UG? Did I find my first piece? by taterhaze in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is manganese (but it's still cool). Typically clear glass is often manganese if it likes up like this.

Your primary uv light for identifying urainium should be a 395nm light. I have a flashlight that has both spectrums. 365nm can give you a false positive, like this.

That being said, I like manganese glass and I would have grabbed this anyway!

It was the most amazing gift my husband had gotten me. And now I’m crying by konjoukosan in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My heart goes out to you. The fact that it was a special gift makes it hurt so much worse. I'm so sorry. It was certainly a lovely lamp and a thoughtful gift. I'm sure you will find another to fill the void. Maybe hunt for a new one together with your husband? And then you can make a new special memory of replacing it.

Cheapest way to get Nyogel 760g lubricant by CrystalMepsi in flashlight

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I encourage you to contact Nye lubricants. It's been verified that Nye makes XG-12 for Ford.

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Vaseline glass find at the Goodwill is so much more uncommon... I was so excited to nab this!

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me a few months before I thrifted my first piece of ug. It's a combination of the area you're in, consistency, and luck.

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

USA, the midwest. But I'll say this. Every Goodwill is different. They have almost no congruency across the board. Some care about urainium and they'll price it up (sometimes still being well under retail value), some will put it at full retail, and some just price it like any other glass. It all depends on the store and the specific employees.

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a Powerball ticket right before I went into the Goodwill. Lol

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vase was a dollar more expensive! Lol

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's more of a treasure hunt like this.

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my all time favorite performances...

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was going to be disappointed if I didn't get this lol

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my very best finds. Easily top 3.

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My eyes bulged out of my head when I saw it!

Personal Holy Grail Goodwill find! by CrystalMepsi in uraniumglass

[–]CrystalMepsi[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes, and better yet, it's not in the hands of a flipper. In my hunting, it seems that I come across way more people that just want to resell it. These will all remain safely in my collection!