Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums General Petroliana Discussion Help ID this tire sign for me!!

I had a fellow call me yesterday about a tire sign he had for sale, so I went and looked at it today! I don't ever remember having seen one before and from the lettering on the sign, it looks to be very old! The darker area on the bottom half of the sign has some dirt on it that will clean up easily and the overall gloss is very good! The only damage is limited to the outer edges where the rivet holes would be and there doesn't seem to be any crazing of the porcelain. I have no idea on the age or value of this one. I can usually find it in a book or one of my friends will have an idea but no luck so far!
Does anyone have have an idea of a fair price to pay for this sign? I really like it but the owner seems to think its pretty valuable. He probably watched the "Pickers" show! LOL By the way--it measurers 18 inches by 5 feet!
Any help is appreciated!---KEVIN

Seems like I just saw that very sign somewhere???
Check the Iowa and Dixie gas shows pics of one in both.or do a search.

in that condition i would say its a 200-300 dollar sign Kevin and he probably wants double that...

I HAVE A VERTICAL VERSION OF THE SAME BRAND, COLORS AND COND. I PAID $125 FOR IT ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO.

Thanks guys! He wants $500 and I had offered $200. He wasn't offended but said he had paid too much for it. I liked it, but a better one will come along. "All good things come to those who wait."
Anyone else on value??

Kevin, I was going to say $125-$175. But, I'm usually low in my pricing, I wonder if that's the reason I keep coming up short when I bid on signs???? LOL

I think your better off waiting for something with more graphics for that price.

Kevin:
The pictures show some warpage along with the chips. I'd say that the $125-175 range would be right....Just my opinion...Dale

I have the same sign. I believe the orange and blue colors were used prior to the blue and white that is more often seen. From the pictures, it looks like it only has some chips by the gromets and a bend at the top right corner? If the stain will come off, it would be a nice sign. Mine is aprox 17 X 71 inches. I have also seen them vertical. Not great graphics but mine has great color and gloss/ shine to it. I think $500 is sort of high.

I would pay $200-$250 for it tops!! & thats is if it cleaned up good!!!

Just my opinion but I think you made a fair offer.
Mike

I have always liked that sign, and was happy to find a pretty nice one at the Portland swap meet last april for $375.00 it is pictured in
"BUYS OF THE YEAR - 2009!"

It's old, colorful, and not in bad shape. You can buy ***** Barn Hangars for 100-200, That sign should bring $300 anyday

i agree....i believe i would have no problem selling that sign for $300 at one of the large swapmeets here on the east coast!!!

Thank you very much for all the replys! It sure makes it easier when you have so much experience to turn to for answers! I really appreciate the advice from each and every one of you!
If the sign was a lot better, I might see spending the money, but I think its overpriced from what all of you have indicated. Thanks again---KEVIN