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About 2 years ago a stranger stoped at my shop and asked if I wanted to buy an Atlantic sign and what it is worth. Of course, I figured it was the standard 3ft by 4ft sign worth about 200-600, and drove my ranger over to check it out, and see what else was there. Well, was I wrong. It is 20ft long and about 3 ft high. Weighed around 800lbs. So, here it is. My question, He said it was at a station in the 50's, but i did not know when they would of made stainless signs and with the sheer size I was wondering what it is worth. I feel sometimes this big, they get hard to hang, so worth less then expected. What is a reasonable value? My guess was 600 to 800... what do you think?

Does the neon still work? I would imagine that the market for a sign like this would be limited. Brady

Boy, that would dominate a room!

No the transformers were trash and most of the tubes were broke. I've seen people selling large (10ft+) signs for thousands, but I don't see the market. I couldn't get another one, just no room.

Nice sign. Looks like 50's 60's era.

you are right - you can still sell a 10 ft sign for thousand$ - all depends on what it is. Chevy, Ford, Lincoln Mercury, sure. Atlantic not so much...... It's still a neat sign - the stainless makes it even cooler. I'd hang on to it since it's local - and someday get the neon working. Enjoy