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Reagan auction items sell for 10 times estimate in New York
Channel News Asia ^

Posted on 09/23/2016 7:43:10 PM PDT by ameribbean expat

The 25 inch (63 cm) long, graffiti-covered fragment of the Berlin Wall, signed by Reagan, sold for US$277,500 to an undisclosed buyer. It had been expected to fetch up to US$20,000.

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Reagan's cowboy boots, a gift from Western movie actor Rex Allen, sold for US$199,500 compared to a pre-sale estimate of US$20,000...

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Still underestimated, still exceeding expectations, even in death.
1 posted on 09/23/2016 7:43:10 PM PDT by ameribbean expat
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Perfect timing of the sell..!

UNSURPRISED.


2 posted on 09/23/2016 7:45:39 PM PDT by gaijin
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He got it CHEAP.

3 posted on 09/23/2016 7:46:59 PM PDT by gaijin
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Rats! My bid was too low!


4 posted on 09/23/2016 7:50:27 PM PDT by bubbacluck (America 180)
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Piece of Berlin Wall signed by Reagan
5 posted on 09/23/2016 7:50:31 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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If I had the money I’d have bought the red white and blue ring for Melania.
(Ruby, diamonds and sapphire ). It just seems she would appreciate it.


6 posted on 09/23/2016 7:51:09 PM PDT by hoosiermama (“Christian faith is not the past but the present and the future. Make it stronger. "DJT)
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https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--qAl_d-59--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/ptsu6v1cyzd2xnlt7nms.jpg
Win one for the Gipper
7 posted on 09/23/2016 7:52:39 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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They don’t make men like Ronnie anymore. I feel privileged to have been caught in a couple of traffic jams caused by his motorcades.


8 posted on 09/23/2016 8:02:03 PM PDT by beelzepug (For English press #1; for Spanish, learn English and press #1)
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MY MECCA:

Berlin Wall Panel at Reagan's Rancho del Cielo, Simi Valley, CA.

9 posted on 09/23/2016 8:02:16 PM PDT by gaijin
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From 1993-97 I lived just down the hill from the Reagan Library. I loved to go up to the piece of the Berlin Wall by the railing and watch the sunset.


10 posted on 09/23/2016 8:04:08 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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11 posted on 09/23/2016 8:04:29 PM PDT by gaijin
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Obama’s leftovers will have to be given away....


12 posted on 09/23/2016 8:05:25 PM PDT by EagleUSA
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This just makes me smile...so beloved and so vindicated by history, one of the truly great Americans and Presidents.


13 posted on 09/23/2016 8:07:18 PM PDT by Mjreagan
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What a sweet, kind smile.


14 posted on 09/23/2016 8:08:47 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam
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This is SO COOL! I didn’t know he had that. Wow!


15 posted on 09/23/2016 8:13:25 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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I LOVE that man! He is everyone’s favorite Dad or Grandpa.

Versus the Harridan we have to deal with now - who is everyone’s awful Mother-in-law, or screeching beotch of an Ex-Wife!


16 posted on 09/23/2016 8:15:59 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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17 posted on 09/23/2016 8:18:31 PM PDT by gaijin
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18 posted on 09/23/2016 8:22:46 PM PDT by gaijin
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I thought that was so beautiful!


19 posted on 09/23/2016 8:30:48 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

He so reminded me of my wonderful grandfather. I agree wholeheartedly w/ your post.


20 posted on 09/23/2016 8:33:24 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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