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Post by laz57 on Oct 12, 2019 19:00:59 GMT
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Post by ptc on Oct 12, 2019 19:18:37 GMT
Not surprised. Big investment for them and it must have reached the point that it was no longer worth the trip. Business is business.
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 12, 2019 23:34:10 GMT
That is a sad comment on how much business they do at York. For 50 years it was worthwhile for them to make the trip and now it isn't. The TCA Eastern Division is making changes, Lionel only attends in October now as does CTT and some others. The hobby is changing as we age and many are either gone or can no longer participate in activities like York.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2019 23:36:49 GMT
It was reported elsewhere that a few of the folks are sick and help is unavailable to make the trip.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2019 23:40:27 GMT
That is a big missing space to try and fill. Sorry they can’t make it.
Was Charlie there in April?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2019 23:51:02 GMT
Charles is not getting any younger. Hope they show up at the Amherst show in January
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 13, 2019 0:35:55 GMT
I just saw the email. I'm not surprised though I'm disappointed I won't see my friends. I wonder who else will be a no show.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 0:57:44 GMT
I hope everyone gets healthy soon!
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Post by Traindiesel! on Oct 13, 2019 4:49:12 GMT
In addition to what Marty said above, it was mentioned that Charlie is suffering from an arm injury. Just all bad timing I guess. I believe they’ll be back in April.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Oct 13, 2019 7:57:40 GMT
Sad to hear Charles Ro (as a company) will miss the October 2019 York show. Charlie Sr. missed York a few shows ago, but his team of workers managed the booth. Charlie has gotta be in his mid-80’s now, because I recall him being 80 or 81 the time he personally missed York. Even at 60 years old, I can vouch for how much work it is setting up a nice display booth that’s well stocked . And Charlie’s booth is at least 15-20 times the size of mine at Allentown.
I trust the info mentioned here about other Ro staff members also not being available to make the trip. And that would definitely be a contributing factor as to why Ro needed to cancel next week altogether. But the land of disappearing content makes that original discussion thread hard to locate/confirm. So i’m always thankful for places (like here) where we can discuss such topics and share information openly as adults.
I wouldn’t be surprised, if another dealer or two (or three) filled the void with additional product, although I have no first-hand knowledge that will happen. Just thinking out loud. When Charlie stopped attending Allentown several years ago, Nicholas Smith Trains filled the void, but Nicholas Smith already has a big booth in the Orange Hall. I’d just hate to see such a huge booth go unoccupied, since Charlie’s booth might very well be the largest booth at York. That size space being empty would stick out like a soar thumb. Perhaps an operating display layout can help fill the void too. We shall see.
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Post by JDaddy on Oct 13, 2019 11:41:21 GMT
That's a bummer, last York I spent some coin at Charles Ro. They always have a great selection. That's going to be a big open spot in the Orange Hall.
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Post by dennym57 on Oct 13, 2019 13:35:26 GMT
That's a bummer, last York I spent some coin at Charles Ro. They always have a great selection. That's going to be a big open spot in the Orange Hall. I buy a lot of stuff from them. Plus chatting with his daughter and the staff before the hall opens. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 14:08:14 GMT
They always have great blow out prices. They will be missed
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Post by laz57 on Oct 13, 2019 14:16:38 GMT
As DAVID had stated maybe another dealer will be there, I was thinking maybe GRYZBOSKIS? JOE JR. had bought out a big collection in the past and maybe bring some of the stuff to YORK. It will be interesting to see who takes the spot?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2019 15:39:33 GMT
My guess is it will remain empty. Since this appears to be a one time thing.
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