Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 08, 2006, 04:37:19 pm
Found this on Ebay UK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....IT&rd=1
Anyone got or seen one?? I would like to bid (don't tell the Mrs) but not sure what sort of value you guys would place on it.
Dave
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws....IT&rd=1
Anyone got or seen one?? I would like to bid (don't tell the Mrs) but not sure what sort of value you guys would place on it.
Dave
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 08, 2006, 07:06:13 pm
Hello, Dave
Nice sign !! I'v had one of these on my list for a long time .There are 2 sided one's allso in most cases the single sided are $350- $500
The double sided one go $450 $700 .That's why I have'nt got one yet .I think there Cool & some day I get one . Good Luck !!
Ltransam
Nice sign !! I'v had one of these on my list for a long time .There are 2 sided one's allso in most cases the single sided are $350- $500
The double sided one go $450 $700 .That's why I have'nt got one yet .I think there Cool & some day I get one . Good Luck !!
Ltransam
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: loman4ec on November 08, 2006, 07:48:44 pm
Dave, I have never seen one before. Wow is that nice. I would get that if I were you.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: loman4ec on November 08, 2006, 07:51:54 pm
Dave if you decide you don't want it let me know as I might give a try at it but I don't have much to spend so I would probably loose.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: coke_and_stuff on November 08, 2006, 08:37:41 pm
A friend here in town has a MINT double sided version and lit up that thing is awesome!!! He bought it 10 years ago for $200.00 and had bad feeelings thinking he paid to much.
Joey
Joey
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 08, 2006, 11:35:55 pm
The sign is reffered to as a Halo sign, they came in single and double sided, and even one double sided that was mounted on a rotating base, similiar to what most of us would have seen in a Victor cooler Grill. I have owned a few of these and there are 4 different lenses that I am aware of, the one pictured, one that has the slogan "Sign of Good Taste" on the bottom, on that says "Have a Coke" and there is a white one with the words "Shop Refreshed" and and arrow pointing down with the coke logo in it, meant to be hung or sit on top of a machine/cooler. The one I currently have is a double sided, mounted on a rotating base that lights up and rotates. pretty cool sign and yes Markito... it's MEANT to sit on TOP of a Machine!!!! how bout that !
Single sided in good shape bring 800 bucks, this double sided on base is worth about 1200 and I had a single sided, new in box that said shop refreshed a few years ago that sold for $1,600!!! Just thought i'd provide a little insite to the other side of what I get into, hence the name...signguy! Here are pics of the one I have.
Single sided in good shape bring 800 bucks, this double sided on base is worth about 1200 and I had a single sided, new in box that said shop refreshed a few years ago that sold for $1,600!!! Just thought i'd provide a little insite to the other side of what I get into, hence the name...signguy! Here are pics of the one I have.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: loman4ec on November 09, 2006, 03:12:46 am
I have been having problems with my SMC messenger. I just got an email from someone here that was blank. Who ever sent it please send it again to my email jdloman2000@yahoo.com.
Thanks
Thanks
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: sodaworks on November 09, 2006, 01:59:00 pm
I have the reverse sign of the one pictured. Mine is white with red lettering "Have a coke here w/arrow" single sided Halo. I've been offered 450.00 but turned it down.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 09, 2006, 04:22:39 pm
450 is low... one just sold on ebay, single sided, repainted back can and the red version just with Coca-Cola logo for $811.00. A little high for this sign I think but thats the beatiful thing about ebay... alot of potential buyers. I could imagine yours bringing 650...?
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 09, 2006, 09:57:00 pm
I Guess it's really were your at Or who's bidding on E-Bay. I was just giving a ballpark $$ of what I 'v seen them go for a the auctions I'v been too In my area . But hay last year I picked up a Hires 4 ft Neon clock for $50 bucks .
Ltransam
Ltransam
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 09, 2006, 10:59:54 pm
Your Right... has to be the right place at right time... Let's see that Hires Neon Clock!!! Sounds Cool...
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 10, 2006, 02:42:10 am
Well the sign I want to bid on has now had 7 bids. Still a day to go.
Hope nobody (non member) has picked up the idea of bidding from the messages here.
I think I'll wait to the last seconds and throw my bid on the heap and hope to come out on top.
The problem with tracking an item for days on end is that you start to plan where its going to go
and convince yourself that you already have it, only to be sniped at the very last seconds.
Keep your fingers crossed for me. I now really really need that sign.
Hope nobody (non member) has picked up the idea of bidding from the messages here.
I think I'll wait to the last seconds and throw my bid on the heap and hope to come out on top.
The problem with tracking an item for days on end is that you start to plan where its going to go
and convince yourself that you already have it, only to be sniped at the very last seconds.
Keep your fingers crossed for me. I now really really need that sign.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: loman4ec on November 10, 2006, 03:41:33 am
It has 7 bids but only 3 bidders. someone just kept bidding a little at a time to see what the other persons high bid was. (might even be the seller.) You have to get this sign Dave. That is one of the best looking signs I have seen. I can't wait to go home in December so that I can bring my Coke clock back with me. Things are so hard to find here. By the way Dave how much do you normally pay for a step down transformer to run US made products over here? I will need to buy one for my clock.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 10, 2006, 10:26:08 am
Hi Josh
Transformers - I normally buy large transformers which allow me to run
two items at a go. The last one was rated at 1000VA and cost me about £50.00. To run a clock I would imagine you will be able to pick up something from Radio Shack for about $10.00. I can pick you up one here but not sure whether it will fit the plugs in the far east.
As for the sign, My worst fears have, I think been confirmed with the latest bid.
Transformers - I normally buy large transformers which allow me to run
two items at a go. The last one was rated at 1000VA and cost me about £50.00. To run a clock I would imagine you will be able to pick up something from Radio Shack for about $10.00. I can pick you up one here but not sure whether it will fit the plugs in the far east.
As for the sign, My worst fears have, I think been confirmed with the latest bid.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 10, 2006, 02:39:01 pm
so the bid is at $53.00 , what is that US dollars... I figured about half? so $100 bucks??? if so that 's a steal.. it's still worth 400-600 I'd say.
GO for it!! Good luck
GO for it!! Good luck
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 10, 2006, 06:29:07 pm
(SIGNGUY @ Nov. 09 2006,10:59)
QUOTE
Your Right... has to be the right place at right time... Let's see that Hires Neon Clock!!! Sounds Cool...
Hello,SignGuy
I hope this works .I'm Trying to use a new computer
And I stupid with this stuff .Thanks goodness 
for the people on here if i screw it up some one will come to the rescue again 
Any way IF ? it works these are pictures of the Hires Neon I got a a yard sale 1 mile from at least 3 Antique malls .
Ltransam
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 10, 2006, 06:39:50 pm
Trying Again
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 10, 2006, 06:41:27 pm
YEA !!!!!! I'm Not Stupid anymore duu
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 10, 2006, 06:44:44 pm
SignGuy the damage IS only to the top & this side There is a crack throw the center also & I piece together that side .THE FACE has only a few smuges are it would be perfect ! Hope you Like It 
Ltransam
Ltransam
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 11, 2006, 06:33:38 am
Sniped at the death.....
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Kilroy on November 11, 2006, 09:09:49 am
Sorry Dave, I think we were all rooting for you.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 11, 2006, 09:14:29 am
Hey there will be another one.
Still waiting for my 7UP Clock to arrive. That will ease the pain once I get my
hands on it.
Love the hires sign. Don't get Hires over here.
Still waiting for my 7UP Clock to arrive. That will ease the pain once I get my
hands on it.
Love the hires sign. Don't get Hires over here.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 12, 2006, 11:45:16 pm
Yeah.. Great looking hires sign... that'll eat up some valuable wall space!! wow it's big...
Too bad on the Halo light Dave... like you said... there will be another... They do pop up on the US side of ebay every few months... I'll keep an eye out for ya.
Too bad on the Halo light Dave... like you said... there will be another... They do pop up on the US side of ebay every few months... I'll keep an eye out for ya.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: SIGNGUY on November 12, 2006, 11:46:40 pm
I'm sure I can look this up, but just how much in US Dollars is 168.00 over there? sounds cheap!
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: loman4ec on November 12, 2006, 11:57:30 pm
Basically just double it.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 13, 2006, 02:41:35 am
Yep the pound against the dollar is so strong at the moment that its just a case almost of doubling it.
A couple of years ago there was a wrry that the pound would bottom out at te same price as a dollar.
A couple of years ago there was a wrry that the pound would bottom out at te same price as a dollar.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 14, 2006, 11:25:11 am
Chaps
Have just found this on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NICE-OL....iewItem
Is it original??
Cheers
Dave
Have just found this on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NICE-OL....iewItem
Is it original??
Cheers
Dave
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Ltransam on November 14, 2006, 12:22:59 pm
Hay,Dave
It looks good to me But for what $50-$60 US . I probley but it anyway .
Ltransam
It looks good to me
But for what $50-$60 US . I probley but it anyway .Ltransam
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: halehouse on November 14, 2006, 01:09:53 pm
I would think that is original and not very common. Looks neat and the price is definitely right. I'd buy it if I saw it around here for that $.
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: davethebirdman on November 14, 2006, 04:25:42 pm
Well
I got it. Sniped at the end and its only an hour or so away so I'll try and pick it up this weekend.
Just don't know where I'm going to put it.
What a coincidence. In this post only a couple of days ago I was saying how I'd love a Hires Sign.
How about if I wish for a nice DP V-81 lets see if noe of them pops up just around the corner.
Dave
I got it. Sniped at the end and its only an hour or so away so I'll try and pick it up this weekend.
Just don't know where I'm going to put it.
What a coincidence. In this post only a couple of days ago I was saying how I'd love a Hires Sign.
How about if I wish for a nice DP V-81 lets see if noe of them pops up just around the corner.
Dave
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: bubba on November 14, 2006, 07:49:04 pm
(davethebirdman @ Nov. 14 2006,4:25)
QUOTE
Well
I got it. Sniped at the end and its only an hour or so away so I'll try and pick it up this weekend.
Just don't know where I'm going to put it.
What a coincidence. In this post only a couple of days ago I was saying how I'd love a Hires Sign.
How about if I wish for a nice DP V-81 lets see if noe of them pops up just around the corner.
Dave
I got it. Sniped at the end and its only an hour or so away so I'll try and pick it up this weekend.
Just don't know where I'm going to put it.
What a coincidence. In this post only a couple of days ago I was saying how I'd love a Hires Sign.
How about if I wish for a nice DP V-81 lets see if noe of them pops up just around the corner.
Dave
Nice score on the sign....
Here's wishing to your DP 81... 
Title: Coke Lighted sign
Post by: Jim on November 14, 2006, 08:53:59 pm
Excellent find Dave!
I'm sure there's some wall space left where you can hang the sign...
I'm sure there's some wall space left where you can hang the sign...