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to: James Harris
from: cbmeeks
date: 2017-06-27 08:29:58
subject: Re: What to do with old Commodore Pet hardware

I hope it's not too late.  Please, for the love of all things
sacred...don't ever scrap/recycle vintage computer gear.  Yes, I admit some
of it really is worthless (like old RS-232 cables) but vintage computers
like Amiga's, PET's, VIC-20's, etc. are 
dropping off the planet.

Of course, selling it could be the most advantageous for you in that you
could earn a profit.

If you don't want the hassle of selling it, then by all means donate it. 
Here in the US, Goodwill is a TERRIBLE place to donate old computers
because they deem them worthless and send them off to recycle.

You could always list them on CL for free pickup or even sell them on eBay
for $1 with local pickup only.

Anyway, just my suggestion.





On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:00:00 AM UTC-4, James Harris wrote:
> I have some old Commodore Pets and some associated twin floppy drives, 
> acquired when a university was throwing them out some years ago. I know 
> some of them don't work. I haven't tested them all but I suspect that 
> none work fully.
> 
> What's best to do with such old hardware? I am in the UK if that is 
> relevant. Options:
> 
> * Sell
> * Donate
> * Scrap
> 
> 
> Also, I would like to get some kind of Commodore Pet system working. Are 
> emulators the way to go now?
> 
> 
> -- 
> James Harris

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