2 Jul
1998
2 Jul
'98
noon
Side story here. I was offered and Apple 1 a couple of years ago. I bid
$3000 untested and $4500 powered up and working.
I thought it was a done deal so called back the next night to arrange the
trade (Had a chance to inspect so knew what I was buying). The owner
rather contritely said they couldn't pass on another offer. The other
offer was for $16K and went to the Woz himself.
I hear that machine is now on display in DeAnza College.
I'm disappointed the owner forgot about our done deal when Woz's offer
came through (I'm sure Woz had no idea about our agreement), but in some
small way I got what I wanted in that the unit is on display (Or better be
on display) in Cupertino.
Came really close to getting one of those machines (Sniff..Sigh).
George Rachor
=========================================================
George L. Rachor george(a)racsys.rt.rain.com
Beaverton, Oregon http://racsys.rt.rain.com
On Thu, 2 Jul 1998, George Currie wrote:
Actually, nor would I. The Apple 1 is not the sort of machine that I'm
interested in.
So let me get this straight, if you had an opportunity to buy an item that is
potentially worth $30000+ for only $1000 you would all pass it up? Hard to
believe. Well I guess everyone else on this list is so rich that the thought of
making 30x profit is nothing. Me on the other hand, even if I _hated_ Apple,
wouldn't pass up such a bargain. I get no excitement from a Picasso, but if
someone were to try to sell me one for $2000, you're damn straight I'd be all
over that thing (assuming of course it wasn't hot, ie it is the sellers ignorance
that they are selling that low).
Factors that I consider are (not necessarily in order)
- how badly do I want it
- how much spare money do I have to acquire it
- if I don't want it that badly, how much could I make off of it.
- is it interesting and about to be tossed (i.e. should it be rescued)
A perfect example being, if I could pick up a Lisa2 for $50, I most certainly
would. Personally I don't want one (already got one), but I know that I could
sell it for a _lot_ more. I know this concept goes against the beliefs of some
members, just call me a slimeball capitalist. But on an Apple 1, that $29000
profit would go a long way to paying off debt, going towards the mortgage,
paying for my kids tuition, etc.
Anyway, my 00000010 cents
George
So, if I
offered you an Apple 1, one of 200 made, for $1000, you'd
turn it down?
Well, actually I probably would. (Again, this is _ME_ personally here
:) I can't speak for anyone else)