Recently a list of Russian Radios was posted to this group. I have been in communication with the sellers, with an interest to having them find me Russian calculators and computers (see my page at http://www.comcen.com.au/~adavie/slide/calculator/soviet.html). They indicated that they were able to get just about any model that I wanted, so I asked for the "top 4" - three of which had never been seen other than as grainy photographs. Within a day or so, they responded that they have the calculators I asked for. I have asked for more details - pictures - photocopy - serial numbers - anything!! No response, yet. It will be great if they really DO have what they say they have, but at this stage my scam detectors are hooting really loudly. I'd advise anyone dealing with these people to exercise caution. They may be genuine, but usually if something looks too good to be true... I'll keep the group informed, if there's any further developments. A -----Original Message----- From: Jason Willgruber &lt;roblwill(a)usaor.net&gt; To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers &lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt; Date: Thursday, December 24, 1998 10:15 AM Subject: Re: Old Radios I collect old radios, and I can definitely say differently. Just try plugging in a metal-cabinet radio with a few bad tubes, turning it on, and touching the case. Also, get out of the way when a shelf collapses with a 52-pound short-wave receiver on it. Other than that, you're probably right. -- -Jason Willgruber (roblwill(a)usaor.net) ICQ#: 1730318 <http://members.tripod.com/general_1> -----Original Message----- From: Marty &lt;Marty(a)itgonline.com&gt; To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers &lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt; Date: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Old Radios