For me, There is only one criteria for collecting - does it pique my
interest in some way? If it does, I'll add it to my classic computer
collection, and proceed to use it, for something... :-)
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! -----Original Message-----
! From: Hans Franke [mailto:Hans.Franke_at_mch20.sbs.de]
! Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 3:10 PM
! To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
! Subject: Re: Collections vs. accumulations, was Re: How many
! collectors?
!
!
! > >Vintage computer collecting is really no different from
! many other forms of
! > >collecting, its simply less common.
!
! > >Vintage car buffs clearly are more advanced in their
! restoration and repair
!
! > >Firearms collecting (in the USA) is probably the most
! similar form of
!
! > >In all these forms of collecting, as well as stamps,
! coins, and any antiques,
!
! > Two basic types of collector, those who assemble sets of
! items of value,
! > whose value is enhanced by completeness of the set, and
! those who collect
! > examples of fine craftsmanship and items of special merit
! compared to there
! > contemporaries. Most of my favorite systems I would be collecting
! > regardless if they are rare or common. Things I hunt down
! mostly because
! > they are rare, often prove much less satisfying to own than
! to look for.
!
! Well, I still go for a variation of Murphey's law, which I found
! to fit at least my experiance:
!
! As soon as you aquired someting you belive to be truly rate and
! unique, A second incarnation will popup close thereafter.
!
! And as a bylaw it's stated:
!
! The price asked for the second item is as lower as more you did
! spend on the first.
!
! I got again the proof right after I returned last week:
!
! This summer I found a original tool box for a BF 109 figher
! (basicly a big wooden chest), and I payed a premium to haul
! it home ... now a good friend of mine, which I was teasing
! with my find literaly stumbeled across exact the same chest
! in an old basement - and got it for free!
!
! Well.
!
! Gruss
! H.
!
! --
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!
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Received on Tue Oct 16 2001 - 15:57:34 BST