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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Coca-Cola Advertising at the Auction

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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42 comments:

  1. The Silver FoxOctober 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Too cool! I'm just disappointed you didn't recognize me now that I shaved the beard off.

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  2. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Sorry, blue eyes...his eyes don't look anything like yours! ha. Nice try, though!

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  3. Gloria BakerOctober 28, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    betsy this guy(LOL) look absolutely happy, my son would be happy with this, we love and collect all with Coca cola .
    Oh 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

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  4. The Silver FoxOctober 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    @Gloria: No, I didn't shave. I was just joking that I was the guy in the photo. You have a good weekend, too.

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  5. Pat HattOctober 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    hahaha he does look plenty proud of himself
    Sure 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

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  6. A Lady's LifeOctober 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    wow thats a lot of money to pay for a sign. lol
    what fun !

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  7. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Pat ~ you should~ or see if you can find one already sold on ebay and what it went for!

    Yes, he was so cute and proud;
    he was the tiniest little thing, too. :)

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  8. Anita JohnsonOctober 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    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!

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  9. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    haha...what is this? Grand Central Station for all blog friend messages? lol....I kind of like that. Shall I serve refreshments?

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  10. Julie HarwardOctober 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    He must have money..wow..love it! :D

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  11. The Silver FoxOctober 28, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    It would be perfectly in character if you did that.

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  12. RebeccaOctober 28, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    That's an expensive collection! Pretty neat sign tho.

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  13. *Reading Between the Lines*October 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hey Betsy...
    Did 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

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  14. Gloria BakerOctober 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I know Silver I was kidding too! Have a nice weekend!

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  15. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Well, how about homemade salsa and tortilla chips....I have a fresh batch as it is.... help yourself everyone. :)

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  16. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Gloria could bring dessert...she's a fabulous baker....

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  17. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Mommy2 ~ 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.

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  18. ChristineOctober 28, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Did you happen to mention to the gentleman that you are a world famous blogger? I can just hear him now, "A what? Dodger??".

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  19. Gloria BakerOctober 28, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Dear 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 María Esperanza are twins) and gerardo always is hungry, good night my friends, (and today I dont have an special dessert lolxxxxgloria

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  20. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Christine ~ 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!

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  21. MichelleOctober 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I really love old advertising signs! That is quite a price!

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  22. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Gloria ~ you aren't fooling anyone...bring some of those white chocolate blondies over here!

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  23. Gloria BakerOctober 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    OK Betsy I bring all you like , choose any recipe! LOL

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  24. corners of my lifeOctober 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    He looks pretty happy with this purchase. Such a stylin dude he is! Wonder how he will display it.

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  25. Blondie's JournalOctober 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    He IS SO cute!!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  26. Pat HattOctober 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Booo I want pringles
    All the other food will give me ummm errr shingles..haha

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  27. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Pat ~ well, you KNOW I have those...12 cans in fact, all in a straight row. Even the flavor you like, too!

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  28. Pat HattOctober 28, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    my favorite (only) snack food and appealing to my ocd as well, how nice
    Makes me almost want to say dear twice..haha

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  29. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    If I serve you apple juice
    will that get two 'dears' from you?

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  30. Christian - Modobject@HomeOctober 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    $1,050.00!!! I'm cracking up that the sign says, "Please pay the cashier."

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  31. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Christian ~ yes, that's exactly what I said to him! lol...

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  32. MariOctober 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    We 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. :)

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  33. Brian MillerOctober 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    OMG.

    it is cool but...

    that is a lot of groceries...

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  34. Betsy BrockOctober 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Brian ~ I know~ crazy!

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  35. Bruno LalibertéOctober 28, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    $1050?????????????????
    THAT'S DEVOTION!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  36. Tracy JoOctober 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I love him! Great picture...you can tell how pleased he is by his face.

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  37. The Blog of BeeOctober 28, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    A true collector. I am pleased for him. I like to hear nice stories and this is one. Makes the world a little brighter.

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  38. MrsupoleOctober 29, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    That is one expensive sign and he does truly look delighted to have it in his possession.

    I 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.

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  39. Old KittyOctober 29, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    How much for a sign!?!? WOW! Awww but he looks really pleased and happy with his purchase! Yay for him!! Take care
    x

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  40. ChristineOctober 29, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    $1000 for a sign! But when you love something it's worth it.

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  41. nannyOctober 29, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I love all Coke memorabilia but don't think I would have bid that much.....I'm happy for him....

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  42. Come At Me BroOctober 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    This is great!

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