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Here's a reprint from June 2002. We thought it was worth reading again:
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Always check the interior pages of old books. You never know what you might
come across, as this reader found out. I buy and sell old books. Quite a few
years ago I obtained a book from an estate sale. I always leaf through them to
see what other interesting things are hidden. This was my lucky day. Out
popped a 48 year old, unused Pennsylvania Greyhound bus ticket. It was for a
short hop in New Jersey. I wondered out loud if they would refund the price of
a ticket. My husband said they would probably have a good laugh on the way to
the trash basket. He bet me $10. I wouldn't get it. I wrote to the local
Greyhound. They said that they had never heard of it, but I might try the
California branch.
Meanwhile some of our friends wanted to get in on the action and bet me an
additional $15. After 2 more inquires I received a letter from Cleveland,
Ohio, saying that if I sent the ticket they would refund the purchase price.
After sending the ticket a refund of $3.40 was sent, making a cool profit of
$28.40. What fun researching some of these finds. N. Bonneville, Wa.
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