[Info-vax] Looking for a source for replace or repair some power supplies

[Paul Sture]

On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:47:18 -0700, Hans Vlems wrote:

> On 30 aug, 21:52, David Froble <da... at tsoft-inc.com> wrote:
>> I'm starting to get the idea that I should put my VAXstation 4000
>> systems up for sale for maybe $5000 each.  Prices for old stuff are
>> ridiculous.
> 
> $5000 for a VAXstation 4000 (model not even specified), you're kidding
> me right?
> I mean, there are 10 of these sitting in the attic for years and they've
> suddenly turned into a goldmine???

I now seriously regret giving away some of my old kit.  :-(

To think I flinched at the price of an RD54 in the late nineties.  In 
hindsight I was probably offered a bargain.

You only need one buyer who really needs them.  Two buyers: obviously 
better if you can get them bidding against each other.

A comment I recall from a hardware salesman in the late 80s: if you call 
your usual suppliers for a rare piece of kit (which could also be new, we 
aren't just talking about old kit here), by the end of the day you'll 
possibly end up getting calls from other folks in the business hoping 
you'll have it.

-- 
Paul Sture