Even originals have variety in quality and materials used. A friend has several Gulf oil signs that came from a garage that was around till the 50's, he got many of them firsthand. They vary so much that I think the corporation simply hired the cheapest bidder when more signs were needed. You can see that in shell signs as well, they are mass-produced items. Buying on ebay is also nuts, as everything seems to sell for more than it should and you cannot see before buying. I am beginning to think that some "collectors" are actually investors, in this to make money or limit the hobby, and that is sad. Being mean and selfish does nothing to attract new enthusiasts. I support the people who put the hard work into creating reproductions we all can afford.
