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2003 AMUG Meeting Schedule* January 14 Special Date! Apple Computer Macworld Update February 18 How to make an iMovie March 18 Accounting Software March 29 Maclanta Xpo 3.0 April 22 Special Date! Adobe May 20 All about Printers, Scanners, and Cameras June 17 All about Home Networking July 15 Mobile computing--PDAs, Cell phones, etc. August 19 Apple Computer Macworld update September 16 Microsoft September 27-28 Maclanta Xpo 3.5 October 21 Buying and selling online (eBay and other sites) November 18 Cool gadgets for your Mac December 16 Holiday party (Subject TBA) *The content and location of these meetings are subject to change without notice, so it is important that you check the Online Community for the latest details on all meetings. Comments and recommendations should be addressed to Doug Franks, Program Director.

What's a SwapFest ???

Ever been to a garage sale or a flea market? The Swapfest is like a huge garage sale of used (and new) computer and electronic equipment. Come on by and browse for that discontinued or hard-to-find hardware or software item you've been looking for at a ridiculously low price. Haggling and trading are welcomed at the Swapfest. It's a great time!

Admission to the Swapfest is included with paid admission the the Cobb County Computer Show. If you want to sell items, you must reserve space in advance. Table space is rented in 4' increments. For those who want to ply a service rather than wares, we also have a Member Consultant's table especially for the techies, webmasters, coders and other Mac-heads, each consultant gets 2'8" of table space. As of 9/17, we only have three more swapfest spaces available on Sunday only at $20 each, and one consultant space on Saturday afternoon for $10 and one all-day Sunday for $15. Contact us soon to reserve your space!
Maclanta Xpo SwapFest Tips:

Tips for Buyers

• Arrive on time. That's 9:00 am on Saturday, 10:00 am on Sunday. The best deals go fast!
• Record the seller's phone number so you can contact him/her if you have a problem or a question. AMUG does not keep a record of sellers, so you're on your own if you need to contact a seller.
• Buyer Beware! Neither AMUG nor CCCS will not intervene in disputes between buyers and sellers. Buy at your own risk.
• Software transfer forms will be available.
• Bring cash in small bills. Sellers often do not have large amounts of change, especially for large bills.
• It's a good idea to bring the latest copy of one of the mail-order catalogs, like MacWarehouse to help determine value of items.
• Bring a friend to join AMUG!

Suggestions for Sellers

• Table space is limited so you must prepay to reserve your table in advance. Please contact Doug Franks (doug_franks@amug online.org) for details.
• Table registration ends is almost over, so don't be late!
• Arrive on time. We reserve the right to reassign your table space if you don't show up.
• Use large tags and large, legible writing to label your stuff.
• Round prices to the nearest dollar. Keep it simple!
• Bring a pen and paper.
• Accept checks and bring your own supply of change if you wish to accept cash. AMUG cannot offer change.
• As a courtesy, AMUG will provide software transfer forms so that the buyer may become the legal, registered owner. We recommend that sellers fill these out early while setting up.
• Do NOT attempt to sell software that you don't legally own.
• Be prepared to give out your name, address and phone numbers to those who buy your wares.
• It's a good idea to bring the latest copy of one of the mail-order catalogs, like MacWarehouse to help determine value of items.
• Bring a friend to join AMUG!

Important!

The Swapfest schedule is subject to change. It's a good idea to check back here before the event to make sure you have the latest updated information.

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