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    Posted 12 years ago

    NewCoke
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    Hi. Looking for a nice original coca-cola sign for a gift. I do not want to pay "original price" for a repo. I can't tell on this one - not an expert or even a novice on this. I saw a post here that looked like this one and someone here said it is a repo. So not sure.

    Thx.

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    1. Daddy_Nobucks Daddy_Nobucks, 12 years ago
      Hi NewCoke, This sign pictured has been up for auction on eBay more than once with no takers.
    2. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      Yeah, OK, makes me wonder... I don't see the fading I'd expect and the back looks too pristine. Were they painted white originally? Could also be restoration but front looks like maybe a decent repro? Maybe 30-40 years old?
    3. aycockonxion aycockonxion, 12 years ago
      I would also mention that, no matter what, it isn't "repo". It could possibly be a "repRo" if it is a *reproduction* sign, but unless it was repossessed at some point, it certainly isn't a "repo". With that being said, it does look like a reproduction sign probably from the '80s. Maybe Perry (signaholic) - the resident Coke sign expert - will be able to weigh in later for a more definitive answer.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      That used to annoy me ay-- but its use is so common that it has become accepted. "Repro", "Repo", "Repop" are all commonly used to described reproduction items.

      I collect Civil War and 50% or more of Confederate items are "repro"!

      Scott
    5. Daddy_Nobucks Daddy_Nobucks, 12 years ago
      Depending on what area of the country your from, Repo can be short for Repoduction. :)
    6. tommy1002 tommy1002, 12 years ago
      it's all products of an abbreviated society, lol.
    7. SSmoothie, 12 years ago
      These were made in the late 90's.
    8. Signaholic Signaholic, 12 years ago
      Thank you ay but I'm not really an expert, earlycoke or TGBWC certainly are though and I believe that what TGBWC is dead on! People do this sort of thing all the time to try and sell you on a repro sign.
    9. Signaholic Signaholic, 12 years ago
      Yeah, pretty obvious to those of us who have been at it a while.
    10. earlycoke earlycoke, 12 years ago
      Spend your money on an authentic sign. This one is a fake. Simply put.
    11. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      Thanks so much for the fast replys! This site saved me from a bad purchase. I may get one of this type of repro in addition to an authentic older original, but NOT one priced and advertised as original! I do love the colord and faded look of these, and some are $20 or so - not bad to put over the basement "bar" (really just used for kids, so lots of Coke in it usually).

      I sent a few questions to the seller, pointed out that I've been told it's likely a repro and he doesn't reply to my eBay questions now. I assume he already knew it was a repro, because IF it were what he claimed, I now know from watching other auctions that it would be gobbled up for his opening bid of $150. It would be in VG shape for a true original, large, nice content and colors.
    12. SSmoothie, 12 years ago
      I looked at the ebay wording on the sign, he is using Vintage Coca-cola 1915, that is not a true statement. Email and contract your bid. Notify ebay of your reason.

    13. SSmoothie, 12 years ago
      Also he state in the date of creation, early 1900s, 1915 thereabouts.
    14. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      I didn't bid on this, so I'm not out any $$$. I am looking at others on eBay though - some pretty cool old coke signs.
    15. NewCoke, 12 years ago
      Well, it sold to someone for $151. I've followed quite a few auctions recently and IF that was a legit original in that shape from the time period claimed it would have fetched over $300. Someone got screwed... but is is a cool looking sign.
    16. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Sadly this type of thing happens regularly on ebay.

      It is a minefield for new collectors.

      I often see reproductions bring good money in the militaria category as well.

      I am sympathetic toward the buyers, but a lot of times some research/ reference books/ asking knowledgeable collectors would spare folks.

      I am glad to see that you asked here NewCoke!

      Scott

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