Posted 10 years ago
jpsthesecond
(37 items)
What is your favorite Coca Cola item? Mine is this sled sign. Reason: I seeked it out for a long time, researched it and bought it for what I believe to be well below FMV, plus I love its look and story behind it (this sign hung in a Ft Myers convenience store for years as sole purpose to bring in new customers). As a new collector...when I look at other collections, I often wonder...what is the one item that collector won't let go and cherishes the most? I would love to see and hear what your most prized Coke possession is and why! I'm sure there are many stories and collectibles out there way better than mine but I would love to hear the history and search behing the one item you won't be letting go anytime soon!
Super sled!
If there was a fire and I only had time to grab one, it would be this beauty:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/69523-1926-coca-cola-tin-sign-8-1-2-x-11
Thx for sharing Daddy. What a great piece! Where/how did you pick that beauty up? As for your sled sign (shown in a recent post), I'm stealing the idea and putting glass bottles on top of my sled!! You know the saying, imitiation is the greatest from of flattery
I acquired the '26 sign through a negotiated eBay BIN deal. Seller put it up for regular auction, I contacted him immediately asking if he would consider a "Buy it Now" deal, and he responded with a very fair price (about 1/4 of what I think it's worth today).
In my opinion, any collector of tin Coca-Cola signs has to have a sled version. Yours looks great. And I've borrowed many a display idea from CW members. This is a great place to pick up tidbits of info and see how well things can be displayed. My "smalls collection" under glass is lifted directly from Perry and Ray and Blaine and Trevor and...
Good sign and story. I've just starting collecting and learning from some of the pros on this site.
My favorite item would be my 1932 Metalcraft truck as it was a gift from my wife.