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"Vintage" Nintendo Sign - How much should I offer?

May 10, 2017 at 6:04:11 PM
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This came up on my feed today, and I might be interested in it, but no clue what signs like this go for, nor if it's a legit sign. Can anyone point me in the right direction?


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May 10, 2017 at 6:11:38 PM
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It's definitely 100% legit, although I'm not sure about the price, because signs have jumped in price considerably in recent months. I'd guess $300-400 though.

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May 10, 2017 at 6:23:59 PM
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Originally posted by: imanerd0011

It's definitely 100% legit, although I'm not sure about the price, because signs have jumped in price considerably in recent months. I'd guess $300-400 though.

Well your approval of it's being legit certainly puts me at ease! Haha thanks, I'll consider tossing them a message with an offer.  
 

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May 10, 2017 at 6:39:18 PM
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Quit it with these awesome finds man, making the other Ontarians look bad  

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May 10, 2017 at 6:41:02 PM
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So true

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May 10, 2017 at 6:56:34 PM
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Originally posted by: Gloves
 
Originally posted by: imanerd0011

It's definitely 100% legit, although I'm not sure about the price, because signs have jumped in price considerably in recent months. I'd guess $300-400 though.

Well your approval of it's being legit certainly puts me at ease! Haha thanks, I'll consider tossing them a message with an offer.  
 

No problem man.  I have the same exact sign.  It's in one of the old M series Nintendo catalogs, I'm sure someone has the image saved.  
 

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May 10, 2017 at 7:58:45 PM
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Originally posted by: imanerd0011

Originally posted by: Gloves
 
Originally posted by: imanerd0011

It's definitely 100% legit, although I'm not sure about the price, because signs have jumped in price considerably in recent months. I'd guess $300-400 though.

Well your approval of it's being legit certainly puts me at ease! Haha thanks, I'll consider tossing them a message with an offer.  
 

No problem man.  I have the same exact sign.  It's in one of the old M series Nintendo catalogs, I'm sure someone has the image saved.  
 





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May 10, 2017 at 8:43:27 PM
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Sign is legit I have one in my collection. Recently one sold for $400

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May 10, 2017 at 10:20:09 PM
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i had in one in 2007 - sold it for 25 bucks... man how times have change  

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May 10, 2017 at 10:23:24 PM
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Originally posted by: JaxsBox

Sign is legit I have one in my collection. Recently one sold for $400

Can you tell me how long it is? Dude gave no info, just a photo.

 

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May 11, 2017 at 6:16:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Gloves
 
Originally posted by: JaxsBox

Sign is legit I have one in my collection. Recently one sold for $400

Can you tell me how long it is? Dude gave no info, just a photo.

 

It's almost 4' long and maybe 12"s tall at the highest points. It is a double sided sign and have seen some split apart. If it is still intact it's worth the $400. 
 

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May 11, 2017 at 6:56:01 AM
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Make sure there is no damage on the other side of the sign.  

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May 11, 2017 at 1:04:31 PM
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Hey all, I have a sad update on this. The person selling the sign has made it clear that they are looking for MUCH more than the sign is worth (at least according to the people I trust here). They're asking for $1200 for it, and that's not just out of my budget, but frankly well beyond what anyone should pay for this (at least at this time).

Thanks all for your help along the way though, I appreciate it!

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May 11, 2017 at 1:12:23 PM
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Certain signs have gone batshit crazy lately. I don't think the bubble can last too long but yes, at auction that thing would blow through $400 with ease.

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May 11, 2017 at 1:18:32 PM
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That one is about the most boring sign out there IMO, not a lot going on with it.

May 11, 2017 at 1:21:39 PM
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Originally posted by: B.A.

That one is about the most boring sign out there IMO, not a lot going on with it.
Not a lot going on but it does have significant size.  Would make a good bookcase header or above a doorway.  Long and skinny sign could be preferred over a big square display.

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May 11, 2017 at 1:23:06 PM
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Originally posted by: jonebone
 
Originally posted by: B.A.

That one is about the most boring sign out there IMO, not a lot going on with it.
Not a lot going on but it does have significant size.  Would make a good bookcase header or above a doorway.  Long and skinny sign could be preferred over a big square display.

Yeah I wanted it because it'd fit pretty perfectly on the display shelf at the top of my computer desk. Alas, $1200 is beyond my budget for such a thing.

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May 11, 2017 at 1:28:39 PM
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Here it is in the merchandising catalog


May 11, 2017 at 1:55:38 PM
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Originally posted by: jonebone

Originally posted by: B.A.

That one is about the most boring sign out there IMO, not a lot going on with it.
Not a lot going on but it does have significant size.  Would make a good bookcase header or above a doorway.  Long and skinny sign could be preferred over a big square display.





The sign isn't big enough to be such a burden to display. There are other sign options with smaller dimensions, but they are somewhat harder to find. I would not mind picking this sign up, but for what it goes for, I would prefer to get another Superbrite or something better.

A store had this sign, but without the seal and they wanted $500+... no thanks!  

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May 11, 2017 at 3:11:37 PM
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Does that Nintendo seal of quality come off often? I have one like this at my store without the Gold Nintendo seal at the top.

May 11, 2017 at 3:46:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Buyatari

Does that Nintendo seal of quality come off often? I have one like this at my store without the Gold Nintendo seal at the top.


Yes, it can slide off.  Although I think there was one without the seal on top as well.  

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May 12, 2017 at 9:09:56 AM
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Originally posted by: B.A.

Here it is in the merchandising catalog


Wow, I love these catalogs.  #10 brings back so many memories.  I refuse to be a sign collector because I don't have the space but I could make an exception for that one.

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May 13, 2017 at 2:39:25 AM
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May 14, 2017 at 6:58:06 PM
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I bought one of these today! Went unbid at $500. Offered the guy $400 and yay! New sign!

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May 14, 2017 at 7:05:24 PM
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Originally posted by: Archon

I bought one of these today! Went unbid at $500. Offered the guy $400 and yay! New sign!

Very nice! Good job!  
 

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