York is 80% social activities and 20% buying and/or selling for me. If it weren't for the great train friends, old and new, I would probably skip it. I doubt the social aspect of York will change in my lifetime, so I'll keep going as long as I'm able. I look forward to meeting a few people I've never met in person, as well as connecting with old friends. I don't know of any other venue that would be better for that than York.
I'll be back in October.