> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk <cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Chris Hanson via > cctalk > Sent: 28 May 2020 04:54 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: Living Computer Museum > > On May 27, 2020, at 8:48 PM, Jecel Assumpcao Jr <je...@merlintec.com> > wrote: > > > > I would think that if people you liked got replaced with people who > > don't care then you might have a major battle trying to get back stuff > > you loaned. > > It might be a battle, possibly even a major one, but it would be > fundamentally winnable when there’s explicitly no transfer of ownership. > > That may, of course, be why they told Alan they don’t take loans; they may > want to not worry about dealing with people who want loaned pieces > returned, or dealing with the risk of loss or damage (e.g. insurance), and so > on. > > -- Chris
Its a challenge. Most Museums refuse to accept loans. It’s a lot of admin. If the original owner dies what happens. Under what terms can it be removed. Value if stolen or damaged? If it is working and it breaks. A lot of hassle and risk. Dave
