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#409355 Sun Apr 14 2013 07:24 AM
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Why is this guy in every picture with the sign he is trying to sell?

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I like when they do that, makes it kinda funny. If the sign is 6ft he must be tall.
I have seen woman in bathing suits holding signs before.
There is a guy that sells vintage records and his cat is in every picture. Must love the camera.

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I guess you gotta start your modeling career somewhere, lol! smile
I wondered the same thing but couldn't come up with a realistic answer.
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Everybody is entitled to their 10 seconds of fame.


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Dave's Garage #409449 Sun Apr 14 2013 02:51 PM
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Look at this picture. That wall bracket must not be fastened to the wall, he has to hold it up. lol

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I have purchased hundreds of items over the internet since 1998. Most of the sellers I have never met.
It is nice to put a face on the seller I guess lol.

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brand recognition

you know it's his stuff immediately

there's a guy that sells gas and oil stuff on Ebay and always puts his huge barn in the background with all his cool gas station signs on it!

I see alot of his other stuff for sale in other categories just cuz I see the same big old barn.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281088074979?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649


He is an excellent Ebay seller and people tend to buy an item from him over somebody else just cuz they've done business with him in the past and they were pleased.

This guy is using same approach only he is in the photos...IMO

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Originally Posted By: signgod2112
Look at this picture. That wall bracket must not be fastened to the wall, he has to hold it up. lol

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. Lol ,My kids watch a carton called Johnny bravo and that guy has his hair dew .


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i have watched a lot of his items, they are usually listed for a long time before actually selling.

i think its a good idea to put something next to signs to reference the size, perhaps that is all he is trying to do.


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Originally Posted By: rogerg
brand recognition

you know it's his stuff immediately

there's a guy that sells gas and oil stuff on Ebay and always puts his huge barn in the background with all his cool gas station signs on it!

I see alot of his other stuff for sale in other categories just cuz I see the same big old barn.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281088074979?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649


He is an excellent Ebay seller and people tend to buy an item from him over somebody else just cuz they've done business with him in the past and they were pleased.

This guy is using same approach only he is in the photos...IMO


That is a great photo and great idea.

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I think in recognition (and humor), we should all do this on the next "Buys of the Week" thread!


Looking for any Alabama based globes and advertising such as Coastal, Rebel, Interstate Oil, Foster Oil (supertane), Mutual, Oil Well, etc...
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Originally Posted By: TheGriffin
I think in recognition (and humor), we should all do this on the next "Buys of the Week" thread!

I'll do it! laugh If I get something, lol!


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I've been to his shop in Wisconsin before.hes got some cool stuff.good marketing ploy.


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He didn't do one on the nozzle..... : )


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Dave Richey #410078 Tue Apr 16 2013 06:03 PM
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...probably had a bad hair day.

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