[Info-vax] Alphaserver DS10s for sale

[gah4]

On Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 7:21:13 AM UTC-8, Arne Vajhøj wrote:

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> There are two completely different markets for used servers: 
 
> A) the market for tested and properly configured systems 
> sold with warranty targeted professional use and 
> hobbyists that are willing to pay for it 
> B) the market for systems practically given away with 
> absolutely no warranty of any kind and where buyer will 
> have to try and see if it can be made working targeted 
> hobbyist that either are not willing to pay or actually 
> enjoy messing around with the HW to get it working 

There is also market AB, for hobbyists that are slightly
richer than average, or have special interest in something.

Also, for professionals that are better than average at
getting things running, and invest a little time to save
some money.

Many items are sold as non-working/parts, though sometimes
they actually work. But if I bid low enough, I won't feel bad
if it doesn't work. 

I am not sure exactly how much I might have paid for a 
DS10, but less than $800.  

I got one of the $100 RX2600 that were being sold some
years ago, long enough that I don't remember.  

But I do remember when Alpha was new, and thought it had
some interesting new ideas.  

But I already have another machine to try out, that I haven't
even unpacked yet.  Somewhat newer, though still priced
for hobby use.
 
> Dave runs a business. And as a business they are selling 
> for market A. They can not make money selling for market B. 
 
> If we look at market A then I don't think IslandCo is 
> expensive. 
> 
> They are obviously expensive if we look at market B, but 
> that is to be expected.