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JoshandLila

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vintage oil can and gas can value?
« on: November 26, 2011, 03:19:34 pm »
Hi folks!! found these while we were out and about and was wondering how old they are and what a realistic asking price would be? The first is (I believe) an old 1 gallon gas can Lila got from the thrift store for $2 ( lucky girl ). No markings but it looks like they original paint. The second is an old oil can with the glass insert I found at the antique store. Says "Dandy" on the side. Its in rough shape and I was wondering if I should do some restoration to it or leave it as is. I saw a couple cleaned up on ebay and they were asking $125-$150 but I was wondering if $70 would be more realistic asking price in its current condition? Yes the cap is missing and I polished off a bottle of wine and put a cork in it lol. Thanks for lookin!  ;D ;D
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Re: vintage oil can and gas can value?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2011, 05:08:21 pm »
guess the oil cans a lil older than I thought.. would still love to hear your thoughts on a realistic asking price!

http://balljarcollectorscommunitycenter.yuku.com/reply/13854/Re-Dandy-Kerosene-Cans
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Re: vintage oil can and gas can value?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2011, 06:11:26 pm »
well I put it up for sale for $70 obo, guess Il give it a week and then cut it down if nobodies interested.. I thought it would probably be popular with oil can collectors but wasnt sure
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Re: vintage oil can and gas can value?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2011, 06:35:06 pm »
Good luck!