Sad experience

From: Bill Pechter <pechter_at_bg-tc-ppp1159.monmouth.com>
Date: Sun Jul 22 18:11:32 2001

> Fortunately, this also extends to pricing. A few
> months ago I got a pair of Spectra Logic Bullfrog
> robotic backup libraries for $25 each. Each had 4
> DDS-3 tape units in it, and the carousel held 58
> tapes, so this puppy can handle more than 450 gigs.

Whoa... we're using them at work...
Damn... nice deal.

If I could get one of these for at home I'd be in heaven.

>
> I eBay'd one for $400 or so and kept the other.
> I thought it should've gone for much more. A Wisconsin
> state agency paid $31,000 for it in 1996, according to
> Spectra's customer history.
>
> - John

Still -- a nice profit.

Bill
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