Computer Fair(s)

mayhem# · 23-04-2002 1:34am #1

Lads,

Just a question:
Would any of you be inclined to go to (and buy at) a computer fair? You know the type like they have in the UK a lot. A big community hall or something with loads of hardware & software for sale at cheaper than normal prices.
I'm seriously considering organising one of these seeing that I have loads of contacts with companies dealing in refurbished and OEM components....
Let me know what you all think...

strat · 23-04-2002 9:02am

yup id defo go to one of them jobbies

koneko · 23-04-2002 9:02am

I probably would, depending on what the prices are like.

eeeh, btw, em "Lads"? I take offence

Jk

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Xterminator · 23-04-2002 9:30am

It sounds like a good idea.

I'd definitely drop in for a browse, if it was in Dublin.

X

po0k · 23-04-2002 11:16am

Yeah, I'd be up for it

Keeks · 23-04-2002 11:21am

Moved to tech board as there is no item for sale here....discuss the topic there.

azezil · 23-04-2002 12:34pm

Yeah i'd give it a look

Gerry · 23-04-2002 12:50pm

Yup, definitely. Great idea.

JohnBoy · 23-04-2002 1:38pm

great Idea, I'd defo go to that

Gavin · 23-04-2002 1:54pm

Ronan|Raven · 23-04-2002 1:55pm

id definitly be interested

elexes · 23-04-2002 2:05pm

always a good ida that thing in dublin was crap . but would go to one and buy stuff at it . also if you have a errorcom stand ill burn it down

Puck · 23-04-2002 2:49pm

I'd like to go to one though location would really matter. I'm a culchie without a car.:)

spooky donkey · 23-04-2002 2:51pm

Id be on for it as well.
But you would be better off having it in Dublin thats where all the real money is.

Lemming · 23-04-2002 3:00pm

I'd be interested in havinga wander around to such an event. I'll even bring my sledgehammer and flamethower for free (if there's an errorcom stand)

Stinkah · 23-04-2002 4:47pm

Build it and they will come

mayhem# · 23-04-2002 5:15pm

Originally posted by elexes
always a good ida that thing in dublin was crap . but would go to one and buy stuff at it . also if you have a errorcom stand ill burn it down

How about I organise a fair and we have a ceremonial burning of an Eircom effigy at the end....;-)

mayhem# · 23-04-2002 5:16pm

Originally posted by Puck
I'd like to go to one though location would really matter. I'm a culchie without a car.:)

Hey, I'm out in the sticks myself...

mayhem# · 23-04-2002 5:19pm

I was actually thinking of organising several throughout the country (Dublin, Waterford, Galway, Midlands etc.).
Not neccesary huge affairs, but with enough cheap(ish) kit for sale to make it interesting for everyone.
Another question; would you pay (say 5 euros) to get into such a fair?

Xterminator · 23-04-2002 5:38pm

I can see where your coming from with the cover fee.

I'd have to say I'd go to browse, and maybe buy something that catches my eye at the right price. Having a fee would change that

If i was gonna pay in, i'd want a list of whats going to be on sale at what price, prior to going, to ensure there is something ill buy. Kinda changes the scenario.

Unless you included a raffle for some desireable goodie, and or some finger food included in the entrance fee?

X

b4k4^2 · 23-04-2002 7:05pm

I'd come just for the ceremonial burning of an Eircom effigy at the end. Nevermind the fair.
(That's a yes)
Organise it and the beardies will come.

vicadd · 23-04-2002 7:20pm

I'd definitely be interested in going to a fair if there was going to be a broad range of cheap hardware/software.
Wouldn't be so keen if there was a cover charge even if only 5 euro - I'd feel I had to buy something of reasonable cost to make the cover charge worthwhile. Also, a cover charge would suggest to me that the organiser was not confident of the fair making enough sales to make it cost effective, so if you're not confident that you have some great bargains that I will buy, maybe I won't bother going...that's my twisted logic anyway!
So sign me up, but don't charge in.

mayhem# · 23-04-2002 7:39pm

Originally posted by vicadd
I'd definitely be interested in going to a fair if there was going to be a broad range of cheap hardware/software.
Wouldn't be so keen if there was a cover charge even if only 5 euro - I'd feel I had to buy something of reasonable cost to make the cover charge worthwhile. Also, a cover charge would suggest to me that the organiser was not confident of the fair making enough sales to make it cost effective, so if you're not confident that you have some great bargains that I will buy, maybe I won't bother going...that's my twisted logic anyway!
So sign me up, but don't charge in.

Not true.
I would organise it, but I probably wouldn't be selling stuff myself. I would either rent out space to anyone who wanted to sell something or charge a door fee to cover the costs (and make a few bob ;-)).....