BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

cmjones01 · 5th Dec 2009, 8:32 pm

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Originally Posted by murphymad

Yes you should come!

I'm easily convinced! I've even persuaded a like-minded friend to come along too.

Looking forward to it,
Chris

Pamphonica · 6th Dec 2009, 8:05 pm

Thanks to everyone concerned for another splendid day out at WB. I managed to come home with wallet relatively intact; a few bits sold on the Bring-and-buy, a few bits bought to keep up stocks.
It was a privilege to be in the crowd of usual auction die-hards, listening to Mike B knocking out the bargains. Still reeling from the spectacle of a 1939 Ecko TV going for £5200! A bit out of my league I am afraid. Lots of bargains though...
see you all next year if not before.
Jeremy

Hybrid tellies · 6th Dec 2009, 10:14 pm

Another great day at Wootten Bassett met lots of people good food and a very interesting auction. I came away with a slightly lighter wallet, Could not believe that 1939 Ecko TV going for £5200. Also had a glimps inside one of those RCA ctv's.
Thanks to everyone involved a brilliant day.

cmjones01 · 7th Dec 2009, 12:00 am

Today was my first ever attendance at a BVWS event and I was really impressed. The atmosphere was really good and everything seemed very well run, especially the auction. Mike did an amazing job getting through such an epic number of lots in good humour.

I made a few purchases, definitely at the bargain end of the scale, but feel I've done very well in the kilograms-per-pound-sterling stakes!

Thanks to all involved in organising the day - it felt well worth the 300-mile round trip from Cambridge.

Chris

thermionic · 7th Dec 2009, 10:50 am

I think a good time had by all! May I echo the thanks to all the organisers for a splendid event.

The auction provided excitement and bargains, and I managed to get a TV ( not the pre war Ekco) - did a forum member get this?

My only disappointment of the day was having to travel the final 200 miles of my journey home on the back of a breakdown truck!

SimonT.

Duke_Nukem · 7th Dec 2009, 11:25 am

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... ( not the pre war Ekco) - did a forum member get this?

TTFN,
Jon

ianm · 7th Dec 2009, 11:37 am

So it was you!

A few of us were standing at the back, watching intently to see who was bidding, and managed to identify you. Didn't see who the under-bidder was though.

ppppenguin · 7th Dec 2009, 11:40 am

Jon, congratulations on your pre-war TV. Interesting to see that the MBL auction didn't seem to depress the price of pre-war sets.

Brased · 7th Dec 2009, 12:36 pm

It was a great day out with the usual friendly welcome. It was good to meet up with so many friends. I enjoyed the auction conducted by Mike with his usual professionalism and good humour, and was pleased to come away with a Hallicrafters SX-25 with its correct matching speaker.

I was too far forward in the hall to see Jon make his winning bid on the Ekco TV but now I know why he was so happy after the auction. It has gone to a good home.

Thanks to all those whose hard work made this day possible.

Edward

Steve_P · 7th Dec 2009, 1:04 pm

I know where you are Jon. That TV may vanish....

Seriously though, well done old boy. And a good 'do' all round. Thanks to all involved and all that jazz.

Cheers,

Steve P + Dilys.

Hunts smoothing bomb · 7th Dec 2009, 2:16 pm

Well done John, it has indeed gone to a good home.

I will echo others in the fact that I had a superb day too and the home cooked nosh was well received! I managed to get rid of two items on the bring and buy stall but spent too much in the auction and came away with a total of 6 items!

It was nice to meet others again and put more names to faces, there was also a great comedy moment at the end where somebody thought it would be a good idea to plug one of their acquisitions in to the mains socket, it went BANG! and fused the whole building

A great day out, well done to all involved

Cheers

Duke_Nukem · 7th Dec 2009, 2:23 pm

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Originally Posted by Steve_P

I know where you are Jon. That TV may vanish....

Hmmm .. you've never tried lifting one ! The reason the photo shows it on the floor is simply I didn't have enough strength left to lift it onto the HMV2805 (the 26" Pye-697-based Dynatron colour set I mentioned to you is significantly lighter!).

Anyhow, a good day out and got to meet up with a few friends. The event seemed to be particularly busy too.

And thanks Taz and Brian for helping me get the little Decca in the boot of the car (where the Decca still resides!).

And a special mention for the trainee junior electrician for reassuring us in this safety conscious era that the emergency lighting was fully functional and the main circuit breaker was in first class condition.

TTFN,
Jon

Paul Stenning · 7th Dec 2009, 3:44 pm

I think the auction takings were the highest yet for a WB swapmeet auction (not including special auctions). The pre-war telly for over £5000 obviously helped that, as did the spy set for around £1400 and three round Ekcos at £600-£800 each. With 200 lots it was certainly one of the biggest too, and I for one (up on the stage) welcomed the break half way through.

I believe there were over 180 paying attendees, plus committee and helpers. The kitchen had their best day ever too.

Tazman1966 · 7th Dec 2009, 5:09 pm

It's certainly my favourite venue - even though Harpenden's just up the road from me.

I bought a nice Grundig radio within minutes of arriving but apart from som electrolytics, managed to avoid anything else lest I was unable to have room for all the courier work I was doing!

A good event all round.

newlite4 · 7th Dec 2009, 5:32 pm

I really feel that Wooton Basset has matured into an exceptionally pleasant and well run event. The size of the hall coupled with the large turn-out of members adds to the intimate feel of these events where like-minded people come to buy, sell and socialise. The atmosphere seems more relaxed and cheerful than the Harpenden events where the large hall is very difficult to fill and can seem, at times, somewhat cold and characterless.
Yes, the bi-annual events at Wooton really give us all something special to look forward to, best wishes to all involved.
P.S. Jon - I think that we are all looking forward to a detailed write-up about the Ekco television on "the valve page", it couldn't have gone to a better collector

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Neil

brianc · 7th Dec 2009, 5:46 pm

I must echo the comments about WB. I have not yet been to any other BVWS meets but I will make a bit more effort to do so although they will have to be super-duper to compete with WB, especially the atmosphere and catering! Unfortunately, I had to leave after the first 50 or so auction lots so missed all the real drama - congratulations Jon, on your pre-war tele and I too look forward to the write-up on your website. Thanks Mike and helpers, for a really good venue.
Cheers
Brian

Boom · 7th Dec 2009, 6:05 pm

I *must* *must* *must* join BVWS in the new year.

ppppenguin · 7th Dec 2009, 6:21 pm

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Originally Posted by brianc

... I have not yet been to any other BVWS meets but I will make a bit more effort to do so although they will have to be super-duper to compete with WB, .....

Sorry I couldn't get to WB, it's always a good and friendly event, complete with Mike's mum's cakes. Family event in Eastbourne took priority

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Brian, you WILL be coming to the March Harpenden because Iain Baird is coming down from Bradford to give a talk. This may be the first time I've mentioned that in public. More details nearer the time.

Heatercathodeshort · 7th Dec 2009, 8:46 pm

Jon, I think you should donate that 7" Ekco receiver to the Ekco preservation Society down in West Sussex. They will take very good care of it..Those CRM71 tubes are thinner than a test tube and will implode at the slightest touch. So messy..
All the very best with it. They give a cracking picture.
Great day, good laugh, Loved the black out! I could not believe a Roberts MB could make such a pop! 100 amps of flash! I think the ulitity company are still digging up the street. What a cold day. Rained all the way up and all the way back. By for now. John.

Paul Stenning · 7th Dec 2009, 9:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Heatercathodeshort

Great day, good laugh, Loved the black out! I could not believe a Roberts MB could make such a pop! 100 amps of flash!

Yep, it was an unassuming little Roberts RMB with some additional pink wiring emerging from the mains plug which I'm guessing earthed the chassis. It wouldn't have survived 100A though, more likely 100mA of earth leakage taking out the RCD....

It had actually been bought in the auction by my friend Andy, though it wasn't him or me that plugged it in, or even suggested plugging it in..... I'll be repairing it shortly.

It won't happen again though, and the subject of a UPS for the computer system has already been mentioned.

6th Dec 2009, 8:05 pm	#22
Pamphonica Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Water, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,877	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Thanks to everyone concerned for another splendid day out at WB. I managed to come home with wallet relatively intact; a few bits sold on the Bring-and-buy, a few bits bought to keep up stocks. It was a privilege to be in the crowd of usual auction die-hards, listening to Mike B knocking out the bargains. Still reeling from the spectacle of a 1939 Ecko TV going for £5200! A bit out of my league I am afraid. Lots of bargains though... see you all next year if not before. Jeremy

6th Dec 2009, 10:14 pm	#23
Hybrid tellies Nonode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 1966-1976 Coverack in Cornwall and Helston Cornwall. 1976-present Bristol/Bath area. Posts: 2,965	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Another great day at Wootten Bassett met lots of people good food and a very interesting auction. I came away with a slightly lighter wallet, Could not believe that 1939 Ecko TV going for £5200. Also had a glimps inside one of those RCA ctv's. Thanks to everyone involved a brilliant day. __________________ Simon BVWS member

7th Dec 2009, 12:00 am	#24
cmjones01 Nonode Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warsaw, Poland and Cambridge, UK Posts: 2,677	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Today was my first ever attendance at a BVWS event and I was really impressed. The atmosphere was really good and everything seemed very well run, especially the auction. Mike did an amazing job getting through such an epic number of lots in good humour. I made a few purchases, definitely at the bargain end of the scale, but feel I've done very well in the kilograms-per-pound-sterling stakes! Thanks to all involved in organising the day - it felt well worth the 300-mile round trip from Cambridge. Chris

7th Dec 2009, 10:50 am	#25
thermionic Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 989	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I think a good time had by all! May I echo the thanks to all the organisers for a splendid event. The auction provided excitement and bargains, and I managed to get a TV ( not the pre war Ekco) - did a forum member get this? My only disappointment of the day was having to travel the final 200 miles of my journey home on the back of a breakdown truck! SimonT. __________________ The honesty of imperfection..........

7th Dec 2009, 11:37 am	#27
ianm Hexode Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 341	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December So it was you! A few of us were standing at the back, watching intently to see who was bidding, and managed to identify you. Didn't see who the under-bidder was though. __________________ Regards Ian McLaughlin, BVWS member

7th Dec 2009, 11:40 am	#28
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Jon, congratulations on your pre-war TV. Interesting to see that the MBL auction didn't seem to depress the price of pre-war sets.

7th Dec 2009, 12:36 pm	#29
Brased Hexode Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 318	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December It was a great day out with the usual friendly welcome. It was good to meet up with so many friends. I enjoyed the auction conducted by Mike with his usual professionalism and good humour, and was pleased to come away with a Hallicrafters SX-25 with its correct matching speaker. I was too far forward in the hall to see Jon make his winning bid on the Ekco TV but now I know why he was so happy after the auction. It has gone to a good home. Thanks to all those whose hard work made this day possible. Edward

7th Dec 2009, 1:04 pm	#30
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I know where you are Jon. That TV may vanish.... Seriously though, well done old boy. And a good 'do' all round. Thanks to all involved and all that jazz. Cheers, Steve P + Dilys. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

7th Dec 2009, 2:16 pm	#31
Hunts smoothing bomb Octode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wimborne, Dorset, UK. Posts: 1,407	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Well done John, it has indeed gone to a good home. I will echo others in the fact that I had a superb day too and the home cooked nosh was well received! I managed to get rid of two items on the bring and buy stall but spent too much in the auction and came away with a total of 6 items! It was nice to meet others again and put more names to faces, there was also a great comedy moment at the end where somebody thought it would be a good idea to plug one of their acquisitions in to the mains socket, it went BANG! and fused the whole building A great day out, well done to all involved Cheers __________________ Lee

7th Dec 2009, 3:44 pm	#33
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I think the auction takings were the highest yet for a WB swapmeet auction (not including special auctions). The pre-war telly for over £5000 obviously helped that, as did the spy set for around £1400 and three round Ekcos at £600-£800 each. With 200 lots it was certainly one of the biggest too, and I for one (up on the stage) welcomed the break half way through. I believe there were over 180 paying attendees, plus committee and helpers. The kitchen had their best day ever too. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

7th Dec 2009, 5:09 pm	#34
Tazman1966 Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK. Posts: 2,193	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December It's certainly my favourite venue - even though Harpenden's just up the road from me. I bought a nice Grundig radio within minutes of arriving but apart from som electrolytics, managed to avoid anything else lest I was unable to have room for all the courier work I was doing! A good event all round. __________________ All the very best, Tas

7th Dec 2009, 5:32 pm	#35
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,805	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I really feel that Wooton Basset has matured into an exceptionally pleasant and well run event. The size of the hall coupled with the large turn-out of members adds to the intimate feel of these events where like-minded people come to buy, sell and socialise. The atmosphere seems more relaxed and cheerful than the Harpenden events where the large hall is very difficult to fill and can seem, at times, somewhat cold and characterless. Yes, the bi-annual events at Wooton really give us all something special to look forward to, best wishes to all involved. P.S. Jon - I think that we are all looking forward to a detailed write-up about the Ekco television on "the valve page", it couldn't have gone to a better collector . Neil __________________ preserving the recent past, for the distant future.

7th Dec 2009, 5:46 pm	#36
brianc Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burghfield, Reading, Berkshire, UK, Posts: 1,055	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I must echo the comments about WB. I have not yet been to any other BVWS meets but I will make a bit more effort to do so although they will have to be super-duper to compete with WB, especially the atmosphere and catering! Unfortunately, I had to leave after the first 50 or so auction lots so missed all the real drama - congratulations Jon, on your pre-war tele and I too look forward to the write-up on your website. Thanks Mike and helpers, for a really good venue. Cheers Brian

7th Dec 2009, 6:05 pm	#37
Boom Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 2,451	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December I must must must join BVWS in the new year.

7th Dec 2009, 8:46 pm	#39
Heatercathodeshort Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warnham, West Sussex. 10 miles south of DORKING. Posts: 9,147	Re: BVWS Wootton Bassett 6th December Jon, I think you should donate that 7" Ekco receiver to the Ekco preservation Society down in West Sussex. They will take very good care of it..Those CRM71 tubes are thinner than a test tube and will implode at the slightest touch. So messy.. All the very best with it. They give a cracking picture. Great day, good laugh, Loved the black out! I could not believe a Roberts MB could make such a pop! 100 amps of flash! I think the ulitity company are still digging up the street. What a cold day. Rained all the way up and all the way back. By for now. John.