Announcing... Rent a wreck

From: Mike <dogas_at_leading.net>
Date: Thu Jul 27 01:35:54 2000

-----Original Message-----
From: Ethan Dicks <ethan_dicks_at_yahoo.com>
To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: Announcing... Rent a wreck


>
>--- Mike <dogas_at_leading.net> wrote:
>> Cool. I had a few encouraging replys. Here's the first list of
available
>> stuff...
>>
>> 14. OSI CIII
>
>*There*'s one I'd consider renting. The shipping would be a killer. I had
>a family friend when I was a kid that had one of these at home. ISTR it
was
>around $8-$10K, loaded. I did some BASIC and assembler on the 6502 side.


I also have a few extra 510(I think) boards with the 3 mp's that would go in
alot of other OSI stuff, so maybe shipping what ya need can be
customized/economized...


>What are your terms? Would you consider "payment in kind" in the form of
>an equipment exchange?

Wonderful idea!

>Also... consider writing up a formal contract that
>spells out rights and responsibilities, especially for loss or damage. I'm
>not so much concerned that the people on this list will try and rip you
off,
>but if an insurance claim ever needs to be filed due to fire, theft, etc.,
>the renter's insurance company will be more likely to honor the claim if
>there's a paper trail establishing liability (take it from someone who has
>had to seek coverage of stolen classic computers - two PETs and an Amiga).
>


Yup, good ideas too. can anyone suggest other items needing covered?

And, I'm located in Florida, USA. So, maybe if others (like Sellam (nudge))
also offer items, shipping can be arranged from the closest offerer...

Cheers
- Mike: dogas_at_leading.net
Received on Thu Jul 27 2000 - 01:35:54 BST

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