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Vintage Bicycles - Older is Better

By Holly Hunt

Vintage bicycle posters are not simply colorful ads of an era designed to sell a product. They represent a form of pop art that surrounds us in our every day living and we have a tendency to overlook. The colorful artwork that has been used in their advertisements is as much a collectors item as the bikes themselves. Whether found in advertisements or announcements we can see how many of the products we love have been transformed into beautiful iconic advertisements which are coveted in a similar fashion. A perfect example of this, is found in the colorful posters and ads for vintage bikes like the Adler Bicycle. It is clear from these and many other vintage bicycle posters, that the love we have for our first "two-wheeler" is still alive within us all.

As with the purchase of any vintage poster, one must be certain to be aware of what to avoid and what constitutes a "good deal". It also never hurts to take some time to educate yourself on how to spot the fakes from the originals. You also want to make sure you are not only purchasing authentic vintage posters but you also want to make sure to pay special attention to the wear and tear on the poster. The value of your investment is directly related to so many different variables, but the condition it is in is something that we don't want to overlook. Make sure there are no tears or creases that may take away from the overall value of the poster. Although normal wear and tear can be expected be sure to avoid posters that have taken a beating over the years.

Not all collectors are in search of the original posters of old bicycles, some of them just happy to have good quality reproduction posters. There are many collectors in search of old bicycle posters, and there is only a limited number of original posters that are available.

Where and what to shop for are definitely key points to keep in mind. Research is essential to being able to not only spot a diamond in the rough kind of deal, but it helps to specialize in a particular type or size of poster, a certain style or even genre that catches your attention. Whatever you choose your specialty to be, you can be sure to yield much more effective results if you can find a style you like, do your homework and keep your eyes peeled.

When shopping for vintage bicycle posters, make sure you do your research. Bicycles have been a part of our daily lives almost since the first moment they became available to us. Not only for leisure or just for kids, we see vintage bicycles in courier positions and as a means for transportation. If you follow these simple guidelines you will have a great time collecting and riding vintage bicycles.

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