If you have a good collection of signs you will be in need to think of how to care properly for your collection so that you can maintain the value and beauty of your signs. Since most of the vintage signs are made of tin which can easily rust, you have to adopt measures to retain your collection in a fine and good shape.

Here are a few tips which will tell you how to save your collection.

1) In order to prevent rusting, keep your vintage signs in a warm dry place. Also place your vintage signs near a heating unit sometimes in a month to help prevent mold and oxidation.

2) Use a feather duster or soft cloth while dusting your vintage signs with gentle care. Try to dust your vintage signs at least once a week as it will prevent build-up of dirt and grime.

3) Minimize the use of water for cleaning purposes as it can destroy the paint and cause rust to build up quickly. If needed, use a soft sponge or cloth to gently rinse the surface with warm water.

4) Wrap your vintage signs carefully in bubble packing or newspaper if you must store them away. Take good care to store them in a warm and dry location where they will not oxidize over the time.

Vintage Thermometers Still Affordable

Vintage advertising thermometers are one of the few items in advertising collectibles that are still affordable today. The “American Pickers” of the US have made strong ground in grabbing up all of the vintage signage in people’s barns, sheds, and attics. However, the market for thermometers still remains widely untapped and affordable.

For example, Coca Cola round thermometers have recently been sold at auction for an average of $40-150 depending on the year. The 1980s models have been bringing $40-50 while the older models can reach $100 or more. These are collectibles that will continue to rise in value as they are picked away to extinction. With the rise of the use of websites such as eBay, it means that when a product like this is found and sold online it can make a lot of money. When people are online checking emails or playing games of party poker they come across these objects and bid on them. The more people bid on them, the more desirable they become.