How To Find Vintage Signs For Sale

By Katy Kline


When many think about signs, they do not think about selling. Something that is misunderstood is that even old advertisements that are no longer valid could hold a value. Vintage signs for sale are a very common sight to see.

Antique shops are one to hold old signage. Among the other items they sell, you can see these hanging on the walls, or leaning against a wall. There could be a multitude of different things on them. Anything from food, gas, bath and body product advertisements and more. Old quirk medication was also a popular thing to see.

Rust on signs does not always mean there is no value. While it will slightly decrease the value depending on how bad it is, it does not make it worthless. When they are kept in damp environments they tend to gather this nasty creature. This is why flat metal signs are the most common to see. They were extremely popular for a while, until everyone discovered they would eventually rust out. So these signs should always be kept in a dry place in order to keep them in the best shape possible.

Collectors usually want mint condition, but may be willing to go for a not so nice piece, it all depends on the person. These are usually not in the best shape because they were kept outside on buildings to get people to come in and shop. This is why they were exposed to a lot of snow, rain, sleet and hail.

Although antique shops are a great place to look there are others as well. Estate sales and yard sales are two other options. Usually people at these places do not know how to properly sell these items. Most will lean them up against a table leg, so always check the floor when shopping. They may also be piled on tables or buried under other items or in boxes.

In order to look at this next location you must get permission from the owner. Without permission you can get into trouble with the law. Old barns and other building on farms are great places to search. They have many hidden treasures in them. While it may take a little digging, you could come out with something great in the end.

If you are not one for in store shopping, then the internet is a great place for you. If you do a general search you can find lots of sights that will let you either sell your collection or buy more pieces for it. This is the quickest and most effective way because you can search for exactly what you want and nothing more.

Signs are available from many different time periods. They can be made from metal, plastic or tin. Also not all of them are advertising ones. You can get ones in different sizes, shapes and designs. There is a very large variety.

There is always options when talking about vintage signs for sale. You can find something to compliment you space. They come in lots of designs, sizes and shapes. With some good searching ability, you can discover your hidden treasures.




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