On Sat, 14 Jun 1997, Tim Shoppa wrote:
I don't think $50-$100 for a working system with
drive, OS, and manual is
too far out of line, as long as the thrift is offering some sort of
value for the extra $. For example, if the thrift is willing to
warranty the entire system, or the thrift is including an original
copy of MS-DOS 1.0 with that original PC along with the original manuals :-),
or the thrift is offering some sort of "first-time-user" support
for the system, then the thrift may very well be offering some
extra value to a certain portion of its market.
I have never heard of a thrift store offering this sort of support. They are
in the business of moving what amounts to garage sale items or
throw-outs. I have never seen a thrift store warrant anything.
On the other hand, if the thrift is selling
unsupported "as-is where-is"
no-warranty stuff for $100, I think a reality correction will be coming
along shortly for the folks there who price stuff...
Exactly.
Sam
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