Altair prices

From: Dellett, Anthony <Anthony.Dellett_at_Staples.com>
Date: Thu Aug 13 15:09:31 1998

Just think how I feel. My main point of interest *IS* S-100 systems...

And I thought I was getting fleeced paying $300 for my IMSAI.

Tony

> >
> > $12100 for the world's flakiest S-100 box:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=24409570
> >
> > (and the reserve was still not met, but I bet the guy
> sells, what do you
> > think?)
> >
> > That's a 600% increase from the last batch, and even beats
> the last Apple
> > 1 sale I know of. I'll bet that the bidders get
> solicitations for about
> > 100 Altairs in the next few days.
>
> I can't put my finger on exactly why, but I find myself extremely
> depressed by this. Does anyone know (personally) the fellow
> who put in
> the high bid? Will the Altair be something of inherent value to him,
> or is it simply an investment?
>
> I can't fault anyone for selling an Altair (especially at
> these prices),
> but it still sits uneasy with me. I've never sought out an Altair
> specifically, because S100 has never been my focus of interest, but
> now I know for sure I'll never be able to get one if I developed a
> fancy for them. That's rather a downer.
>
> Oh well, I've still got my Imsai. It may not have been first, but
> it has cooler blinkey lights.
>
> (Note to interested sellers: About the only thing I'd be willing
> to pay $1000 for is an original table-top "straight" PDP-8 in working
> condition. Hey, look at me, I'm a sucker! Now if only I could find
> someone with the bait, I'd snap at it :)
>
> -Seth
> --
> "It looks just like a Telefunken U47! Seth J. Morabito
> You'll love it." - Frank Zappa sethm_at_loomcom.com
>
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