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On Saturday afternoon, I received a call from a lady stating that she had a lead on a McColl Frontenac Products sign that she was wishing to buy and then sell. She inquired if I would be interested.
She explained that she was into buying and selling items (a picker) and that she had bought some items from an older gentleman. The gentleman had the sign and was interested in selling it. She stated she knew nothing about signs. She wanted to make the gentleman a fair offer as he had already turned down several offers from other people.
I asked her to send me pictures as she lived about an hour away from my place. She said she would attend at the owners residence and take some photo's.
Later that evening, I received the photo's and the sign was a little rough. But, a Red Indian sign is a Red Indian sign and even the rough ones are good trading stock. In my excitement, I neglected to ask her the size. From the photo's I assumed it to be a 60" sign.
I made her an offer and broke it down into two parts told her what to offer the seller and what I would pay her for the sign.
On Sunday, she called me back and said that the seller sold her the sign and that she wished to sell it to me for what I had offered her.
This afternoon, I drove out and met her. To my surprise the sign was a 30" sign. One that, I didn't have in my collection. Now it's a keeper, especially since I got it for the price of a 60" sign. I'm still stoked!!
My 2 year old daughter was also excited.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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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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Awesome story and sign , neat that your little girl was happy as well , to me that's what it's all about . Congratulations on your find!
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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terrific sign! Kudos on the find Dave!
Looking for early valvoline, freedom-valvoline, franklin pa items, Galena
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The 30 '' is one I do not have extremely hard to get . Good for you dave . I always say when its your turn its your turn good for you .
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Congrats!! Great story and great looking sign!! I have a feeling your little girl is happy cuz she knows Daddy is happy!
Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Thats great Dave, you have been finding all kinds of cool stuff this year.
I am always looking for anything Texaco or Oklahoma oil and gas company's, also I am a newbie at seeking globes.
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Wow great find Dave!! Congrats
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FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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Great find Dave, and even better you have someone to share it with!
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It's always nice when things work out better then what you imagine. Nice sign and even better when the family can also enjoy it with you. Life is good......
Looking for Johnson anything and Ca gas signs and ?
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Thanks for all the positive comments! My wife and daughter came with me for the drive (2 hr round trip) when we went picked it up.
My little girl loves playing in the yard and was pretty happy that she got to wash the sign and all her outdoor yard toys.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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congratulations, love the Red Indian..
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Very nice sign and a great acquisition for the collection Dave.
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