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6944 Stuart <toolx@o...> 1996‑09‑30 re : bio
I thought it might be time to send in a bio.  My name is Stuart
Minuskin.I am 37 and living in Queensland Australia.I was born and
raised in New York City where I lived until aged 14. I then moved to
Miami Florida where I went on to study accounting. I worked for 1 year
doing this and I decided Too Booring.Having had an interest in coin
collecting I purchased a precious metals business.I then opened another
one and a jewelry shop with some partners.This enabled me to travel the
USA and the rest of the world buying and selling.This went very well
until the breakin and 2 armed robberies.The last armed robbery occuring
when I was traveling in Australia/New Zealand where I met my wife.I
return to Florida to settle my business and move to Australia.  Boy what
a change from New York to Miami to Beaudesert(pop 5000).It was a massive
change of life.I returned to accounting as this was easy to get a job,
but once again I neede something more interesting.I started buying and
selling antiques which has led to buying and selling tools.I dont think
I will give up my day job becauseit is always good as a hobby but things
change as you make your hobby into a business full time.  I dont really
have a specialty but my collection is large.                            
I will be in Florida in dec/jan if any of you galoots want to get in
touch.                                                                  
P.S. I guess my buy of the day was 7 weeks agowhenI answered somebodies
call for some tools he wanted to sell for $100.The best tool was for $5
a Stanley no.54 thats right 54 in the original box never used the blades
never out of the box.The balance that made up the $95 wasnt bad either:4
diston saws Stanley 71 never out of the box, stanley no.7and many many
hand tools.I guess this is why we all still look for that great buy.    
I can be reached by email  at toolx@o...  I hope to have a web
site in the near future.



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