Just like at the old country stores of the past, you'll see tin and porcelain advertising signs at all Cracker Barrel locations. In an old country store, the signs would have been out front, acting as mini billboards to invite customers inside. You can find them for every type of product you can imagine. You'll also find old cardboard and paper signs at Cracker Barrel locations. Sign collecting has really taken off in the last few years.
People usually focus on one type of sign when they begin a collection.
Soda-pop signs are popular, and so are tobacco products and automotive signs. Some of the earliest signs date back to the late 1800s. You can still find signs in a variety of shops today, but they are a little more expensive than they used to be. Some special areas to seek are signs advertising regional products or for products that have a personal meaning to you. Watch out for reproductions, as there are some good ones available.