Such an incredible collection, wish I could have visited years ago in its prime presentation. So many great artifacts, at least fairly certain they'll go to good homes.
The LINC-8 and Micral-N in particular appeal to me - but I'm in no position to bid on anything this year. If anyone does know where those two items end up, look me up - maybe someday they'll need yet another new home! Especially if they are in possible working condition. IMO, electronics prior to 1975 become exponentially harder to keep in working order. Steve v* On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM Jon Elson via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 8/16/24 11:44, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM Kevin Anderson via cctalk < > > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > >> I am surprised they have the estimated opening bids amounts for the DEC > >> PDP-10 systems, as well as the IBM 7090, set so low. They can't be that > >> numerous either. But then again, still too costly for another museum to > >> just pick them up. > >> > > Based on my experience with Christie's, it's because they have no idea > what > > they're doing, and they didn't bother to hire an expert to help them. > > The whole idea of auctions is to get people sucked in, > salivating over the "Deal" they might get, and then keep on > bidding it up! It is all a scam to trap the unsophisticated > enthusiast. > > I think Christie's, and other auction houses DO know what > they are doing, and they do it very well. > > Jon > >
