Value of classic computers

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Mon Nov 18 03:24:01 2002

> > For a working IBM 1130 we have set an insurance value of $50,000 (fifty
>> thousand) on the grounds that any damage which makes the machine
>> inoperable will probaly be irrepariable and the machine will become just
> > another inert museum exhibit.

How would a claim actually work, ie a forklift hits a bump and the
shipping pallet tips over. The damage appears cosmetic, but when the
unit is powered up, the sparks fly and magic smoke is released. Board
"c" is toast, and none are know to exist as replacements.

What happens?

Do they get a chance to make repairs, as they see fit.
Do they cut you a $50k check, AND let you keep the inert system?
Something else?
Received on Mon Nov 18 2002 - 03:24:01 GMT