Author: Dick Schneiders
Date: 12:33:24 03/23/05
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On March 23, 2005 at 13:04:46, Mike Byrne wrote: >I initiated an email discussion with the seller of the CC1 currently on Ebay. >As I surmized, the seller did not realize the worth of the CC1 model when she >put it up for auction. (She does now however :>)). > >Some of you might find this interesting. Before posting her e-mail below, I did >obtained her permission . >======================================================= >"Hi Michael ~ > >I noticed in the instructions ( service agreement ) .. that the company did >offer a upgrade ... >after June 1st 1977 ~ this game was purchased as a Christmas present in 1977 >..... for the original >owner .... who I got the game from when he passed on ... ( thru an estate sale >... we bought out >what was "left over " after the Sale .... over 2 years ago .. and this was one >of the items we kept) > >I thought it was worth holding on to ... but figured I'd only get $25 - 50 for >it ..... SURPRISE ! > >We've been doin' Ebay for about 7 years .... and about 2 or 3 times a year we >throw something up >that ends up with bids that totaly blow us away ! ..... > >we have sold > >3 - old ceramic Pie Vents ........ that went for over $900.00 > >10 Darthmouth College Plates ........that went for over $150.00 each ( 1 went >for $350.00 ) > >1 sharks Jaw ....that we couldn't get $20.00 for in a garage sale that went for >over $800.00 > > >and a Pair of Old Exit Signs from a movie theater .... that went for $725.00 >..... None of which we > >paid over $10.00 for any of the items ....... GO FIGURE ? > >Guess everyone gets "LUCKY" sooner or later ~ > >I'm facinated that there is so much interest in this game ...... Good Luck in >your bidding ~& >thanks for the info & emails > >Sincerely >Sharon A Murray > >"SAM" of Sam Fresnos Emporium >" Well Mike, The seller is consistent with her story! I fessed up to her, prior to my placing my last bid, as to why this old computer was getting so much attention. She sent me the exact same email! She must have it saved so that she doesn't have to rewrite it every time. Oh,yes, there was one difference - she didn't call me Michael. :-) Dick Schneiders
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