24 Apr
2007
24 Apr
'07
5 a.m.
On 4/23/07, Ensor <classiccmp at memory-alpha.org.uk> wrote:
I don't know if eBay is exactly to blame for
that.
Here in the UK the "interesting" stuff started getting displaced by piles of
PC junk about 10 - 12 years ago (I can get PC stuff anywhere, without
travelling long distances to radio rallies). But then again, if you avoid
the traders in the main tents and concentrate on the "carboot" or "flea
market" sections there's usually more than enough goodies to be had. :-)
I'd agree, it's much the same way here. The indoor only 'fests (or
rallies :) are never as rewarding as those that allow outdoor (and
generally no-charge) sales. In fact I rarely even look inside as it's
mostly retail vendors these days, or the "professional" junk-sellers.
Also right-on about the PC factor. "Oh, you're into old computers,
eh? Well I've got this pallette of 286 clones back here...."