FS - Original Nickey Chevrolet Decal

[MosportGreen66]

Good evening,

For sale here is an original Nickey Chevrolet decal. Great colors, no stains, rips, or blemishes. Please let me know if I can answer any questions! I should have another identical decal for a pair, I just cannot find it currently.

I can go $35 shipped.

Thanks,
Dan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/_DSC0001.jpg

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[1969z280]

Dan:

If that's for both, I'll take them. Ed

[MosportGreen66]

Hi Ed,

$35 per decal and I sold the other decal to a member here already. 1 Left sorry...

Thanks Ed.
Dan

[Atuckman]

dan-
i'll take it if its not sold already. adam

[1969z280]

Dan:

PM sent. Thanks, Ed

[MosportGreen66]

Sold.

Thanks,
Dan

[hvychev]

Dan, are you sure that decal is an "original?" What exactly do you mean by that?

[hvychev]

Hey Dan you out there?

[1969z280]

I bought one of them and if Dan says they're original, I have no reason to doubt him. Ed

[hvychev]

Well, maybe Dan has not seen this post although I have seen him online since I asked the question. I am asking what makes Dan believe the decals he sold were "original." Does he mean they are "original" in style, or does he mean they are "originals" that were produced at least 40 years ago? I feel they are original in style (although they are horribly printed, notice the Nickey logo all off center. The K is almost below the border), but they are NOT 40 years old in my opinion. I am not accusing Dan of anything because he may just not know. Nickey Decals have become sort of a joke in regards to being repoped, and badly at that. It has become that many people don't even know what the originals look like. The worst being the actual Nickey trunk dealer decal. I have been collecting Chicago area dealership memorabilia for almost ten years now and have assembled a nice collection of rare ORIGINAL NOS Nickey memorabilia that many people have not even seen. I actually refuse to post pictures on the internet of most of it because people are constantly putting repop's of stuff on e-bay which affects the value of my originals in my opinion. I usually do not like to post the originals details but in this case I will.

Before I post the original decal, here is an example of why I don't like to post the details of my original stuff. In 2003 I met a guy that found an original booklet of Nickey oil change stickers while working on a house. He gave me the opportunity to buy the whole pad but for some reason I passed, instead I elected to buy only two of them. He then decided to put a few on e-bay. Once he did that someone bought one and repopped them, now they have consistently been on e-bay as repop's for 7 years. I should have bought the whole pad to prevent this. The good thing is that the originals have a "unique" backing which I will not share so that it cannot be repoped as well. Here is a photo that I took in 2003 of the originals. I am sure that you have all seen these on e-bay as repops.

Nickey Oil Change Decal pad (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45824406@N05/4351767957/)

As far as the Nickey Hi-Performance Parts decal, here are photo's of an original. Sorry I have to link the pictures but I just found out that the sYc photo gallery is down.

Nickey Decal 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45824406@N05/4352361004/)

Nickey Decal 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45824406@N05/4351766807/in/photostream/)

Nickey Decal 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45824406@N05/4352513950/in/photostream/)

The front pretty much looks the same, with the exception that Dan's is poorly printed in the Nickey Chicago logo section. The real details are always in the backing. Note that Dan's decal has the backing separated directly down the middle? Well the originals have it going on an angle. Also note that the backing which was originally white has yellowed with 40 years of age and the backing also overlaps to the front. Dan's backing looks very white and new. Also another interesting characteristic of old decals, which I have many of in different variations, is that there is a very pronounced "crease" clearly visible on the front where the backing is separated on the back (as seen in the last photo). This is like the dozens of other vintage Chicago area dealer decals that I have. They all have the deep front "crease." The last thing I consider to be a huge indicator as to a 40 year old decals vintage is the "smell test." I know it sounds silly, but I am a collector of non auto related vintage Chicago paper items, photos, postcards, and other ephemera. Almost all of the items I have, have that distinctive "old paper smell." I would guess that Dan's decals have a faint scent of new(er) vinyl to them.

But hey, I could be wrong.

[JChlupsa]

decals from above post

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/444213-Picture042.jpg

[JChlupsa]

NICKEY Decal front
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/444214-DSCN2082.JPG

[JChlupsa]

NICKEY decal back
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/444215-DSCN2083.JPG

[JChlupsa]

2nd NICKEY decal front
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/444216-DSCN2085.JPG

[MosportGreen66]

Hi Frank,

Informative post and I am sorry for not responding quicker. If Ed or anyone else does not like an item I am selling, simply return it for full refund.

While I validate your argument, Frank, for not confusing reproductions v. originals, your sentiments could have been in PM or email form if this was truly alarming to you. Seems like you were just trying to stir the pot with hidden knowledge you won't post on a public forum.

I trust this decal is original because it literally fell out of a Nickey Booklet I sold not long ago (it was an original too).

Have a nice night and hope this clears the air. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Thanks,
Dan

[hvychev]

Dan, sorry that I upset you. If I were the buyers of the decals I would want my money back based on what I just read in my post. Your response to my post did not leave me confident that your decal's were original. That is up to your buyer's to decide. If they are happy and confident, then god bless.

Why should I have PM'ed you this question as opposed to asking it publicly? People need to be aware of repop stuff that is out there and what to look for so they can avoid it. If you feel my post put you in a negative light then I am sorry, but it look's negative.

I also have another question for you. How many of these "original" decals did you just sell? It looks like two or three based on your postings. You had three 40 year old originals just laying around? That's interesting because in years I have only seen a hand full of actual "originals" that were for sale here and on e-bay. By no means is this decal ultra rare, but it is a lot more rare as compared to the repops of it out there. As far as the Nickey broshure this decal fell out of, I would be looking closely at that as well.

[MosportGreen66]

Its original. Case closed.
If members don't approve, money back!

Thanks,
Dan

[hvychev]

You know, I was going to let this go but I just got a $hitty PM from Dan. For the record I view him as just another memorabilia/parts pimp that uses this website for personal gain. As he said in the PM to me: "I've established more whole collections for members here than you have individual pieces in your collection." Well if that is the extent and purpose of your membership here then that is sad. The readers now have evidence that you are dishonest. I even gave you an out. I said maybe Dan does not know these are repops. Well apparently he did. He claims they fell out of a Nickey catalogue or the sky or wherever. All I will say is buyer beware when it comes to this guy.

[lzdick]

[b]Hey guys, it's Valentine's weekend.

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[b]Can't we kiss and make up?

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[MosportGreen66]

Frank you are a clown.

You need to get over yourself. This is clearly out of personal spite and jealousy of my personal collections and my honest, sincere help of the members here. Do I need to start a reference list for you to read from? I've helped members find parts, memorabilia, rare dealer promotional items and everything in between. I've sent items overseas, I've round out collections in half the of the States in this nation, I've sent dated components helping restorations in the Hamptons and all the way out to California and I've even sent items to neighborhoods close to yours in Ill.

How does any of that show I'm a dishonest "pimp"? Thats a personal attack. I specialize in niche markets and my target market flocks to me. Word of mouth recommendation is the most sincere compliment I could receive in this hobby. It has happened countless times. Heck members here have even given my NOS items as Birthday presents to fellow members. But I'm dishonest... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

I pride myself on helping members establish memorabilia collections because I find it enjoyable. Period, end of story!

I gave YOU an out. Pick up the phone Frank, call me like a man, don't hide behind a computer and bash me with your internet ego!

Since you brought up being a dishonest, pimp, Frank, should I remind you of a situation with a little red Yenko Deuce you cheaper shooter? You bought a car you couldn't afford and sold when the market peaked. We all watched you taint the pages of Yenko.net with lies, and garbage gospel saying "I'll never sell my Deuce" and "I always drive it like stole it" when MONTHS later you flipped it! [b]And I'm a pimp?[/i]

I guess the emails and PM's I've received from members here asking me what your problem is shows my satisfied customers are mobilizing for my protection? But again, I'm a dishonest, pimp?

Don't throw stones if you live in a glass house, Frank.

Show is over. Frank clearly doesn't know what he is talking about. His invisible collection must be blinding him.

Good morning,
Dan

[lzdick]

I'm not feeling the 'love' yet...

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[MosportGreen66]

Frank, your PM box reached its capacity. I sent you an email with my cell number. Call me, we need to chat.

Dan

[hvychev]

Dan, after all this I have NO desire to have a fire side chat with you. I will stop on my end. The readers can decide what they want.

By the way, I owned my Deuce from February 2004 till February 2006. Anybody here that matters knows the type of person I am and what my true intentions were in regard to its sale.

[Stefano]

The Egg style sticker that Dan posted says, Hi-Performance Cars not Hi-Performance Parts, like the originals we have.

While many have told me they have seen these on conversion cars, I never have. I don't know if they are vintage or not.

So I can't say for certain.

We reproduce several types of stickers, including the egg, the crest, and the oil change stickers. We use all these stickers on our new cars. While a few crooks sneak in the mix, we are the only entity authorized to reproduce Nickey stickers of any types.


Below are some examples of our reproductions:


http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers001.jpg

[Stefano]

Some originals we have compared to repros. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers01111.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers014.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers0099.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers006.jpg

[Stefano]

Vingate Nickey archives/binders from Al Seligs office, with original "egg" Stickers.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Nickey%20Stickers%20%2081%20Sportster/NickeyStickers0044.jpg

[camarojoe]

Take any further argument offline guys. Fwiw, I've been known to do a little collecting and researching of this type of stuff myself for more than a couple years. Although the decal in question is a reproduction, mistakes can easily happen when you don't have originals to compare with... and Mossport has offered a refund, so it's a done deal from what I can see..