Seeking Bay Area collectors...

Fellow techies, I've been asked, on behalf of a friend of mine (John Lanfri), who does not have reliable Internet access at this time, to assist in finding those interested in acquiring a goodly collection of DEC'ish (pre-HP, pre-Compaq) hardware, software, and docs, along with various other Classic-era stuff which has yet to be unearthed. This may, depending on what he's getting rid of at the time, include such things as a fully-loaded PDP-11/34 with all docs, including field service prints, RSTS/E, spare disks (RL02's), TU10's, etc. It may also include an 11/73, rebuilt tri-density 9-track drives (I don't recall if they're Fujitsu or NEC, but I do recall that they've not been used since being refurbed), SMD disk drives, large and small, and other goodies too numerous to list. This project is long-term. It is expected to take place over the course of the next six months to a year. An inventory will be generated within the next couple of months. Shipping will NOT be available. Period. This will be exclusively local pickup in the San Jose/Santa Clara CA area. WHAT TO DO FOR NOW: Along with the inventory, we're working on generating a contact list. If you're interested in being kept up to date on this project, and would like to be among those offered the opportunity to acquire, please indicate as much in a private E-mail note to me, and please include a contact phone number. Either John or myself will contact those interested with further details of what's become available at what time. PRICING: I can't speak for John, 'cause it's all his stuff, but I will say that he's not going to gouge anyone. He's indicated to me that he's more interested in getting the stuff to those who can appreciate and use it than he is in making a fortune from it. Pricing for each item, or set of items, will be shown on the inventory. Some items may be tagged as 'Make an Offer' (which you should also do if you don't like the price shown -- John is an astute bargainer). ;-) Again, please remember -- BAY AREA LOCAL, or those who would be willing to drive to San Jose/Santa Clara ONLY. Shipping will NOT be available, and you may need (at minimum) a pickup or flatbed truck for some items. This will be noted on the inventory if a given item or set of items warrants it. Looking forward to hearing from those interested in this. Thanks much. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bruce Lane, Owner & Head Hardware Heavy, Blue Feather Technologies -- http://www.bluefeathertech.com kyrrin (at) bluefeathertech do/t c=o=m "If Salvador Dali had owned a computer, would it have been equipped with surreal ports?"