I believe that the desire for change is driven by the success of the WGHOT show. Its a public show and none of the problems sighted in this thread have surfaced. It draws TWICE the attendance of York in two days. With double the audience, dealers might be given the opportunity to make more money even if it only results in 10% more sales. The days of a club requirement to attend any show are over. Look at the giant cars shows at Macungie (AACA) Carlisle and Hershey ( AACA). Look at the huge gun shows at the Pennsylvania Expo center. They let the public in because its more affordable that way and good a good business practice. If you don't do everything to keep the retail dealers profitable York will fall apart. The status quo can't continue to do it forever. Time is not on the ED side and IMO a one day public event at York in one or two halls won't do much for sales but it might have an effect. As I've said before; revenue determines it all.
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