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Found a vintage camera on a bench outside a coffee shop in downtown Palm Springs.
Downtown Palm Springs
Found
listing
Posted
11 months
ago
Description
While walking around downtown Palm Springs, I stumbled upon a vintage camera lying on a bench in front of a coffee shop. It's a beautiful piece with some scuff marks but seems to be in good working condition. I didn’t notice anyone around who might have been looking for it, but it's definitely a treasured item that someone may be missing. If you think it might be yours, please provide some details about the camera, and I’d be happy to return it to you.
Approximate found location
Downtown Palm Springs
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