#14935
Thu Nov 10 2005 10:39 AM
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I ran into a 1950's Deep Rock globe at a local antique shop. The owner of the shop said that the globe came out of Dick Knox's collection (the founder/President of Deep Rock). Evidently the guy lived in Davenport, Ia and died just 3 years ago.
It has a plastic body and is in mint shape. Guy had $700 on it, but said he'd come down to $550 if I buy it today.
Is this a fair price? What should it be worth? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks Mac
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#14936
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:01 AM
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Ugh, one of those "buy it today for $X" guys... The number one sign of a shuyster... You know it's not going to be more expensive if you wait till tomorrow - the guy sounds like a used car salesman...
Just one of my pet peeves...
Wes
Oh - btw - no idea on the price for sure, but it sounds way high.
Wes
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#14937
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:05 AM
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Wes,
I don't like sales tactics like that either and I sell for a living.
Hoping someone can shed some light on the value of it. Wish I had a picture of it, but it's a simple globe--white body, white lenses, and says deep rock on it.
Thanks Mac
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#14938
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:13 AM
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I'm no globe expert, but if it's the one with the blue square back ground,with deep over rock. I've seen them go for more around $300 to $350. And I think that would be high for me. Like I said I'm no globe expert.
Brian
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#14939
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:17 AM
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Brian,
Thanks for the info Brian. The globe is exactly as you described it. I thought $550 seemed a bit high too.
Anyone else have an idea on value?
Thanks guys.
Mac
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#14940
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:18 AM
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If it is the most common version with Deep over Rock divided by a blue band on a yellow background, the book value is $175 to $250. The version with a red arrow through the Deep Rock logo is valued at $250 to $350. There are other versions that are higher in value. These prices are pretty realistic( maybe slightly on the low side) but I would say a $550 asking price if it is the common version is definitely on the high side.
Bill Fortune
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#14941
Thu Nov 10 2005 11:23 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. That helps a lot. It is the basic version you describe. I think, based on what you said, Wes hit it right on the head when he said shuyster.
I'm going to have to get a globe price guide.
Thanks guys.
Mac
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#14942
Thu Nov 10 2005 01:09 PM
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Well, I shared wfort's insights on values with the owner of the antique store. I had forgotten that I have an older copy of Scott Benjamin's globe value guide, so I also shared the values shown in that guide with him. The guide I have is probably much older and the value of the globe was a little lower than what you guys said (because the value guide I have is older), but I did tell him that I thought the globe should be in the range that wfort quoted.
Then he said he would let it go for $300. He then pulled his "shuyster" approach again and said if I bought it today it is $300.....if I buy it tomorrow it's $550. Hilarious!!!!!!
Mac
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#14943
Thu Nov 10 2005 03:05 PM
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WOW... $700 down to $300. If that's the case than he will sell it friday for that.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#14944
Thu Nov 10 2005 03:14 PM
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Jarvis,
$300 may be a little too high based on what the value guides say, but I do like the globe. I'd probably run down and buy it, but the guy's whole approach turned me off. Shame on me for not knowing what the globe should be worth in the first place, but for the guy to start at $700, go to $550 (if I buy it today), and then go down to $300 (again stipulating that I "must" buy it today), really put a bad taste in my mouth.
Also, now that you've responded to this email, I'm scared to even buy it for fear that the "Jarvis Jinx" will strike me down. Just kidding. Glad you finally resolved the stolen globe issue with that nutty farmer. I'd been following your posts on that situation and you are definitely the bigger man.
Mac
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#14945
Thu Nov 10 2005 03:43 PM
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EVERYBODY GOT IT RITE....I LIKE THIS GLOBE IN A DARK BLUE BODY THE YELLOW REALY STANDS OUT ......"A PRETTY JANE"........ BUTT THE SELLER IS A JERK AND JJ JINX's IT ............ MAC IF YOU LIKE IT BUY IT. ............... REX LIKES GLOBES
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#14946
Thu Nov 10 2005 04:23 PM
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Buy it, who cares what kind of guy he is. Do you like it? The price right now? I have turned away from jerk sellers before and I was the only that got hurt in the long run. My 2 cents. Ted ------------------ Ted Pam & Ethyl Roach Lodi CA. Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield pca-west.org vintage-logos
Ted Pam Ethyl & Polly Roach Lodi CA. 209-210-8971 Looking for Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Douglas, Gilmore and Richfield
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#14947
Thu Nov 10 2005 04:56 PM
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I'm tempted to buy it despite the fact that the guy is a bone head. One last, and probably stupid, question..........
No one is repopping the Deep Rock globe we're talking about, right? I looked around and haven't seen anyone making repops, but thought it better to ask, considering what I've been through with this guy.
If not, it probably is an original as he states and I'll go back tomorrow and buy it--assuming that he's not a total jacka** and says it's now $550.
Thanks Mac
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#14948
Thu Nov 10 2005 06:01 PM
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Think about it twice. This is an entry level globe and seen quite often for sale. I would not pay over $200 for this for my own collection. Unless you want Deep Rock items I would pass over $250 tops. Just my opinion. George
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#14949
Thu Nov 10 2005 06:55 PM
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I collect Deep Rock & have this globe, it is the most common of Deep Rock globes, I got mine for $175.00 shipping included off E-Bay. Have patience go to some gas & oil swap meets watch e-bay you'll find 1 cheaper than 300
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