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The first massmarket computer, the commodore pet, hit the market in 1977. Make money collecting vintage computers and gadgets. Ive come across lots of vintage computers and softwareaccessories that im looking to sell but its been difficult for me. I doubt charities would take them since they are out of date. Dont wait too long any software looses its value overtime. We deal in original software only no copies, please. Old computer hardware and software are used to rebuild new computers, sort of like restoring old cars. Classic computer shop will not sell to or share with 3rd parties nor publish any. Free shipping, free 2 year warranty on most products.
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