My fear is that the "non-compete" clause Hunt is pushing will lead to the demise of both shows. If some dealers abandon Philly for Oaks, but not enough to draw decent crowds, then I think that both shows will suffer. I was speaking with a long-time dealer who has set up at Philly since the Motor Lodge days and he shared that concern. I will say that the Oaks show last time had some good dealers, but the crowds were a tad thin. I will be there in November and I am anxious to see how it goes the second time around.
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