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I have been offered a Pan Am Motor Oil sign. It is the 30 inch double sided porcelain with "Stand Up Under Fire". The problem with the sign is the condition. Only one side is worth displaying. The reverse is rough and for that matter the "good" side has issues. . .pops and fading. I have seen cleaner examples bring strong prices. Is this sign desirable or worth the investment in this condition?

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i know i'd love to have it. if you pass up on it i might be intrested. but i dont know about investment quality but i know thats a very rare sign and has some good value for sure.

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I have always heard that called the pan am doughboy sign.

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I bought a worse one and still had offers to sell it.


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The guys are right, a not too common sign. And one that is very desirable. IMO


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If you pass on it you might regret it. If I was in our shoes I would get it & enjoy it smile


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I WOULD BUY THAT SIGN IN THAT CONDITION ANYTIME, GO AFTER IT! WOULD BE A NICE ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.


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I chase grade pretty hard.But I've got a couple of signs on display in worse shape than that one in the shop.I just say "the best grade available"and put them up.I'm with the rest of the guys;Buy it if you can afford it.Don't let the grade stop you IMO.

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I Missed one 25 yrs ago for $400.00 AAAAHHH!!!!!!!


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Thanks for the advise, guys.


Greg Speight
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