Portable Commodore 64

Back in the 80s there was a national merchandise liquidating company called C.O.M.B. with stores in most major cities. They ran a 30 minute infomercial on local cable access channels selling the SX-64 for $399. I remember "drooling" over that ad thinking it was the best computer deal ever. Also remember the local C.O.M.B store selling outdated Kaypro II machines new in the box with everything for $99 around 1987. Those were the days... Anyone remember a TV show called "Telephone Auction" that ran on local cable access channels? It was based at a large outdoor flea market in the LA area and had a guy in front of a large crowd who would advertise the merchandise and take bids from the audience. Lots of closeout vintage computer stuff was sold on that show. Remember them selling the Sanyo MBC-550 for $1300 being hawked as the best thing since sliced bread... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy J. Tellason" <rtellason at blazenet.net> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 1:02 PM Subject: Re: Portable Commodore 64