15 Sep
2003
15 Sep
'03
2:40 p.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Rigney" <patrick(a)evocative.com>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 3:10 PM
Subject: RE: Price Check on Aisle 5
> And the Vintage Computer Marketplace is even
better, because listings
are
The other thing about the VCM that's worth noting is that it's
specifically
our intention to create a framework for establishing
the prices and trends
of these "commodities." That's one of the reasons we have structure
around
the brand and model names that other sites don't
have.
Eventually, after a good solid history of data has been accumulated in the
system, we'll be able to tell you the high/low/average/etc price for items
over time.
Patrick
How would you get a reliable price range from such a small group of
collector with such a wide range of systems they collect?
Apple I's cost a few bucks but there is only a few around only a few people
willing to spend the cash to buy one (not even taking into account the
economy being good or bad). How will you take into account a system that 5
people might pay $300 but dozens are just given away every year just to have
their space back?
It works better when a large volume of collectors are involved and items
change hands alot or at least have a greater liquidity.