I hear you loud and clear. My problem is in choosing between filling the
vendor area with stuff and generating more income for the enterprise vs.
turning away vendors who may potentially cause problems. Let's see, money
vs. empty space, money vs. empty space, hmmmm... :)
I trust your judjement and believe that you probably had very little choice,
I know whose side you're in.
However, I think next year I will make suggestions to the vendors that may
result in increased sales for them.
I would second and encourage suggestions to vendors about both merchandise
and pricing.
Overall the pricing of stuff at the VCF is reasonable, with the occasional
exception from particularly hard-headed sellers, as well as the occasional
bargain. But like with anything, haggling skills are useful.
Not with that guy :(
Some of the best deals were at the consignment table, which unfortunately
wasn't as organized as last year's. I plan to improve this considerably
next year and get even more stuff there. The consignment section actually
is a haggle zone. The prices you see on the items are not absolutely set,
and are usually low to begin with.
I lokked very hard at the 1501 nice machine and very attractively priced but
I already have 2 1500 and didn't want to deprive someone else from the joys
of ownership.
I loved the VCF and hope to be able to make it to many more.
Last but not least and I guess you probably don't hear it often enough
THANK YOU for starting a series of events that I hope will gain momentum.
Vive les VCFs
Francois
Sellam International Man of Intrigue and
Danger
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Looking for a six in a pile of nines...
VCF 4.0 is September 30-October 1
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California
See
http://www.vintage.org for details!