Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

GrahamN · 28th Feb 2010, 5:54 pm

I've looked at the calender and in the Bulletin, but can't see if there is going to be an auction on Sunday or just a talk.

Does anyone know? If there is going to be an auction, would anyone know the expected start time?

Many thanks

graham

ianm · 28th Feb 2010, 7:18 pm

Hi Graham,

I'm sure there will be a mini-auction, as there invariably is. Start time 13:30, as I recall.

GrahamN · 28th Feb 2010, 10:59 pm

Thanks Ian

Carl Glover · 3rd Mar 2010, 3:46 pm

It's a regular swapmeet with a mini-auction tacked on at the end.

ppppenguin · 3rd Mar 2010, 3:51 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Glover

It's a regular swapmeet with a mini-auction tacked on at the end.

With a talk given by Iain Baird, grandson of JLB and Curator of Television at the National Media Musuem. Talk starts at 12 noon. (Shameless plug

)

Dave Moll · 4th Mar 2010, 11:48 am

... to which I am very much looking forward - the factor which tipped the balance in favour of me heading down from the frozen north for a Harpenden swapmeet.

ppppenguin · 4th Mar 2010, 12:01 pm

I have a funny feeling we'll have to install a 2nd tier of seating in the small hall.

chipp1968 · 4th Mar 2010, 2:43 pm

Im annoyed i cant make it . Have some building / demolition work to do at home ,and decided one day wasnt enough

Ricardo · 6th Mar 2010, 9:55 am

Can anyone confirm that a BVWS member is permitted to bring along one guest to this event?

Richard

ppppenguin · 6th Mar 2010, 10:03 am

AFAIK this is still allowed. They still have to pay the £3 entrance fee. The guest cannot buy or sell at the mini-auction since this is linked to membership number. The guest facility is primarily aimed at partners etc. If somebody is interested in their own right and wants to participate regularly then they ought to join. There is no problem joining the BVWS at the meeting.

Ricardo · 6th Mar 2010, 10:24 am

Thanks for the quick reply Jeffrey.

That was my understanding also.

I was just thinking that my Dad might be perhaps be interested in the talk by Iain Baird.

It is likely to be a one off attendance, if at all.

Richard

ppppenguin · 8th Mar 2010, 2:32 pm

It was good to meet up with lots of friends, new and old. We should make more of an effort to wear badges with our forum names. I forgot my penguin badge this time

audiomagpie · 8th Mar 2010, 6:42 pm

Yes, another excellent and most enjoyable meeting. The talk by Iain Baird in particular was very interesting. Thanks to the team for all the hard work in making a cracking event.
Quite surprising how cheap some good sets were going in the auction though, a sign of the current (no pun intended!) times.

Greg

28th Feb 2010, 5:54 pm	#1
GrahamN Hexode Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK. Posts: 391	Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. I've looked at the calender and in the Bulletin, but can't see if there is going to be an auction on Sunday or just a talk. Does anyone know? If there is going to be an auction, would anyone know the expected start time? Many thanks graham

28th Feb 2010, 7:18 pm	#2
ianm Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Hi Graham, I'm sure there will be a mini-auction, as there invariably is. Start time 13:30, as I recall. __________________ Regards Ian McLaughlin, BVWS member

28th Feb 2010, 10:59 pm	#3
GrahamN Hexode Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK. Posts: 391	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Thanks Ian

3rd Mar 2010, 3:46 pm	#4
Carl Glover Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 25	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. It's a regular swapmeet with a mini-auction tacked on at the end.

4th Mar 2010, 11:48 am	#6
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. ... to which I am very much looking forward - the factor which tipped the balance in favour of me heading down from the frozen north for a Harpenden swapmeet. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

4th Mar 2010, 12:01 pm	#7
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. I have a funny feeling we'll have to install a 2nd tier of seating in the small hall.

4th Mar 2010, 2:43 pm	#8
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Im annoyed i cant make it . Have some building / demolition work to do at home ,and decided one day wasnt enough

6th Mar 2010, 9:55 am	#9
Ricardo Pentode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 211	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Can anyone confirm that a BVWS member is permitted to bring along one guest to this event? Richard

6th Mar 2010, 10:03 am	#10
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. AFAIK this is still allowed. They still have to pay the £3 entrance fee. The guest cannot buy or sell at the mini-auction since this is linked to membership number. The guest facility is primarily aimed at partners etc. If somebody is interested in their own right and wants to participate regularly then they ought to join. There is no problem joining the BVWS at the meeting.

6th Mar 2010, 10:24 am	#11
Ricardo Pentode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 211	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Thanks for the quick reply Jeffrey. That was my understanding also. I was just thinking that my Dad might be perhaps be interested in the talk by Iain Baird. It is likely to be a one off attendance, if at all. Richard

8th Mar 2010, 2:32 pm	#12
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. It was good to meet up with lots of friends, new and old. We should make more of an effort to wear badges with our forum names. I forgot my penguin badge this time

8th Mar 2010, 6:42 pm	#13
audiomagpie Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 824	Re: Harpenden Swapmeet 7th March. Yes, another excellent and most enjoyable meeting. The talk by Iain Baird in particular was very interesting. Thanks to the team for all the hard work in making a cracking event. Quite surprising how cheap some good sets were going in the auction though, a sign of the current (no pun intended!) times. Greg __________________ Greg BVWS committee chairman