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
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-----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.
From what I've been told, it was a better turnout
than either of the VCF/Easts. ;)
Pat
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