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By Wednesday at noon, you might as well spend the rest of the day in the pool. and by pool, he means eating cheese curds and drinking beer. i made the mistake of going on wednesday last year... walked in at 8am, saw a Wayne 60 that got my attention, walked around until 11am & walked back to buy the Wayne 60 and the vendor was long gone. lesson learned, Ill be there Tuesday
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Since I'm not staying at the Holiday Inn, will I still be able to go to the room to room trading?
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I Love you guys but I wish you would stop scaring people off. I have been going for 15 plus years and always stick around for the auction on Friday. I have found some great deals right up thru Thursday in both the swap and room to room.
The primo stuff may be gone to guys with a whole lot more disposable $$$$$ than I have to spend but for the rest of us, deals are still there for my collection.
Last year I got a deal on a Richfield sign Thursday afternoon that I could have sold for more in the hotel going to my room and again when I posted it here after the show. Also, I was able to sell a few more items myself on Thursday outside with the foot traffic still coming thru.
IMO, If you keep telling everyone it's done because you leave by Wednesday then how are we going keep bringing in people to the show let alone the auction on Friday. I love the show and Ron and John do a great job running it so lets let people who see advertised as a Wednesday to Friday show come by.
This year I'm coming by Monday night to see if I can score a primo piece myself, but I still will enjoy the rest of the week looking, buying and seeing my fellow hobbyists that I only get to see once a year!!!!
We need to increase the Foot traffic not scare and new ones away.
Just my opinion guys to keep the next generation coming our way.
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Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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Since I'm not staying at the Holiday Inn, will I still be able to go to the room to room trading? Yes once your registered for the show your welcome in the room to room swap.
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Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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Mike is right, there are always things to find on Wednesday and Thursday...I'm just saying it really slows down. The "big boys" have already found what they want but there is so much to go around that you won't get bored. Room to Room is really fun right up to the end
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Mike, you bring up some very good points.
FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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I agree with Mike! Well said, I will be there by Monday for sure.
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Lots of vendors still around until Thursday. We will get there on Tuesday AM and will stay until around Thursday Noon or so. We have done very well on Thursdays.
Drive with Care and Buy Sinclair!! I buy Sinclair globes, signs, cans, ect.
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One other thought, Gang...there are always many good items for sale inside, by the EXHIBIT HALL vendors. That part of the meet doesn't even open for vendor set-up until approximately noon on Tuesday. So, there are lots of opportunities to score something special in the Exhibit Hall later on Tuesday, on Wednesday and Thursday. Last year, things kept going at a good pace in the Exhibit Hall at least until noon on Thursday. John
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I will be getting there Sunday afternoon. Last year I arrived Monday around 2:00 PM and the lot was 1/2 full.
-Matt
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I only have one day to visit.
From what I read,
Tuesday August 4th is the best day to visit?
What time is the best time to be there? 8 am?
Thanks
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If you can only be there one day, Tuesday would be the day that I recommend. Things are usually going strong by 6am.
FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the show.I will be set up in the courtyard inside the hotel (not the function hall) and have a bunch of great oil, gas and automotive signs, posters and counter top displays...This 1920's Michelin cloth banner is among the highlights...Measuring a full 10'x3'...come by and check it out...say hello and have a cold brew on me!
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Oh Yes...AND I WILL BE THERE FROM TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...
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Shaun--If you bring "Bud Light" they will come!
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Specializing in old Gas Pumps
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