1 Jun
2002
1 Jun
'02
9:47 p.m.
Paul Thompson wrote:
Is there a resource on the web that shows the original
list prices for
various classic machines or options? I would be tickled to know the
original value of my various classic pieces of equipment (even just the
DEC ones if not all including IBM or HP).
In general, I was not there when they were purchased, or out of high
school or college in most cases.
Anti Flam War Disclaimer: I have not invented a time machine nor plan to
relate the original prices to absurd ebay auctions.
No flame war risk. I think that's one of the major tickles with
collecting old big iron, i.e., that the stuff in my basement and
garage once was worth 10 times as much as my house costs today,
or just about so. And it's just a short time ago, like 10 to 20
years.
regards,
-Gunther
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Gunther Schadow, M.D., Ph.D. gschadow(a)regenstrief.org
Medical Information Scientist Regenstrief Institute for Health Care
Adjunct Assistant Professor Indiana University School of Medicine
tel:1(317)630-7960 http://aurora.regenstrief.org