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signs are incorrect, but look good to the unknowing, & descriptions are vague.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&am...gn&_sacat=0

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The Sunset and Union signs were originally listed as repros. Seller ended the auctions and relisted without saying they were fakes. !#$%! Seller, selling !#%^! signs.


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Thank you for posting Bryce! Bold seller to list reproductions and his phone number. If anyone has questions or comments it is 513-543-6656. smirk


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I asked if original or reproductions and he at least stated they are "powder coated older reproductions"


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If anyone has any problems call me my number is posted I'm not trying to screw anyone. I had a few signs made for myself sometime ago. Now I'm selling them due to having a lot of original stuff. No way am I trying market these signs and get original prices. You people should know what this stuff sells for in original condition. Go buy a sunset or minute man for 300 or 400. Good luck I posted my number so if people had questions they could call me I'm not like most who are running and hiding and trying to screw people who don't know better. I've been in this hobby a long time and know most of you. So just wanted to let everyone know the truth.

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SO why not list them as reproductions then?


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Anybody that knows about signs can look at them and tell that there reproductions and if anyone asks they will get a honest answer. If you don't like them don't bid if you like the look and want something to look at for a very small fraction of cost go for it.

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Where might one find 30" Minute Man "pre" rust and chipped? I cannot disagree with your logic, but I would like a Minute Man 30" like new at a fraction of the cost. Is there a website or did you pick these up at a show?

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Originally Posted By nochevys
SO why not list them as reproductions then?

He originally listed a couple of them as repros.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Union-76-Minute-Man-30-Enamel-Sign-/181977991652?hash=item2a5ebbc9e4%3Ag%3APmMAAOSwL7VWhhOz&nma=true&si=KQF21KDbnFoXG2drqOLcLuge%252BnQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
He ended those auctions and relisted them, but must have forgotten to say they were fake in the 2nd listing. But he did use the "heavy,thick,enamel" in the description just like the fine folks from South American and India use. wink
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30-Two-sided-Union-76-Minute-Man-sign-/181978454236?hash=item2a5ec2d8dc%3Ag%3AafIAAOSwL7VWhrfV&nma=true&si=KQF21KDbnFoXG2drqOLcLuge%252BnQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


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Unless the seller can supply a valid reason for not listing the signs as reproductions then it looks to me like the only reason is to get more $$$$.

Not necessarily original sign money, but more money none the less.

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Originally Posted By Rjhart123
Anybody that knows about signs can look at them and tell that there reproductions and if anyone asks they will get a honest answer.


Trouble is, your ad looks like its designed to fool the uneducated buyer that does not know his signs! Sure, those of us that have been around for some time, will know the difference, but some poor schmuck looking for his first signs, would never know!
Theres a lot to be said about truth in advertising!
It tends to reflect on the advertiser!


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Originally Posted By Rjhart123
Anybody that knows about signs can look at them and tell that there reproductions and if anyone asks they will get a honest answer.


Originally Posted By Rjhart123
I'm not like most who are running and hiding and trying to screw people who don't know better.


Originally Posted By Rjhart123
No way am I trying market these signs and get original prices.



So let me get this right. If someone doesn't know signs then it is fair game not to state it is a repop? You're justification is that you don't expect to get a lot of money? And a potential bidder knows this how?

If it is true that the Sunset and Minute Man were originally shown as repop and then altered to delete that wording, that is prima facia evidence of intent to deceive.

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I am fairly new to collecting I thought the Sinclair looked like it was real plus I didn't know they were repoping that type of sign the sunset and minute man i figured were fakes I'm grateful for oldgas and you guys on it.

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I would suggest that the seller notify the bidders they are fake signs and change the listing to reflect that. A persons good reputation in this hobby is worth a lot. I for one would not knowingly try to sell a fake item without letting people know up front to make sure there is no confusion. People have a good memory..


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