Posted 6 months ago
garyinmich
(2 items)
Hello,
Opportunity to purchase this late 50's or early 60's A & W neon sign that works well and measures approx. 42" X 18". Does $800 seem fair? Any help will be greatly appreciated
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It is a great piece but we generally do not do appraisals on this site -- more of a show and tell of what we have. Good luck...
Trunkman is right. But.. $800 is way, way, way high.
Which is why I said "generally"... and A&W is by far a superior brand of root beer.
Trunkman and aycockonxion,
Thanks for your expertise and knowledge! Generally speaking it saved me from a misguided purchase.
The truth of the matter is, if you are questioning the price.....then you are less passionate about this piece then you should be. Price is just a state of mind. Cool sign by the way.
It does seem a bit high, but good luck on your decision, it really is up to you. You have to research and then use your mind, sometimes when people say it is way to high, it comes from frugality not a collecting state of mind. Try to collect something that you really like, then if you pay too much you won't feel as bad if it turns out to be a bad investment. I do like the piece myself also !~Phil.