James Willing wrote:
>
> On Thu, 20 Mar 1997, Jeffrey G. Rottman wrote:
>
> > Just read the question about how many old "Classic" computers are dumped
> > into landfills...It is a shame that things like this happen.
>
> All too true...
>
> > Maybe if someone were to let the mainstream media know that there are
> > collectors out there who want to preserve the old machines.... If the
> > story were to be on CBS TV news, or in Newsweek, CNN or something,
> > maybe a few more machines would be spared the fate of ending up trashed.
Believe me, the price/value of these machines will not go unnoticed for long.
Right now you can go to the Salvation Army and start a collection for a few
bucks. Around christmas time our Goodwill was full of old computers which were
tossed out. They were snapped up by "collectors" as fast as they were put on
the shelves. You have to be quick.
As with all collectibles there will be those who collect them for their value
and those who enjoy them. Look at the video game systems from the same era.
They are becoming more popular without any media attention. Media attention
IMHO will drive the prices up by calling them "collectible" or quoting
ridiculous prices. Look at the prices paid by overseas collectors!
I think collecting has reached a "fanatic" stage. I collect quite a few
different things. Usually I start before the craze sets in. I buy what I like.
In a few years, the prices soar and I wasn't "smart" enough to hoard all I
could find and can't afford what I like any more. It's sad but true and it
takes a lot of the fun out of the hobby.
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