It is hard to
gauge prices for something this rare -
It's hard to gauge the prices on anything. Especially on the
web.
Not computer related but I have an old 22cal rifle that belonged to
my father. And, as a child I fired it a few times, too. I would
like to restore it if for no other reason than sentiment.
A pristine, in like new condition version of one of these rifles
is appraised at $100-$120. A bolt for this rifle sells for $118.
Based on the prices found on the web it would cost over $500 to
build one and it would not be pristine, like new.
I frequently find the same thing when looking at vintage computer
stuff.
Alas, yes. The trouble is, people get an almost complete system, and
then will pay quite a lot to get the last few bits they need. So the
prices for components are mainly what someone will pay if they need that
part to complete their system.
As regards the 380Z, it is a nice machine, and not common, so I want it
to go to an enthusiast, not be broken for parts. I only want a bit more
than (say) two major components would fetch. I might accept even less
than that, if I'm confident that the buyer really is an enthusiast.
On the Apple II systems, however, these are common enough that I'm happy
to split them up and sell the bits to make money, so I am hoping to get
a fair ampount for the job lot. Maybe this'll be from someone who will
break the systems up and sell the bits. I don't care. If I'm not
offered enough, I'll do that myself. (Not to the extent of selling case
parts separately, though - I have seen the case lid sold separately on
eBay.)
To anyone to whom I have quoted a possible price: if it's not
acceptable, make me an offer!
Philip.