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I believe the one sold is a clean one & that is why it brought good money! Of course, eBay prices!  221328978662Just my 2-cents worth! Hen
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Hen, that is/was a nice globe, but I still feel it went high. If a person wants a glossy showpiece, get a set of nice lenses and a shiny new body, but it could be done for MUCH less. I've bought a nice single 16.5" Mobilgas lens for $150 within the last 3 years. I know prices have gone up some, but here again I think it is another case of if you wait, go to a show or petro auction, one could be had for much less.
I bought mine for $500 here on Old Gas, unrestored just a couple years ago. I don't want shiny personally, I like the old weathered original red paint on mine. I just can't see how a shiny body doubles the value, the lenses are the same? I think Scott sells them for around $750-$800, which is top tier value IMO.
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Darin,
Thank you kindly for the great info. Appreciate it very much!
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Hen, that is/was a nice globe, but I still feel it went high. If a person wants a glossy showpiece, get a set of nice lenses and a shiny new body, but it could be done for MUCH less. I've bought a nice single 16.5" Mobilgas lens for $150 within the last 3 years. I know prices have gone up some, but here again I think it is another case of if you wait, go to a show or petro auction, one could be had for much less.
I bought mine for $500 here on Old Gas, unrestored just a couple years ago. I don't want shiny personally, I like the old weathered original red paint on mine. I just can't see how a shiny body doubles the value, the lenses are the same? I think Scott sells them for around $750-$800, which is top tier value IMO.
Darin Totally agree. I know i sent Darin a text when this thing went off in disbelief!! I wanted that one but not for that price!! Should be interesting to see if any more pop up for sale and what they go for!
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I had one at IG last year that I sold for $600.
Drive with Care and Buy Sinclair!! I buy Sinclair globes, signs, cans, ect.
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I had one at IG last year that I sold for $600. And to most globe collectors that price is right on the money! You got a fair price and so did the buyer. Both happy i am sure.
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