VCF Midwest update?

I actually have a few problems with how the show was run, speaking mainly as an exhibitor, I think it was run quite backwards. To charge to exhibit, then not charge for admission, is a slap in the face to the individuals who hauled their stuff out to show. This wouldn't be so bad, except that the promised T-shirts were never delivered, and without notice to anyone. It may only be ten dollars, but it's a matter of principal. Way to show appreciation for your exhibitors by ripping us off. I may attend next year, but I certainly won't exhibit - you know the old saying...screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice, shame on me. Julian -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Finnegan Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 12:48 PM To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Subject: Re: VCF Midwest update? To be clear, Hans and a few others said that of the event, and I was just trying to point out how successful it was for a first time event. Despite the 'small' number of exhibitors, we did fill up 21 tables and could have expanded that by at least another 4-5. Also, since we collected donations instead of charging admission, there were probably a dozen or two people beyond that 70. :) Pat Pat -- Purdue University Research Computing - http://www.rcac.purdue.edu The Computer Refuge - http://www.computer-refuge.org -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Finnegan <pat at computer-refuge.org> Date: Sunday, Jul 31, 2005 1:04 pm Subject: Re: VCF Midwest update? On Sunday 31 July 2005 00:16, 'Computer Collector Newsletter' wrote: Would love to hear from anyone who attended today -- how'd it go? Everyone I talked to seemed to think it went fantastically, especially for a first time event. We ended up with 12 exhibitors (including 1 that showed up at the event with no warning), and all 8 vendor and consignment tables will filled up. The estimated head count for the exhibits was about 70 (paid) people, which was a little less than expected, but still a pretty good turnout. I think we had a slightly smaller turnout (~50) for the speakers. VCF/Easts. ;) Pat -- Purdue University ITAP/RCS --- http://www.itap.purdue.edu/rcs/ The Computer Refuge --- http://computer-refuge.org