This is totally off topic - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

12 Nov 1998

 
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Subject: Re: This is totally off topic
Author:  classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu at internet
Date:    11/12/98 2:37 PM


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   On  9 Nov 98 at 22:09, Bob Wood wrote: 

  > Only because of his post to this list and
  > with only an email address to go on I was able to 
  > make contact with the owner of these macines.   [...]
...
   > To make a long story short, I was able to
purchase
  > seven of the thirteen machines at a fraction of their 
  > value.  
...
    >>Great ! I'm glad you're still here
despite the puritanical critics. I 
  >>>consider you a resource like so many others on this remarkable
  >>mail-list. If I ever get down to Fla. I'd love to see your 
  >>collection even if all your Altairs are sold. :^))  
...
   I second Larry's opinion. Good for you Bob. You
get a lead and follow 
  it up, do some leg work and get rewarded. That's how I've picked up
  much of the equipment I have.  
...
 >Hear!  Hear!  Not only is this list good for
information, but it can be 
>exploited for profit too! I think your'e jealous of Bob. I am too. I wish  
I had found all those Altairs. Hey! A vintage arcade game would be nice 
 also. 
 
...
 >I'm sure that Bob's revelation that he was
able to use information from 
>this list to find items "at a fraction of their value" couldn't 
>possibly have a chilling effect on the free flow of information here.  
>It's not like we assume that we're among like-minded collectors or 
>anything. One man's trash is another's treasure. The seller got rid of  
'junk' taking up space then got money, Bob got some great additions to 
 his collection and makes a profit to boot. Sounds like a great ending to 
 me. I see nothing wrong with making money while furthering your hobby.
 
...
 >BTW, anybody know where there might be a dusty
Picaso lying around 
>someplace?  Try the Louvre in Paris, I'm certain you'll find several
works by 
 Piccaso.
 
 Marty
 -- Doug
 
 
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