Are tatty boxes worth keeping?

From: Glenatacme_at_aol.com <(Glenatacme_at_aol.com)>
Date: Tue Aug 10 00:09:48 1999

In a message dated 08/09/1999 5:07:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk writes:

> Hmmm... I didn't realise there was a lack of info on 1980's packaging
> (most manufacturers did much the same thing).

Perhaps they did. Perhaps not. Nonetheless this is a poor excuse for
trashing original packaging, unless you are forced to because of lack of
space. A piece of history is in your hands, to do with as you choose.

> > interesting, too!). Additionally, collectors will certainly pay a
premium
> > for an item which includes some or all of the original peripheral
"trash."

> That implies I collect as an investment, which I don't. I collect because
> I love old computers. I have no intention of _ever_ selling anything on.

I'm not an investment collector, and I certainly didn't mean to imply that
you are. However, when I finally croak, I hope that someone finds as much
useful enjoyment in these machines as I do. If not, I hope my survivors sell
them for top dollar, styrofoam and all. On the other hand, my wife might
just sweep them all into the bin ;>)
 
> You obviously don't know how little space I have here.

Of course I don't, having never seen your storage area! Which is why I
suggested that an abundance of space was required in order to keep all of the
associated "trash."

For crying out loud, Tony, lighten up! You ask for suggestions and then
ridicule the replies! Sheesh!

Glen Goodwin
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Received on Tue Aug 10 1999 - 00:09:48 BST