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Old or young if your going to do business withen this hobby you have to treat your customers like you want to be treated yourself!!!
Great quote and way to do business. Either here or elsewhere.
Quart and Liter can relidding and dent removal services.PM for detail and pricing. Collecting Mobil and other graphic quart cans.
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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I did contact u to explain as for setting up a second account I'm in the wrong I agree and I guess I wasn't aware of the gift rule as I have paid others on Hera with gift as i was asked to do didn't know it was frowned upon I will take blame for not knowing that as well but I can't control if a item is lost ..what do I need to do to prove I'm not trying to deceive anyone I'm not asking for anything except to be fair.
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Your integrity & your word are really the only thing's that you can totally be in control of.Most are taught this at an early age and it stays with you for your entire life.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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I agree so why is it they think I would try and rip someone for$25 really
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Wow, what a broad statment to cover a large group of people. I for one have been a member here for years. I have had dealings with many members on here and all good, met alot of great people through this site at the meets, auctions, etc. Where else on the web can you get this much exposure to sell/buy items for free. Jim does this because he loves the hobby, I too love it and don't see the need for this foolish post. Thanks Jim and thanks oldgas!!!!!!!
Thanks, Phil _________________________________________________ Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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Re: why is it almost everyone in this hobby is a jerk-
Well it depends on your perspective and desires. I am here to live and learn about O&G stuff. Everyone and I mean everyone that I have had dealings with has been gracious and willing to work on: dispensing information, making a deal and/or changing the shipping. Heck guys will even move stuff for you around the country and not take money for doing so. Guys let you into their homes and proudly show off their wares whether its a large collection or a more modest one and all because you're a fellow collector. However if you want to be spoon fed, well that isn't going to work and if you want everything to go your way-good luck with that. No my impression has been the opposite of yours, most people here are first class citizens. Hopefully it will work out for you but if your goals are sales only then this site might not be the place for you. Furthermore distilling a few bad circumstances on OG, down to the header "why is almost everyone...a jerk" certainly won't change how people perceive you.
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I have been a member here for 10 years now. I came here looking for some information on some globes I ran across while out buying junk. Everyone here was happy to help me out at the time and still seem to be willing to help people out. I don't think I have met any jerks in the hobby yet.
I do not get to go to shows except Johns here in Central New York. I have not personally met a lot of people on here but have had dealings with quite a few and have never had an issue with anyone from this site.
The membership has changed a lot in the 10 years I've been on here. We used to get some really great pictures of some very rare items but the repopers have curtailed a lot of that. still no real jerks though...
Got Socony???
Tom
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Guys let you into their homes and proudly show off their wares whether its a large collection or a more modest one I wouldn't let Fred into my house though... just his friends.
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Tru dat-actually happened!
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You should offer more red paper clips.
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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You should offer more red paper clips. Don't offer them, INCLUDE THEM
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Your perspective is very obscured. I am one of the younger people on this site. I am also probably one of the least knowledgeable when it comes to gas and oil items. However I do read almost every thread, and through this I have found out tons of information, and had enjoyment along the way. I've met fellow collectors from around the country, had dealings with several members, and have never had a bad experience.
Being a younger person in the hobby isn't a bed of roses. The veteran collector isn't going to tell you everything they know, because they don't know if its falling on deaf ears. You have to prove yourself, and actually put down some footwork and persistence. Don't expect the older generation to bow down to you because you are younger. They have been in the hobby for several years, and the hobby has been fine for all those years without you as a collector. This doesn't just relate to oldgas.com, it's the same way in collector cars, tractors, or anything you can think of.
There's a old saying "Don't bite the hand that feeds you". In your case, I believe it is too late, as you have rubbed several people the wrong way by calling them jerks.
This is just a poor, dumb, country persons point of view. If you agree, that's great. If you disagree, that's fine to.
Brandon
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I,for one, have always felt that this site was being taken advantage of by guys who ask for values then post and sell here. These individuals "usually" are clueless on anything about this hobby. They can't offer advice on restoration problems. They can't help with any knowledge on company histories or locations. They are by my own opinion, leeches who have discovered a way to make a buck. Now, please do not feel that I am singling anyone out, as I am not. What I'm trying to convey is that if given the opportunity to deal with a person, I would want him to be as honest as I try to be. A man only has his word. Take it or leave it. Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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May I give you some advice? First, you really start at a disadvantage trying to get your point across when you begin by insulting your audience. Second, would you please use punctuation? I have no idea if you raised any good points because your lack of punctuation makes you seem like an ***** so I gave up reading it and went on to the other posts I could actually read.
Wanted: Original Jenney Gas, Husky, Marathon, and Frontier Globes
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indiananationals; Your Real First Name; randy gassigns; Your Real First Name; chelsea !
Really?
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