Why We Attend the Vintage Electronics Expo
This will be our second time attending the Vintage Electronics Expo.
Getting ready for an event such as this starts well before the weekend itself. There’s time spent planning what to bring, making sure pieces can be demonstrated properly, and thinking through what’s needed so people can really experience the equipment — seeing it, hearing it, and watching it come to life.
All of that happens while regular work continues — drop-offs and pickups, repairs already in progress, parts being ordered, and making sure customers aren’t left waiting. The prep for the expo fits around the day-to-day work, not instead of it.
From there, it becomes a two-day commitment. The day before is spent renting a truck, loading up, making the drive, and getting set up. The following morning starts early, finishing up and getting ready before the doors open.
We’re willing to put that time in because events like this create a space that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s one of the few times when people, equipment, and history all come together in the same room.
Being Around the Equipment — and the People
There’s something different about seeing this kind of equipment in person. Some pieces are familiar, others unexpected, but each one carries a past that isn’t always obvious at first glance.
What matters just as much are the people standing behind them.
For many owners, these pieces aren’t just electronics. They’re connected to memories, family members, or moments that still matter. Sometimes they’ve been part of someone’s life for decades. Sometimes they’ve been rediscovered after sitting quietly for years.
Those stories don’t always come out quickly, and they don’t always come out online. They tend to surface through conversation — when people feel comfortable enough to share them.
Why the Conversations Matter
Events like this bring together people who care about vintage electronics, but often for different reasons. Some are longtime collectors. Some are hobbyists. Some are simply trying to understand something meaningful to them.
A lot of the value comes from listening — how a piece was used, where it’s been, and why it still holds importance for the person talking about it. Being surrounded by others who understand that connection, and who respect it, makes a difference.
It’s a setting where people don’t have to explain why something matters to them. They’re among others who already understand. That shared respect creates conversations that feel open, unhurried, and genuine.
The Vintage Electronics Expo — January 31, 2026
We’ll be attending the Vintage Electronics Expo on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Oakland Expo Center in Waterford, Michigan. We’ll be there together as a family, taking it in, listening, and spending time with people who care about this equipment and the stories that come with it.
If you’re interested in attending or would like more details about admission, directions, or the schedule, you can visit the official event website:
https://www.thevee.org/
We’re looking forward to being there — and to the conversations that happen when people feel heard and understood.
