On Fri, 3 Aug 2001, Dave McGuire wrote:
> On August 3, Messick, Gary wrote:
> > Is it just me? What are the odds this guy gets it?
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1260881309
>
> It sure doesn't hurt to gamble. I personally admire his audacity.
Audacity? Try stupidity. This guy is a complete jackass. Where
did he pull this number from? (You know where my guess is :)
He's also stuck himself for the listing fees eBay will charge him. If I'm
not mistaken, the listing fee is based on the starting bid, no?
> Some stupid person with way too much money might buy it, having read
> about the "classic computer craze" in the Wall Street Journal or
> something.
Nobody is that stupid. Even the littlest research will reveal nothing
historically significant about this machine (i.e. not linked to founding
Microsoft). No sane person would sink large amounts of money into
something they knew little about on speculation.
> Capitalizing on the stupid might not boost one's karma, but I
> personally have very little patience for the stupid...so more power to
> the guy. I hope he gets his money.
I know he will end up being a jackass with an H8 and a big eBay listing
fee.
> It does irritate me just a little, though, because I've wanted an H8
> very badly nearly all my life, and will likely NEVER get one if this
> one sells at that price.
Don't worry, it won't change a thing. Even an Apple-1 wouldn't sell for
that much today.
Offer the guy $200 once this auction is over (but only if it is in good,
working order and has all the manuals).
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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