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from: mdj
date: 2009-03-04 20:07:56
subject: Re: A 21st Century Apple II?

On Mar 4, 5:54=A0pm, "Michael J. Mahon"  wrote:

> >> One reason not to do it is the fact that A2e is worth about $20 on e-b=
ay
> >> and there is no shortage yet.
>
> > True. That said, an Apple IIe, plus Zip Chip, plus CFFA isn't cheap.
>
> That's a good point. =A0But we must consider the possibility that many
> of those who want that configuration already have it--in other words,
> it's a "sunk cost".

That's certainly possible. I would summise that the order of magnitude
price gap between such an accessory and the machine that hosts it is
at least anecdotal evidence that demand far outstrips supply. The real
unknown is the collector/user ratio.

Matt
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