Finding Vintage Computers - A Primer

From: Olminkhof <jolminkh_at_nsw.bigpond.net.au>
Date: Thu May 18 04:43:00 2000

>> Model 100s, PS/2s, Newtons and a lot of older software. The prices are
>> initially set high, but if an item doesn't sell, they progressively
>reduce
>> the price until it does.
>
>You in Sydney? The Ca$h Converter$ in Adelaide seem not to have heard
>of the progressive reduction in price part of the concept. I saw an
>real IBM XT, 2FDD no HDD, Monochrome, about 6 months ago with a $250
>price tag on it. It was still there with the same price 3 weeks ago.
>Perhaps the Sydney stores get more turnover. I've yet to see a good


He can't be in Sydney. I am and I've never seen them behave like that.
I rarely even look. At the Bondi Junction store there's usually more staff
than customers at the hours I visit and they look mean and hungry.

Hans
Received on Thu May 18 2000 - 04:43:00 BST