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Subject: Re: This is totally off topic
Author: classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu at internet
Date: 11/12/98 2:37 PM
> On 9 Nov 98 at 22:09, Bob Wood wrote:
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> > 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 think your'e jealous of Bob. I am too. I wish
I had found all those Altairs. Hey! A vintage arcade game would be nice
also.
>>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. One man's trash is another's treasure. The seller got rid of
'junk' taking up space then got money, Bob got some great additions to
his collection and makes a profit to boot. Sounds like a great ending to
me. I see nothing wrong with making money while furthering your hobby.
>>BTW, anybody know where there might be a dusty Picaso lying around
>>someplace?
Try the Louvre in Paris, I'm certain you'll find several works by
Piccaso.
Marty
-- Doug
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