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Re: NEON Museum in Las Vegas

Posted By: H.Erickson
Date: Sunday, 2 March 2014, at 3:25 a.m.

In Response To: NEON Museum in Las Vegas (neontek)

> I finally paid a visit to the NEON Museum in
> Las Vegas. I left with mixed emotions
> (mostly disappointment as to how they are
> helping misinform the public by words and
> action, regarding NEON vs.led issues, and
> the future of NEON).

> First and foremost, I am glad someone/anyone
> is saving and displaying old signs. Add to
> that, restoring and lighting up a few of
> them. Wonderful !

> Here's the downside :
> The tour begins with a "sign"
> (huge arched cabinet structure section from
> a former casino FILLED/LIT WITH ONLY
> INCANDESCENT BULBS).
> When I asked why this was on display at the
> NEON MUSEUM ( as there was NO NEON at all on
> the "sign", only incandescent
> bulbs ) the tour guide said "oh, we
> have many signs that are not NEON".
> Umm... then why is isn't it called "The
> Las Vegas Sign Museum" instead??? I
> came to see NEON signs!!!

> That was my last question (or attempt to
> correct or educate the tourguide who spewed
> out some misinformation and numerous LED
> corp propaganda during the tour). Here's a
> few statements to the tour group... 1) Neon
> is dead except for small beersigns,etc.
> Because led's are so much more efficient
> than NEON.Really?
> 2) NEON is so expensive - REALLY?(compared
> to led border tubing which is 3 times the
> price?)
> 3) Current NEON colors are achieved by
> painting tubes with enamel paint. - Really?
> Other than mass produced beer signs I see no
> change in how tubes achieve different colors
> than past days.
> 4)I quit listening to most of what she had
> to say...
> and just admired some quality Neon and
> Sheetmetal craftsmanship of the past.

> 5)Our own sign "The NEON MUSEUM"
> is illuminated with led outlines instead of
> NEON because led's are so much more
> efficient.

> HUH? WTF??? YOU'RE KIDDING ME??? REALLY???

> I glance at their sign and yep, crap led
> borders and what appear to be incandescent
> bulbs in center areas(which are highly
> efficient-lol)

> You are going to name your place "The
> NEON Museum" and erect your own sign
> constructed of led's instead of NEON??? Well
> GO F*%K YOURSELF !

> THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF THE NEON
> TRADE A$$H@L#$ !!!

Very disappointing news !

I called there a few months ago got a recording, left a message inquiring if they had an in house neon plant to restore the old signs they receive and wondering if so if they needed any help. Never got a reply. I guess I know why now.

I would have to agree with Don, something needs to be done. People seem to think that Las Vegas is the Neon Capital of the world and being a world destination it is very important to be telling the world the correct information. I guess The Neon Group if it still exists would be the ones to take the necessary legal if necessary action to fix this very important problem.

I can totally understand the whys of you not speaking. You are on vacation and have your better half to keep happy. I'm very glad you brought this to the attention of fellow neon enthusiasts.

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