Dmaxdeere87 posted:Big E is too public. It draws the crowd but mostly people that are just looking for something to do and never buy more than a starter set.
It would be great if they DID buy "starter sets". I've spent a number of entire weekends at "public" shows with our modular group. I would say, "never buy more than a $5. Thomas toy". However, the kids loved the layouts we put up.