I still think it may have been largely due to the major oversight of the Chicago Show being the same weekend. Somebody goofed! There were lots of big name dealers here in Chicago along with their customers. I have to think at least 10-15% of the dealers would've been at F-burg and maybe only 5% of the customers, but its a noticeable dent.
The Chicago Show used to be terrific, then went through a slump, but has now built its way back up to very good. I have sold a ton the last 3 shows, but more importantly I have found good stuff to buy at them. For about 5 years, there was nothing for me to buy at the Wheaton Show. I have never had that problem at the Virginia shows.