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ONLY A WEEK AND A HALF TILL "CHECK THE OIL " COLUMBUS OHIO GAS SHOW,CAN'T WAIT ,,BRING IT ON !!!

I'll be there wed-sat set up with Bustermonty.
Greg and I both have LOTS of killer signs for sale!
Stop by and say HI!!! See you there!!!

Between Tom and I we will have something for everyone. Our two spaces will be jammed full. You probably want to be there when we unload. Look for the Chevy
(can I say that anymore) pick up and Ford Flex. Can't wait!

All I have left to do is load up with CASH , LOTS of IT ! LOL !! spent lots yesterday in an auction..gotta go get some more,,

I'll be there for a couple days if I ever get confirmation back??? Am I the only one that has not recieved it yet?

didn't think they ever sent a confirmation out Russ,, I just usually call down there and ask if all is OK ..
they don't have ground floor rooms at this place,,,

I did receive an email confirmation this past week.
Ray

Just got our rooms (thanks Wes for the info) and looking forward to the show! I've never done the "stay at the host hotel gig" before so it should be a blast...If anyone is bringing any beat up porcelain 30 inchers, pump plates or cool highway signs/road signs I'm your guy lol...

I've read thru all the posts so far on this and the other Columbus Show topic, but don't see any comments about the show setup/sell timing. The registration packet I received, under the heading "show policies", stated "exhibitors please do not display or engage in transactions before the show begins at dawn on Friday". It also stated elsewhere that the show has been "shifted to a Friday/Saturday show to help those of you who must work long week-day hours during this difficult economy". It also states that "exhibitors may pick up their packets and claim their spaces at 4PM Thursday afternoon".

My recollection is that in past years most outside vendors were setup and selling by early afternoon on Thursday. I set-up last year for the first time (before noon) and did 90% of my sales on Thursday. In other years, as a buyer I always arrived mid-morning on Thursday, saw everything available, and didn't return on Friday becuase little (if any) new stuff gets there Friday. Sounds to me like the organizers are serious about not starting until Friday, except for room-to-room sales Thursday evening.

So, for those of you planning to sell.....what are your plans? Is this a "real" change from past shows or just another policy that won't be enforced? Trying to decide when to get there as a buyer only this year.

Richard

I have been at this show for years as an outdoor vendor. I have always been "in trouble" for being there on Thursday. What I could never understand is how they can let room to room selling on Thursday and not let the outdoor vendors sell till Friday.Seems unfair as I pay more for outdoor space than someone does for a room. When I asked the promoters they really didn't answer me. I will be there on Thursday again this year,if the promoters give me any "trouble" this may be my last year as sales,and vendor count last year were poor at best.

John,,,, you gotta be there,,,, you have the biggest display of stuff for sale than anyone,,,besides you have good cold beer, LOL<<< just sell anyway , what are they going to do kick you out,,,,not likely!! they kick you out and a whole bunch of guys will leave,,,besides I hate rules,,

are you going back to Des Moines this year again ?

Hi Wes, Thanks for the kind words,I can't wait to see you there. Missed you at Carlisle,had to drink all the beer alone.LOL. I will be at Iowa again this year.

Hey this is Rick with LeBaron Sign Service. Lookin forward to seein everybody this year at the C.T.O. Columbus Show. This time we will be outside in front instead of the in the ballroom. From what I heard of the changes to the show,...everything should run smoothly. So bring out your rusty damaged shot signs for restoration estimates.

Called this afternoon to give my credit card number to get a room. Kathleen told me that Friday night was booked solid. Apparently Check the Oil only has so many rooms blocked. Hotel
doesn't have any extra as they are booked solid. Unless there is a cancellation, will have to move to the Hilton Garden for Friday night. That's what I get for procrastinating! Pat.