Re: Good thrift store find...

[ndeveau@applelinks.nut (N Deveau)]

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<Pine.GSO.3.95.iB1.0.1031003210131.16200B-100000@halifax.chebucto.ns.ca>,
Tony Cianfaglione <ab616@chebucto.ns.ca> wrote:

> Since being hit by Hurricane Juan and still without power after 5 days, I
> decided to go out to the local thrift store for a diversion.  I was
> thinking of not bothering but something said 'go!'.
> 
> I found an Apple branded IIc LCD screen in mint shape for $5. Canadian.
> I'd never seen one of these other than in magazine pictures but recognized
> it right away.  I had a discount coupon as well so I got it for $2.
> Canadian.
> 
> I guess you should always follow your instincts.  I took it to a friend's
> place with my IIc and tested it (he has his power back) and it worked
> great.
> 
> Tony (typing this by candlelight via an old laptop running off a car
> battery)

You were just about down to the price of a coffee at Tim's.
Sorry to hear about your lack of NS Power.
The power flickered here a couple of times but we had no hurricane.
We really dodged that bullet.
It's hard to find any Apple II stuff here but the other day I found
a Franklin Ace at Frenchy's for $5.95, it works.

Good luck

Norm in Yarmouth