On the hunt at Goodwill . . . .

23 Sep 1997

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 At 08:23 PM 9/22/97 -0700, Sam wrote: 
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I've heard that Goodwills take all the computer junk and auction it off.
I never, ever find any computer stuff at Goodwills or Salvation Army's.
I used to find stuff at the Salvation Army, and occasionally find some
software (found an MSX cassette of all things at one recently) but never
any hardware. 
Interesting...  The local Goodwill here (at least to date) has been one of
my most reliable sources of gear.  Over the last couple of weeks, a Mac II
cpu, pile of Mac ADB keyboards and mice, assorted Commodore gear, etc...

Now on the other hand, the Salvation Army store could not sell gear to Bill
Gates based on the way they price stuff.  An Apple IIgs for $495?!?  Really
now... 
Which is funny because that's my usual experience with Goodwill. (The same
one where I bought by C-128 was selling a Kaypro II for $99.)

My impression is that Goodwill, particularly in larger markets, seems to
price according to some perceived "fair market value". Not exactly
overpriced, but not in accordance with what you would expect from a thrift
store- more like what you would expect from someone on the net.

...
 Guess like with most things, it's largely regional.
 (your mileage may vary) 
I guess so... <<<John>>>

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