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I have had this thermometer hanging out in the garage for years. I happened to come across another website where one of these sold for thousands of dollars. It seemed to be in perfect condition. Mine is definitely in bad condition.
Does something like this still have any reasonable worth?
I hope the pictures make it along with this post.
Thank You
Dave
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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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Hi Dave & Welcome......i would not call that thermometer in "bad" condition.....at least all the graphics are good & vibrant,,,,,looks like it might even clean up some......i would still grade it near an 8.....DT
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DAVE, YOUR THERM IS FAR FROM BAD. THE CHIPPING SEEMS TO BE OUTSIDE THE LOGOS AND ADS AND COULD BE TOUCHED UP IF NEED BE. I'M SURE ACE-HIGH/WIL-FLO COLLECTORS WOULD OFFER DECENT DOLLAR BASED ON IT'S DECENT COND.
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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Hi, Dave. Check for a PM (I'm sure you have several by now!) That's the little flashing envelope found at the top of the page by "My Stuff". Best, John in Wisconsin
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welcome to oldgas!great peice!!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Welcome to Old Gas! That thermometer is good enough that a lot of us would like to own it! ME INCLUDED! If you haven't already sold it, maybe an auction here on Old Gas would net you some pretty good results! Good Luck!----KEVIN
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Welcome to old gas. Nice Thermometer! I'm in !
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Welcome Dave, nice thermometer indeed.
Thanks, Phil
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Check your PMs...better get in line lol...neat piece!
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That is a very cool piece. It is worth a good penny thats for sure. I would move it inside. Dan would be your best bet to sell that & get the most $$$$ out of it 
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All Ace High collectibles command very high market values.
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I'm sure Avio (Jody) will be emailing you as i think he was back up bidder on the one sold at Iowa gas auction..
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Like an old time collector in Northern Minnesota would say, "Where are you going to find another one?" Hold out for the big $$$$ - 12K!!! WOW!!!
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Whats the status on this piece? You asked for a valuation and we haven't heard back from you? Is the piece for sale or has it already been sold to another collector? If not, lets have an auction!!
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Welcome aboard and welcome to the addiction haha..keep us informed! Sweet thermometer though!!!
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Sorry guys it took so long to get back. It's taken a little time to pick myself off the floor after hearing the valuation of this thermometer.
After careful consideration and thinking it over I have come to a conclusion of basically........not knowing what to do.
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* Selling it to someone here whoever offers highest price via an auction or otherwise.
* Putting it on Ebay.
* Selling it at auction ouside of here.
It sounds like the best way to go is the Iowa show this coming summer even though that is a long way off. Plus I suppose that can be a gamble if the right people don't show up the price goes way down.
But I don't want to get greedy. Last week I had this hanging in the garage basically worthless, today its a different story.
By the way this is a one owner piece. I got this in the late 70's when they were tearing down some old Milwaukee Road buildings in the South Minneapolis yard. Asked if I could have it and got it. I caused the damage by trying to lift it off the mounting nail and thus causing the damage. (Ouch)!
So, I have all your numbers of the people that are interested in it.
This site will be the first to hear about the selling of this item.
Thanks for all your help. This is a fun group.
Dave
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That's a well-thought-out, cordial reply, Dave.
I'm sure you'll do well with your thermometer at the Iowa Gas auction. It is a well-promoted event, with in-person, internet, and phone bidding. So, the "right people" will be in attendance, one way or the other.
Good luck, and don't be a stranger to the Old Gas forum! Best, John in Wisconsin
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I agree that Iowa Gas is the best place to sell this item. Good luck
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...no doubt about it - the money for that piece is at Iowa Gas...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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What do you all think the date on that thermometer would be....
jus' curious : )
Nicole
p.s. I now see petroliana everywhere and it's all your fault! : ) : o : )
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Hi, Nicole I would say this thermometer dates some where in the 1920s
This stuff is addicting and easy to get hook on. And always got find a new fix !!!
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Hi guys. I know this isn't the 'for sale' forum anymore but thought I would mention that this thermometer is now listed in the Matthews auction catalog (lot #441) for Iowa Gas since a number of you were interested.
Hopefully I can get down there in August. Selling this is a complete gamble as all auctions are; could be $100 or $1000, but its the fun that counts.
I don't post on Oldgas but I am addicted to reading all the other posts every week.Its all very interesting.
Have a good rest of summer.
Dave S.
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