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Fri Jan 28 2011 01:29 PM
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I have a small but growing petroliana collection. My items come from auctions, yard sales, etc. I have never been to any gas shows, like the Chicagoland one coming up. Can someone like me expect to find reasonable deals at the show or can I expect to pay full retail? No, I'm not looking to buy a $300 sign for 50 bucks, but I'm also not too interested in traveling a couple hundred miles one way to a show and not buying anything. Do people price stuff to sell at these shows, or is it more of a show-what-you-got show? Thoughts on these types of petro shows would be greatly appreciated.
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You will find items in every price range and condition at most all Gas shows, Not sure about Chicagoland
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i usually go to the peatone(fall and spring) and iowa gas show in august.one thing about shows is....you just never know.sometimes you will go and everything looks too expensive,then the last few hours or day come around and that 500.00 sign you were looking at just went down to 300.00.but if you wait to long,someone else might buy it. or if you get to a show early,you just might luck out and get a good buy right off the bat.but usually a vender will not go down much until the public has had a chance to go thru,but again not always true.most guys bring their stuff to the show to sell,and dont want to haul it to the next one.go to as many shows as you can,bring as much cash as you can,and get there early and leave late.and also ,very important...educate yourself as to what specific items you are looking for are worth so you can make a fair offer and you will eventually do good. jmho mick
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Mick gave you some good advice. I see you're from Michigan. I would suggest you attend Chicagoland (Peotone, IL) and the shows in Dayton and Columbus, OH. You could travel a little farther to the show in Evansville, IN; and of course Iowa Gas in Des Moines, IA.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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You should also try to attend the Matthews petroliana auctions.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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and before tara tells me again,i WILL learn to spell Peotone!!LOL
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Lastgas,
When and where in Evansville is the gas show?
Brandon Ferguson Central City, KY Farm Related Advertising
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Its called the Petro Peddlers show. I think it's held in May. I'm sure Jarvis can give you the details.
Last edited by Lastgas15; Fri Jan 28 2011 04:50 PM.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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A fellow stopped by my vendor spot at Hershey last year. He was from California, and told me he would travel in the opposite direction to get that show if he had to!! I agreed with him, and I live in Delaware!!!
see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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For anyone getting into this hobby it is very important to attend shows, even if you DONT buy anything. That is the best way to meet fellow collectors and educate yourself about the hobby. Yes it's true, you might walk around all weekend and not find anything but on the other hand you may go and find a few great items.
Just my 2 cents??
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Be sure to click on "Events" on the top horizontal menu on this page for swap meet info. Also, check the "Petroliana News" forum for the latest auction info. I try to keep the "Calendar" on the second horizontal menu updated with events in a calendar grid format.
Getting hands-on experience at the swap meets and auctions is highly recommended for all collectors, especially new ones.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator
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MICHIGAN GAS!!!! Also, there's a newspaper called "The Auction Exchange", I've subscribed for a couple of years now.... In Michigan, Rowley's Auctions does a decent amount of gas and oil stuff. Check out Auctionzip.com and click on the Michigan tab...
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bwfergie, The Evansville show or as it's called the Hoosier Petro Peddlers show is normally second Sat. in May. Rick Bonenburger puts on the show and it's a great time. It's a fast show... starts around 6:30am and over around 1:00pm. Be home for supper! LOL What for details as we get closer to the show... Rick will post info. about the show. I should talk to his brother soon as i have some stuff to take to him.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Sometimes auctions things go for much more than they are worth. The shows are a great way to meet people & make friends.
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Our local Flea market usually has a few cans, maps and signs. All common items. Prices range from outrageous to good deals. I have had a lot of good luck just searching my local craigslist daily. Never have to leave home to do that.
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Sometimes auctions things go for much more than they are worth. The shows are a great way to meet people & make friends. I really like the petroliana auctions. Some high prices but some bargains too. Auctions are also a great place to meet people and make friends in the hobby. The more people you talk to the more you learn, plus its fun to hang out with other collectors.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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All kinds of shows antique,gas, tractor etc, auctions, flea markets, yard sales, e-bay, craig's list, word of mouth. If you look, and follow up on leads you will find good deals. I almost always find something at a show to add to the collection. I made the mistake when I was younger of Skipping Gary Metz Coca Cola auctions and just going to the room to room swap meet.I thought there were no deals to be had. When I did start going. I found there were plenty of deals. He was catering to a higer end group of collector then I was at the time, that had little or no interest in the more common items. The best reason to go was to meet the people, learn and see what is out there.
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Thank you all for the advice and info on shows. I plan to attend the show in Fowlerville and will try to attend one other this spring.
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I would say the best two shows of the year mainly due to the size and number of available items as well as they both have an auction attached to them are Columbus in June and Iowa in August. Interesting mention above about Craigslist. For the first time I listed items the last week on Craigslist (not petrolium, antiques) and out of 5 items I've gotten two DIFFERENT people with the old "I'll buy your item and will be sending a cashiers check including extra money for you to pay the people that will pick up the item". I hadn't seen or heard of that one in a LONG time but to get it twice on only 5 items is really interesting. If any of you have an interest in Oak furniture I am going to put two items on the Non Petrolium site that are both Childrens size (Hoosier Cabinet and very ornate desk) and very rare. From our family
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Shows & auctions are the only places where you can be among other ADDICTS that are just Addicted to this stuff as you are or getting to be!
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