Newsweek mentions VCFe and Sellam

I disagree for a few simple reasons: First, there aren't enough systems worth the kind of money that would interest an investor/speculator. You need to get into a five-figure value range and then have a history of value growth over years. The only computer I can think of in that class is the Apple I. Investors want to buy a few things for a lot of money that will appreciate over time. Otherwise, it's too much work and overhead. Second, buying computers as an investment is not like collecting, say, art. If not cared for, many of the most valuable systems deteriorate over time, and with them their value. A speculator would have to invest in maintenance. And then there are the storage and transportation issues involved with larger systems. Finally, no infrastructure exists to broker the buying and selling of investor-level systems (even if they did exist in number). eBay is really just a big yard sale. You don't have the equivalent of a Sotheby's auction house or even of a high-end antique dealer. It took decades for this type of infrastructure to develop for the antique auto hobby. As the hobby grows (and it will whether we like it or not), it will attract attention from mainstream media and people who think they can make a quick buck. (and a buck is about all they will make). The bozos among them will be a nuisance, but in the long run greater awareness of the hobby will result in more systems being saved. --Mike Michael Nadeau Editorial Services 603-893-2379 ----- Original Message ----- From: "R. D. Davis" <rdd(a)smart.net> To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 6:56 PM Subject: Re: Newsweek mentions VCFe and Sellam issue get animals: & such