On Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Bob Stek wrote:
> I will be bringing some stuff to sell with me at the VCF. But with
> manning my booth, listening to speakers, and nosing around, I figured
> that I wouldn't have time to also sell stuff. So to support your
> efforts I thought I would just let VCF sell my stuff and take its
> percentage.
The consignment area at the VCF is a great way to sell stuff. My crack
staff of vintage computer sprites will handle all the details for you :)
http://www.vintage.org/2001/east/vendor.php3#consignment
> But, to make things interesting (and to make up for bad karma earned
> by buying and selling on ebay), would you consider letting sellers do
> reverse auctions? E.g., between 9 and 12, item's price is $40,
> between 12 and 3 it's $30, and after 3 PM it's $20. Each seller could
> have a sheet of prices and times taped to items so it shouldn't impose
> any additional burden on your folks doing the selling.
This can be handled already within the existing consignment system. The
way it works now, you specify a price you'd like to sell the item for and
the minimum you will take. Any offers on the item between the sticker
price and the minimum price will be accepted on your behalf (this is all
explained on the consignment form). I can add columns to the sheet to
specify pricing changes at certain hours. Those wanting to use this
system can be free to do so.
Good suggestion!
> It would add a little incentive for folks to come back often in hopes
> of getting a better deal. And it would allow those of us with limited
> space to get at least a minimum amount so we don't have to truck it
> back home!
You got it! :)
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Received on Sun Jul 08 2001 - 20:54:08 BST