value of classic DEC machines?

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Thu Nov 1 16:23:32 2001

>> I'm sure everyone here at least once heard the words, "...but I can get
>> $X for it on eBay".
>
>I heard that three years ago when I tried to haggle for a copy of David
>Ahl's BASIC Games book at the Dayton Hamvention. They guy said "I can get
>$50 for it..." I asked him if he could, what he was doing at Dayton and
>why didn't he just sell it on eBay in the first place.

A putz is a putz, without the need for eBay. I know half a dozen guys on my
swapmeet circuit that sit on merchandise for years, and put what seem like
ridiculous prices on almost everything they have. Lots of times I will see
some really curious bit at one of their spaces, but I have learned not to
bother looking. They may have stuff I want, but I am NOT their customer.
Joe fatwallet who has been looking since childhood for the item is his
customer. Long before ebay these sellers were around, and nothing changes
their minds on price, so don't waste your time.

BTW the answer to your question is that believe it or not these high price
sellers likely have a few customers that look for them at the various
swapmeets, and cheerfully pay the inflated prices.
Received on Thu Nov 01 2001 - 16:23:32 GMT