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Im looking to collect oil cans I have never done this before but I am interested in gas pumps, but anyway I though I should just know some basic info before collecting. also what are the price ranges?

thanks my e-mail is aleksandrganz@yahoo.com

You need to buy some books for a guide
"Oil Can Book" by.... Tom Allen
& then there is a couple books by....Clark Miller

Cans range in price from $5-$25 for the common cans, and the more graphic and Rare a Can is the can see prices well over a $1000 for a Desirable Rare Graphic quart oil can. When buying cans condition is everything, you are better of building a Small collection of cans that are in real nice shape as these cans will hold there value and appreciate in value more than a rough can. A $5-$25 can will allways be just that as the better Higher dollar rare cans have a much better chance at going up in Value. And definately pick up a copy of Tom Allens book, lots of great Pictures of oil cans..

Here is a Great Thread here from Oldgas showing a bunch of Rare Graphic cans.
http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=130202#Post130202

I make COPY cans @ a fraction of the cost of Originals.
Click on link below.
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Alex, there is no certain way one has to collect.

Jason(Esse's Garage) is correct, IMO, that if you can afford "higher end" cans buy them. They seem to hold their value and in most cases actually increase in value.

If you can't afford a can in "Very Good to Excellent" condition, then look for cans in good condition or if rare, in fair condition. This way you have a can for your enjoyment and display purposes. As you are able you may find that you can "upgrade" to a better conditioned can, sell the original and recoup some of the cost of upgrading.

Dick, does make great looking cans! I have some that I know I will never "find in the wild" or if I did find one would never be able to afford the "asking price" let alone the final price at auction.

Ebay is a "strange animal" at times. I had been looking for an early Veedol "black/orange/creme" colored quart can. I had lost 6 or 7 auctions it seemed and lost them badly. I was able to win one of the cans last week for less than 1/2 of my past losing bids. So one never knows what will happen during an auction.

COME TO MY PLACE I'LL SELL YOU MANY SEVERAL OF THE NICER CHEAPER QUARTS. LOL!

Are you trying to get rid of those Blue Bay & Invader cans, Again ?
LOL

If you are interested in gas pumps, check out my Gas Pump Identification & Value Guide book at:

www.petrocollect.com

Jack Sim

I am a gas pump collector also, but started buying a can now and then. I buy stuff I like the colors of. Most of them are worn, but I like the old look. I am not buying for an investment. Here is my small collection.


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Jason I bet that thread has changed from then to now. Some of those cans you no longer have & mine I posted are no longer my favorites LOL

I have a Bunch of New Favorites. Maybe I should revive that old thread!!

Yeah I thought of that too. Or just start a new one "Favorite cans II"