What is this big deal about York?

[GregM]

When I joined TCA at York, there were many individuals in the same line to join the TCA. In fact, there was a special line just for that purpose.

[elvisp]

York is great in that you see things there you only see in magazines and the people you meet are great. Also, the manufactures displays are cool. However, if you are looking to buy trains, the prices are outrageous. They are greater than e-bay or train auctions.

[Anonymous]

"However, if you are looking to buy trains, the prices are outrageous. They are greater than e-bay or train auctions."
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That's simply not true! If you know how to shop for the trains you want, and have done your homework in advance, you can easily swing some very good deals at York--better than the typical "win" on eBay or elsewhere.

[laz 57]

It is still the best place on earth to see so much in such a short time. Till you have been there you will never know?
Even my wife is amazed.
laz57

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by elvisp

if you are looking to buy trains, the prices are outrageous. They are greater than e-bay or train auctions.

There IS a lot of expensive pre-post war stuff at York, but it's usually on rare or "like new" condition items. Think about it...this is not attended by "non-train walk-ins". If what you say is true, York meets would have died-out many years ago. Yes, I'm sure there are some dealers who are still living in "dreamland", but I find them at regular "non-train" flea markets as well. Because York is so huge, the hardest thing to do is finding the dealer who had "the one you REALLY wanted". Bring a notepad and pen to be able to do this. Better yet, if the condition and price seems right...buy it when you first see it. Joe