PDP-8 prices

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Mon Jan 25 10:05:03 1999

Mike wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
> >Computer collecting was a lot more fun when you could grab a random
> >machine for a few pounds/dollars, take it home and enjoy it.
>
> I agree. That's why I hate the commercialization now occuring in this
> hobby. I't just about gaurantees that there will be few newcomers into the
> hobby that can amass the bit piles many of us own and love to explore.

The same thing can be said about almost anything technical. I remember the
Norton (?) Bombsight that was available at many surplus houses years ago.
My dad used some of the parts for his telescope, and I had a great time
playing with what was left. How much are those things worth now :)?

The same things can be said about almost anything historical/antique.
People will sell/throw the stuff away when it is cheap, and regret it later
on when it becomes more desireable. We are in a position NOW to recognize
what is happening. Most of us *are* doing something about it while we can
still acquire this stuff at a free/reasonable price.
Received on Mon Jan 25 1999 - 10:05:03 GMT