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Does anyone know what this sign is? haven't seen it before and am curious about it. i have the ability to buy it, but don't know what to spend? thanks, Chuck

Chuck, I don't know the value, but if it's original, it's gonna be pricey. As I recall, it has a "rear view" embossed view on the back side. There is a post that goes up the center between the two halves (front/back) and the post is mounted to a cast iron base. It's been a long time, but I seem to remember a price close to $2k ? How about some feedback from more knowledgeable sign guys? Ray? Dennis?

Is that the one that sat on a Coca-Cola base??

not sure. I'm going to where it is at next week. i know the "other" cop has the cola base, but not sure if this one does.

no, here is mine.

These were reproduced several years ago. The one shown is not the real thing.

Mick

Mick, are saying the one i posted is not real or the second picture posted? still tryin to figure this out before i get there to buy it. the one i'm lookin gat is part of a collection from one guy ath collected for 40 years. of course, doesn't guarantee taht it's real, but it should be. it has text on the bottom of the sign, but i can't read it in the picture. Chuck

Chuck,
The one Chris posted is the one I am used to seeing. I probably should not have said not real, I have never seen one. Value is based on how rare and the condition of the piece. The guy should be able to give you the history, manufacturer and so on. Ask the questions get the answers then verify. The reproductions made of the one like Chris's in that condition I have seen sell for $700/1000. They were not advertised as repos. I recently saw an original on the Coke base sell for $600 but it was only a 5/6. Depending on the sale I would think you could buy an original today for $1200/1500 if it were an 8.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

Mick

Mick

The repo ones have sharp edges all the way around them. I had 5 repos and you had to be careful not to cut your self. They looked just like the one Chris posted.

Thanks for all the advice! it helps. i'll let ya know if i get it and for how much! Chuck

Here are better pix of this sign, it is a one piece medal sign with three holes for mounting that go up the middle of the sign. check out the back also. the sign says "safe-t-gal decal co. santa ana, calif.". no base mount with it. I'm still tryin to figure an offer price for it...any new opinion's with the better pix? thanks, Chuck

Found this on Craigslist
Might help you on your sign?
Coke Sign "Slow School Zone" 1950's - $1750 (Moorhead)

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This is a 1950's "Slow School Zone" Coca-Cola advertising sign. It is in good condition for it's age. Please email or call with any questions. Thank you. fargofunhouse@yahoo.com 701-371-6117


Location: Moorhead
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great looking sign however i think the coke cop is worth more just because of the Coca Cola advertising.......I would think yours to be around $750 give or take $250..Good luck

Check this e-Bay item number 170300622333. It's on a Coke base and the price is $1,800.

we know where there is one looks just like the unit in the picture chris showed .. would really appreciate any help in knowing how to tell the original from a repop piece .. thanks