On Wed, 14 Apr 1999, Marvin wrote:
> And to put in a good word, it has been a tremendously good thing!
> Advantatges? The display of older computers is a chance to actually see some
> of these ancient beasts we talk about on the list. Last year, one of the
> sellers described it as being basically a "social event"; it is a wonderful
> way to meet other people interested in the same things we are. And don't
> forget the sellers area. The prices on almost everything I have seen is for
> the most part fairly reasonable. And if it is not reasonable, look at it as
> another part of the computer exhibits! Stuff sold last year? Let's see: PC
> Jr., C-16, MITS 680, C-64SX, Atari, HP, TRS, Cray boards, Morrow, ... My
> mind is sleepy right now, but perhaps others can fill in more stuff that was
> sold.
SWTPc 6800, Apple Lisa 2, Basis 108, the digital group (some model),
plenty of S-100 cards and systems, tons of other good stuff.
> Fortunately, there has been little in the way of DEC stuff to get in the way
> (ducking and running :). ) Actually, it would be nice to see some of the PDP
> series exhibited (I think there was at VCF 1.0.)
Actually, there was plenty of DEC stuff for sale. Lots of PDP-11 boards,
one guy was selling multiple Intersil 6100 chip sets, etc.
> I think though that the sellers area is where most of the interesting
> conversations, etc. take place. And of course there was a rumor that at last
> years event, an Apple I sold for about $2K. With the additional interest in
> older computers that is being GREATLY helped by ebay (and others), it
> wouldn't surprise me to see the attendence go up many times that of the
> past.
It grew by 100% from the first year, and this year I expect it to grow by
at least that much (which means at least 500 people). The chance to get
together in person with other collectors is the greatest part.
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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