Fw: Deck of IBM PLAYING CARDS GOES FOR $325

[William Maddox]

Richard wrote:
> These things have collectible value
> all on their own apparently, and a deck designed for IBM would fetch
> an additional premium among internet geeks.  (I had it watched on
> ebay, but didn't bid!)

I think it was the art geeks that drove up the price.  These cards were 
apparently designed by Charles Eames.  Charles and Ray Eames are legends 
in the design world.  Their studio is still in operation, see:

http://www.eamesoffice.com/

--Bill