2 Jan
2020
2 Jan
'20
11:14 a.m.
On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:02 AM, Alan Perry via cctalk
<cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
The seller is still trying to sell 2 of the original 6 S4000DXs (that at one point
included the one that I have). However, the pricing has changed. Now, instead of the old
base price of around $225, the base price is now $3060. Yes, $3000. But they are being
offered with an 83% discount, so one can get a S4000DX for the low, low price of just
under $500.
I find this amazing and odd.
alan
If the seller gets lucky and finds a business, or someone supporting a Government contract
that just *HAS* to have the system, then $3000 is a good deal. More likely than not it
will continue to sit.
I?ve been after a manual for months. There is one up on eBay for $520, it?s been there
for months. A few weeks ago the seller sent out an offer to anyone watching, with an
offer of $399, I sent a counter offer of $99. I just bought a copy that turned up
yesterday for $20.
I?ve been watching VAXstation prices. Now there is something all over the place. I don?t
really need any more VAX hardware, I?ve moved to emulation, but wouldn?t mind a working
4000/VLC. What I really want are a couple terminals, and especially a specific keyboard
that can be used on my VT420. I can find them at times, just not at prices that make
sense for me to buy.
Zane