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I posted this beautiful embossed Alimite garage sign on eBay and didn't get a single bite! It's probably for the best, because I love the vibrant colors(red, black on yellow). The other reason I'm glad it didn't sell is because(at that time) I had no idea what I was doing in terms of shipping!
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ARE YOU TRYING TO PUT YOUR SIGNS IN THE KIDS ROOM AGAIN?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HAHA nice sign and thanks for posting!
no, actually i had to take it down & move it to the garage. just not enough room left in my little sanctuary.
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