[NJARC] Radios at auction club -vs-real radio collector club

[Thomas Lee]

Hi All,

the reality is that in the warmer months with all the shore traffic it will be very difficult to get to.  And I think that would discourage a lot of members from attending.  Perhaps we could find an alternate during those months? Also what happens at the dirt parking lots during the winter months when they are snowed over at Infoage?  

I see nothing wrong with the auctions.  I notice that whenever there is an auction there is a bigger crowd.  The club, members, and sellers all benefit from the money generated at these sales.  As for EBay, I am totally against it.  Since that will bring in outside bidders who are not members, etc.  And the auctions at this point are somewhat of a benefit to club members who are trying to expand thier collections without paying outrageous Ebay prices.  Also note that EBay has changed its selling policy.  If a buyer changes their mind, they can claim anything and the seller would be forced to refund the money via PayPal for the most part and incur the shipping and handing expenses.  So unless the club really wants to get into the business of selling radios, packing them, and then getting returns, restocking them, and keeping track of all those expenses I think not.

 

Just my 3 cents :)

 

Tom


 
> _______________________________________________
> At the risk of starting an avalanche, how about hearing some of the 
> arguments from both sides - let's hear
> both the pros and the cons about InfoAge versus a more northerly 
> location. (no cheap shots, please)
> 
> We're going to have to make a decision in the next few months.
> 
> One "con" for InfoAge - access on Friday nights in late spring and 
> summer is really tough - especially
> for anyone coming from the north.
> 
> As for me, I work at InfoAge every Wednesday, but I live a little closer 
> to Princeton, so I am willing
> to travel to either location. But we have members attending from all 
> over the place (even Texas!).
> What are your thoughts?
> 
> Harry K
> 
> Owen Gerboth wrote:
> > Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > 
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > I appsolutly agree with John on this. Info age is a great location for 
> > our Radio Club very easy to get to for most including myself. I think 
> > it is the way we should go here. Sarnoff was nice, but it's time for a 
> > change. My two cents worth.
> > 
> > Owen
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Steve Boracchia <mailto:s.boracchia at worldnet.att.net>
> > *To:* New Jersey Antique Radio Club <mailto:njarc at mailman.qth.net>
> > *Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:48 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: [NJARC] "cheap radios at auction club" -vs- real
> > radiocollectorclub
> >
> > Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > I agree with John. Info Age is a classic and perfect venue for
> > the club activities. Maybe we can get some of the stimulus money
> > in time due to its historic and community value, a long shot, but
> > more likely than would be the case at Princeton.
> > 
> > Steve
> >
> >
> 
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