I usually work there so haven't been effected by the entrance or parking costs - dealing with some of the punters who attend more than equals that out however...
Due to my own work, I can't commit to it this year so I'll be visiting as a paying customer.
So although it's a bit of a sting, I'll consider it a bit of a once-yearly treat to myself - and if it eventually gains smaller businesses an opportunity to exhibit some of their wares, that's great. I'd love to see these shows featuring some of the cottage type industries we saw at the game fairs of the 80's and early 90's.