What I buy
Old advertisement signs
Soda signs, auto dealer signs, store signs and product advertising — the signs that used to hang outside, inside and on top of local businesses.
Local in Texas — I’ll travel farther for the right piece.
An example
What I look for
A few examples of what counts. If yours isn’t on the list, send a photo anyway.
- Soda and drink signs
- Auto dealer and service signs
- Gas, oil and tire advertising
- Store, cafe and business signs
- Farm equipment and feed signs
- Product and brand advertising
Some of the companies I like
If your brand isn’t listed, send a photo anyway.
- Dealerships
- Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, GMC, De Soto, Studebaker, Cadillac and others
- Soda
- Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, 7-Up, Pepsi and Orange Crush
- Gas and oil
- Texaco, Sinclair, Mobil, Shell, Gulf, Smitholene, Houston Gasoline, Texas Pacific, Panhandle, Magnolia and Conoco
Photos that help
Phone pictures in daylight are perfect. Here’s what helps most for advertisement signs. The full photo guide covers the rest.
Show the whole thing
Step back far enough to get the entire sign, frame or mounting included.
Note what it’s made of
Porcelain, tin, wood, neon — if you know, say so. If not, an edge photo helps.
Include anything attached
Brackets, frames or the pole it came on can be part of the story. Photograph them too.
Where I buy
I prefer to buy locally in Texas, and I’ll travel farther for the right piece. If you’re outside Texas, it’s still worth a text.
Got one? Text me a few photos.
Front, back and an edge is plenty to start. Text them to 979-220-3831 and I'll take a look. One sign or several — either is fine.