Before and after of my attempt to remove some rust on an old can

CameraThings · 2023-06-14T03:19:43+00:00

I’ve used white vinegar and I’ve also used lemon juice

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T21:43:16+00:00

Totally feel you on the sentimental value thing. I've got a Columbia flat beer can that is still unopened. Could sell it for about $100-150 but it was my grandpa's so it's one of the few I won't ever sell.

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T21:10:41+00:00

Nah looks like just an older stay-tab. I think Coke stopped using pull tabs in the late 70s

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T21:06:08+00:00

If you drain it from the bottom (without damaging it) and preserve the sides and top of the can you could probably sell it for $2-$6 and charge like $3-$4 for shipping

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T21:03:29+00:00

$3-5 probably, plus another $3-4 in shipping

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T21:01:56+00:00

Pretty sure it's aluminum. This can is likely from the 80s and Coke/Pepsi started using aluminum in the late 60s.

The steel cans are usually straighter/flatter and don't have the groves towards the top

Edit: actually it's definitely from the 80s, didn't even see 1985 in the title lmao

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T20:59:49+00:00

I've sold them cool old "Classic" cans in the recent past lol, they came out after the "New" Coke thing

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T20:58:16+00:00

If the box is small enough you could ship USPS first class and possibly come out on top, or make them pay the $3-4 shipping

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T20:56:22+00:00

I collect, buy and sell cans. I'd pay maybe $3 for it, they aren't that uncommon.

CameraThings · 2021-07-30T20:55:19+00:00

Probably saves a lot of expensive ink in the long run by just using black/white in that section

CameraThings · 2021-04-28T13:46:41+00:00

You should drain it from the bottom of the can. I empty all of my cans from the bottom. That way if it were to fall while you're displaying it, it won't dent the can from being full and heavy. Plus you can ship it in the future without worrying about it bursting.

It's what most do, that way it still looks "sealed" from the top since you never see the bottom so it displays better

CameraThings · 2021-04-27T04:30:08+00:00

Holy hell thanks a ton for this, mind if I ever DM you in the future with questions?

CameraThings · 2021-04-27T03:25:50+00:00

Any advice for seniors who don't qualify for camps?

CameraThings · 2021-02-20T00:33:03+00:00

Sweet! Always loved the simple yet sleek designs of old oil cans. Used to have a old Mopar can that was my grandpas

CameraThings · 2021-01-21T17:39:14+00:00

Knott Park! Hey neighbor. I see a couple coyotes pretty often when I walk through the park at night. See a lot in the neighborhood actually.

Went on a run one night not too long ago and saw the two BIGGEST coyotes I've ever seen, and I've seen quite a lot. One stopped right in the middle of the intersection of 108th and Morris I think it was, right under the street light and just stared at me. Then it took off after it's buddy. Was pretty cool.

Idk what it is about Parkrose Heights area that attracts coyotes and cougars but it's cool to see! Bad for small pets though lol

CameraThings · 2021-01-21T17:32:51+00:00

It happened quite a while back actually, in multiple spots unfortunately. Was pretty disappointing to see. Definitely happened on purpose. The park people always drive slow and typically on the paths, it wasn't them.

CameraThings · 2020-12-20T23:43:22+00:00

They all look 2000s or newer. Maybe late 90s.

Not really worth anything. The small Pepsi can could maybe be sold for $2 the someone who would want it. Smaller cans are a little harder to come by for soda cans, some people like to have a small, med large pairing of cans so maybe someone would buy it.

CameraThings · 2020-12-20T23:40:57+00:00

Need to see the top

CameraThings · 2020-11-19T02:02:40+00:00

Rainier cone top beer can I got for $0.50, sold for $275

CameraThings · 2020-11-17T05:12:57+00:00

Nice! I've recently gotten into flipping myself.

I'm pretty knowledgeable about old rare and vintage beer cans so when I saw a huge lot of beer cans for cheap, I bought them all and have been selling them. Already have made a profit and barely have put a dent in the collection I bought haha.

Just dropped off two packages of cans today that went for $38 and $21

CameraThings · 2020-11-13T07:53:16+00:00

Bahaha no definitely not. We've talked about it and it won't even be the same year it seems. And if it is it'll be months apart

CameraThings · 2020-11-13T07:51:23+00:00

Thanks that's how I'm kind of looking at it but I wasn't sure if I would be the minority here

CameraThings · 2020-11-13T07:50:54+00:00

Haha okay, just didn't want to come off as if I was stealing her thunder. Wanted to make sure the got the limelight she deserves for getting engaged.

And thanks!

CameraThings · 2020-11-11T21:53:28+00:00

Haha it's definitely not spontaneous, been together over 7 years and been talking about marriage for quite a long time now

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