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Tue Jan 03 2012 11:54 AM
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So yesterday I see very high prices at a local auction. Today these 2 nos signs of mine, sold on ebay. I am not b#*ching but these are $80 signs. 1 sold for $242 and 1 sold for $260. Whats up ??
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ebay can be funny, was =ly surprised about the one we spoke about this morning. Thanks for working with me, I liked it the first time you posted it on BOTW.
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It looks as though sellers like you that offer International shipping get above average prices for your signs. Does the winning bidder live outside of the U.S.A.?
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Congratulations- good sale..
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Yes I sell world wide, but the buyer is from Ca. I just wonder why people pay 4 times what an item is worth. Then again, they were doing that all day at yesterdays auction.
I had 300 of these nos signs. Sold them all 12 years ago. I thought I ruined the Atlantic pump plate market.
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An item is worth what the market brings....not what you think it's worth
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and the market has been paying 80 bucks for these. It has nothing to do with what I think. Since I bought 300 for 7 bucks a piece, I am happy.
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Just an observation. This is sorta like biting the hand that feeds you. Personally, I would be thankful of the individuals that bought your signs and appreciated the quality of NOS signs and were prepared to step up to the plate and bid hard. I think it's unfair to be critical of them as if they did something wrong or foolishly over paid. If these are your last 2 or last few then it doesn't matter if you had 300 of them 12 years ago. A lot has changed in this hobby during those past 12 years. I'm not familiar or knowledgeable about the rarity of Atlantic signs. But, I would imagine chances are they are probably difficult to find NOS. As a collector, who on occasion sells items when upgrading pieces in my collection; I appreciate NOS items and individuals who are prepared to step up to the plate when they want something for their collections. In the past, I have bought items from you through e-Bay, and am hopeful that you were respectful of and appreciated my business and bids. 
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making bank on some colored metal......
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Agreed Dave, hopefully the guy or guys that bought them aren't on OLDGAS to see this blog,,,,somethings are better left unsaid Bill,, sorry I agree with Dave here..:)
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The unpredictability is one of the reasons I enjoy this hobby, not boring ;;;;;;;;;Ron
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Me too !!!!! I like it,,, there are no reasons why things happen, "it is what it is ".. you will go nuts trying to figure that out,,JMO , just be thankful sometimes..
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I agree. I didnt really mean to slam a buyer. I am more asking why some pay so much over what something is worth. I have noticed the prices going up and up at auction.
This post was meant to be a discussion about the high prices being paid.
NOT a slam on people that buy !!!
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THE SIGNS AREN'T 100% NOS, I SEE SOME EDGE CHIPPING ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES.
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