I have been a TCA member for 12 years, but have only managed to attend York once. York is wonderful, but is not the reason I joined TCA. I just like supporting an organisation that exists for the benefit of me, and others like me. I look forward to TCQ arriving, and read every word. TCQ, and the back issues on the TCA web site justify the subscription for me.
Oh, and you pay 50 dollars. I pay 70. I also pay more than you for my subscriptions to OGR and CTT. Such is life. I pay these additional costs because I enjoy reading a few pages of a toy train related magazine in bed every evening. There is always a pile. TCQ, HQN, OGR, CTT, HRCA, BLS, GOG etc. You pays your money and you takes your choice.