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We made the NY Times (sort of)
by Adam Michlin 09 Jan '21

09 Jan '21

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/style/retrocomputing.html

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Commodore 64 PC Booklet Circa 1982 - $425 (Wayne NJ)
by Chris Fala 09 Jan '21

09 Jan '21

Amusing to a point, but more irritating and infuriating. Glad I acquired a few things when I did, hopeless now. On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 11:52 AM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Nuts! > On Friday, January 8, 2021, 11:34:31 AM EST, Christian Liendo via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Yes the price is crazy, I just find stuff like this amusing. > > Is like when someone tries to sell a Dodge K car with 100k miles and wants > like $6000 because it's a classic. > > > > On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:25 AM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Well whoever it may be, > > is absolutely freaking nuts when it comes to pricing! > > Kind of like another item I saw on EBay. > > That has been up there for quite a while😆 > > And still hasn’t sold! > > > > Sent from: > > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > > > On Jan 8, 2021, at 9:48 AM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > I'm curious if anyone knows who this is? > > > > > > > > > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/d/wayne-commodore-64-pc-booklet-circa-… > > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Commodore 64 PC Booklet Circa 1982 - $425 (Wayne NJ)
by Bill Degnan 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Commodore put these three-fold brochures out a lot over the years. I have never seen that one. Worth $5-10. Bill On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 11:52 AM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Nuts! > On Friday, January 8, 2021, 11:34:31 AM EST, Christian Liendo via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Yes the price is crazy, I just find stuff like this amusing. > > Is like when someone tries to sell a Dodge K car with 100k miles and wants > like $6000 because it's a classic. > > > > On Fri, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:25 AM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Well whoever it may be, > > is absolutely freaking nuts when it comes to pricing! > > Kind of like another item I saw on EBay. > > That has been up there for quite a while😆 > > And still hasn’t sold! > > > > Sent from: > > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > > > On Jan 8, 2021, at 9:48 AM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > I'm curious if anyone knows who this is? > > > > > > > > > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/d/wayne-commodore-64-pc-booklet-circa-… > > > > > >

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New Member Dan Fitzgerald
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Welcome Dan! Please introduce yourself. How did you find our group? What are your interests? -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Saturday workshop and stuff
by Sentrytv 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

I will be at the Saturday workshop early morning and bringing some stuff with me that I need to get rid of or I would like to get rid of. Not all of it is for sale, some of it is free. I’ll make a short list here contact me off list if interested. TI PEB in shipping box. For sale Ti 99 /4a computer in box. For sale Various cables new. For sale Some used video cables D-link eight port KVM KVM cables AGP video cards some higher end models Some ICs for sale Some security cameras if I can find them Various free stuff also I will only bring the TI stuff if someone is interested , Saturday. Contact me off list please. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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VGA Monitors (CRT) free
by Kelly Leavitt 07 Jan '21

07 Jan '21

Various. I have too many. Send email off list. Come get them. Wantage NJ. Beer money appreciated but not necessary. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New Member Dan Fitzgerald
by Bob Aviles 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Hi, and welcome! Bobby On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 04:27:44 PM EST, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Welcome! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Jan 6, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Welcome Dan! > > Please introduce yourself. How did you find our group? What are your > interests? > > -- > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > Vice President & Board Member > Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > cell: 732-759-1783

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New List Member Bob
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Welcome Bob! Please introduce yourself to the list. How did you find out about our group? What are your interests? -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Repair workshop this weekend Jan 9 & 10, 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '21

06 Jan '21

Starting January 2021 we will be charging $15 per person per day. $10 goes to InfoAge and $5 will go to CDL. Signup for January Repair Workshop here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NY5VMcNKIYeP3O9xuKBRtq7FHxpCaAp5-Uo… Remember the spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space in 9032-A building. The workshop is $15 *per* person, *per* day. $10 goes to InfoAge and $5 goes to CDL. Sign up to guarantee a table!!! DATE: January 9 & 10, 2021 LOCATIONS: InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 1) Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) AND 2) Building 9032-A (Old workshop area in main building) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. SIGNUP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NY5VMcNKIYeP3O9xuKBRtq7FHxpCaAp5-Uo… Workshop area is limited to 10 people per room and facemasks are required. Hand sanitizer is available. COST: - $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME (Jeff Brace) upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. DRINKS: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. FOOD: *Saturday afternoon*: Pizza from Attilios (Tinton Falls) *Saturday Night*: Main Street Bar and Grill Address: 735 Route 35, Ocean Township, NJ Signup: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12QJcSNc0UzsjWO4ECCZTtOI0CL7mwdLJM27… > *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels < https://www.deliciousbagelspointpleasant.com/) Fill out Order here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Tsuj7dnUtH-PkE0ITXD70dtJAc1XQki2K1Z… > *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa order GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to discourage random strangers from wandering the campus as well as during museum hours. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff: 732-759-1783 jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Paper tape reader
by Derrik Walker v2.0 04 Jan '21

04 Jan '21

I was watching that. I was wondering what a reasonable value of something like that is. Interesting piece of kit, anyway. - Derrik > On Jan 4, 2021, at 3:25 PM, Bill Dromgoole via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Sold for $167.50 plus shipping. > Not mine. > > Bill > > From: Duane Craps via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:56 AM > To: VCF > Cc: Duane Craps > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Paper tape reader > > manual Paper tape reader on ebay, > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-RAECO-TPR-1-Paper-Tape-Reader-w-Schematic-… > > > Duane > > -- > DuaneCraps > sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp > >

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