Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: davethebirdman on March 06, 2007, 02:11:48 pm
Found a few signs on Ebay in my daily trawl.
Anyone care to guess weather this is real or just repro?
The seller is brand new.
Number - 140092833903
How about this. I think it might be an old button with a decal plastered on the front. Anyone have any other suggestions.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COCA-CO....iewItem
This I think might be for real. But need an experts opinion.
Number - 200086039889
Sorry have tried to get the links to work without success. It might be becasue I'm at work with limitted access.
Thanks
Dave
Anyone care to guess weather this is real or just repro?
The seller is brand new.
Number - 140092833903
How about this. I think it might be an old button with a decal plastered on the front. Anyone have any other suggestions.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COCA-CO....iewItem
This I think might be for real. But need an experts opinion.
Number - 200086039889
Sorry have tried to get the links to work without success. It might be becasue I'm at work with limitted access.
Thanks
Dave
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: halehouse on March 06, 2007, 07:39:24 pm
The last one, the pilaster sign with the six pack, is original.
The first one (on the brick wall) is original, but I am a bit wary of it...I seem to remember that picture in a previous US auction. The seller has zero feedback and is selling his collection, but right now nothing else is listed. I am going to see if I can find the previous auction I am thinking about.
I am not sure about the button sign.
The first one (on the brick wall) is original, but I am a bit wary of it...I seem to remember that picture in a previous US auction. The seller has zero feedback and is selling his collection, but right now nothing else is listed. I am going to see if I can find the previous auction I am thinking about.
I am not sure about the button sign.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: aspbear1 on March 06, 2007, 07:53:21 pm
I believe they are both orginal.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: collecture on March 06, 2007, 08:25:50 pm
I believe all three of them are original.
As far as the legitimacy of the new seller, I wouldn't know for sure.
Ask if you can come by with cash if you win?
If he says no, gives a bogus answer or doesn't answer, don't bid.
As far as the legitimacy of the new seller, I wouldn't know for sure.
Ask if you can come by with cash if you win?
If he says no, gives a bogus answer or doesn't answer, don't bid.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: SIGNGUY on March 06, 2007, 11:22:31 pm
the Small button sign, although not originally mounted to wood, is original, looks to be the 12" size. They where originally blank white and where designed to have a decal applied like it is. there are several versions of white buttons as there where severl decals made for this use. The Six Pack pilaster sign is also original, however not in great shape, but if it goes cheap, would't be a bad pickup. i have a few pilasters with buttons which look great on a wall! Good Luck!
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: davethebirdman on March 07, 2007, 01:17:25 am
Thanks Guys
Will watch wait and see. I'll e-mail the guy with the big one to see if I can view.
Dave
Will watch wait and see. I'll e-mail the guy with the big one to see if I can view.
Dave
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: davethebirdman on March 11, 2007, 04:34:42 pm
Well
I missed out on th4e button. Could kick myself on that one.
BUT ...... Have just won this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....=1&rd=1
Would be nice if it were for real. But think that this has fake/scam written all over it.
Wish me luck...
Dave
I missed out on th4e button. Could kick myself on that one.
BUT ...... Have just won this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....=1&rd=1
Would be nice if it were for real. But think that this has fake/scam written all over it.
Wish me luck...
Dave
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: Eric on March 11, 2007, 07:22:03 pm
4 feet by 7 feet! Don't know of anyone repro'n signs that big from porcelin!
When you get it take close images of the dated area amd trade mark
area... For the price you got it at even if a repro that was a steal!...
Nice sign.
When you get it take close images of the dated area amd trade mark
area... For the price you got it at even if a repro that was a steal!...
Nice sign.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: halehouse on March 11, 2007, 09:04:35 pm
The one shown isn't a repro, as long as he actually has it.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: collecture on March 11, 2007, 10:29:21 pm
I'm wondering where Dave will hang it.
Didn't he say he was running out of wallspace.
Over the stoop would be a fantastic spot!
The wife will really love you then.
Seriously Dave - I hope the transaction works out.
It would make a great backdrop to the sales booth you've mentioned recently.
Didn't he say he was running out of wallspace.
Over the stoop would be a fantastic spot!
The wife will really love you then.
Seriously Dave - I hope the transaction works out.
It would make a great backdrop to the sales booth you've mentioned recently.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: davethebirdman on March 12, 2007, 01:20:49 am
Tom - It sure would.
Dan - I think you are right. The write up etc tends to lead me to believe its completely made up.
I e-mailed him last night. No reply this morning. I'm just hoping I managed to tap into a complete Ebay novice. (But that isn't my sort of luck)
Dave
Dan - I think you are right. The write up etc tends to lead me to believe its completely made up.
I e-mailed him last night. No reply this morning. I'm just hoping I managed to tap into a complete Ebay novice. (But that isn't my sort of luck)
Dave
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: loman4ec on March 12, 2007, 02:08:22 am
Well if it is a scam he is pretty dumb. he has his preferred form of payment as Paypal. Just make sure that you pay with paypal and if he scams you you will get your money back. I have been taken by fake ebay auctions twice and both times paypal refunded my money without a problem. It takes a long time but at least you get it back.
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: SIGNGUY on March 12, 2007, 08:56:33 am
WOW... if it's real, yeah 50 buck US Is as steal... Sure hope it works out for you...
This sign is not repopped by anyone.. would be very expensive to do it as well if it where.
Good luck!
This sign is not repopped by anyone.. would be very expensive to do it as well if it where.
Good luck!
Title: A couple of signs on Ebay
Post by: collecture on March 12, 2007, 09:38:18 am
If he doesn't answer you in the next day or so, exchange contact info with him and call him on it.