#790
Mon Jan 07 2008 03:19 PM
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The Ford sign that does not say Veribrite looks a little off to me. Plus he is selling an oval gargoyle sign. Any thoughts?
Suspect sign # 230209829539 Other sign #
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#791
Mon Jan 07 2008 06:13 PM
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http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ck&myworld=true 157 Negatives would STOP me from the get-go...I agree it looks OFF? No grommets? Something is NOT right????
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#792
Mon Jan 07 2008 06:38 PM
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this seller sold another one of these Ford signs December 22nd to another old gasser....he must of discovered a nos pile of them, i never get that lucky http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230204062880 [This message has been edited by roadrelics@aol.com (edited 01-07-2008).]
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#793
Mon Jan 07 2008 06:55 PM
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Wow Darryl! Interesting who bought that one. I was emailed by a 25yr Ford collector who said it was a repo and to stay away. The guy has the same M.O. as some other Indiana sellers.
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#794
Mon Jan 07 2008 08:20 PM
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i've heard its only going to get worse with this guy & probably more to come....the deception is getting even worse as they are even marking them "Property of Ford Motor Co.".....
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Tue Jan 08 2008 05:15 AM
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Wow.
I saw that sign first time around. I wondered about it then. Now one exactly like it. Makes you wonder.
The person who bought the other one should know.
Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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Tue Jan 08 2008 05:52 AM
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They have been reproducing the Ford Parts sign WITH Porperty of Ford Motor Co. on it..but what makes the difference SO FAR is the correct one has Veribrite Signs Chicago on it as well. They are also reproducing the Chevrolet ( bowtie) one as well....
Wes.......
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Tue Jan 08 2008 05:59 AM
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FIRST of all it's the same sign and same pictures in BOTH auctions?(note the chips)
Which means the buyer(oldgas member) is either in on it! OR passed after winning???
Looks like someone is BUSTED again NOT to mention any names?
SHAME SHAME!
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#798
Tue Jan 08 2008 06:32 AM
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Look guys, I got kicked off here for 30 days before for speaking the truth. The problem was I got to personal. I am not going to do that again. However, all we can do is watch his upcoming auctions which are due to start soon. The Ford sign is 100% repop. That part is fact. Nothing on the sign looks like an original. Great work Daryl on noticing the previous auction.
[This message has been edited by roger cherry (edited 01-08-2008).]
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Tue Jan 08 2008 03:12 PM
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thanks guys.......i am getting e-mail's from some very concerned collectors who want to remain anonymous about this issue & they suggest that some of us collectors contact the person below to see if he knows anything about these Ford signs.....He may like to have a word with Mr. Henry........................Hes the head of licensing and enforcement for Ford Motor Co.
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#800
Tue Jan 08 2008 03:19 PM
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There is currently a HUMBLE sign on ebay also, and it looks to be a fake...I've never seen one in red with white letters and the back shows the typical crude shelving marks..does anyone know anything about this sign?
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Tue Jan 08 2008 04:30 PM
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I believe the Humble sign is real. I have one just like it.
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Tue Jan 08 2008 05:06 PM
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i also believe the Humble sign is original....Its rather large & has unusual placement of the grommets.....
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#803
Tue Jan 08 2008 06:13 PM
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I think this sign should be destroyed, probably won't happen. For what it's worth Roger I'm with you. Unmarked reproductions are the scourge of this hobby we all love and it's only getting worse. the known reproduction catagory helps but what about the known people selling this **** ? I don't care who they are, well respected people in the hobby or someone trying to make a buck, they need to be exposed. It's getting pretty bad when seasoned veterans can't tell the difference anymore. It's only gonna get worse. GREED;;;;;;;;;Ron
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#804
Tue Jan 08 2008 06:36 PM
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I emailed the seller the first time it was on ebay and told him it was a reproduction. I never got a response. This seller is pretty close to me but I don't know him. I don't know a lot about Ford signs, but I do know they should be marked Veribrite. Also, the letters just don't look right. Compare them to a real sign and you can see what I mean.
The Humble sign that tx_oil was questioning was for a bulk tank I think. There are also Humble Dealer signs in red.
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