P3D Re: Realist viewer - obligatory to spend big bucks?

[Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:50 PM 18/2/98 -0700, you wrote:
>
>If I buy a Realist (I'm working on it - thanks to everyone who's replied
>with advice and/or offers), do I really need one of those vintage $100
>realist viewers? If so, it makes the purchase seem a lot less attractive. 
>
>Do people buy the viewers because they're that much more superior than 
>less expensive viewers (however much those cost...) or because of the name/
>nostalgia/warm fuzzy feelings/etc. I just need something that works 
>reasonably well. Thanks!

You might try a Brumberger, as they're usually around $30-$40. 

If the dealer's nice you might be able to use the old Whimpy line :

" I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a Brumberger today".

Sam


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