Thanks to those here and on comp.os.cpm who have responded publically and
privately with some ideas I had not considered before. I know there is at
least one ebay selling service in Tucson, a solution I hadn't thought of. I
wouldn't mind spending the time describing items correctly if that's how I
go. I would be hoping that they have the space to take it so I could get it
organized for them. I will also get in touch with Sellam. I have been to a
few users group meetings here in Tucson but have never met anyone suffering
from the classiccmp disease - perhaps a few weeks worth
of notices on
Craig's List might scare one or two out of the woodwork.
To those who have responded with wish-lists: the biggest problem in my
current situation is that too many boxes are labeled "Old computer stuff" or
even those that are labeled '8" disks' are in X different boxes in Y
different places, usually with boxes in front and on top of them! If I
could easily retrieve specific items I would rather they go to people on the
lists who appreciate them. Alas, when I packed them away I fantasized that
I would have sufficient room to organize everything properly - the reality
is that I don't. If I go through an ebay service I might be able to pull
some stuff that people have mentioned.
I was surprised (thrilled?) to hear that at least one person thought
$15-$25k was a reasonable ebay estimate. Frankly that about twice what I
would estimate (at least in today's economy!). Maybe I should just sit on
it all for the next 2-3 years and wait until one of the next Web 3.0
millionaires wants a legacy collection!
Jim Battle, you and Barry Watzman are the only 2 people I know with working
Helios systems. If I find those Helios disks I lent you a few years ago,
you two guys can split them if you want them.
Bob Stek
(former) Saver of Lost Sols