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;please only bring CRTs if you intend to use the parts for anything other than a normal monitor.
;please only bring CRTs if you intend to use the parts for anything other than a normal monitor.
:We prefer LCD's. Why? CRTs are large, put out a lot of heat, and are difficult to dispose of.
:We prefer LCD's. Why? CRTs are large, put out a lot of heat, and are difficult to dispose of.
:We can't accept donations of CRTs unless they're very special-purpose, because e-waste disposal of CRTs is very expensive in California.  The exception is for unique devices, for example the slow-scan CRT in the [[SEM]] or the vector CRT in an old arcade stand-up console.  A special-purpose but uninteresting CRT, like from a commercial security system, would probably not qualify.




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We don't want people leaving lots of useless obsolete broken electronics etc.
We don't want people leaving lots of useless obsolete broken electronics etc.
Please post to the list before dropping off to gauge interest in the items.
Please post to the [[Mailinglist|list]] before dropping off to gauge interest in the items.
I suggest you write to the list a week later to see if anyone objects to  
I suggest you write to the list a week later to see if anyone objects to  
having any of the items here; and if so you should remove them.
having any of the items here; and if so you should remove them.
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If they want a receipt, the following process works:
If they want a receipt, the following process works:
* they bring in the stuff
* they bring in the stuff
* a NB volunteer writes down what they donated, and the name+address of the donor, and emails it to treasurer@
* then either:
* our awesome treasurer emails them a PDF receipt
** a NB volunteer writes down what they donated, and the name+address of the donor, and emails it to treasurer@
** our awesome treasurer emails them a PDF receipt
* or:
** a NB volunteer uses the sales book on the Treasurer's shelf to create a receipt if the donor wants a receipt in hand
** then that volunteer mail the details to treasurer@
 
* NOTE: We can't provide valuation information on the receipt. The receipt will simply list the items donated and it's up to the donor to provide a value if they wish to claim a charitable donation for tax purposes.
* NOTE: We can't provide valuation information on the receipt. The receipt will simply list the items donated and it's up to the donor to provide a value if they wish to claim a charitable donation for tax purposes.

Revision as of 13:30, 14 April 2011

please only bring CRTs if you intend to use the parts for anything other than a normal monitor.
We prefer LCD's. Why? CRTs are large, put out a lot of heat, and are difficult to dispose of.
We can't accept donations of CRTs unless they're very special-purpose, because e-waste disposal of CRTs is very expensive in California. The exception is for unique devices, for example the slow-scan CRT in the SEM or the vector CRT in an old arcade stand-up console. A special-purpose but uninteresting CRT, like from a commercial security system, would probably not qualify.


Leaving/donating a metric or standard ass load of equipment/stuff

We don't want people leaving lots of useless obsolete broken electronics etc. Please post to the list before dropping off to gauge interest in the items. I suggest you write to the list a week later to see if anyone objects to having any of the items here; and if so you should remove them.

kthx bye

Getting a receipt to those who want one

If they want a receipt, the following process works:

  • they bring in the stuff
  • then either:
    • a NB volunteer writes down what they donated, and the name+address of the donor, and emails it to treasurer@
    • our awesome treasurer emails them a PDF receipt
  • or:
    • a NB volunteer uses the sales book on the Treasurer's shelf to create a receipt if the donor wants a receipt in hand
    • then that volunteer mail the details to treasurer@
  • NOTE: We can't provide valuation information on the receipt. The receipt will simply list the items donated and it's up to the donor to provide a value if they wish to claim a charitable donation for tax purposes.