Hi Lee,
The term convention and the organization "International Petroliana Collectors Assoc." are both loosely defined in reference to this event. The "Check the Oil!" event in Columbus is a major petro swap meet that is open to everyone. It is buy, sell and trade with room-to-room petroliana swapping Friday evening. You don't have to be any kind of member or pay any fee if you are a buyer. Swap meet sellers register and pay a fee like any swap meet. You must be registered to stay at the event hotel.
The hours are 7:30 a.m to 6 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to Noon Saturday. Indoor and outdoor swap spaces. The location is the Wyndham Dublin Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Exit 17A, Route 161 off I-270 on the northwest part of the I-270 loop around Columbus.
For more info call "Check the Oil!" @ 614-848-5038
I'll be there on Friday wearing my white "Oldgas.com" shirt. No dealer space. I'll be walking around taking pictures and buying stuff. If you see me, I'd be happy if you'd say "Hello!"
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