Posted 11 months ago
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Anyone have any idea what this is worth?
We were going to build a wood case w/light for it.
My son bought it at a garage sale over the weekend.
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FYI - We are not looking to sell it as my son wants it mounted on his bedroom wall. Just curious to know how good a deal he made.
We really don't know how good a deal he made unless we know what he paid for it. It is a newer sign. The ® and "Enjoy" dates it to the 1980s-90s I'm thinking. Probably not worth more than $50. Is it plastic or metal?
That will definitely take up some wall space! These large beauties are great for displaying "the wow factor". Couple things work against it from a value range: As TGBWC mentions, it's a relatively new sign. Also, since it's so big, many collectors don't have the wall space available or wouldn't want to commit to taking up that much real estate unless a sign is very old. But it will be great for your boy's room, he will really Enjoy! And I like your tee-shirt too. :)
He paid $20. Someone already offered him $50 before he could get it home.
And it is plastic.
I would have took the 50$ the sign is too large and too new to be consider collectible any time soon..... BUT if you like the sign hang onto it because 20$ is a pretty small investment thats already paying off lol.
He wants to build a frame for it with a back light. Would something like this add any value to it or not since it is not original.
You said you're not looking to sell it so why are you concerned with if building a frame and light would add value? If you/your son enjoys it on his wall, that's all that matters.
Plan is to build a back lighted frame and hang it on his wall eventually selling it....but not for a while. Just curious.