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Wow! Another "BEAUTY" for sale. Sure like the earlier "logo" ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/271969899641What would a "mint" one bring? Hen
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can of subject: ... a mint one might surprise you!
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You meant: might scare me ... like $50,000?
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IMO- minimum of 3500.+ ...
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$3500.00 I think is high, but that's just me...
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Last one in nice condition sold for 3500 . Wayne Turpel auction . 2 years ago . It wasn't mint .
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I bought this RI gallon tin at auction last Oct. 2014 ( D. Evoy Auction ) for $1500 and sold it in January for $2000 cdn. $
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What would a "mint" one bring? Hen Wes Hague: I bought this RI gallon tin at auction last Oct. 2014 ( D. Evoy Auction ) for $1500 and sold it in January for $2000 cdn. $ there's a big difference between Wes's example & "MINT" just as there is in the grading of coins, you get too the xfine vs. the mint proof- there's a big jump in value if you have one I'd be a player but its got to be dead mint like the orig. question of this subject ...
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They are an early litho type and never seem to be mint . I have seen some really nice ones . If a really nice one showed up right now it would be extremely strong IMO. The one Wayne had was prob the best one I have seen to date . But I am sure some guys on here have seen a lot of good ones . You just never know when and in what condition they will show up
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It only brought: $685.99
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condition: determined this ...
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condition: determined this ... This is a good example of how condition, rarity and desirability affects the value of a collectible item. Not many grade 5.5 will bring that kind of money.
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It only brought: $685.99 about 500 more than its worth imo
Wanted early tin litho signage. petro, farm, auto, etc.
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Agreed. In that condition 4 yrs ago that's a 75.00 can. Things have changed a lot. But it makes you wonder if the bubble will burst.
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what the hell are you doing up davey, ts 2 in the morning....lol
Wanted early tin litho signage. petro, farm, auto, etc.
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I don't care how rare it is, someone way over paid a bunch. Not my cup of tea or should I say whiskey?
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I don't care how rare it is, someone way over paid a bunch. 3 people bid over 600., I agree with you ...
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Same ole saying, " It's only worth what someone is willing to pay" ...
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7 years ago this can went for $800.00 + Now look at it. Almost the same exact condition.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TEXACO-QUICK-AUTO-POLISH-LITHOGRAPHED-METAL-CAN-1-8-GAL-AS-FOUND-/262026149285?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITWhat&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=hCJi%252BAtiPgKcUcZ49Pm29hDAA50%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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Last edited by advertologist; Sat Sep 05 2015 05:07 PM. Reason: ad
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Posting a photo of my can before I even get it in my hands Randy ? LOL. Thanks for not doing it a couple days before auction ended, I'm happy to get it at the price I did...although on the rough side It's a rare one for sure !.
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one I've never seen ...
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Randy it's from The Texas Company Australasia 1936
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