I find the organisers are only in it for their own ends. I know several traders who will not go to exhibitions because of the overhaul expense that they incur. We have to remember that the a certain organiser over the years has made several million pounds out of our hobby and bought himself a very nice farm and buildings that he uses as an exhibition centre. Never gives much back into the hobby though. What do you get for putting a model in one of his exhibitions, not a lot just one, one day free pass to get in with and no travelling expenses to transport your model to and from the exhibition. They also rip the hobbyist off with espensive addmission charges.
The exhibitions in Germany and Italy look after you far better with a pass for the whole of the exhibition, discount drink and food and a nice memento for exhibiting. I have said for a long time that our organisors should take note, but the refuse to listen.
Regards,
Roger G.
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