Has anyone gone to Hillsville, Va. for the Labor Day flea market ??? A friend of mine went last year and bought a lot of gas and oil stuff. ANY FEEDBACK ???? Thanks, Daniel

Cant go this year because of the DNC, but hope to go next year. I heard its awesome.

Hillsville has been good for many years. I remember hearing tales about it back in the 80's when I was collecting coin op. Dave

I use to go to Hillsville and spend the weekend and had a great time. It has changed over the years for the worst. I stopped going for many years. I went last year for a few hours and enjoyed the yard sales along the way. I might go again this year for a day. I guess if you don't put out the effort you will never find anything. You never know.
I am just not enthused about it like I was 15 or so years ago.

I've heard that it has lost a lot it recent years. Got it from long time vendors who have stopped setting up there. Keep in mind, this is hearsay....but the vendor is a straight shooter. Paul www.severngaspumps.com

Well I went yesterday. Took my time stopping at yard sales along the way. Walked around the VFW lot from about 2 until 5:30. It was hot !!!!! Saw tons of repop and fantasy junk. There were a few dealers of good real gas and oil items. I bought several boxes of cookies ? Some matchbook covers and three small Esso items, 20 bucks worth.

Was it worth the six hours of driving and the dehydration?

Yes, Because I enjoyed the ride in the country with a good friend and I enjoyed visiting the dozen plus friends I ran into while there. I learned of some of the new repop, fantasy stuff that is now out there and I did see some neat things. Will I go again ?? Some time but not this weekend.

I only saw a small fraction of what is there.
Saw a Browser pump done up in Skychief. I thought using the Skychief ad panel to cover the light bulb on the face was a good idea that I would not of thought of. Any show is worth going too, just to get ideas from others. I now know what the calendar looks like that is missing from the Dutch Boy top that I have. Something to look for.

I will put out a few more pictures and put some under the repop section.

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One vendor that sets up at many of the shows likes to age his stuff and then mixes a few real things in with all the fake. I wonder why ??? Good reason to ask questions and learn about what you collect. Go to the shows to see what is out there.

Some nice air meters, and a neat chainsaw sign that I have never seen before.

How much for the air meters and did you buy any?

I did not buy them. I own one like the one to the far right and that is enough. They were priced from $850 on the left and I believe $950 each on the other two. The far right might have been $1000.

Nice reflected picture of you taking a picture! Are you loosing weight? Paul www.severngaspumps.com

No pic of the cookies?

Ate the cookies, that's why I've been putting on the pounds !!!

Anyone know the vendor with the wire rack full of handy oilers ?