Parting out systems

-----Original Message----- From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Michael B. Brutman Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 4:31 PM To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: Parting out systems I've bought pieces of systems instead of entire systems too, and I was happy to find the one or two oddball pieces that I did find. (The most memorable one was a 64KB L2 cache module for an older Compaq desktop.) However, the thing that bugs me about this particular seller and this set of auctions is that I got the impression that this was a perfectly working machine, and that it was just cut up for parts because even if only two parts are sold, that's worth more than entire systems typically go for. What do you think happens to the parts that don't sell? Maybe they'll wind up on Ebay again, or more likely, they'll get junked. The seller made their money on the first overpriced part they sold, so there is no incentive to take care of the rest of the parts that don't sell. Think about entropy for a minute .. once the discrete pieces are split, it's harder to re-aquire them and reassemble the machine. So anyway, as a collector I'm a little miffed by it. The seller's response wasn't rude - or at least is was a rude as my unsolicited advice. ;-) As a capitalist, it's the best route. I tend to side with the collectors more, so I'm a little sad to see a machine cut up for parts like this. The motherboard really should have been kept with the keyboard I/R receiver - they're not really discrete parts. That just shows me the person doesn't know about the machine, nor cares. And pity the buyer that doesn't know the going price for a standard PCjr is about $10. This guy is selling indivual pieces for $6.99 or so. I'll crawl back to my hole now. ;-) Mike __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/