TRS-80 Model 4P

From: Greg Mast <gmast_at_polymail.cpunix.calpoly.edu>
Date: Mon May 26 03:01:02 1997

> On Mon, 26 May 1997, Barry Peterson wrote:

> Gee, it's started already 8-(

No, it started a long time ago.

> No, it worth about $0.50. Of course, you have all the documentation, and
> the disks that go with it. That might make it worth $1.50.

It's worth what someone will pay for it. Nobody is forcing anyone to pay
"too much" for anything. It's called supply and demand.

> It's much better to get rid of it locally - $25 and it yours. Come pick it
> up! Better for you, better for it.

Nice if you can find someone locally to take it off your hands. Why do you
think there are so many computers at the thrift stores with garage sale
price tags on them. The general public doesn't want them.

> > 2: Would be unethical to email the non-winning bidders with an offer
> > to sell my computer to them?
>
> Only to those of us who want to preserve the beasts - rather than sell
> them off for a profit.

I don't think there's any harm in trying to get a fair price for anything.
We're not talking about selling food to starving people at ridiculous prices
and this stuff is selling way below it's original cost. As more of this
stuff is trashed and recycled, it's just the way it works. Best thing to do
is get your stuff while it's still cheap. Then someday, if you ever get rid
of it you can donate it to a needy collector and feel really good about it.

I'd really like to pick up a 1964 mustang convertible for $500 but those
greedy bastards want more than they cost new! Can you imagine? All I want to
do is preserve it.
Received on Mon May 26 1997 - 03:01:02 BST