#112278
Mon Jun 18 2007 01:30 PM
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270133943548 Check feedback, sure seems fishy. 3 feedback in 12 mos.
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#112279
Mon Jun 18 2007 05:08 PM
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DB
Did you happen to notice you can only look at 50 of his feedbacks? I found this the other night on a different seller. Hows Come ?
T
edited for spelling
[This message has been edited by blackteetexacogold (edited 06-18-2007).]
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#112280
Mon Jun 18 2007 08:39 PM
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Sure is funny that you dont see a single scratch on the can. 2 or 3 years ago everyone would have jumped all over this one, now there is a hugh pause it seems. Everyone suspects a fraud, either real or not. Too bad we have to do things like this but with anything high dollar, someone is/or may be trying to get us to part with the $$$ Just stinks, if you or i were the honest seller of this can and it was truley real would we get a fair price for it today??........Les
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#112281
Mon Jun 18 2007 09:27 PM
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I just looked at can AGAIN.
I asked seller for a picture of wording on can stating "5qt" Ebay needs a Better ALERT SYSTEM. db
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#112282
Tue Jun 19 2007 12:48 PM
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I asked for close ups all around the can, last night ... No reply
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#112283
Tue Jun 19 2007 01:29 PM
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When you go to his feedback click on "all feedback". He's got something like 368 pos and 1 neg. so that part wouldn't bother me. The private auction is a red flag though. Did anyone notice the top and bottom of the can are different?
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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#112284
Tue Jun 19 2007 01:46 PM
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There are large number of "No longer a Registered User" for the recent users leaving feedback, looks a little funny to me?
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#112285
Tue Jun 19 2007 02:14 PM
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I asked for location- would like to have someone take a look at it No reply thanks don
------------------ Wanted 5 quart cans
[b] Wanted 5 quart cans -old speed equipment -1950-60s- Cad- Olds std shift parts - site at www.oilnspeed.com
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#112286
Tue Jun 19 2007 05:37 PM
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Not all cans have matching lids. It's the lack of answering questions or posting more pictures that will keep me from Bidding. db
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#112287
Tue Jun 19 2007 08:12 PM
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I don't know much about Polly, but how old is the can supposed to be? Should it have SAE markings?
Wes
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#112288
Thu Jun 21 2007 12:36 AM
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Here's some info I found/saved that can be used to date oil cans, rgds, Claes
In July 1926 the Society Of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) crankcase oil viscosity numbers were adopted. (ie. SAE 30) By late 1933 Winter oils were classified in accordance to their viscosities @ winter temperatures, these are marked without the SAE but with a 'W' . (ei. 20-W ) Multi -Grades were available by 1957 ( ei . SAE 10 W 30)
The second system of motor oil classifications was established for the petroleum industry by The American Petroleum Institute (API ).This system classifies oil by types according to the design and operating conditions of the engines in which the oil is to be used.The first types were REGULAR,PREMIUM and HEAVY DUTY.In 1952 API replaced these types with:
ML - light duty MM - medium duty
MS - severe duty
DG - severe (diesel)
DS - extremely severe (diesel)
DM - severe(diesel) was added by 1957 ( DG now becomes NOT severe)
Some oils are designed for both gasoline and diesel service and may be identified "FOR SERVICE MS - DG (1958)
Summing up:: SAE 1926: SAE30, -40 etc. 1933: 20W (SAE winter oils) 1957: Multi grade oil start.
API ???? - 1952: Regular, Premium, Heavy Duty 1952: ML, MM, MS, DG, DS, 1957 : DM severe diesel, DG - NOT severe. 1958: MS-DG oil for both gas and diesel.
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#112289
Thu Jun 21 2007 09:33 PM
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Seller emailed a picture showing the 5qt lettering between the Parrots. Can still looks TOO GOOD. db
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#112290
Fri Jun 22 2007 08:17 AM
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I bid on this can several days ago. Before going any higher with my bid, I emailed the seller some questions and asked for closeups of the can face. I never received a response, so I have not continued to bid.
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#112291
Fri Jun 22 2007 03:32 PM
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$2,012.00 w/ 74 min. left.
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#112292
Fri Jun 22 2007 06:40 PM
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ok guys; if this can is the real deal is it worth this money? don't see many 5 qts. but there does'nt seem to be any shortage of 1 qts.just asking ?
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#112293
Fri Jun 22 2007 07:13 PM
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Seems there was another Polly 5 quart on a year or so ago. Also seems it went for over $4000 and ended up being a scandal. Don or DB, do you remember that one and have any more info? What is the deal with the 5qt. polly cans? Were there real ones that anyone knows of (photos or other documentation)?
------------------ Looking for nice quarts and pump signs, thanks.
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#112294
Fri Jun 22 2007 08:32 PM
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They did exist, 'bout as rare as Hens teeth through. Don paid DEARLY for one last year & I do have a ROUGH one so I have no doubts. Like I said, IT'S ROUGH [this IS the better side]. I have seen More GILMORE 5qts than POLLY. Because of the way this guy ran his auction, I think he LOST $3,000 + $$. Lack of more & better pictures, Slow to return emails etc. db [This message has been edited by Dick Bennett (edited 06-22-2007).]
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#112295
Fri Jun 22 2007 08:42 PM
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Thanks Claes.... I always wondered what the "W" meant.
Anything Chevron I'd rather be flying.....
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#112296
Sat Jun 23 2007 07:37 PM
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So now that it's over what do you think. Good deal if real got hosed if fake. I'm almost afraid to bid on anything on ebay unless I know the seller or do a lot of homework and research. Happy hunting. Ted ------------------ Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach Lodi CA. Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield
Ted Pam Ethyl & Polly Roach Lodi CA. 209-210-8971 Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield
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#112297
Sun Jun 24 2007 06:14 AM
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I remember the one that went over 4000.00 I put over 3000 at last minute and got blown away- never neard about a scandal ???I got the one below for a little over 500.00 was listed as a cute wastebasket for your little girls room- wonam selling couldnt beleive what it sold for-thanks don looking for Gilmore and powerlube 5 qts ------------------ Wanted 5 quart cans [This message has been edited by 5 quart (edited 06-24-2007).] [This message has been edited by 5 quart (edited 06-24-2007).]
[b] Wanted 5 quart cans -old speed equipment -1950-60s- Cad- Olds std shift parts - site at www.oilnspeed.com
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#112298
Sun Jun 24 2007 07:08 AM
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Private auction, ebay account that hasn't been used much for a couple years, poor communication..... All kinds of possibilities come to mind. The private auction is a BIG red flag to me, but when combined with other factors it makes me wonder if it was a consignment item that he wanted to buy himself under another user name (for a relatively low price). Don, Love the waste basket story. I wonder how many guys are adding a "waste basket" search to their daily ebay searches now?
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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