Saturday, March 23, 2013

Finding The Right Vintage Garage Signs

By Jill Faulkner


Automotive collectibles and vintage garage signs in particular are quite popular with various types of collectors. Their broad range of availability and price make them an attractive collectible for consumers with both large and small budgets. Their bright colors and unique subject matter and shape make them appropriate for many uses.

Automotive collectibles have become so popular because there are so many different kinds to choose from. This makes the category appeal to a broad range of collectors as there is likely something for everyone's budget. While gas pumps and vintage cars have become very popular in the high end category, vintage signs are one of the more popular affordable items, which is why they appeal to so many.

This type of sign could include anything from a small tin sign that shows a shop's working hours to a large neon signs that would hang outside to advertise the name of the shop. Of course, the larger it is and the more working parts it has the more expensive it would be for the collector to acquire it. However, both the large and small varieties are equally popular with collectors.

Oil and gas advertising as well as automobile manufacturer signs are the most common themes in this category. They often are seen in many different shapes. Circles and custom shapes are a bit less common while squares seem to be more common. The more common shapes are of course less expensive than the less common versions. In addition, the uniqueness of the piece and its condition also play a part in determining its value.

Depending on the price point and the customer preference, these signs can be used in various ways. While some serious collectors only want to hang their finds on the walls in their garages or homes, others are happy to find alternative uses. Pieces that are slightly damaged and wouldn't be suitable for hanging on their own are often fashioned into colorful table tops or clocks. Some collectors are looking for a colorful and unique piece of decor to add to their garden.

For the most part, the type of collector that is drawn to garage themed memorabilia varies as widely as the types of signs themselves. Typically, these items are most often sought by car collectors, mechanics or anyone looking to create a retro theme in their home or garage. However, some collectors just find them appealing due to their bright colors and unique shape.

When it comes to locating a vintage garage sign for sale, buyers have several options. Anyone looking for a lower end sign at a lower price would probably have better luck searching flea markets or garage sales. For those with a higher budget who may be searching for that special piece, the internet or an antique dealer may have more to offer.

Vintage garage signs are one of the more popular categories within the automotive collectible industry. They are sought out by both the avid collector with a higher budget and the novice collector with limited spending power. This is most likely because of their broad availability in both large and small formats at both high and low price points.




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