20 Apr
2006
20 Apr
'06
7:52 p.m.
I bought my SX 64 from COMB and still have it. I also bought four
signed and numbered prints by Salvador Dalli. Oh well, you cant
always win.
On 4/20/06, Steve Phipps <trs-80 at cableone.net> wrote:
Back in the 80s there was a national merchandise
liquidating company called
C.O.M.B. with stores in most major cities. They ran a 30 minute infomercial
on local cable access channels selling the SX-64 for $399. I remember
"drooling" over that ad thinking it was the best computer deal ever.
Also remember the local C.O.M.B store selling outdated Kaypro II machines
new in the box with everything for $99 around 1987. Those were the days...
Anyone remember a TV show called "Telephone Auction" that ran on local cable
access channels? It was based at a large outdoor flea market in the LA area
and had a guy in front of a large crowd who would advertise the merchandise
and take bids from the audience. Lots of closeout vintage computer stuff was
sold on that show. Remember them selling the Sanyo MBC-550 for $1300 being
hawked as the best thing since sliced bread...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy J. Tellason" <rtellason at blazenet.net>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
<cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Portable Commodore 64
--
Jim Isbell
"If you are not living on the edge, well then,
you are just taking up too much space."
Are you talking about the SX-64? I don't
have one, but wouldn't mind if
one
were to come my way. I always thought they were kinda nifty...