I think no matter how the chairline is it will never please everyone. I do know I definitely don't want to have to stand in line everyday to place my chair. I don't want to waste every morning having to wait in line to set up my chair. That's what I love about hodag. That's why stopped attending Country USA 8 years ago. How about having any friends that place their chairs on Wed place one for you? No matter the show there will always be empty seats somewhere.