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Subject: Collector's Corner..The Collector Walks Alone..

Author: Steve B

Date: 11:19:26 11/11/05


While collecting the old computers is for the  most part great fun(IMO) it can
at times be a lonesome pursuit

the reason for this is painfully obvious

sooner or later a computer will be available for sale(either on Ebay or
privately) that other fellow collectors will also want

normally ,if possible, i will  "step aside" for a collector that is a friend and
if i already have the computer in my collection

however there are times(,such as when a very rare computer is being offered)
that this is simply not possible

then the collector must go his own way..and bid against all others..no matter
who is in his way

close relative or stranger..friend or bitter rival..makes little difference in
these cases


sometimes feelings can be hurt and sometimes friendships shattered
i have seen collectors who were quite friendly with each other before  bid
against each other like wild rabid dogs over a rare computer


if both collectors can get over it..then i think the friendship between them
grows even stronger

until the next rare computer comes along

yes,to obtain a collection of the first rank..is a lonely pursuit

Sobering Regards
Steve





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