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#562392 Thu Aug 21 2014 01:40 PM
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I got excited for a min. :-(

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Real Mccoy eBay #: 131270529558

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Bettin's is definitely the Real McCoy-

IMO- other one from Ohio they found on a roof
is questionable, every one of these is from Ohio,
might of been rejected by shell... cool


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I know the 11 in version is definitely real. I love that sign it's been on eBay awhile!! So these "Ohio shingles" could have been made back then? They didn't make Shell's cut but maybe a 1920's-30's reject sign?

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IMO- yes
this has been debated on here before... cool


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Hmm, I'm interested to find out more. Mainly because it MIGHT be a good starter AIR sign. But, I am against repops and don't want to invest in something that's clearly fake made in the last 20-30 yrs. I can see that the mounting holes are similar to the known real one. I wonder if Shell rejected them becuase they would have to re-design the sign mounting? Sizing being too big? Since it was "nailed" to a roof, I can understand damage being there at the mounting holes. Hopefully ya'll have a answer on this sign.

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How Many time do they have to be Debated? YEARLY?

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Originally Posted By: Dick Bennett
How Many time do they have to be Debated? YEARLY?


Hey, we're old and have short memories !



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seller is a member here... and in my opinion, has listed it correctly with the information he has to offer. with the authenticity unknown, its not an investment piece... but would look good on the wall regardless. just hope whoever purchases does not try to resell with less information to uninformed buyer!


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UNTIL it gets Permanently Marked, it will always be a problem sign.

Dick Bennett #562492 Thu Aug 21 2014 08:26 PM
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How much do ya'll think this AIR sign will bring with the insanity lately on eBay?

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IF you suspect it was a Reject, why would you even consider bidding on it?

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Ive seen the roof pics first hand! SHADY! Pics look blurry and guy has hood on hiding....I was also told the pics were staged to TRICK people!!! They even put tar on some and chipped them all up to look original....Ohio brothers are the ones involved with having these made and decieving people! They have been doing so for years...They were EXPOSED at Auburn last year!!! smile

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Ive seen a couple guys(they looked shady) at the midland antique show and they have hundreds of repro's in crates, and there were several shell signs. Had tar and stuff on em... You think its the same guys??


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I met the seller in Maggy Valley. Great guy. I believe he has it represented well and leaving it to the bidders to decide. A local auction house had one of these recently and they are very well made with very solid raised shelving and aged look. It brought 1300+ premium. So who knows where this one will go.


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Originally Posted By: Perdue31
It brought 1300+ premium.


yowza... obviously there was a couple bidders that did not know the full story of questionable origin


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