Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums General Petroliana Discussion Where do you see the hobby going in future years?

As a collector who didn't get into this hobby until 5 years ago, I was late to the dance with regard to buying signs and pumps at the "good old day" prices. I understand there are those collectors with what seems to be unlimited financial resources who can buy the pristine pieces whenever those surface, but my biggest concern is centered on the impact that artificially aged reproduction signs will have on the little guys with limited budgets in the hobby. It seems logical that once a collector gets stung, they will be less likely to take a similar chance and will forego the purchase. Typically a reduction in demand results in a reduction in price which may be good if it results in a reluctance to continue manufacturing and selling reproduction pieces.