Let's say you had a large number of items you were planning on putting in the consignment sale. Let's also say you were worried about car space on the weekend of the event. Would it be possible to bring some items up to the workshop this weekend, and leave them at the facility? Thanks! -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
Let's say you had a large number of items you were planning on putting in the consignment sale. Let's also say you were worried about car space on the weekend of the event. Would it be possible to bring some items up to the workshop this weekend, and leave them at the facility?
There are several ways we can make more space in the warehouse. The most significant way is by de-palleting the VAX 9000 cabinets. If we get several strong people to help with this on Saturday, then yes. On Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 10:01 AM Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Let's say you had a large number of items you were planning on putting in the consignment sale. Let's also say you were worried about car space on the weekend of the event.
Would it be possible to bring some items up to the workshop this weekend, and leave them at the facility?
Thanks!
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
I'll be there Sat and can help out with this. I may also be interested in pre-staging some equipment, but it would be later in April. -andy
On Mar 25, 2019, at 10:08 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
If we get several strong people to help with this on Saturday, then yes.
I have a question: Would it be possible to consider a "vendor" area with tables, to sell your stuff? Not necessarily instead of Consignment. MIKE R. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.
On Mar 25, 2019, at 10:01 AM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Let's say you had a large number of items you were planning on putting in the consignment sale. Let's also say you were worried about car space on the weekend of the event.
Would it be possible to bring some items up to the workshop this weekend, and leave them at the facility?
Thanks!
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
I have a question:
Would it be possible to consider a "vendor" area with tables, to sell your stuff?
No. We limit vendor tables to companies/people that are specifically in the business of selling relevant items. For example, our usual three* vendors are Herb Johnson, Jeff Galinat, and Bob Applegate. Herb sells vintage computer items full-time (http://www.retrotechnology.com), Jeff is semi-retired with VCF East being a significant sales venue for him; and Bob runs a business making replica kits (https://www.corshamtech.com). Individuals selling spare items use the consignment room. The exhibit hall(s) are the heart of the show. That's what attracts families/kids and grows the hobby. If we operated a flea/swap (a la the ham radio folks and other events), then some collectors would decide to be vendors instead of exhibitors, and that would cannibalize the exhibit hall. IMO, that's a crucial mistake which people make at hamfests and other venues: they produce events catering only to people who are * already in * their field. This is how you kill a hobby. Our mission is to grow the hobby, so we do everything possible to make the shows fun/exciting ... not just a bunch of old guys selling random stuff to each other while their spouses/kids are miserable on the sidelines. * Jeff can't make it this year; Bob/Herb already reserved their spots; and we have a few newcomers this year too.
That seems to be an exaggerated / skewed way of looking at the flea marketing and vendor sales. I believe just plainly saying "no" would've been a nice way of putting it. I'm sure that everybody thanks you for your opinion. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.
On Mar 25, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Evan Koblentz <evan@vcfed.org> wrote:
I have a question:
Would it be possible to consider a "vendor" area with tables, to sell your stuff?
No.
We limit vendor tables to companies/people that are specifically in the business of selling relevant items.
For example, our usual three* vendors are Herb Johnson, Jeff Galinat, and Bob Applegate. Herb sells vintage computer items full-time (http://www.retrotechnology.com), Jeff is semi-retired with VCF East being a significant sales venue for him; and Bob runs a business making replica kits (https://www.corshamtech.com).
Individuals selling spare items use the consignment room.
The exhibit hall(s) are the heart of the show. That's what attracts families/kids and grows the hobby. If we operated a flea/swap (a la the ham radio folks and other events), then some collectors would decide to be vendors instead of exhibitors, and that would cannibalize the exhibit hall.
IMO, that's a crucial mistake which people make at hamfests and other venues: they produce events catering only to people who are * already in * their field. This is how you kill a hobby. Our mission is to grow the hobby, so we do everything possible to make the shows fun/exciting ... not just a bunch of old guys selling random stuff to each other while their spouses/kids are miserable on the sidelines.
* Jeff can't make it this year; Bob/Herb already reserved their spots; and we have a few newcomers this year too.
I believe just plainly saying "no" would've been a nice way of putting it.
I thought you'd appreciate knowing the reason vs. just "no". On Mon, Mar 25, 2019, 2:43 PM Sentrytv <sentrytv@yahoo.com> wrote:
That seems to be an exaggerated / skewed way of looking at the flea marketing and vendor sales.
I believe just plainly saying "no" would've been a nice way of putting it.
I'm sure that everybody thanks you for your opinion.
Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.
On Mar 25, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Evan Koblentz <evan@vcfed.org> wrote:
I have a question:
Would it be possible to consider a "vendor" area with tables, to sell your stuff?
No.
We limit vendor tables to companies/people that are specifically in the business of selling relevant items.
For example, our usual three* vendors are Herb Johnson, Jeff Galinat, and Bob Applegate. Herb sells vintage computer items full-time ( http://www.retrotechnology.com), Jeff is semi-retired with VCF East being a significant sales venue for him; and Bob runs a business making replica kits (https://www.corshamtech.com).
Individuals selling spare items use the consignment room.
The exhibit hall(s) are the heart of the show. That's what attracts families/kids and grows the hobby. If we operated a flea/swap (a la the ham radio folks and other events), then some collectors would decide to be vendors instead of exhibitors, and that would cannibalize the exhibit hall.
IMO, that's a crucial mistake which people make at hamfests and other venues: they produce events catering only to people who are * already in * their field. This is how you kill a hobby. Our mission is to grow the hobby, so we do everything possible to make the shows fun/exciting ... not just a bunch of old guys selling random stuff to each other while their spouses/kids are miserable on the sidelines.
* Jeff can't make it this year; Bob/Herb already reserved their spots; and we have a few newcomers this year too.
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