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Mon Jan 12 2009 09:11 AM
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One of the most obvious things is the red hoof on the front leg is all the way to the edge of the sign. Nowhere else on the sign that I can tell does the red touch the edge. Also, as I mentioned before, the T-53 marking is disproportionate to the size of the sign.
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#110956
Mon Jan 12 2009 03:42 PM
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what a shame.....the worst part of it all....is that legitimate dealers with authentic pieces are losing out on the money that people are willing to spend in the hobby. sounds like they are filtering in at shows wear dealers might think that an expert would not call them out on their little scheme
see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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Anyone seen any more of these popping up on ebay?
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Right now there is 1 pegasus on ebay marked T-53. There are 10 pegusas' that are not marked as far as I could tell from the auctions. Plus 2 original pegasus, one being sold by Ron Bettin. So in a few years there will be atleast 10 more "frauds" out there confusing the average collector.
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Another one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-3-Mobil-Pegasus-Flying-Horse-Porcelain-Sign_W0QQitemZ160312739071QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item160312739071&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A16|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Item number: 160312739071
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Make that 2 more:
Item number: 120372907219
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seems like these things are reproducing??like wabbits!!
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thanks for keeping us updated Kosmo, nice to see who's selling these......
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JUST SAW THIS ON EBAY I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SIGNS SO IM NOT SAYING ITS A FAKE. BUT IT IS FROM MO AND HAS THE T53 ON IT, AND THE LEFT HOOF ALL THE WAY TO THE EDGE OF THE SIGN. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK. 120378322738
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JUST SAW THIS ON EBAY I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SIGNS SO IM NOT SAYING ITS A FAKE. BUT IT IS FROM MO AND HAS THE T53 ON IT, AND THE LEFT HOOF ALL THE WAY TO THE EDGE OF THE SIGN. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK. 120378322738 Same seller as the one that sold for $555.
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I sent him a message but it probably won't do any good. Wondering why you don't advertise this sign as a reproduction? Maybe you didn't know? ALL of these T53 signs are reproductions!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Heres his answer:These signs are not reproductions. They are heavy porcelain and were made in Canada.
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Sent him another Email:They may be heavy porcelain and I don't care where they were made but they are REPRODUCTION signs! You need to get a copy of the Mobil gas collectors guide! Not sure why I feel the need to inform these crooks but it really bothers me that they are taking advantagre of people, whether they are aware of it or not!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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