Since the dealer hall residents were told they will be required to stay until 4pm, some were not happy. I spoke to a few of the larger store owners and the complaint that they would be arriving back home at a too late hour was a driving force. A few that were located farther away are considering not attending. They are unwilling to stay another night and absorb hotel and food costs for their crews. Apparently the driving force for the public admittance is the big two manufacturers. Lionel was actually selling apparel and trinkets at the show which I don't remember them ever doing. A glimpse of the future? If a few of the high volume store sellers vacate the meet, buying options will shrink for attendees and the dealer halls could turn into a trade show type atmosphere. That would certainly be considered a backfire..........................
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