Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 18:09:11 10/15/04
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On October 15, 2004 at 08:58:49, Steve B wrote: >As all Collector's know, the "False Lead" is perhaps the most disheartening >aspect of collecting the old computers.. >i could write a book on the literally dozens of rare computers i was sure i had >finally found,only to have the seller renege on the deal or simply change his >mind or even worse..take an agreed to price and use it to up the price to other >collector's. > >another example of the false lead is the "sounds to good to be true syndrome" > >here is a perfect example.. > >i am perusing Ebay this morning when an auction with the Title..."3 VINTAGE >COMPUTER CHESS GAMES!!..DIABLO".. appears on my screen > >the Novag Diablo is a very sought after computer by Collector's the world over >as it was the last Wooden board Novag Released and the first with a 68000 >processor.. > > >i couldn't believe my eyes...not only a Diablo..but 2 other vintage computers as >well!! > >my mouse was shaking as i clicked on the link..: >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80328&item=5725970547 > > >pffft.. > >Steve > > > > > > > > > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80328&item=5725970547&rd=1 yes , your mouse was shaking, you posted the same link twice ;>) time to have a drink on me ...
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