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I got some signs and gas memorabilia from my grandpa who was insane about collecting this stuff and I know he spent a lot, some are still in their original boxes (like new old signs) and they look really nice I haven't been able to find out how much most of them are worth because I am unable to find pictures of a lot of them. Some have a little bit of rust and stuff but overall I think they are really nice. I have been looking at the prices and I wasn't aware what he had really left me until I joined this forum. I am having trouble finding out some of the prices. What is the best way besides ebay I can find the value for what I really have?
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What type of brands are the signs? Pictures would help, there's a lot of knowledgable folks on this forum that can help.
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Post pictures if possible.
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mobil texaco polly associated red crown shell sinclair richfield signal gulf phillips flying a rich lube thats some of them. Does anyone know anything about this sign? I know its bad ***** it was a favorite, I cropped it for safety 
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Polly? Might want to post that I'm sure guys on here are interested.
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Quite a different scenario than your posts a few days ago.
"Remember, history that is forgotten is doomed to repeat itself!"
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at the moment nothing is for sale no pm's offering to buy I am looking for online resources for pricing
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Quite a different scenario than your posts a few days ago. Shouldn't try to run circles around this site sheephead. LMAO
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Im trying to learn man I don't want to get ripped off
Last edited by 89sheepdog; Tue Apr 22 2014 07:32 PM.
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Without detailed photos. No one will be able to give you an idea... Of what you have...
Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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I am still trying to figure out what is safe to post bob
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Cropped sign above [Round RICHLUBE curb sign] is almost worthless for trying to get a value on, BUT will help the Repop guys for Clarity!
Search past auctions ebay, Matthews, Morphys, etc. In bottom right hand corner, search Oldgas using Google custom search.
Be fair on condition when comparing.
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Thanks Dick! Finally somebody with some insight! If I can't find a sign I guess I just have to learn the hard way of what it is then... Cropped sign above [Round RICHLUBE curb sign] is almost worthless for trying to get a value on, BUT will help the Repop guys for Clarity!
Search past auctions ebay, Matthews, Morphys, etc. In bottom right hand corner, search Oldgas using Google custom search.
Be fair on condition when comparing.
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Layout of a sign is more important to the Repop guys than High Quality images [those just save time copying].
THAT is another reason you should search completed auctions, LEARN WHAT MIGHT BE RARE Before posting.
From the image above, I'd say he collected some Quality Condition signs.
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I am going out on a limb here, But honesty is the best policy here. If someone thinks that there is a potential problem they will blast it out. Do not beat around the bush, for your own sake.
Craig
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