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My Father spent over 50 fifty years in the oil business. He has a double-sided porcelain Texaco Marine Motor Oil sign that is in excellent condition.
Have folks had success selling large dollar value items on this site?
I thank you in advance for your advice!
Steve
Last edited by Oldgas; Mon Sep 12 2016 11:41 AM. Reason: edit to conform with Guidelines
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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One on my wish list. Great sign.
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I would send it to Morphy Auctions if I were you... that sign is now avoided by many collectors due to the fakes and especially if sold thru ebay, it would not realize what it should.
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In response to your question, yes, many high-dollar items sell through this site.
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If it was me, I'd list the sign on OldGas for your desired price before giving it to an auction house and paying them a consignment fee. It doesn't cost you anything to list an item here. If it doesn't sell at your desired price, then go the auction house route.
Greg
On the lookout for Marland Oil / Conoco Globes
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What Bryce said ! Pay a good commission to get to the deep pocket buyers when you have something of great value . The more people looking at it the better chance of achieving what you are looking for.
One of a limited quantity should get you maximum dollars . No disrespect to anyone here but business is business.
If someone wants it bad enough they will go wherever to buy it !
Last edited by buzzy56; Fri Sep 09 2016 03:33 PM.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
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Thanks for the input everyone. K W Firth, the sign is 11 x 22.
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Set a price and sell it privately. Avoid the 20% commission plus income tax. You loose up to 50 % of the sales price to the auction house and taxes.
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Set a price and sell it privately. Avoid the 20% commission plus income tax. You loose up to 50 % of the sales price to the auction house and taxes. this is the way too go .. ... 
RANDY
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Sell it here!! I'm sure there is lots of guys that would step up for it.
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Steve, You have nothing to lose by starting here first. Yes oldgas has some deep pocket buyers, and several have never posted but watch the site frequently. Great sign, and good luck with whatever you decide to do with it..  Anthony
Wanted anything Flying A Gas, Signal Gas, Hancock oil co, and Sunland.
Thanks Anthony
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Thanks for all of the advice folks.
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