[Coco] 63C09EP limited source

[Mark Marlette]

Mike,

I'll take as many as you can get.......

Don't go by the web pages. 99% of them don't have what they list.

Hate to bring up the past but how many remember Stephen Disney?????

Mark

Quoting Mike Pepe <lamune at doki-doki.net>:

> Roger Taylor wrote:
>> At 03:46 PM 9/18/2006, you wrote:
>>> Good afternoon all. As the text below and the subject shows, I have 
>>> found a (limited) source for some 63C09EP processors. It is an 
>>> 'obsolete parts' dealer with an office here in  Florida. He shows 
>>> 38 in stock, and just under $30 a piece.
>>>
>>> I was wondering what your thoughts would be on this. I certainly 
>>> cannot afford $1140 for these and I have no clue if he'd be willing 
>>> to sell a smaller quantity. On the other hand, out of about 10 
>>> quote requests, this guy is the only one who responded to my 
>>> inquiry.
>>>
>>> Thoughts? Suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian
>>
>>
>> It seems that every time a bulk of these CPUs are transferred to 
>> another entity, the price goes up again.  With little or no demand 
>> at this time, you'll be sitting on this investment probably for 
>> years.  However, maybe you could recover by offering to install the 
>> CPUs yourself.  Also, NitrOS-9 fans might want to grab a spare or 
>> two if the price is right.
>>
>
> At 30 bucks a pop, the price is wrong.
>
> Keep looking. You can probably get them for $10 each or less.
>
> -Mike
>
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