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Re: Omnisky Palm V Wireless Modem F/S - $200 + s/h

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From: Bryan Kelly
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 00:00
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Bill S wrote:
> 
> On 19 Jun 2000 20:35:29 GMT, rhn@nicholson.com wrote:
> 
> >In article <andy-7FC30C.21144517062000@nntp3.tsoft.net>,
> >Andrew Miller  <andy@zone360.nospam.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>so I'm trying to think of a single piece of computer equipement that is
> >>worth more than five times its original cost five years later.  Seems
> >>like this is a pretty terrible analogy you've tried to draw.
> >
> >An original Apple I in good condition is worth *many* times the
> >original sale price.
> 
> Since when? I can get ANY model of Apple computer at local thrifts and
> fleas for a few bucks. You just don't see too many original Apples,
> but they're out there.
> 
> The V A S T majority of older computer equipment is next to worthless.
> The exception to this rule is classic video game consoles and some
> games for them (another topic entirely).
> 
> b

Tell ya what Bill, I'll pay you 3 times the original price for any
Apple I in good condition that you want to sell me. That's $2000 in
your pocket. You know where to find me.

Bryan

p.s. Stealing the one in the Smithsonian doesn't count.
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From: Bryan Kelly <bryank@americasm01.nt.com>
Subject: Re: Omnisky Palm V Wireless Modem F/S - $200 + s/h
Date: 2000/06/22
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