19 Oct
2022
19 Oct
'22
12:44 a.m.
On Oct 18, 2022, at 7:42 AM, Ethan O'Toole via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
This last weekend was the “Portland Retro Gaming Expo”, it was something of an eye opener
as to how prices have gone up. There were some good deals, for example I was tempted by
the two Commodore 128D’s and the Atari Stacy one seller had, but as a whole, the prices
leaned towards crazy.
Thankfully I bought most of my collection of classic computers in the late 90’s. These
days if I’m buying anything, it’s usually something modern to extend an old system, or a
part I need. I’ll also admit a certain amount of bewilderment on people getting excited
to collect something like a Pentium II.
Zane
Don't be pedantic. You know what I mean.
Anyway, in the US, there are *significant* barriers to cross for
people taking your land.
And for the younger crowd it's very expensive now. Not like the old days (assuming
you live near a job center.)
- Ethan