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I picked up a small Shell porcelain sign a few years ago on line. The seller said it was real and it had been repainted. It has been repainted, with all the repops out there I am wondering is it "real or Memorex"? lol The size is 12"x12".     I wonder about the outline in the second photo, is it where a sticker once was? I paid less than $25 for this sign, so if it is a repop I didn't get burned too bad, LOL. I don't deal with signs, so please let me know what you guys (and gals) think. Thanks! 
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PORCELAIN SIGN CAN'T BE "RE-PAINTED" ...IT CAN BE PAINTED OVER. STILL ABEAUTY FOR THE BUCKS.
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Doc, you're right. Repainted is probably the wrong term. The sign has been "touched up" in places, that may be a more precise and correct terminology. Do you have a opinion on it's originality?
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Those shell pump plates are very tough to tell if they are original or reproduction.
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bob,just send it to me and i will tell you for sure .might take me a few years,but in the meantime i'll put it on the wall where it will be safe!
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I know the repop signs do not have the split grommets.
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DB is correct,a common repop--original Shell pump plates also have 4 grommets.If you like it the price was right.
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Like I said, I'm not a sign guy. What jumps out at you to let you know it's a repop? Any help with telling an original vs a repop will be great appreciated. This sign wasn't expensive, but the next might be. Thanks.
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The white back is a good way to tell it's re-popped....
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Originals also have Made In The USA underneath the bottom mounting hole.
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Thanks guys!! I think I will stick to my gas sticks, handy oilers and mazda lamp tins.
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Like I said, I'm not a sign guy. What jumps out at you to let you know it's a repop? Any help with telling an original vs a repop will be great appreciated. This sign wasn't expensive, but the next might be. Thanks. White back,only 3 grommets-if original it would easily bring $1000.00 to $2500.00-I have sold Super Shell pump plates for the high number.Condition is everything.
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Also the original will say "made in usa" directly at the bottom.I also do not think a Shell pump plate was made in yellow.The only ones that i have had and have are red.
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