This is totally off topic

From: Doug Yowza <yowza_at_yowza.com>
Date: Thu Nov 12 13:34:47 1998

> On 9 Nov 98 at 22:09, Bob Wood wrote:
>
> > Only because of his post to this list and
> > with only an email address to go on I was able to
> > make contact with the owner of these macines.
[...]
> > To make a long story short, I was able to purchase
> > seven of the thirteen machines at a fraction of their
> > value.

> >>Great ! I'm glad you're still here despite the puritanical critics. I
> >>>consider you a resource like so many others on this remarkable
> >>mail-list. If I ever get down to Fla. I'd love to see your
> >>collection even if all your Altairs are sold. :^))

> I second Larry's opinion. Good for you Bob. You get a lead and follow
> it up, do some leg work and get rewarded. That's how I've picked up
> much of the equipment I have.

Hear! Hear! Not only is this list good for information, but it can be
exploited for profit too!

I'm sure that Bob's revelation that he was able to use information from
this list to find items "at a fraction of their value" couldn't possibly
have a chilling effect on the free flow of information here. It's not
like we assume that we're among like-minded collectors or anything.

BTW, anybody know where there might be a dusty Picaso lying around
someplace?

-- Doug
Received on Thu Nov 12 1998 - 13:34:47 GMT