Just saw on my Facebook feed from EDTCA that Aprils York will be Friday and Saturday only. October 2020 will remain 3 days. Interesting turn. Whatever. I'll be there.
Voted by the board of directors based on vender and attendees feedback.
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Just saw on my Facebook feed from EDTCA that Aprils York will be Friday and Saturday only. October 2020 will remain 3 days. Interesting turn. Whatever. I'll be there.
Voted by the board of directors based on vender and attendees feedback.
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I’ll be there too. But is this what the future will bring? Time will tell?
That sucks hopefully travelocity will allow me to cancel my non refundable room for Wednesday night (wishful thinking) seeing that I don't have to come in Wednesday now. Wish they would have given a years notice seeing how many of us make travel, vacation time, and accommodation plans a year out.
As sad as this is, many people, including myself saw this coming. Attendance at last April’s meet was really low, and with many big manufactures not being there it’s definitely a sign of the changing times. Debating on just going in October at this point.
So it's really just a 1 day meet in April as I'm sure everyone will still pack up early on Saturday. Hopefully the Bandit meets will all move back a day. I'll still be there though.
-Greg
Will be interesting to see if this makes it better or worse.
I'd suspect some folks (I'm thinking buyers here, but could be sellers too) who come from long distances might decide it's not worth a long drive/plane fare/etc for a day and a half in April.
So much for my thought that the "survey" was one step of many. I guess there is no point in answering the email now...
Interesting that for members the setup is still shown as Thursday 12-5 for the Friday-Saturday option. I can easily set up my whole single table in the one hour of hall access before the meet starts on Friday, but those who need more time than that will still have to be there on Thursday afternoon, it seems.
While I'm sure I'll still be there, I'm not sure what I'll decide about bringing stuff to have a table. Only an hour on one day to walk around the dealer halls after members' halls close is a big negative for me.
-Dave
Definately makes my 1774 mile one way drive from Texas a difficult decision. Even a less than robust 2.5 day April train show was still worth it. I view the new train show as a 1 day train show and 1/2 day vendor pack up day.
I only pay TCA dues just to go to York. I don't read the quarterly/magaxines, use the library, buy a brick, or do research. If i now only go once a year then the 50.00 tca dues goes on the 67.00 fee for for York admit and rv charge. So 117.00, 6 days driving, and 1 week vacation for a 1 day train show.
It definately changes the decision variables.
This is sad. I’ve been in the TCA since 1987. Postwar was my passion and York (as well as other shows) was my opportunity to build my collection. After 30 years of upgrading my postwar year after year and staring at my trains on the wall, I changed. I wanted to run trains. Sold my postwar trains and now own Legacy and VisionLine Engines. I enjoy these much more. Just like I changed, so did the hobby. Back in the day, it was important to look before buying. I recall being at the Billy Bud pre York show at 5am with flash lights looking at trains. Tables were already set up and vendors and buyers were eager to buy or sell. Now, at 5am I sit in my chair, drink coffee and check out eBay. Yes, everything changes.
I had been debating about going next April. This made my decision for me. I won't be attending the April meet.
Neal Jeter
So "York" will be all day Friday, and 3 or 4 hours on Saturday. I'll see you on a aisle-packed Friday.
Someone needs to update their website because they are still advertising the show being Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with the note mark your calendar for these important dates. That is the problem I have with this. They advertised when the show was going to be and they know people make travel plans months to a year ahead of time. 7 month notice not nearly long enough for many people. Just a quick question will the price of admission be lowered since the show will only be 2 or really 1 day now (since Saturday is just a pack up day after the first hour or so)
Sad to hear this news. But the board of directors had to make the decision and I don't think it was an easy one but it is a financially sound one. Not knowing the exact costs it has to be an sizable amount to put the meet on. I suppose when you look at the big picture York has changed over the past few years. Less people were going and with the departure of some of the manufacturers going to the April meet showed that. So economics and an aging group of members most likely made the decision for the board. I will still go in April. I still enjoy York. It will just bring it back to the way it was. ....Friday/Saturday.............Paul 2
For the spring I'll head out early Thursday and spend the day and return home later Friday. I understand the EDTCA has to make these tough decisions. Rather than giving them grief we should support anything that helps keep the meet going. While the decision may not work for everyone, they must have had enough feedback that it makes sense for most. I can see where April may just go back to members and no dealers.
If attendees and sellers decline due to this change it won't be long before York becomes a once a year meet in October.
The big dealers left the spring meet. How long until they leave the fall meet?
I have to agree with most of the post. They should have planned out a one year notice, As has been said travel and lodging for many is made well in advance of the show. Toss planned vacation time in there as well.
Jim
If the big dealers leave, York will become what it started out as, a local TCA meet. York could be a victim of it’s own success.
For now I’ll attend as always ready to meet friends and maybe even buy some trains.
Now the bandit show at the Wyndham will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. I don't agree with this move.
Well, I'm glad I didn't make reservations for April yet.
I wonder what hours they'll have on Friday, if it's a short day like Thursday is now, that will influence some people considering attending.
Works for me.
I'm less than a two hour drive from the meet so have always had some flexibility with logistics. I understand that's not the case for many but I can pretty much customize my attendance (days and hours) based on a number of factors.
As already noted above, change can be challenging but I think many here sensed (just check the old posts) that changes were coming to York.
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