VCF

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Wed Oct 29 00:41:08 1997

Uncle Roger wrote:

> I picked up a few things (a couple of 8-bit atari Carts, a TRS-80 Model
> 102
> with some sort of really weird modification, a Mac II for Rachel's
> classroom), didn't sell anything, but did manage to find homes for what I
> didn't want to bring home. (Tip: If you tell Marvin you're going to throw
>
> something in the dumpster, he'll take it even if it means making his wife
> hold it on her lap on the way home. 8^) (P.S., Hope you guys made it
> home
> okay!)

Second Tip: Don't leave the premises until you are SURE the item in
question went where you thought :). It was just a bit too tight and Frank
agreed to see that it got a home (he didn't specify exactly where though :)
! ) And yes, we made it home fine with no problems.

I have to agree with all the comments that the VCF was a really fun event.
While the attendance was lower than expected, the opportunity to meet and
talk with other serious collectors was WELL worth the time and effort of
attending! Being able to put names together with faces was certainly a
bonus. It was interesting to note that everyone there got along extremely
well, and it seemed like everyone had known everyone else for years (even if
they just met :)! )

Bonus Numbers: According to Bob Marsh, the number of Sol-20 computers
produced was 10,000 with approximately the first 5000 being kits, and the
remainder being shipped assembled. According to Roger Billings, there were
around 5000 of the Lobo Drives Max-80 computers produced and sold.

Many thanks to everyone who helped put this event together and especially to
Sam for having the vision to make it happen!
Received on Wed Oct 29 1997 - 00:41:08 GMT