Author: Steve B
Date: 14:18:47 02/03/05
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> >We all see this from our own perspective. You see it from a very lofty perch >indeed - Worlds Top Collector. Firstly let me say i never claimed to be the worlds top collector do you recall me ever saying that? here or any place else? i did once say that SOME collectors would say that but i also immediately said that some would dispute it >has failed to attract a single bid at 1500 Euros ($1950) despite plenty watching >(684 Andale hits). It has been relisted at 1300 Euros and it may just about >sell. and that is EXACTLY my point! all overinflated prices do is take advantage of an unkowledgable buyer i dont think thats good for the hobby even if you do what i would like to see is 100's of collectors who can afford an Eyeball and then more collectors can come here or other boards to discuss them and other dedicated computers high prices dont attract true collectors Mike they never did they attract dealers and speculators high ticket item always do far to many dealers in this hobby already > >On the Eyeball I would not have thought that Karsten had any serious intent. >From experience I know that he charges more than Ebay prices for ordinary >machines and can bid high when he wants to. i can tell you that Karsten would never pay $1700 for a not all that rare Eyeball even if it were his only computer > >A popular hobby means higher prices, an unpopular hobby and you can have your >old prices back. I don't see that we can have it both ways. totally disagree high prices dont attract collectors they attract dealers cheaper prices for good computers and more knowledge about the old computers will increase the number of collectors not higher prices Steve
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