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Socrates
Mining Company is an old
west trading company, which means we buy and sell antiques, collectibles and
other memorabilia related to the American Old West. The “Old West”, however
debatable, being the period from the end of the Civil War, 1865, into the
1930’s and can be into the 40’s & 50’s. Our motto is: “purveyors of the old west” and our
logo is the buffalo. We recommend the
“NBSSCA” which is the National Bit Spur and Saddle Collectors Association. If
you do not belong and you love the “Old West” we encourage you to join. Although we look for all quality items of
significance, the cowboy’s and cowgirl’s jewelry is what we seek most. That
is, horse tack and cowboy/girl gear that is silver mounted or decorated
beyond what one would call “ordinary”. To be more specific though, we are buyers
and sellers of quality desirable: spurs, chaps, cuffs, boots, hats, gun
leather, belts, buckles, headstalls, bits, antique firearms, and other
cowboy/girl items. Plus cavalry, rodeo, wild west show, express company,
gambling, saloon, gunfighter and fur trader items, as well as, art,
photographs, documents and furniture. We deal in some Native American Indian Artifacts;
however, that is a specialty field of its own. Even the early fur trader’s
items are sought by those who preserve the American Indian heritage. Since eBay, many cowboy and old west items have
surfaced and are now in the hands of collectors, but in my 12 years
experience, I have learned, there is more just around the corner. If you are
a collector of the items I have mentioned, then be sure to continue on to
check out some of our inventory or go right to our catalog.
Should you find something of interest to you, please email us.
We ALWAYS answer our email.
Also, be sure to check what our customers have said
about us.
Now I want to make a very important point: Buying,
selling and trading antiques, collectibles and all memorabilia is the
ORIGINAL form of RECYCLING. It is as
green as a gourd and the carbon foot print is nearly non existent. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW In the Antique Business since 1990 Specialized in this field since 1994 ·
This is my on-line
antique and collectibles store.
You should feel just like you would if you came by physically to see
my stuff. Want to visit or ask
questions, feel free, however I can’t always get right back to you but will
do my best. ·
Want to leave a phone message?
Message recorder at (707) 987-0911 Sorry, we’ve had some phone issues. ·
Don’t like our price? Then make an offer, but just as I won’t be
offended by your offer, please don’t be offended if I say no thank you. ·
We accept payment by money order or personal check. Most items shipped within seven days of receipt of payment. ·
Please feel free to email bill@socminco.com
with any questions. Most pages only
show the item and price but some have a brief description. I will gladly answer any questions about
the item of your interest. Some items
can only be picked up at our physical location while most others can be
shipped. ·
We guarantee our item to be as represented. Buyer’s remorse doesn’t count, but if I
misrepresent an item, I’ll take it back. ·
Items will be added as I build their page, and I have more, so
bookmark us and check back often. ·
IMPORTANT A word about email: When you click
the email link, an email window appears addressed to us, when you click the
send button on that window it just places the message in your out-box. To actually send the message you must go to
your email program and send the mail that is in your out-box which would
include your message to us. Also, if
you send an email and we don’t respond, please send another until you hear
from us. Email is not infallible and
neither are we. – Bill P.S. Please
don’t email and ask a question and then kick my answer back because of your
spam blocker. ·
Look folks, I don’t own a crystal
ball. I love your emails but asking me
what something is worth is a bit difficult.
I’m no different than you, I’m trying to make a buck, so let’s cut to
the chase, if it is valuable you will not get top dollar on eBay, plain and
simple. If you don’t care then proceed
on. But if you want to sell your item
for a fair price at fair value then there are no short cuts. Being knowledgeable on a subject takes time
and commitment. I’m happy to try and
answer your questions if you are a collector in this field. But ebayers move on please. Another little hint: In the field of collecting, worth is
determined by the buyer. You can ask
whatever price you like but something is only worth what someone else pays
you for your item. Just because I show
a price on a sold item doesn’t necessarily mean that is what I received. The price of gold changes every day. Happy hunting! P.S. We also buy
and sell other antiques and collectibles. Visit “The Store” in Middletown,
CA located at 21108 Calistoga Street. NOW join us on Facebook |
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Lady’s – Women’s Apparel – Clothing Middletown, CA A
wonderful selection of clothing and accessories has been carefully chosen and
displayed for the active woman. Casual weekend wear and natural fiber
clothing paired with the perfect accessories make even the lady who hates to
shop feel and look wonderful! Seasonal
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COWBOY OLD WEST CATALOG BITS, SPURS, CHAPS, CUFFS, TIE SLIDES,
BUCKLES, BELTS, JEWELRY, PHOTOGRAPHS, CABINET CARDS, BUFFALO BILL, ANNIE
OAKLEY, MCCHESNEY, NORTH & JUDD,
BIANCHI, GARCIA, MCPHERSON, OLSON NOLTE, VISALIA, 101 RANCH, RODEO, OLD WEST
SHOW, ADVERTISING, LEATHER, DINNER WARE, TEXTILES, ART, SILVER, NATIVE
AMERICAN INDIAN, COINS, POSTCARDS © 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 SOCRATES MINING
COMPANY UPDATED: 5/2009 READ THE
STORY OF GUENOC RANCH AND EARL HUSTON LINKS: Local dealer, LAKESIDE RELICS |
**MIDDLETOWN, CA **
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