Terry Bond Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Well, it's time for my Sunday evening evil-bay search, and I just picked up the ice-cubes from my scotch. spilled by accident when I landed on this Rolls Royce mascot offered for $99,999.99. Check ebay item number 273960827841https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolls-Royce-Hood-Ornament-Vintage-Feb-6-1911-Charles-Sykes-Spirit-of-Ecstasy/273960827841?hash=item3fc9567bc1:g:QGEAAOSwDG1dTNfv - but hold onto your scotch! It's a reproduction I'm certain, and not the correct size to be 1911 as advertised. A "full set" of 9 mascots (originals) mounted in a special display case made from a Rolls Royce radiator, was sold earlier this spring at Amelia Island for $16,800 including buyers premium. Take a look while I pour myself a fresh one. Terry Edited August 19, 2019 by Terry Bond (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaddds Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I like that for 99999, he isnt throwing in shipping. Geez, what a cheapskate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 You missed it. Those are Canadian dollars and he does not accept returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Terry, you mean i got gypped? Should I ask for my money back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 For a "priceless item" that's a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Terry, you mean i got gypped? Should I ask for my money back? Just list it on ebay and you'll make a fortune, just like this seller. You can always find another one at Hershey. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Is it a mascot or one of the oversized examples that were given to the RR of America dealers to display in their showroom? There are a few of those out there. There's also an ash tray with the RR mascot that was given to people who bought a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 And there were so many repros made...I doubt there is any other type of mascot that has been copied so many times. JV-if you look at the photos there is one with a ruler in it showing the height of the mascot. The earliest edition of this used on the Ghost was over 7" tall. Never heard of buyers getting an ash tray. I believe those were souvenir/novelty items available from RR and other sources. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomobile Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Alert, this seller is apparently very motivated, just slashed the price $50,000. If ya want it, ya better snap it up. Some years ago a guy found a Locomobile steam engine and he listed it for 100k. That must be the sweetspot price when the seller knows it's worth something but not sure how much. A decent Locomobile steam engine is worth about 3k You viewed at $99,999.99. It’s now $49,999.99! Save $50,000.00 Rolls Royce Hood Ornament Vintage Feb 6 1911 Charles Sykes Spir… $49,999.99 $99,999.99 For a limited time Only 1 left at this reduced price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Locomobile said: Alert, this seller is apparently very motivated, just slashed the price $50,000. If ya want it, ya better snap it up. Some years ago a guy found a Locomobile steam engine and he listed it for 100k. That must be the sweetspot price when the seller knows it's worth something but not sure how much. A decent Locomobile steam engine is worth about 3k You viewed at $99,999.99. It’s now $49,999.99! Save $50,000.00 Rolls Royce Hood Ornament Vintage Feb 6 1911 Charles Sykes Spir… $49,999.99 $99,999.99 For a limited time Only 1 left at this reduced price. WOW save $50,000 and the shipping is only $499...... Edited August 22, 2019 by John348 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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