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| When you are shopping for antique collectibles but do | | | | If you do not have a specific item in mind but are |
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| automatic musical instrument, then MBSI is an | | | | Joining Clubs and Groups |
| organization that can provide you with many of | | | | You might also want to check to see if your local |
| these antiques. Several of these musical instruments | | | | town or city has an antique collector's club or group |
| may be viewed, bought or traded by its members at | | | | that you can join. This would be a way for you to |
| the conventions that are held. There are also many | | | | meet other people who share your passion and who |
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