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Title: Coke Button Post by: jbrooks on October 04, 2011, 07:41:01 am I have a lead on this 4' Coke button. As you can see in the pic is the plain one. I was told it has been indoors for the past 35 years. It is original with just a little paint fading, no rust. I know the size turns some people off but I like the fact that it is large. What do you guys think the value of this sign is? Thanks for any advice.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: cokecolaman on October 04, 2011, 09:02:43 am I like the bigger signs, but I wouldn't do more than $300
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: jbrooks on October 04, 2011, 10:07:50 am his asking price is less than that so i guess it will be a good deal no matter what
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: jbrooks on October 04, 2011, 05:22:59 pm Picked up the Coke button and I am loving it. I drove about half an hour to get it and found out it was from a corner store 1 mile from my house. It hung there from its birth to 35 years ago and then lived indoors as a decoration since. It isnt perfect but it is nice for an original
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: MoonDawg on October 04, 2011, 06:11:23 pm It's also nice to have the story to go with it!
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: jbrooks on October 04, 2011, 10:17:18 pm I agree, I love the fact that I brought it back to where it was in use all those years
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: rayg on October 04, 2011, 10:32:20 pm It's Sweet! good find, Do you remember seeing it when you was growing up? Also, personally I like the plain ones without the coke bottle on them, they have a cleaner look to them
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: cokecolaman on October 05, 2011, 12:21:43 am I agree...I just can't find a decent one around me for a reasonable amount of $$$
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: Ken R on October 05, 2011, 06:11:46 pm This one is about a 36"-er that is in what I would consider to be immaculate condition. It is an original one from what I can tell. Even has the mounting bracket with it. Up for auction on the 14th if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: RC kid on October 05, 2011, 06:49:05 pm If only I could find a 4 footer. Great find! Congrats! If you ever have the desire to sell, let me know. If you ever want to make it look shiny again, have it sprayed with a quality clear coat paint.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: halehouse on October 05, 2011, 08:42:43 pm This one is about a 36"-er that is in what I would consider to be immaculate condition. It is an original one from what I can tell. Even has the mounting bracket with it. Up for auction on the 14th if anyone is interested. Which one? Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: cokecolaman on October 05, 2011, 08:57:52 pm I just sold my four footer...I'm sorry, I didn't know you were looking for one, but I will keep my eye out for you.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: jbrooks on October 05, 2011, 09:19:35 pm Thanks for the positive feedback. I think this one is staying for a while although my wife looked at me like my head was 4' in diameter when I showed it to her. I am not old enough nor did I live around here long enough to remember it being in use. My wife grew up here and she knew the store but did not remember the sign, she probably isnt old enough either
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: Ken R on October 05, 2011, 11:10:17 pm Which one? Sorry, I guess it didn't attach. Will try again... Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: MoonDawg on October 14, 2011, 12:13:26 pm How about a rare white one? :biggrin:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/clt/2620761550.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/clt/2620761550.html) Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: Kilroy on October 14, 2011, 12:26:59 pm for $500 it better be in a little better shape. Make that a lot better shape
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: halehouse on October 14, 2011, 04:04:30 pm Ouch. That's rough.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: RC kid on October 14, 2011, 08:23:03 pm I am in the market for a white button. And I expect to pay dearly for it. But not for a rough one. And that one is rough!
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: Ken R on October 14, 2011, 11:42:47 pm That 36" original porcelain button I posted previously on this thread sold tonight for $350!! The 24" we had, also original porcelain sold for same amount, $350! I'm assuming we did pretty good.
Title: Re: Coke Button Post by: halehouse on October 15, 2011, 08:11:36 am That 36" original porcelain button I posted previously on this thread sold tonight for $350!! The 24" we had, also original porcelain sold for same amount, $350! I'm assuming we did pretty good. That's good to know and does seem good for you. Thanks for the update. I just paid $250 for mine on Monday. |