Re: Ebay (Was Re: Selecting vendors)

[Jeff Shirkey <jcshirke@midway.uchicago.edu>]

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>Probably the reason you will only get a small fraction, is because 
>you bought them when they were the latest and greatest!

I think we're going in circles here. My point: Regardless of what 
gear you buy and when, its value diminishes rather dramatically and 
rather quickly (vintage guitars/amps excluded of course). You seemed 
to suggest otherwise.

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>Your example seems to argue my point. Despite paying a premium 
>price, you didn't really buy yourself any protection from 
>obsolescence.

How in the world is it possible to protect against obsolescence when 
buying the newest product (whether it's a computer or new gear)? I 
bought what was the top of the line ibook at the time. It's not 
possible to buy next year's model today.

Jeff