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METALLIC GRAND PRIZE?
Does this can look metallic or is it just my eyes?
Don’t recall ever seeing a metallic Grand Prize O/I before and the O/I book doesn’t reference one?
Don’t recall ever seeing a metallic Grand Prize O/I before and the O/I book doesn’t reference one?
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Re: METALLIC GRAND PRIZE?
Don't know much about cans that aren't from the Northwest but that sure looks metallic? It would be easier if it was pictured next to the non-metallic/enamel version that is known. I have definitely had to put cans side by side before to decide if it one was a metallic variation or not.
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Yes, what Eric said. A comparison would make it much easier to decide.
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I agree. I think this GP is not the metallic version. When I finally dumped the metallic Drewrys OI, I stopped fondling my enamel version wondering if it was metallic. Think chrome-plated or a finish like a mirror, like a tin lid. It can be tricky, like the metallic version of The Meister Brau OI, as outlined in this post from last year.pinnacle-project wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:27 pm Yes, what Eric said. A comparison would make it much easier to decide.
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This post prompted Rand to show the GP versions, enamel/semi/metallic from left to right, one with flash, one without.
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In the end, it's very difficult to tell from a picture.....in hand it's much clearer. Here's the rule of thumb....if you are ever holding a can in your hand, and you are questioning whether it's metallic or not....it's not. By and large, metallic cans are obvious and there's rarely a question about it.
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Rand has a good rule of thumb.
From looking at your GP Picture, I’d call it a semi metallic.
From looking at your GP Picture, I’d call it a semi metallic.
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Re: METALLIC GRAND PRIZE?
I agree. I use the reflection standard of the shiny tin lid. If it's not that shiny and reflective it's not metallic
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Thanks guys-
definitely doesn’t look enamel but not my can so no way to compare in hand. I have what is clearly a non metallic (semi or otherwise) can on the shelf-indoor and it doesn’t have near the “sheen” that this can seems to have in that pic so I’ll go with semi metallic. Again wasn’t even aware of that variation on this can.
definitely doesn’t look enamel but not my can so no way to compare in hand. I have what is clearly a non metallic (semi or otherwise) can on the shelf-indoor and it doesn’t have near the “sheen” that this can seems to have in that pic so I’ll go with semi metallic. Again wasn’t even aware of that variation on this can.
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Here's the other one
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The National Can Co. cans with the mirror-finish metallic silver complicate discussions on metallic cans, as the other can companies did not use an equivalent color. National Can used this color beginning in 1935, on Fox Export, Red Tops, and an earlier variation of the last Tru Blu Rand shows. The high-gloss metallic colors on the American Can Co. cans discussed above exist in response to the rationing of aluminum for the war effort in the early 1940's. These colors were achieved using tinted clear coats over the base metal.
So, our terminology isn't quite right. The colors we refer to as 'semi-metallic' are the result of metallic inks that include aluminum, and the higher-gloss cans are something we don't currently have an adequate term for.
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So, our terminology isn't quite right. The colors we refer to as 'semi-metallic' are the result of metallic inks that include aluminum, and the higher-gloss cans are something we don't currently have an adequate term for.
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You can never tell with the metallic GP until you hold it up next to a regular can. I believe I'll take a shot on this one as it would be a nice upgrade.
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An interesting fact is that all three of the cans shown (battleship gray, metallic & regular finish) all have 1941 date codes. I wonder if the gray or metallic came first?
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Steve
That is interesting, especially with USBC-OI stating that several of the cans with the solid red circle (minus 'GP') have 1941 date stamps on the bottom lid. What are your thoughts on that can?
It's not too surprising that the metallic and battleship grey are 1941, as both are the result of the restriction on aluminum usage. I would guess the metallic was first because metallics had been used before, but that's pure speculation.
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So now I am officially confused. Based on what Steve appears to be saying about this one being a nice upgrade, is this this can pictured, the metallic variation??
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No one knows until they are put side-by-side.
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Not to take this thread down another rabbit hole, but other than the photo on the book, has anyone ever seen the solid red circle can in person? Does it really exist?
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Not me....and while I'm not in Texas any more and my exposure to them is not as great as some, I have turned over a ton of GP looking for that solid red circle. Never saw one or even heard of one. I'm 70/30 it doesn't exist as an actual "off the production line" design.Longhorn Mike wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:18 amNot to take this thread down another rabbit hole, but other than the photo on the book, has anyone ever seen the solid red circle can in person? Does it really exist?
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Agree 100% Rand
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So what ended up being the general consensus on this Grand Prize can-metallic or no? My original post was made out of curiosity since I had never seen a metallic Grand Prize before. If it is metallic-semi or otherwise, seems like that may be a fairly tough variation. My original post never mentioned that this can was listed on EBAY but it ended tonight at $555. That seems like an awfully high price for a less than pristine “standard” Grand Prize O/I can but not sure if that’s considered a high price if this is in fact the metallic version. And just to clarify-No, I was not one of those bidding-little beyond my budget at the moment!
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Believe it or not I put in what I thought was a stupid high bid of $550 and so did someone else (exact same bid) & their snipe bid was one second before mine so I lost!!! I figured it would go for 300 - $400 and thankfully I do have one...
Understand that I only collect Texas cans and rarely get a chance to put a new can on my shelf (or in this case an upgrade). Oh well
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I hope it turns out to be a metallic can
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I would have happily paid $550 for a metallic GP in that condition during my OI heyday. But alas, those days are fading in my rear view mirror. As you can see in the previous pictures, my metallic was pretty weak but my other GP (enamel, dull gray, semi-metallic) were in great condition, so the off grade metallic looked bad next to them. Absolutely one I was on the hunt for and that price is the kind of number I would have comfortably plunked down to fix that hole. :-)
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The saga continues- seller contacted me and has another one. Check out pic - this one doesn’t appear to be metallic so my guess is other one was not as well....
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I agree that the pic of this other can does not appear to be metallic! Maybe the first pic was just a lighting thing?
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That first one had to at least be the semi-metallic, and I lean toward full metallic. This new one is the plain Jane for sure, though.
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He replied and said they were both very similar when he held them side by side but he had different lighting with each pic. The date code on the bottom of both was the same so I’m convinced they’re both plain Jane GP’s unfortunately
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