Re: Collector Newsgroup?

[wier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bob Wier)]

>On Tue, 5 Dec 1995 AndyBurr@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Greetings Stereotypes;
>> 
>> Meanwhile, I'd be one step closer to heaven on earth if I could find a
>> similar forum where the primary topic is antique/vintage stereo images. Is
>> there such a thing? 
>> 
>I don't think there is any mailing list or newsgroup that focuses on 
>stereoview collecting per se, though there are collecting groups on 
>USENET.  However, I think that there are plenty of people here who 
>are collectors of antique views too.  If you're interested in starting 
>discussion on antique views, ask!  
>
>[blantant stereotyping follows]
>Part of the problem with finding antique view collectors online may stem 
>from the fact that serious view collectors tend to be older and thus 
>less likely to be online .  
>
>My assumptions on  antique collector demographic are based on my 
>experience in Milwaukee last year, and my other (few) other personal 
>contacts with other view collectors in the 2 1/2 years I have 
>collected.  BTW, I don't fit my own stereotype, I am still under 30 
>(barely :) ).
>
>--
>Mark Josephson    "The white man ain't the devil I promise  
>icebox@xxxxxxx     You wanna see the devil?  Take a look at Clarence Thomas!"
>                    --Boogie Down Productions, "Build to Destroy" 1994
>Icebox in full effect on WHPK 88.5 FM, Chicago, 9PM-Midnite, Wednesdays

Since I also collect views, I'd be happy to add another mailing list
here for collectors. The only thing is that I'm not sure if enough
people would be interested in subscribing to make it worthwhile. 
It would probably have to wait until between Christmas and New Years since
we are in final exams now and both I and the machine are overloaded :-)

THANKS


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