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Posted By: advertologist oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Wed Jan 20 2021 05:58 PM
OLDGAS members .... "age poll" .... 2021 .. ... cool
Posted By: DWSheffer Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Wed Jan 20 2021 08:10 PM
It will be neat to see the 2021 results. I can't remember the last time this was done but I'm 44 years old and have been collecting since 2006.
Darin
Posted By: Jolly-John Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Thu Jan 21 2021 04:44 PM
Just voted a moment ago. Thanks for posting this survey, Randy. I didn't search "History" yet, but perhaps we can post the results from the LAST TIME this survey was taken. Should give us all a little insight into the future of our "hobby". I'll search the forum history tonight, unless someone beats me to it, and posts here. John
Posted By: DWSheffer Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Thu Jan 21 2021 04:56 PM
2011 Poll....looks like it had a good membership response with 331 votes. This is the only one I could find.

https://oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=233509&page=all
Posted By: advertologist Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Thu Jan 21 2021 05:10 PM
Originally Posted by DWSheffer
2011 Poll ....

posted a "age poll" a year or 2 ago .. ... cool

10 years ago results:

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Posted By: BrianH Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Fri Jan 22 2021 01:07 PM
Not as many young collectors (20-40 yo) as we had ten years ago (27% in 2011 vs 9% now). I wonder if that's due to young guys not collecting, or just coming to Facebook instead of here. Interesting....
Posted By: Gas Pump Rob Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Fri Jan 22 2021 02:41 PM
I see that and I personally think they moved to Facebook and only visit here occasionally.I notice more and more younger guys collecting at gas shows these last few years. I miss the good old days of Oldgas when this site was hopping.

Rob
Posted By: Rabbitman Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Fri Jan 22 2021 04:29 PM
I agree it's probably the Facebook phenomena that has changed our numbers. I have just about decided to leave Facebook anyway, too much politics and not enough down to earth collectors like we have always had here Might miss a few deals, but my shelves are full anyway!. I'm like you Rob, miss the old days.....GB
Posted By: advertologist Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Fri Jan 22 2021 04:43 PM
results of last poll taken on this subject: May 30, 2018 .. ... cool

http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=710677&page=1

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Posted By: buzzy56 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 23 2021 01:21 AM
I will have to agree the the facebook site has attracted the wheeler dealers & pushy wannabes. Don’t get me wrong i have met a lot of good collectors and buyers and sellers there but also some deadbeats that don’t keep there word , slow to pay , back out , fail to communicate et’c. . Never had a bad situation on Old Gas and nothing but help and great satisfaction in all instances. That say’s a lot about how great this site and it’s members are . Solid place to be .Thanks to all who contribute to make the site what it is .
Posted By: AlbertaNorthStar Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 23 2021 02:06 AM
I’ve always liked the oldgas forum vs. the multiple groups on facebook. The commentary on oldgas is to the point and helpful. Being able to search through the old threads really helps to find answers for yourself and I usually wind up learning something new that I wasn’t even searching for. I fall into the category of a younger collector but I recommend this forum to anyone interested in Petroliana.
Posted By: KZ1000 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 23 2021 04:08 AM
Yea there are what I think a lot more younger collectors than ever right now, thing is they think Oldgas is for old fudds that like to argue. And they spend theIr time on numerous Facebook pages arguing and selling the same sign over and over to each other
Posted By: Stephenwarren30 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 23 2021 07:18 PM
Thanks Randy for doing the poll...you are greatly appreciated!
Steve
Posted By: Done4 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 23 2021 09:17 PM
I too think Facebook is more for the newer collectors and I use the word collectors loosely. Being one of the old farts I appreciate the calm and non politics of Oldgas. The knowledge here is priceless.
Posted By: aviojnd Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sun Jan 24 2021 01:41 AM
I am one of the guys in the last colum (80plus ) would like to hear from the other three and if they were collecting in the 70s when you cuold get things for free or little of nothing and didnt worry about repops
Posted By: hawkike Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sun Jan 24 2021 02:31 AM
Originally Posted by aviojnd
I am one of the guys in the last colum (80plus ) would like to hear from the other three and if they were collecting in the 70s when you cuold get things for free or little of nothing and didnt worry about repops

Well--if I make it to Jan.30th. I will be 86. Bought my first Shell globe for a twenty dollar bill in 1972.Yes some things were free when being phased out.
Posted By: Savinsam Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 30 2021 12:15 AM
Okay, I turn 80 this week. I started collecting in 1970 via my neighbor farmer throwing away a very nice May West 5 gallon pump with perfect blue tinted cylinder. Painted it up and then displayed it at a local tractor/engine show. That's all that it took to get into the hobby without the aid of internet, books, and specialty petroleum shows. Have always done it as a hobby and never a business. Have met some of the nicest people on this site & other shows. Facebook to me is a big disappointment but I keep up with it. I gave up restoring pumps about 4 years ago until a good friend talked me into doing two pumps for him this winter! Memories and busted knuckles came back to me in a hurry!
Posted By: hawkike Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 30 2021 05:19 AM
Welcome to the 80's Sam!
Posted By: advertologist Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 30 2021 09:16 AM
Originally Posted by hawkike
Well--if I make it to Jan.30th. I will be 86.

"HAPPY 86th BIRTHDAY FRANK" .. ... cool
Posted By: hawkike Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sat Jan 30 2021 02:54 PM
Originally Posted by advertologist
Originally Posted by hawkike
Well--if I make it to Jan.30th. I will be 86.

"HAPPY 86th BIRTHDAY FRANK" .. ... cool

Thanks Randy!
Posted By: 67Chev4X4 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sun Jan 31 2021 07:56 AM
Happy Birthday, Frank you have me by three years. Another Frank
Posted By: hawkike Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Sun Jan 31 2021 03:44 PM
Originally Posted by 67Chev4X4
Happy Birthday, Frank you have me by three years. Another Frank


Thanks Frank!
Posted By: bsplichal95 Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Mon Feb 01 2021 01:47 AM
Im 25 and love this place for the knowledge and the information! Great place Jim thank you!
Posted By: GM Muscle Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Tue Feb 02 2021 04:59 AM
I just turned the big 60 , Been collecting for 25 years.
Posted By: gaspumpfrank Re: oldgas members .... "age poll" .... 2021 - Tue Feb 02 2021 03:10 PM
Will be 72 this year,started collecting around 37 years ago.Love the hobby and people.
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