While attendance at many shows seems to be dwindling these days, "The Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show" gets a larger crowd with each passing year. Interest and excitement for the show is always very high and this can mean impatience while waiting to get in. We've received a lot of feedback from folks about the sometimes long line and waiting time to get into the show. And we listened! We have doubled the cashier teams and will have roving cashiers if the crowd line overwhelms the Admissions desks. No matter what the weather is like outside, the waiting area is indoors where it is warm and comfortable. In the Library Hallway (where the line forms), there's things to see and do while you w

While trade shows and swap meets are a great place to find unique and hard-to-locate collectibles, they are not the same as purchasing from a brick-and-mortar store or via online sites such as eBay or Amazon. Most sales at shows are on an “as is where is” basis - meaning once money exchanges hands, the deal is done with little or no recourse should issues arise later. Show promoters provide a venue for the collecting community to come together. Show promoters do not guarantee the show's content, nor the quality of product or business practices of each vendor who participates. It is ultimately up to the buyer to be well informed and know what they are purchasing as well as the items condition