----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Rigney" <patrick_at_evocative.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 3:10 PM
Subject: RE: Price Check on Aisle 5
> > And the Vintage Computer Marketplace is even better, because listings
are
>
> The other thing about the VCM that's worth noting is that it's
specifically
> our intention to create a framework for establishing the prices and trends
> of these "commodities." That's one of the reasons we have structure
around
> the brand and model names that other sites don't have.
>
> Eventually, after a good solid history of data has been accumulated in the
> system, we'll be able to tell you the high/low/average/etc price for items
> over time.
>
> Patrick
>
How would you get a reliable price range from such a small group of
collector with such a wide range of systems they collect?
Apple I's cost a few bucks but there is only a few around only a few people
willing to spend the cash to buy one (not even taking into account the
economy being good or bad). How will you take into account a system that 5
people might pay $300 but dozens are just given away every year just to have
their space back?
It works better when a large volume of collectors are involved and items
change hands alot or at least have a greater liquidity.
Received on Mon Sep 15 2003 - 14:40:01 BST