prices of things, (was Re: DEC SDI drives (was Re: What is this? Looks like maybe a VAX of some sort..))

From: Gunther Schadow <gunther_at_aurora.regenstrief.org>
Date: Sat Jun 1 21:47:34 2002

Paul Thompson wrote:


> Is there a resource on the web that shows the original list prices for
> various classic machines or options? I would be tickled to know the
> original value of my various classic pieces of equipment (even just the
> DEC ones if not all including IBM or HP).
>
> In general, I was not there when they were purchased, or out of high
> school or college in most cases.
>
> Anti Flam War Disclaimer: I have not invented a time machine nor plan to
> relate the original prices to absurd ebay auctions.


No flame war risk. I think that's one of the major tickles with
collecting old big iron, i.e., that the stuff in my basement and
garage once was worth 10 times as much as my house costs today,
or just about so. And it's just a short time ago, like 10 to 20
years.

regards,
-Gunther


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