22 Jan
2009
22 Jan
'09
11:42 a.m.
On Wed, 2009-01-21 at 22:31 -0800, Paxton Hoag wrote:
As I said in my original post, I ain't giving it away. It's 25 miles
each way to the nearest shipping office from my home and I am not going
to go to the time, trouble, and expense of shipping this thing to
someone that's too cheap to pay a fair price.
I've had several people from this list ask me to "give" the machine to
them because they happen to have some special attachment. Sorry folks
but, unless I get a "reasonable" offer, it's going in the dumpster.
I'm also tired of the old argument about preserving technology or the
historical significance of a particular machine. BS... That argument
always comes from the same group of people who expect to get things for
free.
Frankly, at this point, I don't know what a reasonable offer is. But I
can assure you my time and effort is worth more than a few pennies.
I expect to offer some more things on this list in the near future and
just want to let everyone know in advance - I AM NOT GIVING ANYTHING
AWAY. If you aren't willing to pay for it, don't respond.
SteveRob
I've given things away for free on craigslist, had people claim interest,
then when it comes time to come get it, I hear: boy, you are far away; can
you drive 10-15 miles to make it easier for me?
Almost any computer equipment posted on your local Freecycle list goes
away in hours. and they pick it up. At least I would.
In fact I would drive a hundred miles to get a free Seequa Chameleon.
Or two hundred miles if it was on my route.
I have a regular route, Astoria to Eugene, I do twice a month and am
on several Freecycle lists as a result.
I used one 20 years ago. And may have still have an OS.
However it would have to be free. I would not want to pay shipping.
Paxton