A sign of the times

This thread illustrates the wide range of interests (and opinions) on this list, which is one of the reasons the list is a valuable resource. I find it interesting that the general consensus is that no one collects printers. IMHO a vintage computer collection is not complete without peripherals for I/O. How can the usefulness (or even the limitations) of a vintage computer be demonstrated without a printer? (ignoring game machines here) Nevertheless, the most collected printers are the ones tied to collectible vintage machines with odd interfaces, such as HPIL or HPIB. Many manufacturers, such as Commodore and Apple, made printers for their machines. An early Mac needs an AppleWriter next to it. How can you have a DEC collection without a DEC printer running over DECconnect or (better) DECNET? Ok, an industrial-grade Panasonic may be tough sell... Jim