Mike Wyatt posted:My first York. I really liked the meet, I am a rookie to the hobby (2 years).
The meet is great for the smaller manufacturer with specialty products, like O-Scale roller coasters, custom buildings etc. These people need a place to meet lots of serious enthusiasts- the "web" is so crowded that even online is not adequate IMO. If I had something really "niche" in nature- I would never miss the York opportunity.
Likewise, as a hobbyist, that is what I would be going there FOR- I can buy widely-available stuff at ANY local show, and at good prices, but I would never get local opportunities to see the really specialized stuff.
Great point!