26 Jan
2004
26 Jan
'04
12:02 a.m.
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004, William Maddox wrote:
If I understand correctly, he's looking to collect
from the driver's
liability insurance, not his own homeowner's, so the rider doesn't
apply here. That still leaves the problem of proving the machine's
value. I saw the earlier posting on alt.sys.pdp8, and suggested to
David that he contact Sellam, whose professional involvement in appraisal
and brokerage might carry some weight with the insurance company.
If it came to that, I'd certainly threaten to sue for the damages and not
just roll over if they don't want to pay.
Ah, thanks! :)
Have any straight-8s changed hands on Ebay? I know an
8/S went
for $3000. I've often claimed that my straight-8 is worth that much
to those who are inclinced to think of it as "old junk", but that is based
on not much more than the fact that I would personally pay that much
for the one I have if I didn't own it already and it were offered to me.
Try at least 3.5 times that as a starting value and you're getting close
;)
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