Article about collecting in Antique Trader.

From: Glenatacme_at_aol.com <(Glenatacme_at_aol.com)>
Date: Wed Jun 30 12:56:40 1999

Hello Philip:

Thanks very much for the explanation. There are certainly a lot of factors
involved in determining the "value" and "collectibility" of computers.
Target market, production numbers, public perception, etc. I have a
sentimental "soft spot" re the Timex/Sinclair machines . . . so I would
collect them regardless of perceived "value."

In a message dated 6/30/99 4:18:39 AM EST, Philip.Belben_at_pgen.com writes:

<< But what we observe is that people preserve ZX80s because of their market
 significance - the first sub-100-pound computer (not that it was, of course),
 the first home computer for non-enthusiasts (hardly that, for that matter) or
 whatever. And ignore other machines, simply because they are insufficiently
 educated. Result, ZX80s fetch premium prices, and Perqs go for a song, thus
 reinforcing the perceived significance of the former relative to the latter.
>>

What was the first sub-100-pound computer (MK14??)
 
<< Yes, those ZX81 cases make excellent door wedges, don't they ;-) >>

Can't beat 'em!

Thanks,

Glen
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