Re: Apple II VGA Video Generator Card Project

["Vince Briel" <vbriel@removethisspamcamcast.net>]

> Yes, but I'm always surprised at how many people seem to be making a 
> business out of selling hardware for retro systems - though perhaps 
> they're not actually making any money out of it?!?

Yeah, there isn't much market, just enough to sell a few items.

>> Of course, if someone wants to invest their time, effort, and money to 
>> build something interesting *just because they want to*, I love it!

That is where most of the vintage products are coming from. Somebody wanted 
something, so they built it and then find out more people want one too.
>
> I'd be happy to develop a product if only I could be sure that I'd get my 
> money back - or perhaps enough profit for a few beers! I don't mind doing 
> this stuff just for the love of it!

Ah hah, the true reason for developing, the beer factor! You can't ever 
expect the vintage market to bring a profit, the best you can hope for is a 
return on investment. Anything else is a bonus.

Vince

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