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[LoadWB]

I'll be about 100 miles from him this weekend... but $20k?  That's an investment I'd likely never see again, not to mention transport.  Or maybe that TV show about retro computers could buy up a bunch (then bin them after the episode.)

I hope this all goes to someone who can appreciate it.  I wouldn't mind the games -- that's a load of WHDLoad fodder right there.

[LoadWB]

I hope he's open to offers.  There's likely a good percentage which is not damaged beyond recovery and it would be a shame to see all this go into the skip.

That said, I have found that far too many times I can't GIVE shyt away just for the price of shipping... sadly, I have thrown a good bit of Amiga and Commodore equipment into recycle

More sadly, I've come to regret throwing out my old Commodore/Amiga CRT monitors. I couldn't get anyone to take them and I couldn't keep moving them around anymore.

[LoadWB]

That's understandable, not everyone wants the attention.
I know a few heavy collectors that never advertise what they have or any details that would help find who they are...

Yeah, I get wanting to remain unknown, if only to keep people from showing up on your doorstep (I don't want visitors, really,) especially as someone who is not involved in social media, you won't find me on any of the locator lists, etc.  Though, I'm sure I have spilled enough info here on AO for someone to put together a fairly good guess

I find the big shame to be not so much the equipment but the knowledge which is held separate.  Honestly, while none of us have a requirement or responsibility to share knowledge with each other, I bet there is a lot of untapped knowledge and experience out there.

[LoadWB]

Hey be nice, I’m still alive!..

Prove you're not a bot...

[LoadWB]

I’m interested in the A1000’s

Seriously, don't sell to the bot.

[LoadWB]

Why is everyone speculating on how he got this. Madgrizzle posted this on the first page.

And just how did it wind up in a storage locker to be found?  hrmmmmmmm  THAT'S the 64-million dollar question the answer for which we are trawling.  And producing worthwhile fiction while we're at it!

[LoadWB]

Apparently the guy just bought stuff of eBay and stored it away.  There was plenty more items in unopened shipping packages that were not related to Amiga.  The (now) owner said it appeared to be almost an addiction.  Maybe he had a fondness for them and was compelled to spend money on them (he says as he looks in a mirror).

Could be like me grandmum... she's been buying shyt from QVC for the past 20 years and sticking it right upstairs.  To be fair, she does give a lot of nice gifts from them, as well, but, good Lord, to go upstairs is scary.  I doubt the foundation can hold the weight much longer.

[LoadWB]

I would wonder if he even wanted to sell it. I bet he told the wife, "I listed it but no one would come get it"

While this would appear to be a smart move, I refer all to the W.O.P.R. (Joshua):

"The only winning move is not to play."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DGNZnfKYnU


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