Although a possible downside is that the crowds could be so large that it was difficult to get around, I think that is highly unlikely.
Three upsides -- we might attract some S gaugers who are not members and get them to join. We might get some people to start in S Scale or change from another scale. And, let's not forget that shows cost money -- more people means more revenue and potentially reducing the admission price for future shows.
Jim
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On 2025-03-26 08:20, Brooks Stover via groups.io wrote:
Andrew,
The idea wasn't to make NASG conventions "all-scale". It is to
encourage non-NASG members to attend our all-S convention. Where
better to get a feel for S than to walk through our all-S vendor room,
attend clinics about S modeling and see S layouts in the hall and on
tours? It seems there's no downside. Somebody can debate whether
they pay the same, or less or more than NASG members.
At my suggestion we have modified the NASG ads that run on the inside
cover of Railroad Model Craftsman each month to include a bold
announcement about this years convention. Hopefully a handful of RMC
readers near the convention will stop by. Hopefully they'll be
welcomed with open arms.
Brooks Stover
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