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TCA Convention
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 8:08 PM
Hello,, I am just wondering how many of you are planning to attend the TCA convention in Pittsburgh PA June 20-27,, I will be set up at the trading pits on Friday and Saturday,, Please look me up I would like to meet all of you. Just look for my banner that says www.MrTrain.com
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 8:49 PM
Tell us more about your convention. Is there a web site? [?][?][?][?][?][?]

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 9:37 AM
Buckeye -

Here's the TCA covention site:

http://www.tca2004convention.com/
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Posted by waltrapp on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 11:08 AM
what I don't like about the convention is that you have to register for just about everything - and NOTHING seems free, even if you are a TCA member like myself. And then add a fee on top of that to participate in the actual activity! Take the trading pits - if I have it correct, this one is free IF YOU PAY THE $35 registration fee first. So, is it free?

I guess there's underlying costs that TCA has to fund but I was really disappointed in the cost of attending things.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 7:25 PM
Walt -

I agree that the convention is kind of pricey. This will be my first as I can drive to it and save the airfare.

I imagine the TCA is charging the registration fee to encourage members to attend and participate in the activities, and not just go to the trading pits.

Besides, I haven't been to any train shows lately where it's been "free" [;)]

Mike

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