The Mac collector

When we first got tipped this story (by RP-- thanks!), I was like "Oh boy, another guy who found a Newton on eBay and calls himself a Mac collector." But no, this guy is the real deal. He's got 100 Macs in his basement, including 30 Mac Classics and 18 original iMacs, as well as both a Lisa and a 20th Anniversary Macintosh. And these aren't just sitting around on shelves with cords all over the place-- oh no. These are set up just as Jobs would want them to be-- booted, running, cleanly placed, in an immaculate workspace, gently lit from above. If there's a Mac heaven, it's in this guy's basement in Missouri.

The guy, named Jeremy Mehrle, says he started buying them when he was single to fill the space in his house. I don't know if he charges admission, but if so, I'd pay.

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Source: http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/08/08/mac-collector.ap/in…

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When we first got tipped this story (by RP-- thanks!), I was like "Oh boy, another guy who found a Newton on eBay and calls himself a Mac...

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Craig Sayer

I think i have to add myself to the "Mac Collector" category, i have been a fully qualified Apple engineer for the last 20 years and have ended up with quite a museum!

Take a look at my website http://www.comteccomputers.co.uk

Click the museum tab on the left!

August 23 2007 at 5:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Franny

I've visited Jeremy's house before, while things were still a work in progress. It was amazing even then.

He's not just some dude looking to buy all the Macs cuz he thinks they're cool, but he really loves them.

August 22 2007 at 3:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Josh

Thats not a collection. THIS is a COLLECTION!

http://www.welcometomacintosh.com

I have a 20th and my buddy has a 20th and a Lisa. Combined we have about 60 or so. Plus the peripherals. Think he knows how to launch AppleWorks on his Apple II?

August 22 2007 at 12:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Meagan Fisher

This is awesome! I've always wanted to collect old Macs. If I ever have the money and space, I think this would be a great hobby.

August 21 2007 at 9:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Frodo Larik

This guy also has an flickr account with photos from his basement setup:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soyburger/

August 21 2007 at 6:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

James

I interviewed Jeremy for Episode 7 of the RetroMacCast. We're planning to have him on the podcast again really soon.

http://retromaccast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=178464

August 21 2007 at 6:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Bill Streeter

I made a video about this guy several months ago: http://lofistl.com/2007/02/17/episode-140-mac-geek-porn/

August 21 2007 at 5:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ian

was single?

August 21 2007 at 3:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Shawn

To everyone worried about his electric bill, he doesn't leave them on. I bet they're only on for about 30 minutes when a CNN reporter comes by or for a few hours if friends are visiting.

August 21 2007 at 3:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

lhasapso

Do you get to keep the limo? :D

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