Computer Fair(s)

mayhem#

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

yup id defo go to one of them jobbies

koneko

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

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

Gunn4r

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Xterminator

It sounds like a good idea.

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

X

po0k

Yeah, I'd be up for it

Keeks

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

azezil

Yeah i'd give it a look

Gerry

Yup, definitely. Great idea.

JohnBoy

great Idea, I'd defo go to that

Gavin

Ronan|Raven

id definitly be interested

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

Puck

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

spooky donkey

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

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

Build it and they will come

mayhem#

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#

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#

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

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

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

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#

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 ;-)).....

sisob

i'd be up for it - and if it was in say, july i'd actually have some money to spend

DeVore

I'd go and I'd pay €5 euro in the first time. If its good I'll go again, if not I wouldnt. East Peasy.

DeV.

JustHalf

I'd go. And talk about it afterwards.

strat

yup €5 sounds reasonable

[CALIBUR]

sweet idea man i'm in

Wook

As the ad goes ' Just Do It!'

po0k

I'd be up for it, either in Dublin or Galway.
Cork would only be an option if I was going down that time anyways.

timeout

i'm almost sure Pc Live organise something like this every year in the RDS. But That's Dublin.

Bring it to Galway and I'm there. Cover charge is fair.

koneko

I'd only go if it was in Dublin thoug, tbh. Can't travel all the way don't the country for a computer fair. Plus I'm not that geeky
Jk fellas.

Saruman

Last time i went to a fair it sucked beyond belief.. there was nothing there worth buying and the charge while not a lot of money was still extortion considering the lack of anything there! Id say the only money they made was the cover charge! not sales!!!

koneko

Saruman makes a good point. The best fairs I've been to are the ones with the best deals. No one wants to go to a computer fair and pay (above) retail price for anything. If the offers are good, geeks* will flock.


* Not meant as insult, it's a nice word nowadays you know. Did anyone else do the Geek Test in Maximum PC?

Saruman

No but i probably would pass the geek test lol

mayhem#

Lets put it this way;
I would make sure that there were good deals!
There would be no point for me organising these things if they sucked. There are plenty of opportunities to waste your time on around already...

zAbbo

Would this be a bring and buy type thing...
Charge is grand €5 is after all just around 4 punt
I`d go and maybe even pay VICADD in as he seems reluctant to cough up...

vicadd

Ok - if Barry pays for me, then I'll go!!
Seriously though, I'd be happy to pay and trust Mayhem's assurance that there will be good stuff worth buying at knockdown prices.

Gerry

What about if private individuals want to sell stuff at it also?

mayhem#

Depends, I will set aside a small area where people can sell their own stuff. Just for small bits. If you have loads to sell you can hire space....

Wook

well i can make a grocery list for the fair...i need a couple of things allright

vicadd

I like Gerry's idea about individuals selling their own stuff - maybe even have a Swap Shop section where people could swap their old games/hardware with others.

zAbbo

Gerrys Idea, not sure about that, think it was me but there you go just proves my point that everyone skips by my posts

strat

One thing to watch out for is warez as im sure you know but i think it was cd's of warez and mp3's that threathened a lot of fairs in the UK to be closed down

JohnBoy

visibly, loudly and with bounceresque looking people turf out anyone who is visibly selling warez/mp3s etc, make it clear from the start that anyone who breaks the rules gets thrown out, and loses their entry fee (get the money before they set up there stall, not after)

Trash their stall altogether, go psycho, let them know mayhem is more than just a name

half an hour into the event start tossin ppl, maybe even plant a trader and put on a show of throwin him out,

I think a bring/n/buy area would be a well cool idea, limit people to like 5 items or summat, charge them €10 to enter, for everyone else €5 is fair enuf.

oh yeah, and a big fat disclaimer to top it all off.

go for it, have a few by all means, I'd love to see one down the country, but start in dublin, maybe have a few up there to get practice (but wait u live in clare don't you?) have it in limerick, wahey

John

elexes

fiver no problom . id go just to see whats goin on . im sure id buy somthn . as for that warz thing thats true watch it btw ill b trading my "backed up software" if anyone wants it dono where the origional ones are

The_Conductor

I'd be all for it too- but as a previous poster said- we'd like some sort of an idea of what exactly is for sale and at what prices. We can go and get fleeced on the high street any day of the week- the idea of an event like this is a social occasion where we can all meet, buy some goodies, swap some goodies, have a natter and go home and start cursing when we discover our new purchases are incompatible with half the other stuff on our systems.

Guy with the idea for trashing stalls with MP3's and Warez- go for it. No point in some asshole ruining an occasion for everyone else. BTW- the event in the RDS was stupid- everything was even more expensive than even Dixons. Not only did no-one buy anything much, everyone felt done-by and pissed off.

Gavin

Any more action on this ?

Gav

beserker

Yea, any news? I didnt reply when this thread was started but from talking to a friend of mine from england it sounds like a great idea. The cover charge would be no probs but the travel would. Dublins too far cause i'd have to spend a fortune on a train ticket or get accom (dont think so in dublin:)) but i'd just about go to the galway one!

EDIT: By the way sometime in the middle (or even the end but no where near witnness [i'm being too picky aren't i:D] of the summer would be great cause i (and possibly alot of the student types here) only make cash during the summer and use the start to pay off the usual debts.