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VCF East
by Sentrytv 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Let me be the first to say that the show was an improvement over the last shows, even though it did rain on the parade. Food was definitely an improvement over previous events and I hope the vendor will continue to be at VCF East and maybe the Swapmeet! Having Consignment in the Large building was a great improvement as well, even though there seems to be no way around the long lines in and checkout. Consider this: Having a Swapmeet in the same space as the consignment. Not during VCF East, but at multiple times during the year. Yes, it is much smaller than outdoor space but it will allow you to have it more times during the year and the weather issue is minimal. I also realize loading and unloading probably is an issue, but please consider the suggestion. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East
by Jeff Salzman 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Justin, I was Consignment manager this year, and am interested in what you have to add to your concerns. Shoplifting and other shrinkage have always been a concern in this venue, just like any retail establishment, for all the years it has existed. Bigger and better Consignment venues, like we had at our disposal this year, do make the issue more challenging. Feel free to continue to email me directly if you wish to discuss your concerns even further. Thank you, Jeff Salzman On Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Has anyone complained about shoplifting at consignment? > Someone walked off with a Tandy 100 I had for sale as part of a lot of > portables. > I would consider a change where smaller items are on a shelf behind the > staff or recommend air tags to consigners. > In the same vein, one item I would consign (or have VCF sell) is those 3 > prong power cords because 80% of the stuff for sale seemed to need one. > > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 9:15 AM > To: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Cc: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org>; > steering_vcma(a)vcfed.org > Subject: VCF East > > Let me be the first to say that the show was an improvement over the last > shows, even though it did rain on the parade. Food was definitely an > improvement over previous events and I hope the vendor will continue to be > at VCF East and maybe the > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > This Message Is From an External Sender > This message came from outside your organization. > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > > Let me be the first to say that the show was an improvement over the last > shows, > > even though it did rain on the parade. > > > > Food was definitely an improvement over previous events and I hope the > vendor will continue to be at VCF East and maybe the Swapmeet! > > > > Having Consignment in the Large building was a great improvement as well, > even though there seems to be no way around the long lines in and checkout. > > > > Consider this: > > Having a Swapmeet in the same space as the consignment. > > Not during VCF East, but at multiple times during the year. > > Yes, it is much smaller than outdoor space but it will allow you to have > it more times during the year and the weather issue is minimal. > > I also realize loading and unloading probably is an issue, but please > consider the suggestion. > > > > Mike Rosen > > > > > > Sent from: > > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. > If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized > representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by > e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. >

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Vcf early setup
by William Sudbrink 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

I thought I was going to be at infoage by now but instead I'm leaving now. Google Maps says I'm going to get there around 5. Will people still be there? Thanks, Bill Sudbrink

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2025 - Free this year!
by Sentrytv 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

I heard the same thing, but it included a Big Mac with fries and a drink! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Apr 1, 2025, at 1:17 PM, Andrew Diller via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I heard a rumor that VCF East was free this year- you just had to answer a small survey. > > Is this for real? > > -andy diller

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Tandy 6000 HD For Sale
by Bart Hirst 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Hi All, I’m planning on bringing this Tandy 6000 HD to VCF East. Please contact me off-list if interested. https://photos.app.goo.gl/4KUT2G5munnfjzNPA p.s. overall the electronics are cleanish, but someone opened the clamshell forcefully so the plastic bits that hold it all together are busted up a bit. Doesn’t run as-is, It’s a project. Otherwise the pictures tell the story. Comes with the standard Type 4 HDC Controller. Asking $600. Let me know if you have any other questions off-list :) no keyboard included, however USB and PS/2 adapters are available elsewhere. -- Bart Hirst "This signature will now be eaten up and spit out by Velociraptors."

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But...Windows 95...
by Jeffrey Golas 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

Anyone else that would have been mildly interested in the Win95 talk? Its turning 30 this year in August, is that retro yet? I know some have serious Winderz hate and thats ok, but I have fond memories waiting for it to boot on a 486 dx2 I got used and admiring the new graphics. Jeff

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OT for those that may be interested
by Sentrytv 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Membership and 20% discount
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Hello Bob, For years there was no definition of what "being a member of MARCH/VCF" was. Starting with Steering Committee elections in 2020 we said being on the vcf-midatlantic discussion list meant that you were a member. Other organizations are clear in who is a member and who is not. So we wanted to do something a little more clear. The national board had been discussing how and what benefits for a membership for a few years before we decided in August 2022 to make a simple paid membership which had a simple benefit (for the time being). We also wanted membership to not just be a local (Wall, NJ) thing, but countrywide (worldwide?). Remember VCF isn't just a Wall, NJ thing. There is a VCF West show and a VCF Montreal show now. For your membership which is $25 a year or $100 for membership and you get 20% off events when paid through our vcf website. Does this mean that you can't participate in events? No Does it mean that you are excluded from anything? No. So to be very confusing there are paid members and non-paid members. If you are a non-paid member it means that you don't get 20% off VCF East tickets. Going forward this might change so that paid members get certain (additional) benefits and non-paid members don't get those benefits. Having paid membership brings us to the next level for our organization as well as funding to support all we do. If we were applying for a grant for example, how would we know how many members we have? How would we prove it? We are looking to renovate the 9010-B section to make a large museum space. How can we get $400,000 in funding? Through grants or corporate donations. The national board has a 5 year plan which includes a strategy to make us look like something that large corporations or grants would donate to us the money we need. Does that make sense? On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hi, > I have been a member for 20 years, but now you have changed to a payment > membership. I just want to know am I still a member or do I have to pay now > to be a member. > ThanksBobby > On Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 04:13:19 PM EDT, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > Sorry for the confusion about the 20% discount with VCF East tickets. The > system was set up by others 3 years ago with little understanding of all > the functionality. I'm left to figure it out myself. > > There is a code that I can give you after I verify that you are a memer and > you will get the discount. > > If you have any questions, concerns, comments or problems, then please let > me know privately and I will take care of it. > > Jeff Brace > VCF East Showrunner > >

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VCF East 2025 - Free this year!
by Andrew Diller 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

I heard a rumor that VCF East was free this year- you just had to answer a small survey. Is this for real? -andy diller

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VCF Membership and 20% discount
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Hello everyone, Sorry for the confusion about the 20% discount with VCF East tickets. The system was set up by others 3 years ago with little understanding of all the functionality. I'm left to figure it out myself. There is a code that I can give you after I verify that you are a memer and you will get the discount. If you have any questions, concerns, comments or problems, then please let me know privately and I will take care of it. Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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