> On Jan 2, 2020, at 11:02 AM, Alan Perry via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > The seller is still trying to sell 2 of the original 6 S4000DXs (that at one > point included the one that I have). However, the pricing has changed. Now, > instead of the old base price of around $225, the base price is now $3060. > Yes, $3000. But they are being offered with an 83% discount, so one can get a > S4000DX for the low, low price of just under $500. > > I find this amazing and odd. > > alan
If the seller gets lucky and finds a business, or someone supporting a Government contract that just *HAS* to have the system, then $3000 is a good deal. More likely than not it will continue to sit. I’ve been after a manual for months. There is one up on eBay for $520, it’s been there for months. A few weeks ago the seller sent out an offer to anyone watching, with an offer of $399, I sent a counter offer of $99. I just bought a copy that turned up yesterday for $20. I’ve been watching VAXstation prices. Now there is something all over the place. I don’t really need any more VAX hardware, I’ve moved to emulation, but wouldn’t mind a working 4000/VLC. What I really want are a couple terminals, and especially a specific keyboard that can be used on my VT420. I can find them at times, just not at prices that make sense for me to buy. Zane
