Ebay Kaypro 2

From: Paul Braun <nerdware_at_laidbak.com>
Date: Fri Dec 25 14:33:18 1998

Date sent: Fri, 25 Dec 1998 10:35:24 -0800
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From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" <classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Ebay Kaypro 2

> KFergason_at_aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 12/25/98 1:07:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, Innfogra_at_aol.com
> > writes:
> >
> > > >
> > > > I found an amusing listing tonight on ebay for a Kaypro 2 listed at $1000.
> > >
> > > With that kind of asking / starting price I bet he gets no bids.
> > > Paxton
> >
> > you obviously did not check it out, but you are correct. the bidding had closed with no bids.
>
> I just did check it out and the auction closed a few hours after 2 days of
> being posted. Since that is a non-standard ebay auction time, the seller
> must have closed it out ... probably after Pax looked at it and before you
> did :)!

I also find that amusing, since I've got 6 that I've paid a total of $20
for.........Hmmmmmmmm.........at a grand a pop, that would be a healthy
downpayment on a new car.....or halfway to an Apple I...... I hate it when
people get into the "ebay Zone" and think that a C64 with a 1541 is worth
$300..........You used to be able to pick up some nice pieces for a decent
price, but within the last 6 months or so, people just get absolutely stupid when
they start bidding.



Paul Braun
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Received on Fri Dec 25 1998 - 14:33:18 GMT