Under the table at York

Most don't have things under the table that are not boxed. with most having table clothes, it's hard to see under the table. In my 37 years of going to York, I doubt that I have ever found anything under a table except newspapers and bags.

I have rarely looked under tables. 90% of the stuff looks to be "restoration projects".

never been to York.

But the shows that I do go to, ALWAYS look under the tables.

many of my locomotives came from boxes under the table.

$25-$50 for post war and pre war gems that need some TLC.

I will go down on one knee and invariably if I start looking,

I gather a crowd that always wants to see whats in the box.

Some older guys that cant get down there will stop and Ill hand

them stuff outta the box usually making a sale for the dealer.

the old guys appreciate the help as they would not do it alone

for that same reason as they cant get down there let alone get back up.

Neat way to meet and greet!!!

Never bothered to look. If the seller wants to sell an item, to me that's not the way to do it.

what a gentleman!!!!

Way to go Popi

Thanks L.I.Train,

we've heard it here before, but Ill say it again.

Its not about the trains.

Its about the friendships and comradere.

I look under tables at most train shows, but I usually don't bother at York. There is one dealer in the Orange Hall who brings a lot of junk treasures to the show, and I have made some purchases from him, the best being a small Fleischmann stationary live steam engine. It was in nice shape, just missing the fuel tray.

In my experience usually under the table is going to be boxes of track but you can always find a hidden gem or 2. Last York I found an HO Tri-Ang stone bridge in a box under a table for $5 that will make for a great pedestrian or small bridge for autos, (haven't decided which).

Jerry

I don't look under the tables because I probably would not be able to stand back up, and if you do get down to look, I'm sure you would get stepped on with all the traffic.

Rich

Some of us there only have the one table. In the Spring (my first as a seller), I had a sign telling what was under, and brought things up as the ones on the table were sold. This Fall I've still only been able to get one table, and will be doing the same.

That said, here's the answers to your original questions : 

#1 - I always look under the tables.

#2 - I get through the Halls VERY slowly, and with the arthritis it gets slower every year.

#3 - But it's been worth it to me. I'm patient as far as trains go, so thus far I've acquired a #345 Culvert Unloader (cobbled together from parts found over the years), a #465 Dispatch Station (in the same manner), a whole sealed box of K-Line 3ft straights, Lionel #042 & #721 manual switches, re-placement shells for engines and passenger cars for a few bucks (sure, there's a few scratches and scrapes, but what do I care?), and this and that.

If you're on a budget, if you've always wanted some of those very rare or expensive items and you can do your own repairs, you can sometimes find gold under those tables.

See you at York next week.

I've looked under tables before and don't recall any major successes. Once I did find something I really liked and the guy said yeah that's nice and that's why I just bought it. hahahaha Please be cautious when doing this since many folks may be putting stuff they bought for themselves under the table.