1962 Jello Mantle Advertising Piece/Store Display?

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Thank you, I appreciate your opinion as does my friend. I am having him mail it to me so I can see it in hand. Do you have the eBay ID of the scammer.

Here is a link to the completed auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-JELLO-M...p2047675.l2557

I edited my post as I didn't want to be too critical, particularly as you never know until you have these things in hand. I went back through eBay and don't see any of the crap promo cards listed. It was a little while ago and I cannot remember the guys name. All I remember is that it was bizarre what low value stuff was being faked--Holiday Inn items, etc. I doubt it is the same person that sold this one to your friend as his listing appears honest.

[bnorth]

Got the card from my friend Jerry today. Sad to report it is a cut out from a magazine or book and glued to the card stock with Elmers Glue.

After I received it I could tell it was printed on a printing press. Could also tell the white layer that card fronts are printed on was too thick on this piece. I emailed the owner and got permission to take it apart. The pictures are of the 2 pieces.

[Bestdj777]

Sad to hear your friend didn't do as well as he thought but very glad he didn't have more invested in it. Thanks for sharing the results!

[brian1961]

Ben--

I am very sorry for you over what you hoped to be something special, but didn't pan out. I echo Chris's sentiments: thanks for sharing with us. Tough break, bro, but at least you know. Hang in there.

My book is still available if you want to read about these kind of cards and how special they are to some of us.

Regardless, hope you can get your dough back somehow.

Best regards, Brian Powell

PS--Ben, I see you're from South Dakota. I used to live there. That's a very special state to me. I met my wife there. As special as Mt. Rushmore is, her dear face is the best!!! Anyway, where in SD do you reside?

[bnorth]

Here is a prototype of a custom 1962 Apple Jello Box I am going to make for a friend. The box has the proper 3 OZ size printed on it but it is actually the size of a 4 OZ box. The "real" one will have the same cardboard as a real box and will also contain Jello. I like to make stuff that looks close to real but changed enough that it can't be passed off as real.