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Jul 2023
52m 24s

Our 250th Episode! Sears Roebuck and Co....

SHARON HANDY
About this episode

Let’s take a relaxing shop through some of Sears’ lesser-known offerings—houses! From Craftsmans to cottages or an entire apartment building, it can all be delivered to you, guaranteed.

 

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