Feel free to add what you saw and took pics of. Here's some of the stuff I saw tonight in the rooms.

Last of the night.

Thanks for posting the pictures ! I would love to see some more outside pump and sign pictures.

Thanks for the pictures John!
I'm heading out in about 1 1/2 hours and I'll be on my way down. Hope to see you and say hello again.
Hope I didn't miss anything!

$475.00??

More pics.

.

.

.

.

Thanks for the pictures! Looks fun!

Great pictures John. Thanks

More.

.

.

looks like a great show, thanks for posting!

More later

The Go with Signal sign is Killer..... Jim

I was thinking the same thing Jim.....

Awesome stuff!! hope to make this one next year!!! Thanks for the pictures!

More

Only picture I took.
BTW, the colors on this resto stink!

.

,

,

More to come later today.

Thanks John for the pictures ,very nice job taking them... I must say that Veedol tractor sign is awesome to say the least,Oh my God I`m drooling over it..Alan

John, Thank you for taking time to post all these photos. I know I and many others appreciate your allowing us to see the stuff out there at the shows we can't attend.

Great photos and thanks. Does anyone know who owns the Rickenbacker sign on page 1 photo # 12 ? Please if you can, name and phone # . Does anyone know how much he was asking?

No problem guys. Here's some more eye candy.

.

More.

These belong to the hops

.

.

.

.

Killer stuff , Thanks for taking the time to Take and post




Sid

.

.

.

I saw the Rickenbacker sign on Friday. It was a smaller version than the one sold a while back by Dan Matthews. I think the price on it was $900 or maybe $950? It had the condition issues as seen in the picture and it looked like a lot of touch up. Still a very cool sign.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

The coke mirror is sweet and the red crown is beautiful

Wow what a show. This is all 173 pictures I took. The last one is of me and Robby Wolf.

Thank you for the pics! Love that SICO globe.

one word.....WOW!!!

Great pictures,thanks for posting.

Yah great job on the pics John!!! I feel like I just went to the show again!!
I guess early bird got the worm! That yellow globe frame wasn't there when I went by this booth. I believe this was Scott B's set up.

great pics thanks

Now that I'm done drooling.......................thanks for the photo's!

For those of us who could not attend, those pictures are quite an inspiration! Thank you all for sharing the experience.

Does anyone recall who had the White Rose sign and/or their contact info?

Steve those globes where Aaron and Lonny hops at least they where in there spot.

Thanks so much for the pictures wowsa

good photo coverage, thanks for
taking your time & posting .. ...

John thanks for taking the time and energy to post pictures. Great job. On a side note to Oldgassers- If you haven't attended the show, you really should do whatever it takes to make it and attend either Thursday evening or Friday -or both- I always learn something,see some great pieces I never knew existed and/or meet some new people who share our hobby. It always a good time and makes for an enjoyable get away and good memories. Not to mention adding some good stuff to the collection. Also there were many more people set up in their rooms that John didn't get a chance to photo. Plus there are pieces for every range of collectors to be had.

This is a great show and it's about to get better. Andy who is a memeber of this site bought cto and will be taking over next year. I'm sure there will be some changes but I'm also sure it will be better. Andy is a great guy and I hope we all can support him in this new adventure.

I agree... Andy will do great!

X2

Well , I finally have some time to post some pictures of the show. The pictures already posted have covered the show very well but it is always good to see from many eyes. There were many rooms that I did not get a chance to get into. It is hard to set up and shop but I did get out some.

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

In 60wayne's 7th photo, what kind of pump is this? I'm not a pump guy but boy is that attractive! I would guess milk glass sides on the top. I could imagine what it would look like restored, although it looks nice as is. It reminds me of a Tok 36 but is different at the same time.
Darin

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

more

Felix enjoyed hanging with the Big Boys.

There is always a light night social for those that are not tired enough and can not sleep because of all the excitement.

Wow looks like a fantastic show!! Thanks for sharing pictures.

Thanks for the pictures!

Great selection of pictures, I feel like I was there. Two sets of eye made a nice viewing of everything.

A couple of comments on the show. This is my 4 CTO and I can honestly say it was one of the smoothest of all. I just want to reiterate how great it is that ANDY has taken the show over. He is a great guy and very knowledgeable about our hobby and all facets that are related. This can only continue to improve our CTO experience. One area that needs to be focused on is bringing a top notch Auction to the show. In my opinion the last couple have been a little less then desirable. Other then that make plans to attend one of the best shows out there. See you on the Road.

Andy who?

Thank you for all the great pictures,first time for me to attend the show it was a blast,try not to miss it next year.

had a great time, bought and sold a bunch, and got to talk to lots of friends. i still think it may be my favorite show. cant wait until next year!

Andy, he goes by Andy. ( Profile )

Anyone know who had the Fountain Service globe?

does anyone know who had the 6 foot tydol sign

http://www.aardvarkscreenprinting.net/

Greg had the globe.

Greg Clayton - Profile

Tell him Bryce sent ya!

Awesome!

Thanks 60wayne!

Thanks BryceG!

This was my first show and it was overwhelming. I have never seen so much of the stuff I love in one spot. The rrom to room thing was a lot of fun as well. I can't believe the prices though....this is a rich mans sport.

You ain't lying

That's who i thought,interesting.

Darin!!! That pump is an American 550. Anyone know if it sold or who owned it? Looked like someone was two wheeling it away! Thanks, John.

It's in the BOTW John....looks like Marshall got a nice pump! Thanks for posting the model though.
Darin

I've known Rory for a long time and all I can say is that he is a gentleman and gives his all to present a quality auction. Your comments about the auction are miss placed because it is very obvious you know nothing about what you are saying! He is given what he is given and has to deal with it. As for comments about the old and gone away Dan Mathews auctions he had to deal with the same situation, " the stuff comes in at the last minute". If you didn't like the auction, HEY you freaking do it. Nuff said!

Here's the long and short of it. No one is questioning Rory's integrity. I agree the auction was very poor. Maxgas has a right to his opinion and I totally agree. Hasn't been good since Dan Matthews left. If you can't get good consignments, don't bother. Morphy's is a good example. The fact is shows have been going down hill for a long time. Too expensive - hotels, gas, taking time off from work, etc. After 30-50 years of everybody collecting this stuff, anything good is in somebody's house. The only way you're going to get it is if they die and it goes to auction or you go to their home and buy it directly from them. Either way, you're going to pay big time. It's not like it used to be 25 years ago where you hit the flea markets and got good stuff reasonable. You don't even find anything on eBay anymore that's any good. CTO show has not been well run for a long time. Stopped going 6 years ago. Wasn't worth the investment. Stopped going to Iowa Gas 15 years ago. Wasn't worth the $800 investment. I went to these shows to fill the shelves. Granted, I'm 80% cans, so I'm somewhat limited. It's got to be worth my while. It's nice to talk to the people, but not the primary reason I went.

My intent is not to take anything away from this great thread, I only want to support Rory and what he is trying to do. And again, Nuff said.

Yeah, good for you. As for old and gone away Dan Matthews auctions, he didn't go away. He moved up.

I really appreciate everyone's support of me as the new show promoter. I hope to continue the excellent tradition of the show.

Again, thanks to everyone for their support. I look forward to a great show in 2017.

Feel free to PM me with any questions.

...agreed - I've been to at least eight CTO's, and this auction had the fewest offerings of any...the auctioneer has an entire year to get enough quality pieces for a choice venue as this...if he/she cannot supply enough items, maybe they're spread too thin...

...there was one guy in the room-to-room - I swear, it looked like he had squeezed more in his hotel room, than was in that auction - and it was good stuff, too...

I let out an audible noise when I looked in there. Tried to post a pic but sometimes posting a pic in a forum is like trying to launch the space shuttle....

After seeing all the comments, I have to ask . You see all the great pictures of some really nice advertising, thanks who post these. The big question becomes we see two major shows, where does all this great items go to be sold the rest of year. I agree nothing becomes available on eBay any more and going to shops you just shake your head and drive away. Knowing a lot of money is invested where are the sellers, selling their items. You may see an item on the pictures but you have know idea how to contact anyone or what the price may be, what is the big secret. Dealers should have a big poster of how to contact them.

dealers use other shows & swap meets, dealers have websites, dealers have individual customers, dealers use craigslist, dealers use facebook (a lot).

Ways of buying from vendors:
- Go to the show(s)
- Shop on OldGas
- Shop on Facebook
- Save dealer websites to favorites

If you are at a show and you take the time to talk and meet people, you can find out where the stuff comes from where it is going etc. All it takes is a little effort to have all questions answered.
I go to every show, auction, flea market, yard sale, Internet , homes etc. , that I can. I also talk way too much ! I find it is easy to find things, the hard part is to afford things. There are always bargains to be found if you put out the effort.

Henry as always thanks for the pictures and commentary.
Looks like it was a great show.

Fred you follow Henry around for a year I think you would figure it out. Thanks guys for making the effort to take and post pics.
I can only make local shows due to time and funds,maybe at some point I'll get freed up.

Not a Pierce item in the pics,but know you guys had to miss at least one.

On page 1 of the pictures from Columbus, the 20th picture, can someone give me any information on the 42" Round Buick Service Sign? Red/White/Blue Valve in Head. Thank you. Info in my profile. Ed.

I've been going to Columbus for 20+ years. 1100 miles, one way. I have always done real good, buying and selling. I sell quality items, and buy quality items. Hard to steal stuff at a swap meet. You have to pay the price, or go home empty. No use crying about high prices, and the way shows are run. Just make the best of it and life goes on. It's a rich mans hobby, if you want to buy items that cost 20k to 150k. Buy what you can afford, and buy high grade. 20 years from now you'll be playing with the big boys! Or, at least you'll have a nice collection. There's a old saying "If You Don't Have A Horse In The Race, don't bitch About How The Race Is run".