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Some of you may remember that I was looking for a missing Libbey reflector for my sign and it didn't look good, as I found out that these particular reflectors were only made for 3 years in the late 20's! I did a lot of searching and had a lot of help from other Old Gassers that sent me reflectors they thought might work, but all to no avail! I had some pieces to occupy the hole, but they weren't correct and didn't look right! I kind of resigned myself to the fact that the hunt could last a few years and possibly never be successful?
Well, Lo and Behold, on monday, I received a PM from another Old Gasser that collects vintage road and highway signs, and he thought he may have found what I needed, and asked for my address, as he wanted to send it to me! Now, help from others is a great thing, but to have someone remember what you're needing and gather it up to send to you, is absolutely AMAZING!
In short, the reflector arrived today and is EXACTLY the same as the others in my sign! This was very important to me, as it finishes out a very rare example of one of the earliest Gas and oil reflector signs ever made! This sign is so amazing, that it really deserved to be complete!
The other amazing part is that another Old Gas collector(that I've never met) cared enough to remember me when he came across this very early and rare part! And to contact me and mail it out without requesting compensation is truly a great act of kindness and consideration of this great hobby!
Aaron Portenier from Gilbert, Arizona gets my vote for the outstanding act of consideration for others within this hobby! I only hope I get to meet him one day! Thank you so very much Aaron, for this kind act of paying it forward! May your rewards be great!

Pictures show the sign missing the reflector and the next picture is the reflector that Aaron sent me!

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Glad you were able to find one Kevin. Another pay it forward moment for the Hobby!!


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Wow!! An awesome piece of history is complete once again!!
Three chears for Aaron!!!!
Can't wait to see the finished picture!
Congrat Kevin!!


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Looks good Kevin! There are some great people on this site……...


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That's what I like to hear ! Great story and a great ending !


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Bravo! Thats what I like to hear when a plan comes together. Maybe a pic of complete sign. Just cant get enough of that cities sign.

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Ive talked to Aaron several times. Great guy. This is what this hobby is all about, helping others with their collections!


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Awesome, I am glad that was the one! Look forward to seeing it in place.

And thank you for the kind words!


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Awesome!


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Great piece and great story. Congrats on completing the hunt and sharing the fellowship that exists within the hobby - amazing!


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Ah yes, there still are some good guys out there.


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Aaron is a great fellow, VERY smart with road signs, cateye/ reflector pieces. I bought a sign from him very happy. He also helped me find the missing marble for my 1930's stop sign.

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Congrats Kevin! It really is a sharp looking sign! And so glad to hear of another old gasser doing great deeds!


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Amazing! Kinda like finding a needle in a hay stack. And a big pat on the back for Aaron!


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I remember when you first posted this. Glad you found a cats eye , that's a really nice sign Kevin!


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