On Mon, 10 Feb 2003 14:59:24 -0600, you wrote: >Speaking of dumpsters, I was reading a copy of 2600 magazine at B&N recently >and found an article from a guy who found a pretty cool piece of kit in a >dumpster. After the posts here, I'm really intrigued. Does anyone know of >any typical hotspots for finding computers and such, or is it all random chance? > >Peace, >Todd
You may have read my post about this earlier, but I went to the thrift store looking for broken microwaves for a project and intercepted a pile of 030 powered Macs. Seven of them, mostly LC I-IIIs, a IIci, and a II. I think there is some right time right place element involved, but some places are more right than others... talk to the local thrift shops, computer shops, and non-profit organizations who get "useless" things donated all the time. FYI, my local dump doesn't allow "scavengers" due to insurance reasons, although they used to. Nothing a flashlight and some midnight oil can't take care of... nobody guards a dump. Since it's only an insurance scam and is posted no trespassing/scavenging I'm sure I wouldn't have charges pressed if I were caught doing it. If I got caught a second time it might be different. Joseph -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
