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Worst Condition Sign Ever on eBay?

Started by Fabius, April 17, 2014, 03:12:00 PM

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Phonesrfun

I  guess these are all marketed to the rust collectors of the world.  A lot of money to pay for rust.
-Bill G

Sargeguy

Only $12
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Fabius

From a shot gon blast? Looks like a dump find. A great sign in good condition.
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

twocvbloke

Looks like someone fired a phaser through that sign...  :o

Sargeguy

#20
It looks to me like it was cut that way to serve a specific purpose.  Note the matching pairs of holes on each side and the uniform way the top was cut into an arch shape.  Chicken coop?  Still?
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Fabius

I think you're right. It's too perfect of a circle.
Tom Vaughn
La Porte, Indiana
ATCA Past President
ATCA #765
C*NET 1+ 821-9905

JohnInWI

Maybe it was a toilet seat for an outhouse? ;D

twocvbloke

Quote from: JohnInWI on May 16, 2014, 12:13:22 PM
Maybe it was a toilet seat for an outhouse? ;D

You'd need good aim for that small hole...  ;D

JohnInWI

I read the listing, and found out that: "...and one hole right in the middle this sign was used for a heater pipe to go thru the middle against the wall..."

AE_Collector

Its as though someone left these signs outside for years exposed to the elements!

Terry

Sargeguy

QuoteI read the listing, and found out that: "...and one hole right in the middle this sign was used for a heater pipe to go thru the middle against the wall..."

That's some fine detective work! ;)
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

#27
Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

Sargeguy

A bargain at $49.99:

Greg Sargeant
Providence, RI
TCI /ATCA #4409

WesternElectricBen

Quote from: Sargeguy on May 27, 2014, 07:02:40 AM
High expectations:
Rare Vintage Bell System Public Telephone Porcelain Sign no gas oil

Yeah, I guess that is the trade off when your self-health expectations are lower even when your young like this guy appears to be. 

Ben