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echo: cbm
to: cbmeeks
from: James Harris
date: 2017-06-27 17:10:00
subject: Re: What to do with old Commodore Pet hardware

On 27/06/2017 16:29, cbmeeks wrote:

> 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.

CL?

>
> Anyway, just my suggestion.

Noted. (There was never really much chance of me throwing them away.)

--
James Harris

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