Word got around. Most aren’t gonna bid because of price but they’ll watch prices because a lot of people have the same systems. After this auction, you’ll see a bunch of stuff on eBay had even more astronomical prices than they’re currently asking.
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2024, at 16:17, John Herron via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > I still remember how amazing it was to watch the Linc-8 at VCF (west) 10 > being troubleshot by previous developers. I swear I stood there (trying to > be out of the way) longer than most exhibits just in amazement how they > were looking at map size schematics and running test programs that still > felt like futuristic science fiction. > > In unrelated news, I saw the auction has been posted to slashdot :scream:. > Not sure if there is still the slashdot effect but many more potential > bidders will be eying the auction now. > >> On Fri, Aug 16, 2024, 5:18 PM Steve Lewis via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> >> wrote: >> >> 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* >>
