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ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 1:27:03 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                                 I recently acquired several copies of Rick Sweeney's book ...                                       "Collecting Applied Color Label Soda Bottles"                                                          Third Edition ~ 2002     Which are now available for $45.00 each with "free" shipping within the continental United States I visted Rick's home where I aquired the books. I have his permission to sale them. Each book is an original 2002 publication. The books are out of print and rarely become available. Each book is signed by Rick himself and read ...                                         "Happy Collecting ~ Rick Sweeney - 2012"                            The books are unused (old stock) and in excellent condition.     If you have questions regarding the books, please post them here for others to see or send me a PM.                                                                TO ORDER: If necessary I will eventually set up a Pay Pal account. But for the time being I am asking that each book be paid for in advance in the form of a money order made out in my name and mailed to me. The books will be mailed via regular mail in "bubble" envelopes the next postal day following receipt of payment.         If interested, please contact me through a PM and I will reply with my mailing address. Please note it is not my intention to make a huge profit on the books, as that is not the case. But rather it is my hope this will be an opportunity for others to have this great book but who have been unable to find one.                                                I look forward to hearing from you.                                                               Thanks a lot                                     Bob Brown ... a.k.a. SODAPOPBOB (Forum member).                                  [ A portion of the proceeds will be donated to this website ]           Attachment (1) < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 1/29/2012 1:28:30 AM > Post #: 1

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 1:31:50 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                                                      ~ Sample Pages of Format ~ Attachment (1) (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 2

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 1:35:20 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                ~ Sample of one of numerous helpful and informative articles the book contains ~ Attachment (1) (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 3

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 1:40:19 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                                        ~ Rick Sweeney and some of his amazing acls ~                           { His custom built shelves have plexiglas attached to the fronts } Attachment (1) (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 4

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 12:57:24 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline The following is in response to a member's question regarding who gets the proceeds from the sell of the books? Rick Sweeney retains the copyright on the book. I "purchased" the books directly from him. He has granted me permission to sell the books. The Painted Soda Bottle Collectors Association (PSBCA) is no longer in existence, and Rick has not been involved with or heard from them in several years. Any and all proceeds/profit (which will be minimal) will be mine to regain my initial investment. I will be donating the value of one book ($45.00) to Antique-Bottles.net. Thanks. SPB   (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 5

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/29/2012 4:07:08 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                                               Another question from another member ... Q:  What was the original price of the book? A:  If I recall correctly, in 2002 when the Third Edition was first published, they sold for $45.00 online. And I do not believe that price included shipping. I have heard rumors of used copies selling on eBay for as much as $75.00.  SPB (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 6

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 12:03:04 AM    vintage57   Posts: 25 Joined: 9/1/2011 Status: offline how many pages? (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 7

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 12:52:18 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Vintage57 ~ Thanks for the inquiry. The book is spiral bound with glossy pages and lays flat for easy viewing. It contains a total of 174 pages. The first 78 pages contain some very informative and interesting information. The bottle listings and pictures start on page 79. (See below). The book contains approximately 1,600 listings with 1993 thru 2001 values and rarity indicators (Although considered obsolete now - but still useful as a general guide). It also contains approximately 1,200 color close ups of (actual) bottle labels. SPB  Attachment (1) (in reply to vintage57) Post #: 8

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 1:25:53 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Regarding the rarity indicators listed in the book, we all know that eBay has changed that somewhat. However, in Rick Sweeney's own words (which I concur) he told me ... When the first edition was published in 1995, he and many collectors like himself did not have the use of eBay as it is today. He said the majority of his acls were aquired at bottle shows or from other collectors via letters, phone calls, etc. He said the Third Edition is the best one of them all in his opinion and is a compilation of the previous two editions. Rick said as a general rule a rare acl will almost always be a somewhat rare bottle. Rick told me an interesting story about a "Big Hit" he has and that once sold several years ago for $1,000. I say "once sold" because the buyer was not happy with the bottle after he received it. Rick showed me that very same bottle and allowed me to examine it. It looked near mint to me and I could not see a single flaw in it. That is until Rick pointed it out to me. And even then it wasn't visible until you held it just right in the light. The "only" thing wrong with it was a small, dull spot about the size of a nickle on the otherwise glossly label. But apparently the buyer wanted one in pristine condition, which he may never find. The last Rick heard, there were only about six known examples of that bottle. And he is proud to say he still ownes one of them. I felt honored just to hold it! Thanks again to all. SPB "Big Hit" ... (Which some collectors consider the Holy Grail of acls).     Attachment (1) < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 1/30/2012 1:29:45 AM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 9

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 1:37:01 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline P.S. ~ The main point of my "Big Hit" story is that it is listed in Rick's acl book as ER for extremely rare ...                                         ... and it probably always will be! (Maybe) (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 10

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 2:02:15 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Its almost midnight here on the west coast and I am happy to report that I received three PM orders today for copies of the book. A public "Thank You" goes out to the individuals whose names I will withhold, but you know who you are. Gracias' ... You won't be disappointed! SPB (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 11

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/30/2012 11:45:04 PM    vintage57   Posts: 25 Joined: 9/1/2011 Status: offline Sent pm to you for address. Hoping to order a copy before they are gone. Still waiting to hear from you... Terry Buchheit (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 12

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/31/2012 12:35:04 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Terry ~ I sent you a PM/email yesterday. And another one just a minute ago. Please check your personal messages by first clicking on "My Set Up" at the top of this page, and then click on "My In Box."  Your message(s) with my address should be there. Please let me know through a PM to me if you get it. If not, reply here and we will figure it out. Thanks. Bob (in reply to vintage57) Post #: 13

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/31/2012 12:58:32 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Terry ~ Its possible when you registered that you did not complete all of the options. To find out, go to "My Setup" again and scroll down to "Private Message" and see if the appropriate boxes are filled in with check-marks. And while your there you might want to check some of the other options. Please let me know what you come up with.  Thanks. Bob  < Message edited by SODAPOPBOB -- 1/31/2012 12:59:52 AM > (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 14

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/31/2012 2:16:23 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline P.S. ~ Terry I will hold a copy of the book for you until we figure this out. Bob (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 15

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/31/2012 2:46:21 PM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Note of interest ... Something I didn't really think about or anticipate is non A-B.net members contacting me by way of various Google searches. I already received one order by this method and hopefully will get some more. Which means I might sell out faster than expected. (And at present I'm not sure if I will be purchasing any more for re-sale when the ones I have are gone). So for those who might be interested in purchasing a copy, I recommend you do it soon. And please remember this is not about me making a bunch of money, because I'm not. Its about getting copies of the books to individuals who have been wanting one but up until now have been unable to. Thanks a lot. Bob  (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 16

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 1/31/2012 3:48:07 PM    vintage57   Posts: 25 Joined: 9/1/2011 Status: offline I just checked...nothing in my inbox. But I noticed my email address was messed up when I registered and I do not know how to edit it. You can email me at ewaldsbarbq@hotmail.com. Thanks for holding a book. Terry (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 17

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 2/1/2012 1:59:21 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline                 Just to let everyone know, Terry and I connected. Everything is A-Ok and good to go! SPB (in reply to vintage57) Post #: 18

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 2/2/2012 10:45:56 AM    splante Posts: 1199 Joined: 5/25/2010 From: RI Status: offline sbp just pm ed you Steve _____________________________ s plante Will buy,or trade for Rhode Island ACL bottles (in reply to SODAPOPBOB) Post #: 19

RE: ACL SODA BOTTLE BOOKS FOR SALE - 2/2/2012 11:51:02 AM    SODAPOPBOB   Posts: 3678 Joined: 3/10/2010 Status: offline Steve ~ I sent you a PM with my contact info. I would also like to mention that I only have three books left, and not sure if I will be getting any more. Thanks. Bob (in reply to splante) Post #: 20

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