Thursday, May 16, 2013

Old Gas Station Signs Bring Back Fond Memories

By Antoinette Quinn


Many people like to buy old gas station signs because they remind them of the good old days. They bring back fond memories of a kinder time. At the same time, some of them are purchased as investments or to be placed into museums.

There is no hard and fast description for collectibles. Really, if you like it and collect it then it is a collectible. There are people that collect bugs, dolls, old money, and even books. Sometimes these are kept for investments but often they are just for the enjoyment of one person. It is not often that a collectible is actually worth much in dollars but they make many people happy.

Many people like to accumulate old or antique items. As a general rule an object is not considered antique unless it is at least 100 years old. These can range from 15th century furniture to porcelain and rugs. Of course, if it is very old it may be considered an artifact. Many artifacts are protected by the government and cannot be removed from their resting place. Native American remains and cultural items fall into this category.

Old signs, pumps, and even cash machines are in a category of their own. Some people have even collected enough to fill an entire station and museums often have very interesting and comprehensive collections. Restorers sometimes purchase them and then resell them after they are restored. Also, dealers and collectors often vie for the same item.

The lure of old signs appears to be in the memories associated with the 1950s. These were a nostalgic time and many people like to collect items from that era. They believe that it was a simpler, easier period and they can keep in touch with those memories by collecting these types of items.

It is not difficult to find these types of items. Many people put everything from clothes to cars on eBay and often you can find amazing deals. Some online and brick and mortar stores specialize in old or retro items. Another good place to find them is in yard sales or at flea markets. Many people have reported incredible buys there. Of course, you have to get out there early because the good stuff can go fast.

There is no standard price for old signs. Rather this is where the buyer has to decide what an item is worth to him. Some very rare items have sold in the thousands but most can be found for under $200 and you can even find some under $20. If you do happen to find something that you think is worth a lot of money then you may want to have it checked out before you buy it.

Old gas station signs have gained a new life by becoming art or investments. They can be found in many places, including auctions, online stores, and yard sales. Sometimes you can open the newspaper and they can be found in the classified section. Just make sure that you check the item out and, if you are paying a lot of money, get it checked out by a dealer.




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