19 Apr
2003
19 Apr
'03
9:04 a.m.
Hey there! I hope this isn't bad form but I'm new to the list and just
wanted to put my collecting needs out there and ask a question or two.
Currently I'm partial to anything TRS-80, PCjr, or PC XT related. But
I'm also trying to fill in some gaps with Commodore , TI 99, and Apple
II(e).
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff? There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
Any input would be appreciated, and it's good to know that there are
folks out there who don't immediately think "samford and son" whenever
they see "obsolete" hardware!
-Mike
19 Apr
19 Apr
9:16 a.m.
Mike Shaw writes:
Hey there! I hope this isn't bad form but I'm
new to the list and just
wanted to put my collecting needs out there and ask a question or two.
Currently I'm partial to anything TRS-80, PCjr, or PC XT related. But
I'm also trying to fill in some gaps with Commodore , TI 99, and Apple
II(e).
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff? There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
First, welcome to our little world and hope you enjoy your stay.
I've found some of my goodies at hamfests, and very rarely at computer swap
meets, as most computer vendors try to get the latest stuff they can.
Sometimes Goodwill or other thrist stores might have something interesting.
Mostly it is a matter of keeping eyes and ears open. Quite often people
will simply give stuff away rather than trying to deal with disposal.
Auctions can be good; my girlfriend got me several dot matrix printers, a
VGA monitor, and odds and ends of PC stuff for . . . $1.00. And another
good place is a computer recycling outfit, or office surplus organization,
if any are nearby.
Gary HIldebrand WA7KKP
St. Joseph, MO
9:28 a.m.
If you are looking for Apple stuff I find that School auctions are the best
source for Apple items. Also many still have older Commodore items as well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Shaw" <mike(a)shawnuff.net>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 4:02 PM
Subject: Howdy...new to list and a couple questions.
Hey there! I hope this isn't bad form but I'm
new to the list and just
wanted to put my collecting needs out there and ask a question or two.
Currently I'm partial to anything TRS-80, PCjr, or PC XT related. But
I'm also trying to fill in some gaps with Commodore , TI 99, and Apple
II(e).
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff? There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
Any input would be appreciated, and it's good to know that there are
folks out there who don't immediately think "samford and son" whenever
they see "obsolete" hardware!
-Mike
11:04 a.m.
Mike With the PCjr stuff, I might be a help. I have a very extensive collection of PCjr
items as well as my own site dedicated to PCjr stuff http://www.micro-zone.com . A lot
of my stuff was bought on Ebay or through private channels via Usenet....Usenet requests
are usually where I eneded up getting great amounts of extras that people on Ebay normally
sold separately... Brian
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11:08 a.m.
On Sat, 19 Apr 2003, Mike Shaw wrote:
Hey there! I hope this isn't bad form but I'm
new to the list and just
wanted to put my collecting needs out there and ask a question or two.
Currently I'm partial to anything TRS-80, PCjr, or PC XT related. But
I'm also trying to fill in some gaps with Commodore , TI 99, and Apple
II(e).
Hey, Mike. Where are you at? I can probably help you out with an Apple
//e.
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff?
There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
Try this article for tips:
http://www.vintage.org/content.php?id=001
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1:56 p.m.
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff?
There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
Well, knowing where roughly where you're located might help in answering that
question. For example, if you're in Oregon, let me know, and I can probably come up
with some stuff (I'm not interested in shipping, so don't ask about shipping).
Zane
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5:27 p.m.
On Saturday, April 19, 2003, Mike Shaw wrote:
Also, where do y'all find most of your stuff?
There's always ebay, but
that's usually at a premium. I've thought about notifying some of the
local auction houses to keep an eye out.
My non-eBay sources have been:
- Other enthusiasts (purchase, trade, giveaway)
- Scrapyards
- University surplus sales
- Goodwill computer stores
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