[vcf-midatlantic] Live auctions at VCF-East?

[Tony Bogan]

> On Mar 3, 2017, at 12:20 PM, Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
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> My opinion on auctions is a resounding NO.
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> After years of "running" the consignment area, the people coming there are not interested in spending money (except for Ian).
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> I've seen great items, with reasonable but high prices go unsold because they were priced at more than a dollar or two.
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> Hams are cheap, but VCF nerds make them look like big spenders.
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> Maybe if we took the time to advertise it, have some key items, and were allowed set minimums then yes, but that would have to be a dedicated job for someone. Not something else to dump on the folks running the show.
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> Just my $0.02.
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> Kelly
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I think Kelly hits a good point and one I was talking to someone off list about.

I'm thinking more outside of just VCF east proper too. If we can get a corporate sponsor or a private donor to donate an item etc to help raise funds (for example we had one of the largest national angler organizations donate a 17' boat with motor for us to raffle to raise money) that's when you start seeing significant dollars come in.

It simply opens up a world of opportunities that are not otherwise available.

As for spending money at VCF, I would certainly defer to Kelly's experience and have seen the same in my limited time attending VCF east (only the last three years)

However, with advance notice/promotion and the right items I firmly believe it could work. All depends on the circumstances and the items available.

I know if I saw something of value was going to be made available and I wanted it id be prepared for my bid. However, not knowing such things existed till I showed up would preclude me from likely buying/bidding since I did not have the time to set that money aside.

I'm sure I'm not the only person in that situation.
Tony