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Hi Guys,
This year’s 16th annual Mason Dixon Gas will be Saturday March 10 in Frederick MD at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds. This year is shaping up to be one of our best shows, we have a handful of new vendors along with many or our fantastic vendors from years past returning to support the show. The doors will open to the public at 7:00 am but the outside vendors will be set up and selling at day break. If anyone has any questions regarding vendor spots or general show questions feel free to contact us at 443-864-6271 or at masondixongas@comcast.net .
Thanks, Keith
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already on the calendar...if you're within 6 hours of this show and collect this stuff, you should be there...I haven't missed any of the first 15, and won't be missing this one...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Mark, allow me to correct you,if you live within 12 hours you should attend. This is one of the best East Coast shows, period. Lots of good stuff shows up,a ton of foot traffic,and the best hosts you could ask for. I really can't wait. John
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Oh sure, rub it in; For those of us on the west coast.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Ya I know, but you guys have a bunch of great show too!
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You're right. I'm still feeling down about missing Columbia. Especially after seeing all the posted pictures of the items for sale at the show.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Mark, allow me to correct you,if you live within 12 hours you should attend. This is one of the best East Coast shows, period. Lots of good stuff shows up,a ton of foot traffic,and the best hosts you could ask for. I really can't wait. John ...I stand corrected...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Can't wait for the show.... Look forward to seeing everyone
see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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I am counting the days... Brady
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I'm only 8-9 hours away, does that mean I must attend?
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Great show, always find something there.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ & US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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I'm only 14 hours away. I'am planning to go, have not been there since 2007. Great show with even greater host. Even if you live on the west coast you can always fly in, BWI airport is not that far away. I will be driving, if anybody has anything to consign to CTO or Iowa Gas please contact me. Thanks Dan
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I'm up in NH and thinking of driving down to this show...it would be my first time there...what can I expect? Thanks in advance
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Hi guys, Thanks for all the support! This will be our 16 show, that would never be possible with out the quality vendors that support us year in and year our. We normally get about 50 vendors, about 40 inside vendors and 10-15 outside vendors. About 10 of our vendors are here on Old Gas, some of who have been with us at every show. We get a good mix or petro and automobilia with a small ammount of country store advertising.
doors open to the public Saturday morning at 7:00 and we usually wrap up around 2:00 that afternoon.
If anyone is interested in attending send me a PM or email at masondixongas@comcast.net and I can send some show and hotel info.
Thanks, Keith
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Yes Rick you should be there, I'm 8 hours away. This is one of the best shows out there. I agree,, the hosts are the best. See you there.
Dave B.
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Great show, looking forward to it. Always find something to add to the collection. Just sent in the paperwork, keith. Dave B. you going to Meissners? See you at both places !!
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I'm heading up that way from SC since I have a sister that lives in Westminster MD. I look forward to going to Mason Dixon this year and hope to make it an annual stop.
BTW, if anyone who's going has vintage promotional cars from auto dealerships and related display pieces I'll be looking for those up there, or if you can give me leads in the area I appreciate it.
Paul T in SC
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Question for those familiar with the MD show, what's the turnout like?
Also, what's the percentage of vendor/serious collector vs general public would you say?
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Question for those familiar with the MD show, what's the turnout like?
Also, what's the percentage of vendor/serious collector vs general public would you say? The weather for Sat. looks to be great this year, that should certainly help the turnout. gmstuff can give better numbers on the breakdown of vender to general public ratio. I'm too busy looking at stuff than taking a head count. Woke up in the middle of the night last night just wondering what goodies might show up.
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...this year's Mason-Dixon t-shirt design...©2012 by ME...
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Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Killer Mark... Just Killer.. You sure know how to out do yourself!!! Can't wait to wear the final product! See you guys in a few days... Keith
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Cool design dude, love the Crownstone type.
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I will be there for the first time since 2007. Looking forward to the show. Dan and Cheryl
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pm sent Mark. See you there.
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Thanks, Ed - you're covered...
Anyone that wants sweatshirts needs to let me know by 4PM TODAY, as we are ordering them just for those who want them, and will not have any for sale at the show...thanks!
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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... will not have any for sale at the show...thanks! How do you expect to make a butt-load of money with no inventory of shirts to sell?
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...as I said:
"Anyone that wants sweatshirts needs to let me know by 4PM TODAY, as we are ordering them just for those who want them, and will not have any for sale at the show..."
...I will have t-shirts, but not an unlimited supply - so come by and see me early so we'll have your size...
...if I wanted a 'butt-load of money', I wouldn't have become a graphic artist...
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Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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I want to make the most of the trip to Mason Dixon, what other events are going on in the area that are related to Gas, oil & cars etc? I just don't want to miss anything.
-MAXGAS- Looking for Independent Gas & Oil, Oilzum,& Early FORD dealership items.
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There is a great AACA parts swap meet about 30 miniutes from the show on the same day. It's a good show but it's always the same day as ours. PM me if you want the info.
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Shoot wish I had seen this earlier. I need to locate a few lubesters to restore.
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All loaded and headed out in the morning. Might even get set up before 9 pm. That would be a first. We will see if it happens.
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I just got home from co-hosting this years show and it was a great one. Vendor count was down a little, but foot traffic was steady. The vendors I talked to were happy with their sales
As vendors were packing up to leave, CircaDesign & I couldn't help but notice the "butt load" of money that Gulfiend was carrying out the door!!!
Thanks to all the vendors and participants who make this show one of the best. What a great way to start off the collecting year.
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I'd like to thank the hosts and the vendors for putting on another fine show. As this one is so close, I get to enjoy it every year. Thanks again.
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Question for those familiar with the MD show, what's the turnout like?
Also, what's the percentage of vendor/serious collector vs general public would you say? I made it up there today. It was good. It's about an hour drive for me, so no big deal driving, but for me I wouldn't drive a few hours for it. I was surprised how many people were packing up by 11:30. When I was there, there were maybe 4 or 5 set up outside.
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...well, I had a GREAT time, but I'm unsure what 'butt-load' Mike is referring to - maybe he spent too much time next to the heater exhaust, and was seeing things... ...regarding halehouse's comments: if you got there at 7AM when the indoor vending area opened up, that would give you 4 1/2 hours to walk around the show before people were 'packing up'...plenty of time on a Saturday to shop...after the show you could go next door to an advertising auction that had lots of stuff...not sure where you could drive in 'about an hour' from Springfield to find such a large assortment of gas and oil stuff for sale, but I guess there's no pleasing some people...I've been driving 6 hours one-way to that show every year for 16 years now, and have never once regretted the trip...seeing the many friends I have made at that show is worth the trip alone...and everyone I talked to at the show had a blast...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Thanks to the promoters for another awesome M-D show, had a good time as usual.
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...regarding halehouse's comments: if you got there at 7AM when the indoor vending area opened up, that would give you 4 1/2 hours to walk around the show before people were 'packing up'...plenty of time on a Saturday to shop...after the show you could go next door to an advertising auction that had lots of stuff...not sure where you could drive in 'about an hour' from Springfield to find such a large assortment of gas and oil stuff for sale, but I guess there's no pleasing some people...I've been driving 6 hours one-way to that show every year for 16 years now, and have never once regretted the trip...seeing the many friends I have made at that show is worth the trip alone...and everyone I talked to at the show had a blast...
Sorry. I didn't mean anything negative by what I wrote. I think my comments were misinterpreted judging by the "there's no pleasing some people" statement. Let me explain. I said it was a good show and I meant it. There was a wide range of items for all levels of collecting. I was responding to the one question as a casual collector of advertising who hasn't attended shows enough to know the "ins and outs". For me personally, as a casual collector with a couple hundred bucks to spend, I wouldn't travel hours, but that doesn't mean it's not worth it for others. I mentioned that I was surprised how many people were packing up before noon not as a complaint by any means, but just as an observation. I found out about the show the night before and couldn't leave my area until a little after 10am. Internet searches didn't turn up much information on the show, so I just made the trip up to see what it was like and assumed it went all day. It's not bad that it didn't, I just didn't realize that people started packing up that early. Now I know. Hopefully that helps to clear things up. I know sometimes a "tone" can be read into something online, and I certainly didn't mean anything to sound like I was unhappy with the show.
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...I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your post - it was the 'I wouldn't drive a few hours for it' comment that hit a nerve with me...all shows like this are dependent on vendors and collectors to travel varying distances to make the show worthwhile...I mean, how many gas/oil collectors actually live in Des Moines? I'm sure there are some, but not enough to make Iowa Gas what it is...
...but hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the show, and sincerely hope you'll come back next year - it's always the weekend before St. Patrick's Day, and the advertising auction is an extra reason to attend...unfortunately, it's also a reason that vendors pack up early...I had to leave early as the person riding with me had to attend a funeral today...
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I understand. I truly only meant that from my point of view in my situation.
I didn't know about the auction until I got there, and didn't realize what type of auction it was until after I got home and looked at the fairground website and then went to the auctioneer's website. Again, now I know. It wouldn't have mattered since I had already spent the $ I had in building #7.
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I Had a great time at the show and realized after seeing the venders (Other the Mancino & Burke) that I had plenty of great stuff and should have got a booth. I was surprised at the lack of pumps though. Next year I'm in, and am bringing plenty of fresh goodies from up north. I drove almost 10 hours but I love a road trip and the chance to meet great people and see our GREAT COUNTRY!
-MAXGAS- Looking for Independent Gas & Oil, Oilzum,& Early FORD dealership items.
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I was def gonna make an effort to go at the last minute (friday) and maybe set up outside on sat morning. My big mistake was splitting logs for 5 hours on friday...like 2.5 half cords worth! I actually was picking signs from my shed when my back told me otherwise. spent the rest of the evening on a heating pad and saturday sitting (mostly) with a frown on my face. LOL! Sunday, I took like 5 hikes just to feel better and it worked. First time I've missed this show in like 5-6 years.
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Thanks to the hosts of Mason Dixon!
I made it up from SC for the show and had a great time. Though it was a bit windy and cold starting out both days the sun broke through and kept it from being chilly all day.
I was the fellow outside with the mix of signs, toys, and pedal vehicles. I sold enough to make the trip worthwhile and doubled up by going to the Farm Toy Auction & Show up in Taneytown Md afterwards.
Definitely was a nice collection of signs and such to be seen all over at Mason Dixon and even managed a bit of buying/trading for the return trip back for my local guys here in SC.
Great show and keep up the great work!
Paul T
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