Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

audiomagpie · 3rd Mar 2016, 12:39 am

The BVWS Spring Auction, Swapmeet and AGM takes place this coming Sunday 6th March at Harpenden Public Halls, see: http://www.bvws.org.uk/events/locations.php for times and directions.

Many stalls, the Bring & Buy table, BVWS AGM in the side hall at 12pm, auction to start afterwards, about 1pm, with approx. 300 odd lots!

You will find a huge selection of vintage goodies, including radio, TV, audio/hifi, communications, spares, valves, test gear, service manuals, ephemera, books and much more!

Plus the BVWS table with all the Capacitor values that you need for vintage gear, plus Deoxit, Bulletin back issues and publications/DVD's.

ALL ARE WELCOME, if you're not a member, you can come in as a guest and see what we're all about! You can even take the plunge and join on the day (You'll need to be a member to bid in the auction)

Hot and cold refreshments served throughout the day!

See you there!

slidertogrid · 3rd Mar 2016, 5:11 pm

Looking forward to it! Is there a list this time for the auction lots, does anyone know?
Rich.

murphymad · 4th Mar 2016, 1:09 am

Hi All,

There will be an auction catalogue, but I am still working on it.

The auction lotting and then loading of the van requires decent weather as it is done partly outside.
The weather here in Devizes has been horrid for the last few days and this has slowed me down greatly.
I should finish it all tomorrow so I will get the catalogue off to Paul as soon as it is complete.

Mike...

johnmarshmanagain · 4th Mar 2016, 10:31 pm

Hi all.

At t'Northern do there's been a stand run by Dave M in aid of the museum. Is there an equiv at Harpo? A chance to lose some sets.

JM

Paul Stenning · 4th Mar 2016, 11:29 pm

The catalogue for Sunday is attached, and will be on the BVWS website in the next few minutes.

murphymad · 4th Mar 2016, 11:31 pm

John,

There is the usual Bring & Buy stall at Harpenden to raise money for the Museum.

The auction Catalogue has now been sent off so it will appear here when Paul gets time to make it available.

Mike...

Paul Stenning · 4th Mar 2016, 11:57 pm

I beat Mike to it for once! The catalogue is in post #5.

high_vacuum_house · 5th Mar 2016, 12:15 pm

Good morning,
Would anyone be interested in a Sailor ships transmitter with 4 6146 valves as I am hoping to put it on the B+B stall and it is a rather heavy beast to move

Christopher Capener

Pamphonica · 6th Mar 2016, 6:43 pm

Many thanks as usual to the very hard-working BVWS team for a well-organised Harpenden event (you know who you are!).

The Bring & Buy raised £500 for the Wireless Museum which a wonderful result. Many thanks to all who participated. The donations were very generous today and helped that total significantly.

Jeremy

Paul Stenning · 6th Mar 2016, 10:50 pm

Yes, it was a good day, thank you to everyone who came along and took part in any way.

We were a bit concerned about the numbers just before the auction, with only 64 bidding cards issued, but almost everything sold at similar prices to other recent auctions. Mike got through the auction at a cracking rate too - at one point Jim timed him at 3 lots per minute (admittedly they were £5-£10 lots though).

I have been somewhat under the weather for the last few days which is why I only helped on stage for the later part of the auction this time.

Excellent news on the museum donations, Jeremy. The donations table did seem to be especially full this time, and I'm pleased it turned into cash.

Hunts smoothing bomb · 8th Mar 2016, 7:36 pm

Yes thanks for stepping in Paul, I had to sit out towards the end as my back started to give me a bit of jip.

Things certainly rattled on at a fair rate and prices were reasonable in general too. I didn't buy anything but I did sell a couple of lots, I did feel guilty having to leave early to get back for other arrangements though as it meant I wasn't around to dish out the gear at the end!

Cheers

3rd Mar 2016, 12:39 am	#1
audiomagpie Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 822	Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March The BVWS Spring Auction, Swapmeet and AGM takes place this coming Sunday 6th March at Harpenden Public Halls, see: http://www.bvws.org.uk/events/locations.php for times and directions. Many stalls, the Bring & Buy table, BVWS AGM in the side hall at 12pm, auction to start afterwards, about 1pm, with approx. 300 odd lots! You will find a huge selection of vintage goodies, including radio, TV, audio/hifi, communications, spares, valves, test gear, service manuals, ephemera, books and much more! Plus the BVWS table with all the Capacitor values that you need for vintage gear, plus Deoxit, Bulletin back issues and publications/DVD's. ALL ARE WELCOME, if you're not a member, you can come in as a guest and see what we're all about! You can even take the plunge and join on the day (You'll need to be a member to bid in the auction) Hot and cold refreshments served throughout the day! See you there! __________________ Greg BVWS committee chairman

3rd Mar 2016, 5:11 pm	#2
slidertogrid Octode Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 1,898	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Looking forward to it! Is there a list this time for the auction lots, does anyone know? Rich. __________________ The rotation of the earth really makes my day...

4th Mar 2016, 1:09 am	#3
murphymad Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 650	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Hi All, There will be an auction catalogue, but I am still working on it. The auction lotting and then loading of the van requires decent weather as it is done partly outside. The weather here in Devizes has been horrid for the last few days and this has slowed me down greatly. I should finish it all tomorrow so I will get the catalogue off to Paul as soon as it is complete. Mike... __________________ Mike Barker.

4th Mar 2016, 10:31 pm	#4
johnmarshmanagain Pentode Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northwich, Cheshire, UK. Posts: 206	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Hi all. At t'Northern do there's been a stand run by Dave M in aid of the museum. Is there an equiv at Harpo? A chance to lose some sets. JM

4th Mar 2016, 11:31 pm	#6
murphymad Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 650	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March John, There is the usual Bring & Buy stall at Harpenden to raise money for the Museum. The auction Catalogue has now been sent off so it will appear here when Paul gets time to make it available. Mike... __________________ Mike Barker.

4th Mar 2016, 11:57 pm	#7
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March I beat Mike to it for once! The catalogue is in post #5. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

5th Mar 2016, 12:15 pm	#8
high_vacuum_house Octode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Belper Derbyshire Posts: 1,934	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Good morning, Would anyone be interested in a Sailor ships transmitter with 4 6146 valves as I am hoping to put it on the B+B stall and it is a rather heavy beast to move Christopher Capener __________________ Interests in the collection and restoration of Tefifon players and 405 line television

6th Mar 2016, 6:43 pm	#9
Pamphonica Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Water, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,876	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Many thanks as usual to the very hard-working BVWS team for a well-organised Harpenden event (you know who you are!). The Bring & Buy raised £500 for the Wireless Museum which a wonderful result. Many thanks to all who participated. The donations were very generous today and helped that total significantly. Jeremy __________________ Jeremy, G8MLK, BVWTVM Friend, VMARS, BVWS Secretary. www.pamphonic.co.uk www.bttt.org.uk

6th Mar 2016, 10:50 pm	#10
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Yes, it was a good day, thank you to everyone who came along and took part in any way. We were a bit concerned about the numbers just before the auction, with only 64 bidding cards issued, but almost everything sold at similar prices to other recent auctions. Mike got through the auction at a cracking rate too - at one point Jim timed him at 3 lots per minute (admittedly they were £5-£10 lots though). I have been somewhat under the weather for the last few days which is why I only helped on stage for the later part of the auction this time. Excellent news on the museum donations, Jeremy. The donations table did seem to be especially full this time, and I'm pleased it turned into cash. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

8th Mar 2016, 7:36 pm	#11
Hunts smoothing bomb Octode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wimborne, Dorset, UK. Posts: 1,407	Re: Harpenden Auction/Swapmeet/AGM 6th March Yes thanks for stepping in Paul, I had to sit out towards the end as my back started to give me a bit of jip. Things certainly rattled on at a fair rate and prices were reasonable in general too. I didn't buy anything but I did sell a couple of lots, I did feel guilty having to leave early to get back for other arrangements though as it meant I wasn't around to dish out the gear at the end! Cheers __________________ Lee