In a message dated 10/14/00 10:56:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
claudew_at_sprint.ca writes:
> Hi
> Sometimes I think I may be the only vintage computer collector in
> Quebec, Canada.
> I would like to hear if anybody else does any collecting around here
> (Montreal area)
> I have yet to find anybody to trade or talk collecting face-to-face
> anywhere around here even if I have posted on several montreal
> newsgroups that I am looking to buy/trade this kinda stuff...
> When I mention I collect vintage computers, people look at me like I am
> due for a trip in the "wacko wagon"...
> Computers are tough to find here (not like california...) I have managed
> to accumulate/fix/restore approx 50 micros (all working) from the
> 197x-198x early 1990's...lotta books, software and peripherals...
> Those who feel sad for me can send me their Lisa's, TRS model IIIs and
> Next boxes ;->
> ...things I will probably never find around here and I refuse to
> purchase them on ebay for a zillion bucks...
> Thanks for reading
> Claude
Hi Claude!
I may not be a Canadian Computer Collector, but I do collect computers, and I
have even been to Montreal :-) Seriously though, I know how you feel. I
live in PA, USA, and I know for a fact there are at least 2 other major
collectors in the state, but have never been able to get either of them to
respond to my emails. The other problem I am having here is that I would
like to collect "business type" UNIX stations, servers, etc, like Sun Sparc's
and Decstations, etc, and the only thing I am able to find anywhere are
PeeCees. Ugh. I also used to collect Commodore and Apple II computers - and
still have a fairly decent selection. You all can view my web page at
http://members.aol.com/lfessen106
There is a description of my machines, some tips on collecting in general,
and some other misc information. Let me know what ya think.
-Linc Fessenden.
Received on Mon Oct 16 2000 - 06:49:00 BST