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nottaClu

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Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« on: November 27, 2012, 11:30:32 am »
Hello everyone.  I stumbled upon this site in hopes to get some information, and a valuation of a sign that I have picked up.  It is exactly like the one in this link.  http://may12.hugginsandscott.com/pl/46016a_pinch_hit_tobacco.jpg, but in much better shape.  I have looked around the internet and cant seem to find much info on it.  Any help would be appriciated.  Thanks a ton!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 11:53:07 am »
Where did you get the sign ??  We need to see your sign,, not someone elses !!  Reason being,,so many of these old signs have been reproduced thats impossible to tell much without seeing the one in question !!  Forgot to ask,, how big is your sign ??
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 12:01:27 pm »
A friend of mine got it from his grandma.  We have since lost contact, so I wouldnt be able to find out where she obtained it.  When I get home tonight I will snap some pictures of mine and get them on here.  Is there certain things I should look for, markings ect?  I will also grab the dimensions when I get home.  Thanks for the help!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 12:40:30 pm »
It may not seem important to you but may I ask your and your friends age in order to guess the grandmothers age !!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 12:57:02 pm »
We are 29 and 30.
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 01:03:31 pm »
Thanks !! That helps !!  Was trying to figure if Grandma was in her late 40`s or older !!  Yes please get pics !!  Some of the repro`s have a name usually on the lower edge but some do not !!  Just need to look and compare to known old ones !!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2012, 01:15:45 pm »
Sounds good.  I shall get some pictures up tonight.  Thanks again!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
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nottaClu

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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2012, 01:55:06 pm »
No.  It is like the one in the link in the initial post.  I saw vast amounts of references to the one you have posted, but not the one I have.
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2012, 02:51:28 pm »
the one you have...on a few of the auction sites that i,ve looked at,,,had an estimate of between $150/$300...with a start price of $10....and it ...never even took a bid....
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2012, 02:57:30 pm »
The only one I found that sold was this one.
http://www.auctionscc.com/archive/200803/baseball-memorabilia/190/
It went for $264.00.  Is ebay the best to try and unload things like this?
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2012, 03:08:37 pm »
ebay is a fickle place...you just never know whats going to happen...i recently sold an ornament that had a top end value of £500..or $790 approx...it cost me £5...and it only made £77...but i was happy...it all depends who wants it...if at all....
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2012, 03:19:21 pm »
I saw that one for $264. it was in only fair condition !!  But that auction had another one,, same sign,, a while back that was listed with an original Pinch Hit tobacco pouch still full and never unwrapped !! Bid started at $150. but ended with no bids !!
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2012, 03:30:00 pm »
Bizzare.  Guess you just have to find someone who wants it.  I got a Jack Daniels sign the same time I got this one.  I will take pictures of both and will be back on later tonight.  Thanks for all of your replies.
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Re: Pinch Hit tobacco tin sign
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2012, 04:48:34 pm »
one of the problems with having an original...is...the re are tons of repo,s...at a fraction of the cost...so unless you find a dedicated collector of Babe Ruth..memorabilia.. or Tobacciana...relate d signs...then an ordinary punter who likes the look of this sign is going to go for a cheap repo...see link

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/clt/3401024496.html
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