* In a message originally to Preston Elder, Gavin Cato said:
 > Hi Preston,

 > 04 Jan 80 12:12, Preston Elder wrote to All:

 > PE> FOR SALE:
 > PE>                                Bit Blitzer 124E
 > PE>                                300-2400 bps DATA
 > PE>                         All manuals and cables included!
 > PE>                                    $ 125 ONO

 > Hahaha who would be stupid enough to spend $125 on a 2400??
 > Hahaha
 > Get real preston - try $40 for a 2400 these days.
 > You can get a 9600 for $120..Brand NEW


 > PE>                         -+--+--+--+--- OR -+--+--+--+---
 > PE>                            Avtek Mega Data/Fax Modem
 > PE>                         300-2400 bps DATA, 9600 bps FAX
 > PE>               All cables included, most manuals (some got lost
 > PE>                                    $ 150 ONO

 > You must be bloody joking - for an extra $30 you could get a
 > 14400 for that bloody price.
 > Hello Preston..We're in 1995 not 1980's where 2400 was a high
 > speed modem.

 > PE> phone at (02) 520-6944. The BBS is currently offline. Arangements
 > PE> can be made. This deal also includes TOP membership to The WAR
 > PE> Zone, soon to be a Full Graphical and Sound BBS, worth $75 in
 > PE> itself! further arrangements can be made...

 > Get real - they'd run away screaming..

 > Regards,
 > Gavin

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Hello Gavin,
People might pay $125 for a bit modem or as I think they are know as
Banksia and you can pay around $200 for a modem, but to buy other modems
such as Banksia, Netcomm and Avtek you pay top dollar for what you are
getting.
Regards
Kenneth
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