Hamfests

[Joe R.]

At 08:59 PM 2/25/06 -0500, Teo wrote:

>> >    Chris M <chrism3667 at yahoo.com>  writes:
>> >
>> >> are these at this point in time still any good for
>> >> procuring puter gear of a vintage nature?
>>
>>
>>   Hell Yes!  I passed up three Amigas with the video toasters just two
>> weeks ago at the Orlando Hamfest. I think the guy would have given them to
>> anyone that would take them. Hunting at hamfests are just like hunting
>> anywhere else: Go often, Go early and look hard and you'll find the stuff.
>> Also talk to people about what you're looking for and you'll frequently
>> find someone that has an old computer that they've been saving becasue
>they
>> stnd the thought of throwing it away and they're just looking for someone
>> that will take it and preserve it. I found a Sage with all the manuals and
>> SW that way last fall.  I've NEVER left a hamfest empty handed!
>>
>>     Joe
>
>Do you already have a video toaster or just no interest in Amiga gear? I
>would love a toaster for my A2000 but have yet to see any in my area at a
>reasonable price (Ohio).


   No interest in the Amiga stuff. I have to stop somewhere!

    Joe