Another blogger somewhere in my online travels was complaining that ebay was a little thin these days. But I think s/he is looking in the wrong places, because every morning I open up my Saved Searches and it’s an explosion of vintage treasures. If I were richer, I would hoard them all — save them up to give to a museum when I go. Today: Two fabulous salesman’s sample kits — my favorite is for the Esther Williams swimming pool — who knew they marketed such a thing! There also is a fabulous New Old Stock (NOS) mailbox that someone here had better snap up!
Tip to using the ebay carousel: To go to a particular item, click on its photo (NOT on the ebay logo) — then, click on the lime green “View and Bid” box, which will take you to ebay. Disclosure: When you buy anything from these ebay carousels or after you click into ebay here
Republic Steel Kitchen Cabinets salesman’s sample kit – today’s #2 ebay pick 
60-page vintage Sherwin-Williams paint and style guide 
Salesman’s sample kit for Youngstown steel 50s kitchen cabinets – today’s ebay pick 
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Cool! She tells about working with pool companies in her autobiography, which is a good read! Especially for those of us that like to read books about the classic movie stars. I have never see one before! Love that Esther.
Haha, this is great! There was a line of Esther Williams swimsuits in the ’80s – not sure if they still make them – but they were, as you’d expect, lovely!
Oh how cool! When I was younger my best friend and I (who both were avid swimmers) used to play “Esther Williams” and see who could do the fanciest dives and showiest back strokes. We loved her movies. Thanks for the jog (er, swim) down memory lane.