Griffon65
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trixon telstar
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| 01 Jul 2020 10:33 AM |
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Apologies for being an old cynic , but that is yet another faded example of the world's most overrated sign. Why do they nearly always look shabby ? I suppose they'll go mad for it and it'll be yet another triumph of hype over substance. |
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Griffon65
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| 01 Jul 2020 10:53 AM |
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No need to apologise, I'm the same! They're in my opinion far nicer enamel that I would rather have. |
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hinkslamps
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| 01 Jul 2020 11:07 AM |
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I agree. One of the dullest and most boring looking signs ever made. Depressing colours. Didn’t one of them sell for about £28,000 a few years ago?
Admin , CANTERBURY AUCTION ROOMS £31K including add ons .............MAD !! |
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CARTERS
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| 01 Jul 2020 12:38 PM |
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I also agree with the other comments, would love to find one as I wouldn't hesitate to put it out there for sale. |
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Lummox
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| 01 Jul 2020 12:51 PM |
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Its not the best example of this over rated sign is it ? |
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banjo boy
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| 01 Jul 2020 12:54 PM |
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The one above is abit shabby..i had the pleasure to see the high priced one in the owners collection..Pure Class,,the sign is stunning in the flesh.. |
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Griffon65
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| 02 Jul 2020 08:24 AM |
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Auctioneer's estimate 15,000 GBP - 20,000 GBP!! I don't think i'll be bidding. |
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Mick G
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| 03 Jul 2020 03:06 AM |
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I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I've always liked that sign. Everybody likes to bash it, but I'd be proud to display it in my collection. Way more than one of those awful 5 Boys Frys jobbies |
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Lummox
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| 03 Jul 2020 10:33 AM |
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Don't think you are going too far out on a limb, Mick . In good nick its a nice sign, a very nice sign but there are so many better signs at a fraction of the alledged worth of the BP winner. The money fetched at one auction £31k seemed to make this popular rare sign into a fabled holy grail with some collectors.
To a certain extent like the 5 boys, its almost like if you collect enamels to a " good " level you have to have a 5 boys in your collection ......again don't get me wrong its a lovely sign ......but would it be in my top 10 I'd have to think about that ?
Hmm ? .................your top ten favourite signs if money was no object !! thats a thought for those long Covid 19 laden TV repeats evenings
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banjo boy
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| 03 Jul 2020 11:47 AM |
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Wonder how much it would cost Ross to get your top 10 if you could afford them?? Just a thought.. |
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factory boy
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| 03 Jul 2020 01:16 PM |
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I'm happy co's I already own my Top Ten. |
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Lummox
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| 03 Jul 2020 02:08 PM |
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WHICH ARE ? Brian ............... |
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banjo boy
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| 03 Jul 2020 06:38 PM |
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Great statement F.B..So i take it your content now then in your world of collecting enamels?? |
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dougs
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| 04 Jul 2020 11:44 AM |
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I’ve also seen the 30 grander. It is cracking I admit but not for me.
I thought this one might be about the 5 grand mark, but who knows?
I think the Dunlop one with the car and driver on is a better sign albeit larger.
Webb’s factory or Holzapfels for me over the winner.
I’d rather have a coloured 5 boys anyday on my wall. |
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