VCF East — Consignment

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UPDATE 3/18/24: The new consignment system is up and running!

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The consignment area allows people to buy and sell vintage computer related items during our VCF shows. Here is the quick version on how it works:

DROP OFF:

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 5:00pm until 10:00pm. If you cannot make this time, you may also drop off during the time that consignment is open.

HOURS FOR CONSIGNMENT:

Saturday, April 13th, 2024, 9:00am until 5:00pm – LUNCH BREAK: 1PM to 2PM.

Sunday, April 14th, 2024, 9:00am until 2:00pm 

Consignment will be located in building 4 on the location map.

We have a brand new online personal inventory management system for consignment. Please fill it out quickly with all of the items listed that you wish to consign.

Your submitted items populate our point-of-sale inventory as well as generate barcode labels for you to apply to your merchandise upon arrival. You have the option of printing your own labels or print them out when you arrive.

You must collect all of your unsold items on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm sharp. Failure to pick up your items may result in VCF withholding payment for other items sold and will prevent you from consigning at future VCFs. 

Thanks!

    • Visitors to the show (other exhibitors included) will often stop by the consignment area looking for treasure. A VCF volunteer will handle the sales process. If your treasure sells, then VCF will keep 18% of the proceeds and pay the rest to you. The 18% commission goes to supporting VCF activities like our museum, warehouse, outreach events, educating.
    • If there is a free pile, then you must let one of the volunteer staff know that you are putting it there and take home the item(s) by the end of the show.
    • At the end of the show:
      • If your treasure sells we’ll pay you.
      • If your treasure does not sell you have to pick it up and take it home.

Tips for successful consignment sales:

  • This year the item labels we print for you will include price, so separate labeling with item price is not required.
  • Please indicate if the item is working or not, and if there are any known flaws. Known working items will sell for more.
  • Consignment items are sold on an AS-IS basis, and the buyers will be made aware of that.
  • Please price your items reasonably; if you price something too high you will probably have to carry it home.
  • If you need to change the price you, then *must* inform the consignment staff about any prices changes. A new label will be printed for the item(s).
  • You are expected to be able to lift all of your items yourself without help. Don’t bring items that you can’t move yourself.

Tips for successful buying:

  • If you make a pricing deal please contact the seller and have them change the price in the system. They should change the price in the seller’s account.

If you have any issues, please email us at consign-east@vcfed.org

Updated March 18, 2024.