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Wondering If You’re Losing Money? You ARE by Throwing Away These 7 Things

July 22, 2022 · Personal Finance
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Retro Advertising Signs

Before there were pop-up ads that told us what to buy, a significant way big companies would advertise would be through those tin signs we all remember that was hung up in bars, restaurants, or gas stations.

And luckily, nowadays, some of these signs can bring in a nice chunk of change, like a $225 eBay listing for Indian Motorcycles or a AAA Root Beer bottle sign that’s over $300. Then there’s the venerable Coke sign listed at over $600.

Beer signs can also be a surprising money-maker. Vintage brands like Falstaff and Griesedieck frequently get bids in the $500 range, and older signs for standard brands like Pabst and Old Milwaukee can even go for four-figure amounts.

Maybe a family member used to own or work at a bar and ended up with one of these signs that had just collected dust somewhere in a garage. Well, that aluminum soda sign could become your next car insurance payment!

And listen, worse comes to worst, if you really love that old coca cola sign, sell it to make some extra cash and buy a newer version for a lot less money!

So what did you think reading through our list of the odd items that can bring you in some more money? Do you happen to have any of these things lying around? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

And if you enjoyed this article, we have many more! Consider this one: 7 Products to Avoid Buying at Warehouse Clubs

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8 comments on “Wondering If You’re Losing Money? You ARE by Throwing Away These 7 Things”

  1. Pat says:
    August 27, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for the info… I have a box of vintage postcards and many books from 1800’s!!

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  2. Rude says:
    August 27, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    Where to research the prices?

    Reply
  3. Theresa says:
    April 15, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Loved the article. It makes me more careful about throwing things in the trash. I have tons of 60″ & 70’s postcards including sets from a relative who traveled across country. I also have old old school books from collecting them over the years.They are from 1950’s back. Lesson plans and school books. Hard cover. Thanks for the warning about discarding old collectibles. I was going to throw them all away.

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  4. Sue Aronson says:
    April 15, 2023 at 8:19 am

    This is all vert interesting. But how do we know where to sell certain items?

    Reply
  5. John Mount says:
    April 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm

    Loved your article Melaine, very entering and informative. Please do some more like it.

    Reply
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