Vanoc Garage Sale
 

I heard this on the Kid Carson show this morning, a guy called in and said his friend works for Vanoc so his friend has first dibs on the merchandise. The guy said that a 42" LCD TV is really for $200.

I'm gonna go check it out!

I heard the 42" plasmas are $499 and the 26" LCD's are $200.

And, this has already been posted in the Olympics thread: http://www.revscene.net/forums/offic...592748p86.html

I was there on Saturday. TVs sell out fast! So do laptops. The 42" is $500, the 26" is $199, and laptops are $300-ish, I believe.

Other than that, just a lot of household stuff used in the Athlete's Village - garbage cans, ironing boards, cutlery, dishes, rope, fridges, leather couches, coffee tables, extension cords, flashlights, etc.

Anyone with VANOC accreditation can bring a guest before the sale opens to the public.

Cool story, bro

What kinda of TV is it? Panasonic Plasma's im assuming?

The 42" is a Panasonic, the 26" is an RCA.

I got the 26" :thumbsup:

^ should be as they are sponsors

What's the retail on one of those things? The 42" I mean. I'm out right now so can't check, but I want to go and check it out and see if I can snag one. Can someone also tell me
if this will work as a computer monitor ?
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depending on the model, a 42" panasonic plasma is anywhere from ~1000-1500 dollars

that's gonna be a pretty big computer monitor if that's what you get it for though =\ eyesore

The 42" is the TCP42X1, which is 720p, so you probably wouldn't want to use it as a computer monitor. It's retail price now is about $700-800, but most stores don't carry it anymore.

So when does this start and end in terms of dates?

it's a decent deal at best then..300 hours since they were probably on 24/7 for 2 weeks straight..maybe longer for the paralympics as well. not sure but they might even add taxes even though its considered flee market?

these tv's should have a 60,000hr life though

By VANOC accreditation do they mean actual VANOC employees or anyone who has an Olympic accreditation?

do you think tv's will be left when it opens to public sat?

^ apparently they only release 20 or so per day, to give everyone a chance to get them. so i assume there will be some everyday, but you probably have to get there REALLY REALLY early.


for anyone whos gone already, whats the layout like, like where are the electronics etc if i were to dash for a tv or something. tia

I only work monday next week so I may head down early. Can we pick more then one item?

More than you can afford pal, PANASONIC!

if you order from the states (crutchfield, amazon, bhphoto) its $599 for a new one and $499 for a used one

so it doesn't sound like its a fantastic deal but a nice one

yea i want to know cause i worked as well, but i wasn't part of VANOC.

Does anyone if they will be selling any 1080P LCD's?

i bought a 19" SHARP for $99 retails for $229 at Future Shop

I also got the 26" Panasonic which is about $375 USD on AMAZON.COM

I went Sunday and Monday and the line ups were huge already....

I talked to people and they arrived at 4am!!!

Items for Sale that i can remember

Panasonic 26" LCD TV - $199
Panasonic 42" TV - $499
Acer 15" computer monitor - $29
Acer 17" monitor - $79 (I think)
RCA 26" LCD Tv - $199
Sharp 19" LCD TV - $99
Acer Desktop computer - $199
GE 18 cubic Firdge - $225
GE Microwave - $29
Acer Laptop (win xp, 180 gig HD, 1 gig ram...cant remember rest) - $260
Shovels - $13
Fire Extingusher - $19.99
Tourch Relay shirts S/S - $5
Tourch Relay shirts L/S - $10
Tourch Relay jackets and Pants - $150
Own the Podium Sweater - $130
Pleather couch - $199
Pleather Loveseat - $150
Pleather Chair - $99
Power bars - $5 or $10 (depending on new and used)
Extension Cords - $5 or $10 (depending on new and used)
Fake Snow - $5/box
Hangers (20pack) - $1.49

They had toasters, plates, coffee makers and other house hold crap as well....

thats all i can remember for now....other then there is NO PARKING!! you have to park on the street up the way a bit and walk....

it is worth it to check out though

nothing seems to be very good...unless the pleather loveseat is decent size/quality

Quite interested in the pleather couch any idea on measurements, quantity and color available?

Any intel would be great

lol pleather sofas with olympians' jizz stains? no thanks