[Vanhackspace] Fwd: [Fg-general] First-ever Free Geek Vintage Computer Auction!

[Luke Closs]

FYI

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Hi everyone, please feel free to forward widely and deeply!

Event listing: <http://freegeekvancouver.org/en/computer_museum_auction>

First-ever Free Geek Vintage Computer Auction!
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After 3 years of saving antiques from the smelter, Free Geek is auctioning
off the majority of its museum collection. We don't have the space to keep
it, but maybe you do! All proceeds go directly to Free Geek's operating
costs and continued survival.

#####   WHEN   #####

Viewing and bidder registration: Saturday Dec. 5th, 9:00 - 5:00
Auction: Sunday Dec. 6th, 12:30 - END


#####   WHERE   #####

The Hackery warehouse, 1914 Franklin Street (one block north of Hastings,
just east of Victoria Drive). The auction is wheelchair accessible.



We have almost 120 machines for sale, including:

 * Boxed IBM 5150 Personal Computer - The original PC from 1982, from which
all modern PCs are still derived.
 * NeXT cube and NeXT Stations - The computers on which the World Wide Web
was created.
 * Boxed Amiga 1000 - The first of a revolutionary line of computers. Comes
in box with accessories and hardware upgrades.
 * Atari 1040STE - One of Atari's best and well know in the world of music.
 * Apple Macintosh 128k - The original Mac from 1984.
 * In addition to systems, there are other goodies like Model M keyboards
for sale.


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#####   SUPER-IMPORTANT INFORMATION   #####
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 * No refunds, no exchanges, ALL SALES FINAL
 * All payments in CASH ONLY, full payment due on auction day (Sun. Dec. 6)
 * You must take your purchases with you SAME DAY (Sun. Dec. 6)
 * In accordance with Free Geek's software policies, no proprietary
operating systems or software will be available.
 * Due to data security procedures, all drives have been removed for data
sanitation. Because of the added complexity of the wiping process for
antique drives, none will be for sale during this auction. Successfully
wiped and tested drives will be available at a future sale (date TBA).
 * We do not guarantee the accuracy of the descriptions of equipment made
during auction or viewing. You are responsible for doing your own research.
 * VIEWING IS ON SATURDAY ONLY. Registration can be done on either Sat or
Sun.


Photos of some of the collection: <
http://freegeekvancouver.org/computer_museum_auction_photos>


Thanks for supporting Free Geek!

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