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Title: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: Aer Fixus on Thu, 15 February 2018, 22:17:58

https://www.ebay.com/itm/263497295650 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/263497295650)

Beam spring. Makes me sing.
Or not. It's over 1k.
I'll make one instead.

*With Blackjack or something.

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: JP on Thu, 15 February 2018, 22:35:08

I thought the $400 I paid for mine this summer was too much  :eek:

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 15 February 2018, 22:35:40

lol

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 03:26:35

It's ekeppel's, and he's obviously put a lot of work into it, so good for him!

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: ekeppel on Fri, 16 February 2018, 05:06:37

Quote from: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 03:26:35

It's ekeppel's, and he's obviously put a lot of work into it, so good for him!

Thanks!  The bidding on this has been really incredible.  I suppose it's just supply and demand, but... wow.   :eek:

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:16:49

Quote from: JP on Thu, 15 February 2018, 22:35:08

I thought the $400 I paid for mine this summer was too much  :eek:

Yeah, they've zoomed up incredibly. Of course this one's in beautiful shape, much better than most, but still.

Quote from: ekeppel on Fri, 16 February 2018, 05:06:37

Quote from: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 03:26:35

It's ekeppel's, and he's obviously put a lot of work into it, so good for him!

Thanks!  The bidding on this has been really incredible.  I suppose it's just supply and demand, but... wow.   :eek:

Way to go, man... It's good to see you rewarded for your skills and effort.

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: OldIsNew on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:37:04

Quote from: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:16:49

Way to go, man... It's good to see you rewarded for your skills and effort.

Well while we'd all like to pick up such a board for $50,  I think it's great that someone who has actually been a big part of the community gets the big sale!

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: Aer Fixus on Sat, 17 February 2018, 17:31:59

Quote from: OldIsNew on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:37:04

Quote from: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:16:49

Way to go, man... It's good to see you rewarded for your skills and effort.

Well while we'd all like to pick up such a board for $50,  I think it's great that someone who has actually been a big part of the community gets the big sale!

Indeed.

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: JP on Sat, 17 February 2018, 21:44:55

 $1,225 now  :eek:

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: ander on Sat, 17 February 2018, 23:12:43

Quote from: Aer Fixus on Sat, 17 February 2018, 17:31:59

Quote from: OldIsNew on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:37:04

Quote from: ander on Fri, 16 February 2018, 20:16:49

Way to go, man... It's good to see you rewarded for your skills and effort.

Well while we'd all like to pick up such a board for $50,  I think it's great that someone who has actually been a big part of the community gets the big sale!

Indeed.

Because, and I realize it's hardly necessary to say this, he'll use the dough to throw us a party.

Title: Re: IBM Displaywriter - Already Above $1000...
Post by: JP on Wed, 21 February 2018, 19:25:22

Pizza party  ;D I mean we did help advertise.