I worked at the auctions today! We were in a big metal barn at the fairgrounds.It was a little chilly but I bundled up so it wasn't too bad. I also drank plenty of
hot coffee, so that helped. The highlight of the day was this cute little old man, who
bid for this piece of advertising memorabilia from the 1930's.
He said he has four other signs that are similar but this one was the most unique with the bottle emblem sitting at the top of the piece. Any guesses as to what his winning bid was?
$1, 050.00
He seemed pleased when I asked if I could take his picture after he settled his bill.
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Too cool! I'm just disappointed you didn't recognize me now that I shaved the beard off.
ReplyDeleteSorry, blue eyes...his eyes don't look anything like yours! ha. Nice try, though!
ReplyDeletebetsy this guy(LOL) look absolutely happy, my son would be happy with this, we love and collect all with Coca cola .
ReplyDeleteOh Silver you are so fun! You shaved your beard? maybe you never had ! lol
Betsy have a nice weekend with all your boys!
Silver hope you have a nice weeked too! gloria
@Gloria: No, I didn't shave. I was just joking that I was the guy in the photo. You have a good weekend, too.
ReplyDeletehahaha he does look plenty proud of himself
ReplyDeleteSure it will look great with the others on his shelf
I know out in the garage there is a huge coca cola cooler on wheels shaped like a can and all
Maybe I should try and sell that at my hall
Still amazed at the prices somethings go for
And how people still seem happy after paying and going out the door..haha
wow thats a lot of money to pay for a sign. lol
ReplyDeletewhat fun !
Pat ~ you should~ or see if you can find one already sold on ebay and what it went for!
ReplyDeleteYes, he was so cute and proud;
he was the tiniest little thing, too. :)
Wow, that was more, much more than i would have guessed, or payed, but good for him! Life is short...have a Coke or two!
ReplyDeletehaha...what is this? Grand Central Station for all blog friend messages? lol....I kind of like that. Shall I serve refreshments?
ReplyDeleteHe must have money..wow..love it! :D
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfectly in character if you did that.
ReplyDeleteThat's an expensive collection! Pretty neat sign tho.
ReplyDeleteHey Betsy...
ReplyDeleteDid I hear refreshments...
Some of your lovely goodies that you make? ;~)
I think you have too much fun @
your auctions! I know I would.
Have a good fall weekend...maybe have a leaf fight like my kids did today. 8~)
Mommy 2
I know Silver I was kidding too! Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteWell, how about homemade salsa and tortilla chips....I have a fresh batch as it is.... help yourself everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteGloria could bring dessert...she's a fabulous baker....
ReplyDeleteMommy2 ~ yes...have some chips and salsa dear. :) I do have fun! I even picked up a few treasures left for the trash. Haven't even brought them in the house yet! ha.
ReplyDeleteDid you happen to mention to the gentleman that you are a world famous blogger? I can just hear him now, "A what? Dodger??".
ReplyDeleteDear Betsy to this time of the day maybe I make some tacos or burritos Thanks God I have avocados and tomatos, really Im not hungry Im so tired but the twins donf forget, (Gerardo y MarÃa Esperanza are twins) and gerardo always is hungry, good night my friends, (and today I dont have an special dessert lolxxxxgloria
ReplyDeleteChristine ~ hahaha...he was hard of hearing...how did you know? :) But he did like to chat and stayed and talked a good while about his collection. Fun!
ReplyDeleteI really love old advertising signs! That is quite a price!
ReplyDeleteGloria ~ you aren't fooling anyone...bring some of those white chocolate blondies over here!
ReplyDeleteOK Betsy I bring all you like , choose any recipe! LOL
ReplyDeleteHe looks pretty happy with this purchase. Such a stylin dude he is! Wonder how he will display it.
ReplyDeleteHe IS SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Booo I want pringles
ReplyDeleteAll the other food will give me ummm errr shingles..haha
Pat ~ well, you KNOW I have those...12 cans in fact, all in a straight row. Even the flavor you like, too!
ReplyDeletemy favorite (only) snack food and appealing to my ocd as well, how nice
ReplyDeleteMakes me almost want to say dear twice..haha
If I serve you apple juice
ReplyDeletewill that get two 'dears' from you?
$1,050.00!!! I'm cracking up that the sign says, "Please pay the cashier."
ReplyDeleteChristian ~ yes, that's exactly what I said to him! lol...
ReplyDeleteWe just came from friends who have their family room all decorated in Coke memorabilia. They would love this sign! It's a little high priced for me though. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG.
ReplyDeleteit is cool but...
that is a lot of groceries...
Brian ~ I know~ crazy!
ReplyDelete$1050?????????????????
ReplyDeleteTHAT'S DEVOTION!!
:)~
HUGZ
I love him! Great picture...you can tell how pleased he is by his face.
ReplyDeleteA true collector. I am pleased for him. I like to hear nice stories and this is one. Makes the world a little brighter.
ReplyDeleteThat is one expensive sign and he does truly look delighted to have it in his possession.
ReplyDeleteI hope you got some nice treasures. Are you going to show them to us?
I almost feel like we are going on a treasure hunt with you at each auction. And it is such fun to see the pictures of them after each hunt. And then to see what you do with them is also great too.
God bless.
How much for a sign!?!? WOW! Awww but he looks really pleased and happy with his purchase! Yay for him!! Take care
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$1000 for a sign! But when you love something it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteI love all Coke memorabilia but don't think I would have bid that much.....I'm happy for him....
ReplyDeleteThis is great!
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