Mechanical Memories Magazine

News and Coming Events
November Auction
As I've stated on the previous page, I haven' t totally ruled out an event in November,
but I do need some feedback. From the letters I've received over the last few weeks,
several have made the point that we should perhaps give more notice of the date. This is
a fair comment, and a point that I think Jeremy and I should be mindful of for the
future. I therefore intend to make the dedsion whether or not to go ahead with the
November event over the next couple of weeks, so that I can announce the date in the
next issue of the magazine. It's important that I do this, as there is no magazine in
August, and I don't want to leave it till September.
The next thing to consider is the location. If we could continue with two events
each year, I think the pattern we've established so far would be ideal, i.e. the November
auction in the Midlands and the spring event further south. However, as I think it is
clear that two events a year is not viable, where do we hold the 'one'? It would seem
logical to go for the Midlands, but there does seem to be a consensus for somewhere
further south (not necessarily Sarratt, but that general area) .
So here's what I need to know:
1. Do you want an auction, and more importantly, will you come?
2. Will you be entering machines?
3. Where should it be held?
Please write or email as soon as possible, because ifl do not receive sufficient feedback,
there will definitely be no event in November. There are other issues to consider too, in
particular the costs involved in runni ng these events, so time is of the essence!
More Auction News
Cameo Auctioneers will be conducting an auction on 16 th September, which will
include approximately eighty vintage amusement machines, including some 1930s
pinballs. I hope to have more information next month, but can at least confirm that the
auction will be held somewhere in Berkshire.
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