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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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