Common items you passed up that turned rare when you wanted them

[a.carlini@ntlworld.com]

Tony Duell wrote:
> Well, I remember passing over loads of ZX80s at radio rallies. Now, I
> am told they're actually worth money... But as I don't collect for the
> money, but for the interest of hacking about with the machines I don't
> really regret it.

True. But if you had grabbed them you would have been able to
cash them in four-five years ago (when they went for £400 or so)
or even now, when they still command £150+ ...

> they were current. Some parts are hard to find in the UK now. I was
> actually quoted \pounds 25.00 for a plain 6522 VIA the other day (!).

... and you'd be able to afford a few more VIAs :-)

Having said that, I've never managed to look ahead and pick stuff
up to fund my hobby either, so you are not entirely alone.

Antonio


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Antonio carlini
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