waste
  • Electronics
  • File Cabinets
  • Furniture
  • Game Consoles
  • Games
  • Garage Cleanouts
  • Garden equipment
  • Garden furniture
  • Glass
  • Household junk
  • Springs
  • Light fixtures
  • Machinery
  • Magazines
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Monitors
  • Motorcycle parts
  • Motorcycles
  • Newspapers
  • Non-hazardous materials
  • Office files
  • Paintings
  • Pictures
  • Plastic containers
  • Radios
  • Refrigerators
  • Rugs
  • Screens
  • Shelves
  • Snow blowers
  • Sofas
  • Tables
  • TV's
  • Tires
  • Tools
  • Toys
  • Used appliances
  • Washers/Dryers
       We do not remove the followings:
  • 55-Gallon Drums
  • Asbestos
  • Batteries (except car batteries)
  • Biological waste
  • Containers full of liquid
  • Containers full of paint
  • Feces
  • Fuel
  • Gas cans
  • Gas or oil
  • Junk cars
  • Junk trucks
  • Medical items (needles, waste, etc.)
  • Oil furnace or tanks
  • Paint and Paint cans
  • Paint thinner
  • Propane tanks
  • Solvents
  • Spray paint
  • Thinners
  • Demolition or Construction Waste
  • Disaster Cleanups
  • Yard Waste
Call us at 203-297-5889 or e-mail us at treasures411@live.com for more information or quotes.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Pair of Japanese vases

Pair of Japanese vases.
Excellent condition.
Size: 9.5"H x 3"W.
Only $40 for the pair.


Set of four Kutani sake cups

Set of blue sake cups.
Marked on bottom: "Kutani   Made in Japan"
Excellent condition.
Size: 2.75"H x 2.75"W

Only $25

Pair of Lamps Circa late 1930's to 1940's

Two lamps from late 1930's to 1940's.
Hand painted and signed by "Carl" with brass bases.
Height: 36"  (needs new shades).


Both lamps for only $80.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Beautiful Portuguese Vase

This beautiful vase stands approximately 12.5 inches tall and shows a beach house on the coast, presumably of Valado, Portugal.  It has two gold colored handles and is a magnificent piece.
-----  SOLD ------




This vase is marked on the bottom
"Pereiras Valado    Made in Portugal   1200"

A great deal for only $50.

Set of Pink Swirl wine glasses

A set of 9 Wine Glasses by Arcoroc of France.

--- SOLD ---



Pattern Pink Swirl - one of the most popular patterns of Depression Glass reproductions.



Complete set for only $35 !!!

--- SOLD ---

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Wii Game System

We have acquired a Wii game system that includes:

The game console
Two controllers
Two Games
Wii Fit Board

All this for only $100.

-----  SOLD  ------

Monday, April 4, 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011