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Here is something i want to share! I have been collecting for 14 years and been on this site about 13-14 years now. I from time to time will sell some stuff. I will ask a fair price for what i am selling as i will to pay a fair price. I don't always buy just because it's cheap. When i put something on this site for sale... it is a fair price.
So the "wannabe pickers" do not need to reply as i will not sell stuff for low offers so you can "have a little meat on the bone" for you to flip. I am a collector and i know what stuff is worth so don't waste my time or yours!
This site used to be about collectors and sharing knowledge and a place for collectors can sell or buy. It seems it's full of wannabe pickers or flippers.
I used to post a lot... over the last year my interest in oldgas and went down hill and it continues to to diminish.

Jarvis I could not agree more. I have noticed that in the last few years the guys that use to post who are collectors have quit and these new pickers as they like to call themselves post all day and are very rude at times. Im not saying all of these pickers are bad as some do a good job on here and really try to do the right thing, but many are here for a quick buck and have no respect for our hobby what so ever.

JJ--You're getting a bit to thin skinned in your old age! LOL
These pickers will never go away as long as prices stay up. I simply learn to identify them and realize them for what they are.
There is a little bit of picker in all of us, as we buy some things and turn them again to support "the habit".
Old Gas is still a great place to visit and connect with other collectors, you just have to be aware of who is a collector and who is a picker.
Collectors care about the item they are selling and want the new owner to be satisfied and enjoy the item at a reasonable price, while a picker is only there to line his pockets and maximize his profit.
Those pickers don't take the time to network with other collectors because it serves them no purpose! They come and they go, while the true collector is always there.
I hope they don't sour you to the point of leaving, because you truly are a "collector".

I am new here and understand the frustration of the long time members.I have been in antiques for 40 years plus and the picker/collector types have always been in that hobby also, trying to beat you down. Some have to pick and turn as they are operating on a tight budget.Some can afford to buy and hold and enjoy and trade up when the timing is right.Don't let the "A" holes ruin it for you.This is still the best site in my opinion for gas and oil, and let's not let a few sour our outlook because of their lack of genuine conscern for the hobby.Just my own opinion but hope others feel the same way.Alway's loved the smell of gasoline going in the tank as a kid.Used to stand next to the hose while my dad filled the tank at the island.He tried to run me off on many occasion's but I always returned for more.That old Sunoco smell! :)Old junk yard dog,gas station hang outer could not get enough of it in the late 50s-60s.

I think certain areas site should be locked and only be able to be seen by members that pay a fee. I rarely buy from the site but do have contacts with member that's I buy from and sale to just my feelings on it.

I would like to weigh in on this. I do alot of picking not for income but for fun started it with my dad when I was a kid an continues today.I belive some people give picking a bad name but I don't belive I have a bad reputation.I have very good friendships with the people I buy an sale to but do understand the frustration from people on this site. I post a lot on BOTW not to sale think I did that a handful of times on here when I first got on this sight.I have been contacted on here with low baller offers when item is not for sale an talk to rudely about items I didn't even have for sale.In all my years I have only met two or three collectors that don't sell anything the one that I know are like me sale cause they run out of space or use to fund the next buy or show.I never ask for offers and will pass on stuff that people ask for one.when I sold blue ripple last week to someone on here or mint 6ft Reble oil sign ect I didn't hurt my relations with these people I built them. I had bought a sign before a recent show Sold it to a friend over phone at the show had several people approach me about sign told them it was sold had several people offer me more money for sign even tho it was sold.I belive a man is only good as his word and glad to know that my dad taught me a true lesson in life stay true to your word an respect others.I hope one day you can meet a old school picker like me thanks for letting me share Brent

Well Said !!!

I always find myself questioning the purpose of threads such as this. What good can come out of this? Do you expect to change others? Does this in someway fulfill your need to feel above and better, then the others that post on this site?

Threads such as this only divide and fragment the membership into little micro groups and clusters of friends. This site is a community and should always been seen as much more then little tribal groups fighting for control or popularity. Majority of us outgrew that mentality during recess breaks in grade school.

People leave for their own personal reasons and if they decide to leave or post less...Why do they need to advertise that? You came to this site via your own free will and you can leave on your own free will. Why stir the pot and try to further divide the ranks?

Hobbies change...everything changes that is a fact! The world is much different today then when I was born, maybe for worse. I doubt that it will ever be the same again. Does that mean; that, I should hate the world or the people in it because "change is a constant". No, all I can change is my expectations, and expand my understanding of what is taking place around me. Based on that I can choose to participate or remove myself from what is taking place around me. But, I may risk, being left behind.

Just like the world, this hobby will not revert back to the "good old days" for that only exists in our memories. Usually, our memories are fonder than what actually was.

Very WELL said Dave. There is always a lot of whining on this site and there is no reason for it. I buy and sell and have always done ok. If you are going to buy on this site items are usually priced at a level for "keeping" not selling. If you want to find a deal for you pickers, go to ebay.
Don't continue to knock Old Gas, it was set up for us to use and enjoy

Ray, John wasn't knocking Oldgas...

You know there is always a problem with generalization. While I am relatively new to this site and collecting I appreciate the opportunity to purchase from people on OG. It depends on need and desire. I'll pass on the over expensive items and less needed ones but I have a decent expectation that they will be real and the deals honored. So far I've not been disappointed unlike with eBay. The guys that ask outrageous prices and some are pickers and some are long timers on OG, I learn a lot from the reaction to the product and the price. I have no problem dealing with pickers as long as they are not looking to buy and flip at three times the price the next day. I'd love to have the picking life style, at least the one on seen on TV but it's not like that and I would suck at it. So I will let others find my treasures and I will pay the "premium" for their time and effort.
But I am here primarily as a collector who can get more knowledge and insight than products.I hope all the long established collecter/members stay on looking to contribute. Interestingly enough the more controversial members who are in to flip product seem to come and go in a relatively short period as they out themselves and move on.This site will always be in evolution as new members and established members come and go. Call it the circle of digital life.
Fred

Jarvis isn't knocking oldgas and I don't think he is whining. I know the good ole days are gone but mutual respect should not be. In the time I have been here I have never tried to buy something for half of what it's worth or try and trade you my junk for your good stuff. Over the last couple of years I have had that happen to me several times.

Take a real look at the memberships of this site... guys that have been here years and participated on regular basis in the forums are going away. These are the guys that helped build this site! I don't post like i used to and i decided to quit looking for awhile. I didn't come on here a year ago saying i was going to quit and looking for people to tell me "not to quit" the site or looking for sympathy. I just lost interest in this site and decided to step away for awhile.
I decided to sell a few things a month or so ago as some stuff has come up and i can't even sell on here without getting aggravated!

So to answer a question about why post a thread like this... it's so people like me that don't like where the site has gone can say something about it and let others chime in that have the same opinion. Statements like... "if you don't like where the site has gone then move on" is what most of the people that helped build this site has done.

Everyone knows this site will never be what it used to be... greed and fraud has come to play and true collectors won't post pictures of the "good stuff" like they used to.

What's funny is the guys that have been collecting/picking for 6 months come on here and think they "know it all" because they bought books with prices in it. The way to become a real collector is to become friends with guys that have been doing this for sometime that have knowledge in this hobby and learn from them and ask questions or go to shows and pick stuff up and look at it. Instead people don't have time for that because they want information now because the internet has that power... somewhat.

I haven't earned the (whiskers ) yet I feel to say much about a lot of things here . I like to listen and learn mainly but I want to say I am glad to have found old gas . I agree 100% with what you said John and see a lot of what you are referring to as well. All you seasoned collectors ,with all due respect need to know there is still a lot of younger guys out there like myself i think that are very appreciative of your knowledge and opinions that you may share . With that being said I agree and hope in time the good will shine through over the bad , and guys like yourself hopefully will always be here and the pickers and flippers can just move on . Maybe in a few years after all this silly reality tv burns out that will help some I hope. But I sure see it , almost a comedy at times.

First off I very seldom sell, maybe that's the reason I have a very limited play money. I do have some stuff that I have upgraded which I will probably carry to Dixie gas in the spring.
I'm really lazy and don't want to ship.
Now the question wonder if the for sale add that states this is not a fire sell, know worth, please don't ask to make a offer or no lowball offers please would help in sellers listing.
Sure its our nature to want a deal but when stated one should not bother seller.