[Cialug] Iowa Computer shows/sales?

[Barry Von Ahsen]

Tim Wilson wrote:
> On 4/12/06, Anthony Jeffries <ajeffri at loopysite.org> wrote:
>> Tim Wilson wrote:
>>
>>> There's the "Super Computer Sale" at the fairgrounds in Des Moines.
>>> That's usually held Mother's day weekend, and the weekend before
>>> Thanksgiving.  It has drastically gone down hill.  I've heard people
>>> (myself included) refer to it as the "Stupid Computer Sale".
>> Regarding computer sales, the best place for cheap new stuff is online.
>> Offline, there's the various surplus sales, like ISU Surplus in Ames on
>> Wednesdays from noon to 3. The DOT in Ames also has surplus sales, but
>> they're less frequent, but those are for used/unusual equipment, like
>> Sun Ultras or VAXen. I think there are other sales around. Google is
>> your friend here.
>>
> 
> I think there's another state sale in Des Moines.  I believe it is held by
> the corrections dept, or something along those lines.  Anyone have any info?
> 

http://www.iaprisonind.com/html/services/surplus/state_geninfo.asp

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-barry