Are tatty boxes worth keeping?

From: Glenatacme_at_aol.com <(Glenatacme_at_aol.com)>
Date: Tue Aug 10 16:58:05 1999

In a message dated 8/10/99 3:30:46 PM EST, ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk writes:

<< We've had many discussions here about whether it is better to restore a
 machine (and thus instal unoriginal parts) or whether it is better to
 keep everything original and live with it not working. For me, there is
 no contest here - I like to use my old machines, and thus I try to get
 them working. Fixing them is half the fun anyway :-). >>

I agree! I like stuff I can use. The only non-working stuff I keep (besides
packaging material ;>) is that which has spare parts for my working machines,
or machines I hope to acquire in the future.

<< Ooops... I thought almost everyone here was short of space... >>

Well, some of us collect the "small" stuff & we can get a lot of it on a five
foot shelf ;>) I'm also blessed with a wife who understands my hobby (if I'm
tinkering with this crap she knows where I am . . .)

<< People here have made some good points as to why I should keep the
original box, so for the moment at least, it stays. >>

Right on! The dumpster loses again!

Regards,

Glen Goodwin
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