No argument on the drilled neons for sure. Thoughts were on the original porcelain, oil racks, pumps and other things. Yes it diminishes valve to have a sign drilled unless it is a barn hanger and by the way if you want it to enjoy it that way. Good signs to drill is a waste of a good sign, but also all the new signs coming out do not help either.
Collectors are still going to collect, and decorators are going to do what they do. The move it seems more now is to keep most items from pumps, signs, and what ever original even if ruff. Some things though just need to be fixed and there is no leave it alone.
I will say this though, I do not go to auctions anymore without the calculator running on the buyers premium. Make my bids reflecting this point. Some people just do not go to those auctions, and some know that and use that knowledge to make a good buy.


Craig