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#500773 Wed Dec 25 2013 06:53 AM
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Here is a very rare pair of Dr Pepper thin metal signs
1st is a clown and the other is an elephant
they measure aprox 16 x9
Asking $695.00 for the pair in minty condition

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wow...those are kinda wierd signs..

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lol I thought they where kinda different myself

Nostalgiaguy #501060 Fri Dec 27 2013 12:47 PM
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...distinctively different...

Last edited by gulfiend!; Fri Dec 27 2013 12:48 PM.

Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
gulfiend! #501097 Fri Dec 27 2013 05:46 PM
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They are a set of three the tiger sign is missing. All that I have seen are heavy cardboard with a "foil like" covering.


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Jay Leeper #501098 Fri Dec 27 2013 05:54 PM
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I've never seen the tiger. What kind of promo where they used in
ps They are thin tin not foil

Nostalgiaguy #501102 Fri Dec 27 2013 06:37 PM
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Late 50's DP had a circus theme to their ads.
Still believe you will find they are foil covered paper

dr pepper circus signs2_opt.png dr pepper circus signs1_opt.jpg

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they're pretty cool but that clown looks homicidal to me eek

Neil Gerrard #501114 Fri Dec 27 2013 07:42 PM
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Thanks for the pic
My interpretation of foil is a lot thinner than these signs
what are they worth

Nostalgiaguy #501117 Fri Dec 27 2013 08:12 PM
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I'm not sure what they are bringing now.


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your fired ! lol

Jay Leeper #501166 Sat Dec 28 2013 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted By: Jay Leeper
I'm not sure what they are bringing now.


those are cardboard with foil over it, they are never been tins of those produced, a set of three in perfect condition was sold by Dan Morphy Auctions on september 2011 for 150 $

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9658868

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shoot where was I

Nostalgiaguy #501486 Sun Dec 29 2013 02:47 PM
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Sometimes is just takes a few minutes to do a little research:

Here is an elephant one that sold for $69.00:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Dr-Pepp...=item3cd8a7d8b2

A tiger for $60.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Dr-Pepp...=item3cd85053a9

They are neat looking signs.

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Originally Posted By: Nostalgiaguy
shoot where was I


In the clouds


see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
THERMOMAN #501501 Sun Dec 29 2013 04:47 PM
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ah another comment from the peanut gallery!
I guess you need help figuring out why I raised my price on the Dominion!

You should have tried your oilzum thermometer to trade for the dominion instead off offering junk and then asking 1400.00 for your thermometer!

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Well we have established I paid way to much for these

Nostalgiaguy #501510 Sun Dec 29 2013 05:12 PM
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If it's any consolation they are in very nice shape.


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Jay Leeper #501516 Sun Dec 29 2013 05:43 PM
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lol well it does go to show "emotions "definitely play a big role when buying collectibles

Nostalgiaguy #501585 Sun Dec 29 2013 09:14 PM
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yes emotions should play a part in buying , if you like it, buy it,....a little knowledge helps too......have you fiqured out if they are embossed tin or foil covered carboard??....that may be the difference in price..

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these are at my shop 200 miles away.
but I know they are not cardboard.
This pics of the 3 pieces look identical on the back
I just paid to much.
another learning curve lol

Nostalgiaguy #501621 Mon Dec 30 2013 08:35 AM
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wow, I think we have determined what they are made of.... cardboards that are FOIL COVERED.....there is an old saying, you did not pay to much, you just bought them to soon..lol

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All I can do now is laugh with myself.
God forbid @
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