[NTLK] How much would you pay for...

[Leendert De Cae]

I think we're going to try this then...
I'll let you know what happened.
Thank you all for you time and help

On 03 Jan 2010, at 17:41, James Fraser wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> --- On Sun, 1/3/10, Leendert De Cae <leendert at dest-unreach.be> wrote:
> 
>> When I read this mails it was like WOW. €300 for one...
> 
> [smiles]
> 
> That was the sort of thing I was getting at when I referred to "relative value" earlier.  For some folks, €300 is a perfectly acceptable price to pay for a MessagePad, whilst others are going to be reluctant to pay more than, say, €30.
> 
> "It all depends...." :D  
> 
>> They actually didn't ask a price, we have to give one first, and than we > would negotiate about a price that is good for us and for the current 
>> owner.  Our plans are these: the MP100: about 50 euros (or less?)
> 
> Have you looked around on eBay.be, first, to see what is available there (and to get at least an idea of starting prices)?  eBay can be hit-and-miss, (depending on what's on offer and who is bidding) but at least you'd have a starting point.
> 
> 50 Euros comes out to US$71.  That's a bit on the high side for such an early model MessagePad.    
> 
>> because he isn't usable anymore, 
> 
> Yes: the early model MessagePads were at least somewhat frustrating to use. The Newton really started to live up to expectations around the MP120/130, (depending on who you ask).  If the Newton is something you're planning to try to integrate into your daily life, you might be better off trying to locate a later model as later models have more features to offer the end user. :)
> 
>> but later (in some years) it might be more valuable.
> 
> It's hard to talk in absolutes, but prices on computing gear tend to go down rather than up.  Yes, there is always a demand by collectors, but even fairly sought-after items like the Apple Lisa aren't likely to sell for more than 20-30 percent of what they originally retailed for.  Even a museum-quality Lisa isn't likely to command more than US$2,000, (it originally sold for US$10,000) and even *that* is the high end of the scale.
> 
>> The MP2000: 50-75 euros, because thats the one I want to
>> buy (I want to give somewhat more than my friend), and he is
>> still usable after a gently push...What do you think?
> 
> Can I be honest?
> 
> If 50-75 Euros is a price you feel comfortable paying, you should go for it.  If you are able to inspect the MessagePad in person before handing over the money, so much the better.  To me, personally, it sounds like the higher end of the scale, but I live in the US, so I don't really know what the "average price" of a given MP is in Europe.
> 
> However, if this is something you aren't in a hurry to obtain, I would look around, first, and see what else is out there (e.g. an affordably-priced MP2100) before you part with your money.  Seriously, why hurry the purchase?
> 
> While I think of it: you may want to consider a "WTB" (Want to Buy) posting here on the list.  Just mention where you are, what you would like to have, and that you are "open to offers."  People come and go on the list all the time and MessagePads are always up for sale (many of the members are in the  EU).  
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> James Fraser
> 
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