Hello Sellam
On 27-Jun-00, you wrote:
> Other ideas:
>
> * create an archive of software...you can find disks for all types of
> computers at thrift stores and flea markets; generally a buck or less a
> piece; a software archive is a very important element in this hobby,
> since not many people seem to be archiving software on a large scale
>
> * create a classic computer book library...you can find them in hoards at
> thrift stores, library book sales, and of course used book stores
> (although used book store prices tend to be a little high usually); such
> a library will be an indespensible resource for your local computer
> collector community; don't forget computer manuals and software manuals
> as well
>
> * create an ephemera archive: t-shirts, buttons, posters, etc; this would
> basically be a material culture archive, which may bring you big bucks
> later on when a researcher or someone writing a book wants to borrow
> your collection to get some photos
>
> All of these things can still be found cheaply and will probably remain so
> since they are not as glamourous as the machines themselves (although I
> would argue that software and manuals are MORE important than the
> machines).
>
>> You can complain about how your feet are tired and
>> your wallet is empty, but it won't change anything.
>
> I like that :)
>
> Sellam
I second that motion. I have a raft of books on my VIC-20 and c64 worth
their weight in gold, but do you think I could get anything at a garage sale
for them . . . hardly. Maybe ebay (laughter heard in the background).
I think therein lies an idea worh pursuing.
Regards
--
Gary Hildebrand
ghldbrd_at_ccp.com
Received on Tue Jun 27 2000 - 23:01:33 BST