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#285052 Mon Nov 14 2011 04:36 PM
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Is this sign real or reproduction. Wow is it nice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Texaco-Roof-Coat...=item231653079b

Item 231653079

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I am no expert but I came to the conclusion that it is a reproduction. To me the colors seem off (but it could just be the lighting/camera) and I would have to guess that there would be more mounting holes then there is (one in each courner). But I have to tell you the markings on the bottom right and left(date) have me wondering if I am wrong. LOL LOL Which I why I do not have a lot of prestine signs in my collection. John

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Repro. Font is wrong for durable protection and reasonable cost....color seems off....with all these repro signs with sign maker markings one must look at a picture of a know original to see the difference because sometimes there are small variations. I do not think the original has a white back either.

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Report the %^$#* thing to Ebay! Thats the same crooked SOB that has been marketing a bunch of the T-53 phonys!


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The Texaco logo is what had me wondering.....


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I think there were two versions Alex


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so, I guess we are back to the original question? LOL He does not say in his description that it is old, etc. Hard to report it when he makes no claim to an authentic sign. What about the other items listed by this seller?

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Most of the stuff I have seen looks real but items get many early bids and always sell for top dollar

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3 negatives in 30 days about SLOW Shipping & 1 item sent C.O.D. after buyer paid for shipping. I'd Ignore seller.

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Lots of complaints about communcation or the lack of it.
Means seller got buyer and don't care to talk about it!
The starting price and no reserve done it for me.


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If you notice his other items are all listed as original or he states a date it may have been made. Not on this one or the delco sign he has with the same description and same white back.Reproduction.

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for a 75 year old sign, it sure has aged well-
looks like it was made yesterday.. IMO.. (repo)


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Originally Posted By: advertologist
for a 75 year old sign, it sure has aged well-
looks like it was made yesterday.. IMO.. (repo)


Because it probably was..lol

Did Allen Morrison (AM) even mark their signs like that in the 30's for Texaco?

I have never seen one with the white so vibrant.

Jamie



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I thought the first two letters/numbers were single and the year was two digit.

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Definitely a REPRODUCTION !!!!! Stay away /////

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