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   Andreas Kohlbach to cbmeeks   
   Re: What to do with old Commodore Pet ha   
   27 Jun 17 13:41:25   
   
   From: ank@spamfence.net   
      
   On Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:29:58 -0700 (PDT), cbmeeks wrote:   
   >   
   > I hope it's not too late.  Please, for the love of all things   
   > sacred...don't ever scrap/recycle vintage computer gear.  Yes, I admit   
   > some of it really is worthless (like old RS-232 cables) but vintage   
   > computers like Amiga's, PET's, VIC-20's, etc. are dropping off the   
   > planet.   
   >   
   > Of course, selling it could be the most advantageous for you in that you   
   could earn a profit.   
   >   
   > If you don't want the hassle of selling it, then by all means donate   
   > it.  Here in the US, Goodwill is a TERRIBLE place to donate old   
   > computers because they deem them worthless and send them off to   
   > recycle.   
   >   
   > You could always list them on CL for free pickup or even sell them on eBay   
   for $1 with local pickup only.   
   >   
   > Anyway, just my suggestion.   
      
   Or a garage sell. Someone might stop by, see the old hardware and with a   
   smile and a tear in the eye, gets the wallet out and asks you how much.   
   --   
   Andreas   
   You know you are a redneck if   
   there are more than five mcdonald's bags currently on the floorboard of your   
   car.   
      
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