computer sales -- now only on e-bay???

From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Tue May 21 10:19:03 2002

On Thu, 1 Jan 1998, Joe wrote:

> At 02:44 PM 5/20/02 -0600, you wrote:
> >Is the classic computer sources finally drying up to become E-bay
> >collector items only so most people can't see a real machine anymore?
>
> Tell me, how much time did you honestly spend out looking for
> classic computers within the last week???? I don't mean time spend
> browsing E-bay or looking at messages on CC list or news-groups. I mean
> time outside in a scrap yard or some place similar.
>
> I don't know you so I can't say how you operate but it's been my
> experience that most people that complain about not being able to find
> anything aren't really looking.

So true. Maybe it's time to post a pointer to my Finding Vintage
Computers primer.

http://www.vintage.org/content.php?id=001

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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