Ancient machines turning on (was Re: eBay strikes again - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

2 Nov 1998

...
 >> It's not that weird. Everyone knows that
286 and 386 machines are
>> crap ;) In fact, one reason is that noone gets attached to them, and
> Just tell these to some of the Yougoslavian dealer
> on swap meets and fleamarkets over here they are
> mostly ignorant and see PC as PC - no mater whats
> inside. 86 laptop with broken case just 200 Mark
> (as seen last weekend :) WooHaHa. 
...
  I was really wondering how to pay for my next trip to
Europe, and this sound
 better than ebay!  Now, how many can I take in my luggage.  I can probably
 fit about 15 or so, since these are in better shape, maybe I can get 300
 marks.  Let see, 300 * 15 = 4500 marks which is about (I think) $3000 USD? 
 That will just about cover it :). 
Just be aware to display them for some weeks before they get
sold (and lets equate some with 50+).

Hey, I have a way better idea - since I know, you want to
get rid of your Poly88, I might offer you free staying for
lets say a week or so in Munich - This will be in a thousends
of stars class of housing wihe free pool, fresch air,
convieniant to the Deutsches Museum and my home, right
in the middle of the city. Great people, great hospitality,
and I might even supply a plasic sheet, so you don't get wet ....

And you could still try to sell your 15 laptops :)

*g*
Gruss
Hans

Sorry Marvin,
I just could not resist - You just don't know these
trolls we have on every swap/flea market. Serious,
you're wellcome, when ever you are in Munich.

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Ich denke, also bin ich, also gut
HRK