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I recently bought this double sided United Motors service arrow. I haven't found much out other than a 9.5 graded sign recently sold for $6050.00 at auction, mine isn't in that condition. Has anyone scene one of similar condition sell? Any advice on how to best go about selling it would be appreciated. Also should a sign with this potential be profesionally restored or should it be left as is?

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Last edited by rockyguy; Fri Mar 26 2010 07:09 PM.
Please use For Sale forums to sell

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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Dont restore it you wont get anymore money for it and collectors that what to buy it will know exactly what condition it is in. Tough sign to find in any condition. It sure looks good from the pic.

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Thanks I'm very excited about it. I'm glad you said that because I think it's great just the way it is and want to leave it alone.

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Nice sign..How did you come about finding this beauty?


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I found it on Craig's List. Found it just after it was listed. Right place, right time.

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Very good find for sure smile


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THAT IS A SWEET FIND/SIGN. CAN YOU TELL US SIZE AND IF DOUBLE SIDED?


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Doc he stated that it was double sided crazy But not the size wink


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Yeah it is double sided and each side is of similar condition. The sign measures 14" tall and 42" long.

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Actually the oval is 14" tall add 2.5" to get to the top of the arrow.

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Where abouts in Colorado are you?
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I live in Monument. Just north of Colorado Springs for those that aren't familiar.

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Great Sign. Id keep it of I were you. You'll probobly never get another chance to find one.

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MAKES ME WANT TO ADD AN ARROW TO THE ONE I HAND PAINTED YEARS AGO!


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Welcome aboard and Love the sign. Keep it as is would be my advice. I don't have any advice on selling because I am a true collector. I collect and collect and collect. Just ask my Wife. I have a couple of items I could easily make 20 times the amount I paid for them. BUT, I would never ever have a chance to own another item like them. So they are bolted down to the concrete for me and everyone else to enjoy. Whoever outlasts me will get the pleasure of selling or disposing of my collection.
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