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once every 10 to 20 years :-) more like once in a lifetime...and only if you're very lucky...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Hawkman, I would really like to hear the story on how you came across these signs,And think other members would too. Thanx
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Gary L. Hawk
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Wow, just read this. Amazing find of awesome signs.
I would have not revealed the fact that 6 were found. It has diminished some of the urgency that the "big dogs" would have felt when duking it out for the "only" sign. A "one of one" sign brings more than "one of six".
Needless to say, they are still valuable signs and I agree with Randy's assessment of their value.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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[quote=Dave's Garage]Wow, just read this. Amazing find of awesome signs. I would have not revealed the fact that 6 were found. It has diminished some of the urgency that the "big dogs" would have felt when duking it out for the "only" sign. A "one of one" sign brings more than "one of six". My opinion on value was for one sign...that has now changed that there are 6 signs.. 
RANDY
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I'd keep 3, and sell 3 over the next few years. There will be a day when you really want(need) something that's very rare/valuable. Sometimes only a trade can get those deals done. Great idea, I have been in a situation like that many times. I have parted with some of my favorite items to obtain a new favorite when the seller would not take cash.
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Wow, just read this. Amazing find of awesome signs.
I would have not revealed the fact that 6 were found. It has diminished some of the urgency that the "big dogs" would have felt when duking it out for the "only" sign. A "one of one" sign brings more than "one of six".
Needless to say, they are still valuable signs and I agree with Randy's assessment of their value. Even though there are 6 signs there is a lot more than 6 "Big Dogs" in the Hobby that will line up for these signs with the Rarity and Condition going for them. And this is your opportunity to seek out a Rare piece for your collection that you Allways wanted by trying to get it from one of these "Big Dogs" in trade for one of your signs. I say put a Price on them and let the Big Dogs come out of the woodwork and don't give in to a offer of less money because the next guy will most likely pay the asking price.
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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So far, having 6 of them revealed, has not slowed interest down at all. $10,000 is proving out to be a low estimate. Some things are as common as corn-dogs at a fair,...and some things are as scarce as Rocking-Horse *****. I believe these are the latter. Thanks for everyone's help and input, I appreciate it.
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Gary L. Hawk
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Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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I think it's great that you told people you found the 6, imagine what people would say if it came out later. I did that many years ago and got called every name in the book for not saying how many I found of an item. Amazing find!!
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Wow, glad they are real. What a find!!!!
Thanks, Phil
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I love that things like this can still be found!
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I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital with a broken jaw seeing those signs! I dream about a sign like that! You are one lucky bird! Nice find.
Jeremy Johnson
Looking for Johnson anything and Ca gas signs and ?
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if you do wind up selling them , make sure you keep at least one for yourself. that way every time you look at it , it will remind you of your great find. that is the priceless part of it! congats!!!!
collecting standard oil items
Tim Flannery
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I think if it hasn't been said,I'd keep the crate too.
WWOOWW!!
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