Photos, Time Changes for York

Very interesting. At least they're considering changes. That's a start.

The only change needed is to open at 9 am Thursday.

If they are taking suggestions, I'd like to see another hour on Saturdays. (though I know a lot of people would disagree)

The plus for me would be no Thursday overnight stay to pay for.

The minus would be no Kosher Hotdog Extravaganza in the parking lot.

I'd be thrilled with being allowed to take pictures of the display layouts!

Peter

I haven't been to York so I don't really understand Questions 1 and 2. Are Dealers previewing prototype models or something secret that they don't want photographed? and; If a Dealer Helper is exactly what it sounds like, why would they be especially camera shy? I'm sure there are good reasons for these. I'd appreciate any explaination.

It would be nice if the Eastern Division also polled its division members.

I couldn't figure that one out either, so can't provide an explanation.  What Helpers want or don't want is pretty much irrelevant in my opinion.  I'm a Helper myself since we (ORG) are registered with one table/booth holder and "X" number of Helpers.  Same applies to other manufacturers/dealers/sellers. 

Why can't everyone just go and enjoy themselves?  

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I haven't been to York so I don't really understand Questions 1 and 2. Are Dealers previewing prototype models or something secret that they don't want photographed? and; If a Dealer Helper is exactly what it sounds like, why would they be especially camera shy? I'm sure there are good reasons for these. I'd appreciate any explaination.

Explanations vary.
Some say its for security and privacy.

Others say its to avoid having the show's traffic flow impeded by photographers.

Take your pick.

The show gets very crowded, and the isles, no matter how wide, get congested.

People love to complain about the show, and make fun of its rules. Its a very successful show, the Eastern Division Show Committee must have been doing something right for all these years. I appreciate their effort!

I don't like doing nothing till noon on Thursday. I got to York for the trains not a social event. I do enjoy going that is why I have only missed 2 times since 1980.

I drive in Thursday morning. So the start time works for me. Your mileage may vary. 

I don't want to see the show start before noon. If the show started any earlier, I'd have to travel on Wednesday, and stay overnight.

According to the last member map I saw, a large percentage of TCA members and probably all Eastern Division members live within range to set out early Thursday morning at get there in time for the noon start.

OPEN THE MEET AT 9AM ON THURSDAY. That is the only change I would like. Stupid to have to wait till 12 noon. 

That's what I plan to do.  The sun will (hopefully) still rise on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning.  After that, I don't really care.  

That said, I still wouldn't mind seeing the photography ban eliminated and I also would support a 10 a.m. opening time on Thursday.  But I don't recall any Eastern Div. official soliciting my opinion.  

I agree with Marty,Thursday morning is my drive time.  I believe the TCA board also meets in the morning on Thursday at York to go over any issues/decisions for the organization.