CompuServe Thread

#CBM Auction

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#160198From: Larry FeldmanAug 18, 1994 9:21 AM
The following ad appeared in today's (Thursday's) Philadelphia Inquirer: ———————————————————————— Major Auction! BY ORDER OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT COMMODORE BUSINESS MACHINES Liquidation of Corporate Headquarters I.C. TEST EQUIPTMENT COMPUTER & FACILITY EQUIPTMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & FIXTURES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 10AM Preview Wednesday, September 7 from 9am-5pm 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA Call for a free Brochure: (800) 892-6182 A 10% buyer's premium will apply at this sale CA Bond#5S100840021-BCA Ross-Dove Co. Inc., 1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA ————————————————————- Larry
#160215From: Dale LarsonAug 18, 1994 11:32 AM
There is a recording to take your name and address so that they can mail you a brochure when they become available. Dale L. Larson Intangible Assets Manufacturing (info@iam.com) "That's the best part about being crazy. You see things no one else can see."
#160221From: Dan StetsAug 18, 1994 12:23 PM
Call 617-938-7400 and they'll send you a fax of what is available. Not much, unless you are in desperate need of an IBM AS400 with 16 MB of main memory. — Dan
#160227From: Dale LarsonAug 18, 1994 1:14 PM
I called. They said they don't have a complete list available, but would fax me what they have. They said the brochure they'll mail will be more complete. I suspect there are piles of junk that will (esentially) sell by the pound and that there are large capital items (like the AS400) that they have inventoried and will sell individually. Dale L. Larson Intangible Assets Manufacturing (info@iam.com) "That's the best part about being crazy. You see things no one else can see."
#160286From: Dan StetsAug 18, 1994 9:53 PM
Dale — Yes, you're right. I wrote a story for tomorrow's paper. An old Ibm, an old Vax, old furniture, a floor scrubber. They don't expect to raise more than $250,000. What they are really trying to do is empty the building so they can terminate the lease, whichis costing CBM $8,000 a day. — Dan
#160324From: Dale LarsonAug 19, 1994 12:48 AM
I thought the lease was terminated when they declared bankruptcy. Otherwise, it'd be an asset — my understanding is that they somehow negotiated a declining rate over a long term (99 years?). Dale L. Larson Intangible Assets Manufacturing (info@iam.com) "That's the best part about being crazy. You see things no one else can see."
#160337From: Dan StetsAug 19, 1994 5:49 AM
No, they had to get court approval to terminate the lease. That was obtained Aug. 9. They pay a lesser amount, $60,000 a month, until they clear the building. — Dan
#160419From: Paul HigginbottomAug 19, 1994 9:02 PM
…and there are *still* people here who believe the "empire" can be rebuilt. Touching, but sad.
#160432From: J Saperstein/FontBankAug 19, 1994 10:47 PM
"…and there are *still* people here who believe the "empire" can be rebuilt. Touching, but sad." Ain't that the truth? <G> Jerry
#160464From: Brian BartlettAug 20, 1994 3:26 AM
Jerry, while I'm no longer an optimist, it is amazing what a capital injection can create, given the pessimism during a corporate collapse. True, it usually carries a 90% failure rate, but that is double the success rate for a new business startup. Why else would an existing bankrupt enterprise carry a premium over a new startup? Just a thought. The Four Seasons of Southern California: Fire, Flood, Earthquake, and Riot.
#160479From: Chris LesterAug 20, 1994 8:58 AM
Amen… I can't beleive they are playing these games again! (That's what the MAC forum is for! <g>) Chris – Fast and Low on my '020! Anyone know where I can get some old "Paper Lace" 45's?
#160478From: Chris LesterAug 20, 1994 8:58 AM
Cool… I may get an A5000 after all! <bg> Chris – Fast and Low on my '020! Anyone know where I can get some old "Paper Lace" 45's?
#160738From: Jerry GurrAug 22, 1994 4:26 PM
Does this mean that there is no sale to another company. I understood that commodore was sold to some foreign company possibly Commodore UK.
#160743From: Don Curtis/SYSOPAug 22, 1994 5:28 PM
Jerry, Commodore…as of this point in time…has not been sold to anyone. Bids have been taken, but the process has not yet been completed. Commodore UK managers did make a bid…but it, like the other bids, has not yet been accepted. Don