Did anyone get a chance to say hello to Alex Malliae?

I did as Alex is usually my first stop each York to pick up something that I have purchased from him.  He and his wife are really great people and great ambassadors for the hobby. 

JDADDY,

     I had dinner on Friday night with Alex and Dina. Had a great time as well as a great meal at Logan's Steakhouse.

JohnB

I talked with Alex and Dina for a few minutes in the Korber booth. That's always an enjoyable experience.

I also signed the card for Eddie G that Alex had there in the booth. Nice gesture in his part, to be sure.

John I thank you very very much for your beautiful comments, it means a lot to me!!!! It was an honor to meet you in person at York this past weekend. I wish we lived closer to each other.

Also a big thank you to Bryan,JohnB, and Rich Melvin for the very kind comments. It's because of this forum that I'm fortunate enough to have such great friends !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again, Alex

This was my first York too.  I didn't get there till Friday afternoon.  Met Alex for the first time to say Hi.  As always from what I hear, Alex was very personable & nice guy.  Someone I surely want to do business with and will.    I briefly asked how's sales are so far and he told me that he was just about sold out of everything he brought.  Which is great to hear.  I wanted to buy some stuff from him but he was sold out.  I will order what I need on line from him.  

Alex was my first stop and first purchase

Clem

It Getting Closer, retirement with time to actually go to  York and visit all of you Great Model Railroaders.  I want to meet Alex M, in person and Marty Fitzhenry and all of the OGR Friends. I really like this Forum and feel that its a great way to Connect to folks that keep this hobby Growing.  I really appreciate the way Rich Melvin creates our interest with those fantastic Videos. Thanks to you all.

Leaping Larry,

Closing in on retirement? Did that about 7 weeks ago on April 1. Best decision I ever made was getting the h...let out!

Went to York for 3 days with a clear mind and nothing to think about the next Monday!!

Wow, I think I missed the point of this thread, Does Alex M, have a part in the Korber Business?  Korber is a Great Name in Model Railroad Buildings and Roundhouse Kits, one which is on my layout.  Yes, with retirement in view, I really want to visit The York Meets to see what's going on in the hobby...Alex M, you are a great ambassador to our Hobby, I want to visit all you folks in April...OGR THE MAGAZINE, is a great company, great people and also Great Ambassadors for this Wonderful Hobby....WOW, Retirement is getting closer....

leapinlarry posted:

Wow, I think I missed the point of this thread, Does Alex M, have a part in the Korber Business?  ....

J Daddy posted:

... I was not able to take any photos because I did not want to get in the way of the items selling themselves, and the people admiring his displays.

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Larry, I'm sure Alex can fill in some of the details, but I get the impression Alex builds the Korber kits whenever somebody selects the built-up option.

I would have purchased the Power & Light building that was on display (and sell my unassembled kit), but the display model was already sold.    So I guess I'll need to get around to building the kit I purchased MANY years ago.  

Best wishes on your upcoming retirement.  I ran into Ted and York, and I can vouch for the fact that retirement is suiting him very well. 

David