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» Topic: UNBELIEVABLE!!!! CHECK THIS BOOK OUT!!!!!!!!!!
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EVERYBODY......FYI
CHECK OUT THIS BOOK ON E-BAY....Item number: 160446412351
I HAVE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF A BOOK LIKE THIS, THIS SHOULD GO RIGHT TO THE MUSEUM HQ IN GERMANTOWN!
IT IS OVERWELMING TO ME, JUST THE ORIGINAL CREW SIGNATURES ALONE ARE PRICELESS. IT LOOKS LIKE IT ALSO COMES WITH ORIGINAL SET OF ELCO LITHOGRAPHS! I WISH I COULD GET IT, JUST TO PUT IT WHERE IT BELONGS.
TAKE CARE,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jun 22, 2010 - 2:03pm
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Ted

I had seen this before, but as I do not have any extra money, I can not even begin to bid. I do know one friend who will be bidding, and I can tell you he will do anything to get this book, as would I (if Will Day would only give me the money) so thanks for reminding me. Now I can cry in my orange juice. If only I could hit the lottery......



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 22, 2010 - 4:39pm
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Why do the listing mention "Squadrons" and not "RON"s?

thanks



Posted By: colleen | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 5:48am
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Colleen, Rons is short for Squadrons..............



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 5:50am
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Ohhhhh! Think I would have figured that out by now! Ha Ha!

I contacted the seller - unfortunately there is nothing in the book about PT 300 - my main interest. I wonder why it is so difficult to find original info about the 300?



Posted By: colleen | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 7:07am
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Ted,

It is a treasure! I wonder how it got out of government hands and into a private citizen's possession? (and not in the Smithsonian for safe keeping at the least).

My finances don't allow me to bid on this or I would of course. To bad the bidder. who notes it should be in a museum, doesn't donate it to PTBOATS.ORG and take the charitable deduction.



Posted By: TheBridge | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 7:08am
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When I was dealing with the women who had the Lt. Cmdr. Alan Montgomery collection, I did the same thing. It was discussed that it should go to a Museum or my Exhibit, but in the end, I had to shell out some good money to purchase these one of a kind items. I am certainly glad that I did, but many folks who have these items reach a point where they really need the dough. A dear friend of mine once said to me, Frank never ever say that you would not sell a portion of your collection or the whole thing, because it may happen one day. I thought about that, which made good sence, considering he sold 14 of his prized and rebuilt antique cars, because he needed the money.. Over the years, I have lost out on items for my Exhibit because folks really needed the money, and I could not afford to buy these items. I pray to God I never reach that point in my life, but this is what happens when we see some of these rare PT Boat items for sale.



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 8:12am
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I wished there was a museum or something bidding on this. I'm a poor author, but I could scrounge up a $10-$20 dollar donation to help purchase this for a collection. Of course I wish it would be in a museum near me. But not too much call for PT boat items in East Tennessee military museums.

________________________
USCG Aux AUXCHEF
I am a proud Army Strong Dad who has a deep appreciation for all who serve and have served our country.

Posted By: whitakermk | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:01am
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Thats a very nice offer, but the bid is already in excess of $500.00 and I expect it to fetch well over 800.00-1,000.00. Like I said if I had the extra money, I would be in the hunt for this artifact.............WILL can I have $1,200.00, heck you don't need it.........



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:22am
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Maybe I might bid on it at the last moment depending on hoe high it goes. Right now it is at $510.00. Maybe it could have some info I was looking for.

Bill Manley

Posted By: Bill Manley | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 1:41pm
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Frankie, the last time I gave you crisp new bills for a project, it fell apart because you insisted in having your picture on the 100s....

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 6:48pm
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Will, it wasn't so much the picture but that cheap Walmart paper you used when you tried to print it............



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 23, 2010 - 8:32pm
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Perhaps we'll get lucky and the buyer will scan it in and share. But I figure that's as likely as Frank taking a sudden dislike to PT boats.

As non-physical protection, there's no better insurance policy for a document that I can think of...




Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 7:50am
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Jeff

A dislike for PT BOATS? BITE YOUR TOUNGE, the very thought makes me weak in the knees. It would be nice to have someone scan the book, but it depends on the new buyer and the condition of the book. I hate scanning any of the rare books or paper stock I have unless I feel very comfortable about doing so. I wanted to scan one of the Cmdr. Alan Montgomery books, but decided against it, as one mistake and boom, History gets wreaked..................



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 8:24am
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I can't seem to find it on ebay. Can someone post the link?

Ray


Posted By: Ray Wilbur | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 9:23am
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Frank, scanning shouldn't harm a document. You wouldn't want to mash a book down on the bed hard and break the spine though...

Here's a link Ray:
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160446412351&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D160446412351%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1[/url]



Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 11:19am
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Ahoy there mates.

There is another alternative to scanning a book. I used this when I was doing research at museums that did not allow bright light to come in contact with their documents or photographs.

I used a 35mm camera (without flash) and took pictures of what I wanted and needed. With a digital camera this is even easier and it can actually be faster than scanning.

Cheers from Peter

"Give me a faster PT boat for I'd like to get out of harm's way!"

Posted By: PeterTareBuilder | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 12:30pm
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FYI ALL;
I hope somebody we know just bought it, because the winning bid was $2025.00, we shall see.
Take care,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 2:46pm
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Now that the Auction is over for this book, "IT WENT FOR OVER $2,000.00!!!!! Someone has some serious money to spend.....................................



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 2:46pm
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Geez, I hope it's someone who's friendly to PT'ers. That's some valuable information that shouldn't be tucked away from researchers.

Pete


2nd generation PT'er
Son of Arthur C. Krogh,
CMoMM, Plankowner Ron 9, 156 Boat

Posted By: Peter Krogh | Posted on: Jun 24, 2010 - 5:01pm
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Before I duplicate someone elses' efforts here....has anyone tried to communicate with the winner to see what their intentions are with the book?

I'll wait until tomorrow to hear from anyone here and then, if no else has, I will.



Posted By: TheBridge | Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 7:33am
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Bridge, I have contacted the seller to see if the high bidder of this item would be willing to speak with me. My intentions are to see if we can get copies of the pages, and of course I am curious as to why he was so willing to bid this amount of money. Is he a PT BOAT collector, or Historian, or Museum Curator. I have many questions, and will post them here shoud he/she decide to let me speak to them........



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 7:54am
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Frank - roger that. You got the ball. thanks!

Bridge



Posted By: TheBridge | Posted on: Jun 26, 2010 - 8:31pm
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