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Posted 1 year ago
TGBWC
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Okay, my wife isn't really a Coca-Cola collector. I mean, she attends Coke Club conventions with me every year and we go to flea markets and antique malls together. And...she like the fact that I collect Coca-Cola memorabilia and have it displayed nice, as opposed to collecting beer cans (no offense to beer can collectors), but I never really think of her as being an expert or even knowing an original Coke item from a repro.
So today when I opened one of my gifts from her, I expected the shirt box to contain; well...a shirt. Much to my surprise when I unwrapped it to find this beautiful 1950s/60s 3D plastic Coca-Cola & Hotdog sign!
She said she spotted it at a local antique mall and while she didn't say what she paid for it, she did say it was below $100.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas!
Ray & Dianne
Coca Cola SignsFew brands have been as effectively and aggressively marketed as Coca-Cola,…
Nice Christmas gift from the wife!
Very nice and very nice wife.
Need to show this to my wife! lol
Thanks guys. But there was a (verbal) disclaimer attached to this gift from my wife; she said: "Don't expect to get Coke items from me all of the time now and don't expect me to visit antique malls by myself unless they are near a Stein Mart or Macy's."
Such a wife.....
Nice sign and a great gift! You've got a real peach there Ray. Me too, I received a couple Coke logo iced tea glasses and a $40 gift certificate to the local antique mall. I see this type of sign go for a pretty penny when up for auction, so I think she did very good with price.
Very nice indeed!!!! She is feeding your addiction in fine style with that one, lol!!
Great Christmas gift Ray. That will look awesome in your "Coke room" , and knowing it came from the most special girl in your life,,,,priceless!
Thanks again guys.
She really nailed it there Ray! A Coke sign and 3D!