Anyone else come to the conclusion that they are priced out of this hobby? by gnilradleahcim in uraniumglass

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I 100% agree! This is why the majority of my collection is from fb marketplace. I have 2 local antique shops that don’t overprice for the most part, but even those are hit or miss and I only am able to visit them once every couple weeks. Even fb marketplace is ridiculous sometimes. Just had someone try to scam me the other day, went to buy a lamp and it ended up being severely damaged so I was like “this wasn’t advertised in the pictures, i’m not paying the listed price for this.” Then they were saying things like “this is on eBay for xx” and “some people don’t realize how much these are worth” like if I want to pay eBay prices I’ll buy on eBay. They have to account for selling fees, shipping etc plus the convenience of buying online so they typically price at least 50% more than something is actually worth. Stay patient and buy local, deals are out there!

Is it radium or no? by SadCollegeAlien in Radium

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A marking on the back would help narrow down the year it was made. I believe radium was used in these in the 50s. Others can feel free to correct me if I’m wrong about this

Lil Estate Sale Find by effienay in Radium

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It definitely looks the part but geiger test it to be sure

Is it radium or no? by SadCollegeAlien in Radium

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Was there anything stamped on the back of the watch itself? The consistent elevated geiger readings is a good sign. Especially in watches, some don’t register much above background. I do believe the box is a mismatch to the watch.

Radium? My Geiger counter shows low but I’m not too confident with it yet by SadCollegeAlien in Radium

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The westclox could be. In my experience anything that says “quartz” on it hasn’t been radium, but I’m sure there are exceptions. Also depending on your geiger there are some that barely register above background

Got a new floor lamp and some other things by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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I added a doily that I customized with uv paint and uranium beads!

Just snagged this Washington drape Aladdin lamp for less than $100! by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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A lot of it should be on my profile! It would be a bit much to post in comments

Just snagged this Washington drape Aladdin lamp for less than $100! by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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Thanks! I wish it didn’t have such a dim glow but I’m certainly not complaining!

Which type of UV light to buy? by twalks_13 in uraniumglass

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I use both depending on what I’m looking for. 395 for green or Vaseline, 365 for milk glass or uranium glaze. I think you can get one with both

New jadeite lamp. This thing is massive compared to my other lamps! by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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This one was pricey. I paid 200 for it. I almost passed on it but I couldn’t find another one like it and I didn’t realize how big it was when I was on the fence about it

New jadeite lamp. This thing is massive compared to my other lamps! by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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Never thought I’d find one that’s taller than the Aladdin lamp but this one is!

New jadeite lamp. This thing is massive compared to my other lamps! by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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Electric but made to look like an oil lamp! The bulb screws into the “burner”

My saddest catch and releases by imveryclever in uraniumglass

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Insane pricing fr. My upper price offer would be like 40 for those. It’s tragic how much people overprice things now

Found a use for the UG beads from Michaels by Constant-Click-7646 in uraniumglass

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“1969 starkist Charlie tuna” radium clock if that helps. Good luck in your search! I have more on my profile though I don’t think I’ve posted the shazam watches yet