Man who collected hole punchers for 50 years is having to sell the lot for £200
A MAN who spent 50 years and a small fortune collecting hole punches is having to sell the lot — for just £200.Peter Duffell is having to sell his collection for just £200 despite spending over £800 on itThe retired teacher buys them online and on holiday before lovingly arranging them in rows in his lounge.But wife Gill has had enough, telling him: “Sell them, or I’ll bin the lot.”
Now the hoard — including a German one he accidentally paid more than £800 for — will be auctioned next month with a £200 estimate. Peter, of Lichfield, Staffs, said: “I’d hoped for a bit more but as I seem to be the world’s only collector it might be hard to find a buyer.Gill, 78, added: “They became an obsession. I’m pleased they’re off.”NOT OVER YET5 key blunders in hunt for tragic Nora slammed by Maddie investigatorCUT CORNERSSon, 3, died in bath with Peppa Pig toys after mum left him for 15minsPeter added: “I’d be grateful if they make their estimate.
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