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posted March 06, 2008 20:35
Found this while going through some of my dad's stuff recently.

 
Posts: 39 | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2008
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posted March 06, 2008 21:02
I like those. I collect them. I have two metal ones, and one paper one. Very nice pieces of ephemera.
 
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posted March 06, 2008 23:42
Just curious-what does something like this go for? I don't care to sell it, but just wondered if he may have paid much for it.
 
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posted March 07, 2008 05:38
I paid $75 for one of them and $150 (or more, I can't remember). The paper one was a gift. I've seen the metal ones go for as low as $50 and as high as $200.

 
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posted March 07, 2008 07:00
Thanks for the info.
 
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posted March 07, 2008 22:04
Hey Hey Hey! Are you selling yours??
 
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posted March 07, 2008 23:54
No, I'm going to keep it.
 
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posted March 08, 2008 02:29
Smart man, IMHO. The one you have has raised letters which are considered more desirable. I have no idea it they are more rare. The paper sign that I have is very uncommon, I've only seen one other similar. Lindell has a glass advertising mirror that is spectacular. Maybe he'll post a picture of it. The metal signs are "fairly" common. I've seen maybe 2-3 each year pop up on Ebay. I've also noticed three different variations. Of course hardcore SB collectors hold onto them like they're made out of platinum. Wink
 
Posts: 1029 | Location: Denver, Colorado U.S.A. | Registered: October 08, 2004
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posted March 08, 2008 15:31

The metal signs are cool items.

Interestingly, I have seen several of these with those same Pennsylvania dealers names. That leads me to believe they were used for local advertising purposes.

This is a view of my office where you see the framed glass reverse-painted sign Frank mentioned which is hanging to the upper right of where I am sitting in my green leather chair.
Wink

 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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posted March 08, 2008 15:31

Here is a closer view, this is difficult to photograph due to glare and reflections in the room. The sign measures about two feet high by three feet wide. Hope you enjoy the images. Smile


 
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posted March 08, 2008 19:49
Where do you think that sign came from originally Lin?
 
Posts: 1029 | Location: Denver, Colorado U.S.A. | Registered: October 08, 2004
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posted March 09, 2008 19:10

Good question Frank!

Another one of those things we will never know for sure. Some feel it is from the factory, perhaps a reception area. It could also have been used at trade shows and for display in better jewelry stores. Like other fragile things that have survived all these years we are fortunate to have it with us. As you can see, not only is it on display in a place of honor, it is also where it will not likely be bumped or knocked around.

If there is another one out there topics like this could bring it out in the open.

Thanks for the opportunity to share it with everyone.

Lindell

Wink
 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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posted March 10, 2008 08:48
Nice sign Lin. Nice office too. Wink

Isn't this were you keep some of those beauties we get a glimpse of sometimes? Big Grin
 
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posted June 12, 2008 20:18
Ok, so I've given it a little thought and realized I won't ever do anything more with it than hide it in a closet. Anyone want to make me an offer on it?
 
Posts: 39 | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana in the USA | Registered: February 17, 2008
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posted June 12, 2008 20:28

Duane,

I would be one of those interested, maybe we'll have a reason for you to take a ride over here yet!

Lindell

Wink
 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
posted June 12, 2008 21:31
Are there any shows within driving distance? I've got some watches to sell also.
 
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posted June 12, 2008 21:54

I buy watches Smile and I pay in cash.

But let's see if someone else wants the sign too!

Wink
 
Posts: 10553 | Location: Northeastern Ohio in the USA | Registered: November 19, 2002
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posted June 15, 2008 12:18
I was just wondering, does anyone think some of the metal signs might be repros? I've seen some at flea markets that just seem to be in to good of a condition, to be real.
Brian C.
 
Posts: 1857 | Location: Epsom, New Hampshire USA | Registered: December 14, 2002
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posted June 15, 2008 13:37
Duane,
I suggest that you consider putting the sign up for sale on our site in the form of an auction. What say you///// Smile
 
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posted June 17, 2008 21:02
 
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