11 Jan
2003
11 Jan
'03
9:31 a.m.
On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Erik S. Klein wrote:
I would estimate that your Compaq is probably worth
between $50 and $200
depending on condition and what other original parts you have with it
and, of course, who is buying it and where.
I think that is incredibly overly optimistic. The original Compaq
portable was sold in such numbers that literally tens of thousands still
exist in garages and closets all over the country (and perhaps the world).
I run into one nearly everytime I go out looking for old computers. They
are not only not rare, they are incredibly common.
Quoting between $50 and $200 for one is ludicrous even at eBay dollars.
About a year ago, I paid $100 for a like-new Compaq
with all of the
original manuals and disks, which I considered reasonable considering
the machine. I’ve passed over trashed Compaq’s for under $10. Best
regards and best of luck!
Erik, I'm sorry to say but I think you ripped yourself off.
:(
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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