Purchasing an IBM 7070 new, back in the 1950s, was a much bigger investment, at $813,000.

That’s USD $8.79 M in today’s dollars (i.e. inflation adjusted).

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    3 months ago

    Or a very expensive hobby.

    I am assuming it’s Paul Allen’s grandchildren who are selling his “collectibles” as they don’t share Allen’s interests.