Category: Events
The Vintage Electronics Extravaganza!
The Vintage Electronics Extravaganza! July 18, 19, 20, 2019
Flea Market 8AM to 3PM Friday July 19 and Saturday July 20!
General admission $5 a day
Kalamazoo Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI.
For more information, contact Mark Goodwin, 9225 Moon Road, Saline, MI 48176 734-316-2803 mrkgoodwin@comcast.net Mark Goodwin books the spaces.
Alternate contact: Mark Oppat at 734-207-2346. Mark Oppat can answer general questions about the event.
Some FAQs for dealers about the event:
When can I load in my stuff for sale? Load in runs 4pm-9pm Thurs, and starting 7am Friday morning.
Is there AC power everywhere? YES but it must be requested in advance with your registration
How easy is the load-in? VERY EASY ! the hall has polished concrete floors for easy rolling. The load in doors are large and you can get real close usually. The club has 3′ long carts on site but please bring your own if you can.
What can I sell? Generally anything 25 years or older that is electronic, or related items such as recordings, ephemera, signs, parts, restoration supplies, etc. Reproductions of vintage items are OK if they are noted as such. While acoustic phonos are technically mechanical devices, nobody will object to such things.
Who runs the event? The VEE is produced by MARC, the Michigan Antique Radio Club and is staffed by volunteers- primarily the Board of MARC and spouses. Volunteers are welcome for this or the Winter VEE, contact any Board member if you would like to volunteer, run for office or have any ideas for the club or events.
How many Marks are involved? Four , with one assisting off site ! Mark G, Mark O, Mark Y and Mark M are all on site, Mark K & Mark W help with publicity. Eventually everyone in the MARC club will be named Mark.
What is new for 2019? We will be offering outside seller spaces. See registration form/online store for more information.
Thursday 7-18-19 – Extravaganza ‘19
3pm | Pre- Registration opens | Main Expo |
4pm | Seller load-in begins | Main Expo |
4-7pm | Food service opens | Main Expo |
7pm | Program John Reinicke – “FM Multiplex Adapter.” | Expo North |
9pm | Doors close for the night |
Friday 7-19-19 – Extravaganza ‘19
7am | Registration and Seller load-in begins | Main Expo |
7am-3pm | Food service open | Main Expo |
8am | Flea Market opens | Main Expo |
10am-1pm | Auction check-in | Expo North |
10am-noon | Contestant check-in Display set-up (Removal on Saturday) | Expo North |
10-11:30am | Program TBA | Expo North |
1-2pm | Auction Item viewing | Expo North |
1-2pm | Contest Judging | Expo North |
2pm | Live Auction | Expo North |
2-6pm | Contest & Exhibit Viewing | Expo North |
4pm | 50/50 Raffle Drawing Sellers Drawing | Expo North |
6:45pm | Doors close for the day | |
7:30-9:30pm | The President’s Reception and Show and Tell – bring a favorite to share! Cash Bar | Four Points by Sheraton on Cork Street |
Saturday 7-20-19 – Extravaganza ’19
8am | Registration opens | Lobby |
8am | Doors open at the Expo Center – Flea Market opens | Main Expo + Expo North |
8am-3pm | Food service open | Main Expo |
9am | Silent Auction #1 check-in | Expo North |
9:30-11am | Program Mark Oppat -“Repair Tricks and Tips” Mark, owner of Antique Audio in Plymouth MI has 40 years experience in the repair business. He wants to share some of his hard-won tips and shortcuts with you. | Expo North |
10:30-11:30am | Silent Auction #1 bidding | Expo north |
11:30am | Silent Auction #2 check-in | Expo North |
Noon | Contest Viewing ends, items may be removed | Expo North |
12:30-1:30pm | Silent Auction #2 bidding | Expo North |
3pm | 50/50 Raffle Drawing Sellers Drawing | Main Expo |
3pm | Bargain auction | Main Expo |
6pm | Doors close. Thanks for coming and see you next year! |