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The story--MANY years ago i drove into a small town in S.W.Iowa,Villisca.It was a rainy day and i spotted an old closed for business garage.This AAA sign was hanging outside.I saw an old gentleman inside.I inquired of him if the sign was for sale.His first response was "no".I asked if he was still a member of Triple A and again "no".Then i said "would you take $150.00 for it? Faster than Caitlin Jenner he was up a ladder removing the sign!Rest of the story,our son opened up their home last month for our 60th.wedding anniversary so i am giving him this sign in appreciation!Frank was born in Iowa so i know he will like it! "If you don't ask the answer is always "no"! ""I
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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great story Frank!!!!! I`m sure your son will enjoy it greatly.... Alan
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"If you don't ask the answer is always "no"! & be persistent ...
RANDY
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10-4 Randy!-Thanks Alan!
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You never know until you ask!
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Wow, 60th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Wow, 60th wedding anniversary. Congratulations! Thanks Dave,good we started young!
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Companion to the Iowa AAA sign.I picked this up un Nebraska quite a no. of years ago.I like the colors i do!
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Cool sign my family came from Nebraska.
__________ Kurt
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