In a message dated 9/23/2003 4:58:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I seem to remember the line of an old song which said (something to the > effect) that a thing is only worth what people are willing to pay for it. What y'all need to explain to me is WHY anyone out there is surprised? The Powerbook 2400c has enjoyed a cult following for awhile now, because of its "boutique cuteness" as I read on one Asian webcite... and all of that even though it seems PRONE to "GLOD!" I myself have seen a BROKEN 2400c complete parts machine go for more than $200; more than a WORKING and JUST AS FAST 3400c! This does seem kinda par for the course for Macs... can't U also say that the following Macs are WAY overpriced? : -Mac TV -TAM -NeXt Cube -Color Classic -Powerbook 150 Maybe NONE of the above (except the TAM) are as wildly overpriced as the recent 2400c sale, but it does show a commonality... I fix and sell Powerbooks as a hobby; If I were to go out and find a PC laptop that was comparible to a Duo 280c [66mhz, NO floppy, a HD smaller than 500mb, running a 10-year old version of WinDoze, etc.] do U think I could even get TEN DOLLARS for it, even if it were in pristine condition? Face it, people... it is the nature of our shared passion. Macs are to computers what the Bentley and Duesenberg are to automobiles. And like those cars, only the classic macs hold (or increase in) their value... ..and EVEN with all of the above said, I STILL WANT a 2400c one day... just not for a car note... Craig W. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
