Thrifts out of controll

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_crl.com>
Date: Sat Jun 14 08:46:25 1997

On Sat, 14 Jun 1997, Tim Shoppa wrote:

> I don't think $50-$100 for a working system with drive, OS, and manual is
> too far out of line, as long as the thrift is offering some sort of
> value for the extra $. For example, if the thrift is willing to
> warranty the entire system, or the thrift is including an original
> copy of MS-DOS 1.0 with that original PC along with the original manuals :-),
> or the thrift is offering some sort of "first-time-user" support
> for the system, then the thrift may very well be offering some
> extra value to a certain portion of its market.

I have never heard of a thrift store offering this sort of support. They are
in the business of moving what amounts to garage sale items or
throw-outs. I have never seen a thrift store warrant anything.

> On the other hand, if the thrift is selling unsupported "as-is where-is"
> no-warranty stuff for $100, I think a reality correction will be coming
> along shortly for the folks there who price stuff...

Exactly.

Sam
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