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echo: cbm
to: CBMEEKS
from: ANDREAS KOHLBACH
date: 2017-06-27 13:41:00
subject: Re: What to do with old C

On Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:29:58 -0700 (PDT), 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.
>
> Anyway, just my suggestion.

Or a garage sell. Someone might stop by, see the old hardware and with a
smile and a tear in the eye, gets the wallet out and asks you how much.
--
Andreas
You know you are a redneck if
there are more than five mcdonald's bags currently on the floorboard of your
car.

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