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Re: Golden West Pump Plate...Myth?
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Thu Feb 09 2006 05:53 PM
Thu Feb 09 2006 05:53 PM
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st.rod
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Member here!
Hi, I'm Greg Greenberg also known as bustermonty on ebay. Buster and Monty are my 2 labs who inspired my screen name. I bought my first sign in Sept 02 when I went to get a Buick sign to go with my Buick GS. I now have almost 250 signs and no GS. Always looking for unique and graphic signs
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Re: Golden West Pump Plate...Myth?
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Thu Feb 09 2006 06:24 PM
Thu Feb 09 2006 06:24 PM
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st.rod
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Sorry for the confusion. I posted. Member Here. Meaning that he is a member here. Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Re: Golden West Pump Plate...Myth?
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Thu Feb 09 2006 07:33 PM
Thu Feb 09 2006 07:33 PM
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st.rod
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Thats okay Hill Billy.  I'm st.rod (Larry) Bustermonte is bustermonte (Greg) It don't men nuttin' any who
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Re: Golden West Pump Plate...Myth?
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Thu Feb 09 2006 07:44 PM
Thu Feb 09 2006 07:44 PM
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st.rod
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Thanks Rarin' to Go! I was startin' to get confused myself. LMFAO Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Re: Golden West Pump Plate...Myth?
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Sat Feb 25 2006 10:38 AM
Sat Feb 25 2006 10:38 AM
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Pablo
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Yes, I bought Bustermonty's Golden West sign on eBay. And yes, it has a gray back. And no, I don't care because collectors are still buying the signs regardless of the variety of colors and backs. Still, nobody knows for sure whether all, some or none of the Golden West signs are REAL!!
I bring this up again because Aumann Auction's has another Golden West sign in the March 3 Peotone Auction (item #103). Now, Aumann's has sold at least five Golden West signs in the last three years for prices ranging from $990 to $2,750. Only one of these signs was the “baby blue” version. Aumann’s has never qualified any of these signs with a comment like “age unknown”, “possible reproduction”, etc. As experienced auctioneers, it's a normal fiduciary responsibility to warn bidders if there is any doubt about authenticity. Since they haven’t qualified any of these Golden West sign auctions to date, that must mean that no “expert” in the hobby has been able to determine with any conviction which of these signs may be reproductions.
Keep in mind, this controversy on the signs has been around a long time. I acquired a Golden West sign when I first started collecting ten years ago and immediately heard all the “expert” opinions about the repops. However, the signs continue to sell for higher and higher prices at auctions. At the same time, experienced and “deep pocket” collectors have been aware of the controversy and the “opinions”. The conclusion must be that collectors just don’t care!! All the signs are well done with great graphics and heavy porcelain. Even if you accept that some of the signs may be repops, someone mentioned maybe 25 – 50 were made? That still makes any of the signs “rare” indeed.
Finally, if any collector out there has a 10 inch Golden West sign they don’t trust and want to unload, I’ll buy it for $500. And that’s a standing offer.
That’s my 2c.
Paul
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