----- Original Message ----- From: "Byron Q. Desnoyers Winmill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Apple2list" <apple2list@mail.maclaunch.com> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 3:50 PM Subject: Re: Memory costs
. > > I've also noticed something about the computer collectors which I > associate with: they tend to be students, unemployed or underemployed, > or on disability. It is a blunt way to put it, but this is a hobby > for people bordering on destitute. Quite frankly, I don't see any > reason why this should change, because there are more than enough > other hobbes for the wealthy. > > Byron. > Just like any other hobby there are people with entry level, intermediate, and advanced collections. For every so many dumpster divers there is someone paying $20,000+ for an Apple I. There are many relatively well off people dumping tons of money on computer collectables on ebay every day, how you can equate them as being destitute I don't know. -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:apple2list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com