I believe I heard that the NMRA HQ is now running the convention side also. That could be an option for NASG; it would certainly open things up to more cities and venues.
As a former S manufacturer, I think the "must have a public flea market" is a lousy idea. It just sticks manufacturers with extra time behind tables while you all enjoy convention activities. There are a bazillion train show/ flea markets going on every weekend all over the country. Why can't we have one annual three day event totally for NASG members, focused on having some fun, seeing a few layouts or points of interest and a day with manufacturer's? Jim K. --- In [email protected], Talmadge C 'TC' Carr <group_l...@...> wrote: > > One reason the NTS is separate from the NMRA National and sponsored by > the Natl HQ rather than the conv host. > TCC:} > > On Dec 30, 2008, at 11:49 AM, Richard Karnes wrote: > > > Lettin' em in for free is not "free" in many states. In some > > states, there is no sales tax required for sales within the > > convention if it's closed, but there is a sales tax on every > > transaction if the sales floor is open to the public. In many > > states there is a requirement for extra insurance if the public > > is to be allowed in. This can cost a bundle, even for one day's > > worth of insurance. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
