[57north-discuss] [57north-announce] Open Tuesday (30/09) - fundraising special!

[Tom Jones]

On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 11:54:50PM +0100, Calum Chisholm wrote:
> In an effort to raise some ever-needed funds for the space, I thought I
> would propose something a little bit different for this week's Open Tuesday
> - a tech auction.
>
> The idea is simply that everyone brings along at least one broadly
> tech-related item which they're willing to put up for auction, with all
> proceeds going to the space.

Raising funds for the space is a noble cause, but I think it could limit it to
stuff people don't want or don't see any value in. The radio club has a
monthly 'junk sale' it is a mixture of equipment donated to the club(sadly it
seems to be when members die) and equipment that members want to sell. 

I think we should allow people to either donate to the space for sale(the space
gets the proceeds) or sell there own stuff(they keep the proceeds). Maybe we
encourage a donation for having the chance to sell stuff.

> Suitable items might include:
> 
>  * Tools or materials
>  * Useful / interesting / collectable hardware
>  * Project 'leftovers'
>  * Games, DVDs, books
>  * Mobile phones
>  * Camera equipment
>  * Corporate gifts
>  * Conference freebies
>  * Drunken ebay / kickstarter purchases
> 
> The only rule would be that if something doesn't sell, you have to take it
> home with you again (rule 4: no dumping), or donate it to the 'vortex of
> doom' if it's small enough.

We could do with an effort to throw away a load of crap.

> Why not have a rake through your pile of techno kipple (don't deny it - you
> have one) this weekend to see if you have something you would be happy to
> donate?

I moved boxes on Tuesday and found a load of goodies, it might be worth looking
it the space too.

-- 
Tom
@adventureloop
adventurist.me

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