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Old 29th Dec 2018, 3:42 pm   #10
Maarten
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Default Re: Vintage computers abandoned in factory

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Originally Posted by paulsherwin View Post
Sadly, obsolete computer installations have no value at all. In fact, they can't even be sold for scrap because their disposal comes under the WEEE regs.
In the Netherlands, and possibly in Italy as well, certified metals dealers will take in and pay for mixed electronics scrap. If you take it apart yourself they even have different prices for various categories, depending on the gold and copper content. CRTs might be a bit harder to get rid of, though.
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