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dug up this sign, what to do with it in this bad of condition?
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15 Nov 2018 08:46 PM  

 I dug up this Coca Cola sign next to the foundation of a 1930s-1960s gas station where I like to metal detect.  I love signs! Unfortunately the condition is terrible, I am thinking of stapeling it to a piece of thin wood and just repainting it but I know that ruins the value, but is there even value on something like this?? Its condition is absolutely terrible!!
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15 Nov 2018 10:41 PM  

 Sorry to be blunt , you are correct , it has no value . Stick it back in the hole from whence it came LOL.
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16 Nov 2018 12:02 AM  
Whoa easy there TRIXON, its a cool little piece, don;t steal his thunder. I think it wodu be a good barn hanger if it was put on a piece of wood and painted, why not??? It will loo better than half the repops out there !
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16 Nov 2018 12:13 AM  

 Don't be daft Mick. I'm not trying to steal his thunder , just advising him to give it a decent burial .
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16 Nov 2018 01:54 AM  
Agreed. RIP
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16 Nov 2018 08:32 AM  

It's  not a collectors piece
Value is irrelevant .
What is relevant is that you found it .
Hang it somewhere , as is ( not repainted ) , garden , shed , office , and enjoy it .
That way you remember the day you found it .. Well done , ColtonB

 

 
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16 Nov 2018 09:35 AM  
Mick why dont you bid the guy on the sign then if you like it?? At least You know this one is real or do you need pics of the back of it just to confirm? Go on Mick you know you want to..
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16 Nov 2018 02:54 PM  

Give it a good wash, Then wax it.

Back it on some ply with a vintage frame

Will look just fine!

 

 
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16 Nov 2018 07:12 PM  
Posted By banjo boy on 16 Nov 2018 09:35 AM
Mick why dont you bid the guy on the sign then if you like it?? At least You know this one is real or do you need pics of the back of it just to confirm? Go on Mick you know you want to..


BB, I was really expecting you to come to the rescue...whare are freinds when you need them
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16 Nov 2018 07:31 PM  
I think you should clean it up, straighten it out a little bit; maybe give it a polish, mount it on a nice bit of wood and then bury it as deep as you can in a field.
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26 Nov 2018 09:14 AM  
Being diplomatic : This interesting sign shows signs of wear.
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