Old 386 and 486 pc's

From: Max Eskin <kurtkilgor_at_geocities.com>
Date: Sat Nov 21 20:55:31 1998

I agree that he is somewhat clueless, but I don't agree that it's for that
reason. Many people feel bad that they got an expensive computer only
recently, and are forced to sell it for next to nothing. They want some kind
of return on it. I guess it's too bad. One simply has to explain to these
people that it simply doesn't work this way with computers. PCs and XTs are
usually under $20, though I've seen some selling over $50, for the same
reason. Then again, if the computer is very clean and has the original
manuals, it may be worth it to a collector.

>harrumph; typical clueless non-computer type that thinks any old computer
is
>worth plenty. there's a guy at an established flea market that tries to get

>> They had a no-name 386 clone, complete with color monitor, in working
>> condition for $175, and a 486, no monitor, unknown condition (most
likely
>> working though) for $250.
>>
>> Seemed very high to me, as I've picked up working 8080 PC's and XT's for
>> under $20. . .
>>
>> (They did also have an old Mac 128, but I didn't inquire about it, as
>> those are not exactly rare either)
>>
Received on Sat Nov 21 1998 - 20:55:31 GMT