hinkslamps
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| 09 Aug 2018 01:08 PM |
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It doesn't matter how much they go for.
Money is only bits of paper with a picture of the queen on it. |
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banjo boy
The Tatfather
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| 09 Aug 2018 09:12 PM |
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Makes sense Rich but in the early 70z what were the average wages?? |
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Mick G
Guru Tat
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| 10 Aug 2018 05:29 AM |
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Just checked online inflation calculator using CPI from 1970 with 15 pounds which converts to 220.51 today |
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batleycarr1
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| 10 Aug 2018 12:31 PM |
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Too true banjo - when both me and your dad were buying signs from Chris Gordon in Birmingham back in the 70's, £15 was a lot of money to spend. Fortunately we both still have some of the signs we bought then. I think the major thing looking back is that the condition of signs we bought then was superb and that there seemed to be a never ending supply of wonderful old advertising coming out of shops that had been shut up for years.
Good point Mick G - £220 today would buy you a decent cigarette packet sign but a mint one would be more like £350 |
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trixon telstar
Guru Tat
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| 10 Aug 2018 02:51 PM |
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Prices are just too much? You can say that again . And, it's not going to change any time soon . It's getting like the crazy world of Railwayana where you make the prices up as you go along. It feels sometimes like there's an element of greed driving it along , human nature being what it is . There's an option available of course . Just .walk.away. I employ that tactic on a regular basis . If I can't see value for money, I'd rather go without it. Call me a cheapskate if you will, but that's how I feel. |
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trixon telstar
Guru Tat
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| 10 Aug 2018 04:04 PM |
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Coincidentally, andjust to prove there IS another side to the coin, a nice condition ,early(1897) Sunlight Soap sign, (wording in a crescent) just gone on ebay for 40 quid , BIN . That looks like a gift to me. So Arkwrights could have a point. |
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Arkwrights
Mad Keen Collector
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| 10 Aug 2018 05:01 PM |
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Marcus hits the nail on the head, entirely my sentiments |
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sign-seeker
Tat Addict
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| 10 Aug 2018 05:15 PM |
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Did you buy it then TT?!!!! Tried to find it but without any joy, (even under completed listings!) Possibly even a listing error? |
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markbigears
Mad Keen Collector
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| 10 Aug 2018 06:16 PM |
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you guys need to earn more! :) |
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Benbush321
Tatter
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| 10 Aug 2018 06:23 PM |
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hi marcus i bought the sunlight |
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trixon telstar
Guru Tat
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| 10 Aug 2018 06:37 PM |
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Well done Ben ! Bought yourself anice sign. Perhaps Griffon or Jimbo might be able to put a picture up. |
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Jimbo
Mad Keen Collector
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| 10 Aug 2018 08:29 PM |
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/enamel-sign-/283096304978?hash=item41e9dacd52%3Ag%3Ah-YAAOSwHW1bbXfE&nma=true&si=yvVu9Dx3g3rKGqucgVq3sf%252FzVZ8%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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trixon telstar
Guru Tat
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| 10 Aug 2018 08:40 PM |
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Thanks Jimbo. Can't do that technical stuff . I'm your original techno- moron ! |
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hinkslamps
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| 11 Aug 2018 12:00 AM |
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Is that a maker's mark on the bottom right?
It's a lovely sign - a bargain. |
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Mick G
Guru Tat
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| 11 Aug 2018 04:09 AM |
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Great pick-up Ben,
Here is it's cousin, February 1897 stamping by Chromo. Looks like yours is 597 (May 1897) and Patent, interesting stuff !
 
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