20 Jun
2025
20 Jun
'25
9:56 a.m.
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
20 Jun
20 Jun
10:15 a.m.
On 6/20/25 11:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Pretty crazy, but I suppose some people are just fishing.
If someone is looking for an complete 11/73 system (2 RL11 drives,
several RL11 packs, etc), I have one in NW Indiana. It all ran fine when I
got it in the late '90s and has been stored in a controlled environment.
Make me an offer.
--tom
10:42 a.m.
On 6/20/2025 1:15 PM, Tom Uban via cctalk wrote:
On 6/20/25 11:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
I assume you mean RL01 or Rl02 disks and packs as the RL11 is the
controller.
My very first PDP-11 was an 11/24 with 4 RL02 disks. It came from
Highlights Magazine and was one of my nicer systems. Sorry I ever
gave that one away.
And, every once in a while, I start to wonder what Highlights moved
to. Sadly, probably a PC.
bill
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC
History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Pretty crazy, but I suppose some people are just fishing.
If someone is looking for an complete 11/73 system (2 RL11 drives,
several RL11 packs, etc), I have one in NW Indiana. It all ran fine when I
got it in the late '90s and has been stored in a controlled environment.
Make me an offer.
11:20 a.m.
On 6/20/25 12:42, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
On 6/20/2025 1:15 PM, Tom Uban via cctalk wrote:
Yes, you are of course correct. They are RL02 drives/packs and there is an RL11
controller.
--tom
On 6/20/25 11:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
wrote:
I assume you mean RL01 or Rl02 disks and packs as the RL11 is the
controller.
My very first PDP-11 was an 11/24 with 4 RL02 disks. It came from
Highlights Magazine and was one of my nicer systems. Sorry I ever
gave that one away.
And, every once in a while, I start to wonder what Highlights moved
to. Sadly, probably a PC.
bill
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Pretty crazy, but I suppose some people are just fishing.
If someone is looking for an complete 11/73 system (2 RL11 drives,
several RL11 packs, etc), I have one in NW Indiana. It all ran fine when I
got it in the late '90s and has been stored in a controlled environment.
Make me an offer.
10:44 a.m.
People can ask what ever they want on ebay, if you want to see what
people are actually paying search completed auctions.
I can ask $10,000 for a penny but that doesn't mean that anyone will pay it.
On 6/20/2025 12:15 PM, Tom Uban via cctalk wrote:
On 6/20/25 11:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC
History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Pretty crazy, but I suppose some people are just fishing.
If someone is looking for an complete 11/73 system (2 RL11 drives,
several RL11 packs, etc), I have one in NW Indiana. It all ran fine
when I
got it in the late '90s and has been stored in a controlled environment.
Make me an offer.
--tom
2:40 p.m.
On 20/06/2025 18:44, Mike Katz via cctalk wrote:
People can ask what ever they want on ebay, if you
want to see what
people are actually paying search completed auctions.
Yes, but E-Bay suggests a price...
I can ask $10,000 for a penny but that doesn't
mean that anyone will
pay it.
On 6/20/2025 12:15 PM, Tom Uban via cctalk wrote:
> On 6/20/25 11:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
>> Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much stupider...
>>
>> I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
>> PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
>> cull from my collection. I came upon this:
>>
>> DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC
>> History
>> $900.00
>>
When you search its worth sorting the list by "newly listed" then you
can see how long it has been on the site. Sometimes looking at older
versions can also help. Some folks are just hoping some one needs a
particular model for safety compliance and will be a large about to
avoid re-certification.
Dave
G4UGM
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other
than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Pretty crazy, but I suppose some people are just fishing.
If someone is looking for an complete 11/73 system (2 RL11 drives,
several RL11 packs, etc), I have one in NW Indiana. It all ran fine
when I
got it in the late '90s and has been stored in a controlled environment.
Make me an offer.
--tom
10:30 a.m.
On 2025-06-20 12:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I thought that the seller set the prices, not ebay.
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
1:41 p.m.
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in this stuff are
really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on eBay.
-Henry
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at 13:49, Stuff Received via cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
On 2025-06-20 12:56, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I thought that the seller set the prices, not ebay.
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC
History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
1:52 p.m.
I'm always puzzled by "local only" offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is "too
expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the buyer will pay the
shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
paul
On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in this stuff are
really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on eBay.
-Henry
2:25 p.m.
Fair enough. If you want to come collect it in NE Ohio, or make an offer
to me to meet me halfway somewhere for gas costs, have at it. It's still
here and functional.
-Henry
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at 16:52, Paul Koning <paulkoning(a)comcast.net> wrote:
I'm always puzzled by "local only"
offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the buyer
will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
paul
On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via
cctalk <
cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in this stuff are
really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on
eBay.
-Henry
2:44 p.m.
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 2:09 PM Paul Koning via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
I'm always puzzled by "local only"
offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the buyer
will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
Sometimes sellers are not interested in the hassle of packaging a certain
item. Perhaps it's fragile and they're concerned it won't arrive undamaged
causing a NAD and being out of pocket for 2x shipping and now having a
damaged item.
2:46 p.m.
New subject: Local only - was: Re: eBay strikes again!!
It’s not just that shipping is “too expensive”, it can be a huge hassle depending on the
items. For large and/or heavy items, the seller may not have the time, materials,
expertise, or ability to properly box or crate the items for shipping and find a carrier
that will pick it up.
If you see an item you really want that says “local pickup only” you can probably get
the seller to agree to still sell it to you if you are willing to arrange all
packing/shipping. He likely doesn’t care whether or not the buyer is the actual person
arriving at his door to pick up the item, as long as he doesn’t have to do anything other
than point to it.
Frank
On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:09 PM, Paul Koning via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I'm always puzzled by "local only" offers. It's expected that
shipping costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the buyer will
pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
paul
On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via
cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in this stuff are
really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on eBay.
-Henry
8:36 p.m.
New subject: Local only - was: Re: eBay strikes again!!
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM Frank Smith via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
It’s not just that shipping is “too expensive”, it can be a huge hassle depending on the
items. For large and/or heavy items, the seller may not have the time, materials,
expertise, or ability to properly box or crate the items for shipping and find a carrier
that will pick it up.
If you see an item you really want that says “local pickup only” you can probably get
the seller to agree to still sell it to you if you are willing to arrange all
packing/shipping. He likely doesn’t care whether or not the buyer is the actual person
arriving at his door to pick up the item, as long as he doesn’t have to do anything other
than point to it.
Exactly. For example, I have an AlphaServer system that weighs around
200 pounds that I posted elsewhere for local pickup only. (No takers
yet). In my opinion, the only reasonable way to ship it would be
strapped to a pallet via freight shipping. That's the way it was
originally shipped to me 13 years ago. It was expensive shipping back
then, it could only be even more expensive now. I'm in no position to
palletize something for shipping myself, and I wouldn't want to have
any responsibility for anything that went wrong during shipping,
especially if someone paid a large sum for the shipping, more than the
value of the item being shipped.
9:02 p.m.
New subject: Local only - was: Re: eBay strikes again!!
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at 23:59, Glen Slick via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM Frank Smith via
cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
Exactly. For example, I have an AlphaServer system that weighs around
200 pounds that I posted elsewhere for local pickup only. (No takers
yet). In my opinion, the only reasonable way to ship it would be
strapped to a pallet via freight shipping. That's the way it was
originally shipped to me 13 years ago. It was expensive shipping back
then, it could only be even more expensive now. I'm in no position to
palletize something for shipping myself, and I wouldn't want to have
any responsibility for anything that went wrong during shipping,
especially if someone paid a large sum for the shipping, more than the
value of the item being shipped.
Couldn't have said it better myself. There are no more guarantees with
freight shipping then there are sending something through FedEx or UPS;
you're responsible for the packing job you do, and you have to assume that
the truck driver is the most incompetent moron on the planet and will take
90 degree turns as fast as possible with your item not strapped down in the
back of an empty truck.
-Henry
It’s not just that shipping is “too expensive”, it can be a huge hassle
depending on the items. For large and/or heavy items, the seller may not
have the time, materials, expertise, or ability to properly box or crate
the items for shipping and find a carrier that will pick it up.
If you see an item you really want that says
“local pickup only” you
can probably get the seller to agree to still sell it to you if you are
willing to arrange all packing/shipping. He likely doesn’t care whether or
not the buyer is the actual person arriving at his door to pick up the
item, as long as he doesn’t have to do anything other than point to it.
2:51 p.m.
"Local Only" because folk either don't want the buyers grief over (potential
/ guaranteed) transit damage, or (for folk who cherish old systems) they want to hand them
on directly to another pair of kid gloves.
I have seen quite a few things come to grief in transit, old plastic mouldings seem
guaranteed to be packed where bounce testing can crack them; best to hand carry.
Alternatively, you have to use serious packing - wooden or metal boxes with designed
supports / restraints / padding, not bubbles and cardboard.
Martin
PS I would be up for an 11/23, but I'm an ocean away - in the UK.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Koning via cctalk [mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org]
Sent: 20 June 2025 20:53
To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
Cc: Henry Bent <henry.r.bent(a)gmail.com>om>; Paul Koning
<paulkoning(a)comcast.net>
Subject: [cctalk] Re: eBay strikes again!!
I'm always puzzled by "local only" offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is "too
expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the buyer will pay the
shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
paul
On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM
drive, on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it
was local pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in
this stuff are really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of
shipping it freight probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on
eBay.
-Henry
2:58 p.m.
I'm always puzzled by "local only"
offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the
buyer will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
I can see that if it's a purchase. But if it's a "come and take it,"
sometimes
it's more trouble than it's worth. I remember quibbling with someone a few
years ago when I was getting rid of some software because he didn't like the
shipping quote. Plus, there's also the whole packing business.
--
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-- There is always one more imbecile than you counted on. ---------------------
4:13 p.m.
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025, Cameron Kaiser via cctalk wrote:
I think even if it's a purchase from a private individual rather than a
business. I'd interpret "local pickup only" as either "come and grab
it
yourself (or ask a friend living nearby, or passing by, etc.)," or "hire
someone to get it picked up as it is, packaged/palletised, and shipped as
required."
I'm not sure I could be bothered to package some stuff that I own, should
I find myself in a position to part with it, especially pieces I picked up
myself in the first place, or ones I had to fix transit damage to already,
usually due to their weight.
FWIW,
Maciej
I'm always
puzzled by "local only" offers. It's expected that shipping
costs get added, but why would a seller make a decision that shipping is
"too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide that, and if the
buyer will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
I can see that if it's a purchase. But if it's a "come and take it,"
sometimes
it's more trouble than it's worth. I remember quibbling with someone a few
years ago when I was getting rid of some software because he didn't like the
shipping quote. Plus, there's also the whole packing business.
6:41 p.m.
On 6/20/2025 4:52 PM, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote:
I'm always puzzled by "local only"
offers. It's expected that shipping costs get added, but why would a seller make a
decision that shipping is "too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide
that, and if the buyer will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
Could be because he lives in a place like I do where shipping
isn't even possible without driving for more than an hour.
bill
21 Jun
21 Jun
3:52 a.m.
On 20/06/2025 21:52, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote:
I'm always puzzled by "local only"
offers. It's expected that shipping costs get added, but why would a seller make a
decision that shipping is "too expensive"? Logically the buyer should decide
that, and if the buyer will pay the shipping, even if pricy, why not do the transaction?
paul
It doesn't quite work that way. Buyers (and E-Bay) expect you to have
all the packaging to hand and not to charge for the cost of obtaining it
or the time spent packing it.
So they might pay but when leaving feedback they complain about the cost
of P&P and give you one star for it, which shows up in your feedback and
lowers your ratings.
Really not worth the hassle, but there again for "local pickup only" you
might do better on Facebook Market Place (or one of the other forums)
just make sure you check any cash for forgeries before handing over any
goods..
> On Jun 20, 2025, at 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
>
> I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
> on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
> pickup only in NE Ohio. The people who are interested in this stuff are
> really few and far between. Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
> probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on eBay.
>
> -Henry
Dave
G4UGM
20 Jun
20 Jun
6:38 p.m.
On 6/20/2025 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via cctalk wrote:
Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on eBay.
You mean like this one? :-)
ULTRA RARE PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
bill
7:07 p.m.
I saw that one and thought about complaining to ebay about ridiculous
shipping until I realized it was in Canada.
On 6/20/2025 8:38 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
On 6/20/2025 4:41 PM, Henry Bent via cctalk wrote:
Sadly, the cost of shipping it freight
probably outweighs the money you would get back by parting it out on
eBay.
You mean like this one? :-)
ULTRA RARE PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader
ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
bill 
7:53 p.m.
On 2025-06-20 8:07 p.m., Mike Katz via cctalk wrote:
What is the real price of shipping for big things, like rack mounted
PDP-XYZ in a wooden crate? Back then big iron was big iron.
Ben.
ULTRA RARE
PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader
ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
bill
8:55 p.m.
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at 23:44, ben via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
On 2025-06-20 8:07 p.m., Mike Katz via cctalk wrote:
What is the real price of shipping for big things, like rack mounted
PDP-XYZ in a wooden crate? Back then big iron was big iron.
Ben.
Depends. Are you taking it to a shipping facility or having it collected?
-Henry
ULTRA
RARE PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader
ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
bill
8:23 p.m.
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
You mean like this one? :-)
ULTRA RARE PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
I have no direct knowledge of any kind about that seller. There have
been some opinions about that seller posted on the VCfed forum by
other people, for whatever those may or may not be worth.
9:29 p.m.
On 2025-06-20 9:23 p.m., Glen Slick via cctalk wrote:
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM Bill Gunshannon via
cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
Shipping is FEDEX ground, almost overnight. :)
Shipping at that price is still OK, providing packing was well done.
I get the feeling this guy will just throw it in box.
At one time you had 3 chapters in the computer XXX manual on how to
unpack and install power for the computer, showing how important packing
was at time.
Ben.
You mean like this one? :-)
ULTRA RARE PDP-11 DIGITAL DEC 1970's PC05 PR11 HIGH SPEED Tape Reader ONLY
$2.00
$580.00 shipping
I have no direct knowledge of any kind about that seller. There have
been some opinions about that seller posted on the VCfed forum by
other people, for whatever those may or may not be worth. 
8:52 p.m.
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM Henry Bent via cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a DEQNA,
plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio.
I'm close, and did comment, but I already have more than one BA23, and
a DQ614 interface. I love PDP-11s but I recently got a (working)
pedestal MicroPDP-11/53 for under $300, and already have at least one
MicroPDP-11/23 and am not looking to buy another one.
-ethan
9:07 p.m.
On Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at 23:59, Ethan Dicks via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
wrote:
On Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM Henry Bent via
cctalk
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> wrote:
Yes, and I did appreciate your response. That's the trouble; those of us
who have been doing this for a long time probably have better hardware than
the entry level systems, so we're looking to move on the stuff that we have
to a new generation, but they either aren't interested or we aren't on the
right forums (and don't know where the right forums are!).
-Henry
I offered a working 11/23 with 1MB of RAM and a
DEQNA, plus an MFM drive,
on this board somewhat recently and had no takers because it was local
pickup only in NE Ohio.
I'm close, and did comment, but I already have more than one BA23, and
a DQ614 interface. I love PDP-11s but I recently got a (working)
pedestal MicroPDP-11/53 for under $300, and already have at least one
MicroPDP-11/23 and am not looking to buy another one.
2:05 p.m.
On 6/20/2025 11:56 AM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Yeah, that one's been there a while. Started out a lot higher. The seller had grand
dreams of what his stuff is worth. He's got a few other DEC itmes and some older PC
stuff.
I just bought a PDP-11/23 in a pedestal box. It started out at $1750 but got no takers.
The seller had lots of exterior photos but nothing of the inside to show for sure what was
in it. The price finally dropped down to $1000 and I bought it. Mostly for the Pedestal
box which was in decent shape but did have a small corner broken off the footing.
Bill, I think you would have buyers if you priced around $500 depending on the
condition. Would it include the BA23 chassis or just be the empty shell?
You won't find any listings just for the Pedestal Box, everything I've seen in the
last year or so has been with the BA23 and at least a few boards and sometimes a complete,
running PDP-11 setup with disk. You will probably have to search the sold listings back
farther than Ebay keeps them to find just the pedestal for sale.
--
John H. Reinhardt
6:47 p.m.
AT $500 I might be interested to branch out from my pdp-8 world if it
boots a PDP-11 OS (or multiple OS's)
On 6/20/2025 4:05 PM, John H. Reinhardt via cctalk wrote:
On 6/20/2025 11:56 AM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
wrote:
Just when I thought eBay couldn't get much
stupider...
I went out to see if I could find a current going price for
PDP-11 Pedestal Boxes as I have a couple I would like to
cull from my collection. I came upon this:
DEC PDP 11/23 - BC needs Power Supply Repair, NO cards, Vintage DEC
History
$900.00
If it has no cards, what makes it a PDP-11/23 other than the paint
on the front cover? Dead PSU? Looks like a $900 backplane to me.
And that is making the assumption that the backplane is actually
usable. :-)
bill
Yeah, that one's been there a while. Started out a lot higher. The
seller had grand dreams of what his stuff is worth. He's got a few
other DEC itmes and some older PC stuff.
I just bought a PDP-11/23 in a pedestal box. It started out at $1750
but got no takers. The seller had lots of exterior photos but nothing
of the inside to show for sure what was in it. The price finally
dropped down to $1000 and I bought it. Mostly for the Pedestal box
which was in decent shape but did have a small corner broken off the
footing.
Bill, I think you would have buyers if you priced around $500
depending on the condition. Would it include the BA23 chassis or just
be the empty shell?
You won't find any listings just for the Pedestal Box, everything I've
seen in the last year or so has been with the BA23 and at least a few
boards and sometimes a complete, running PDP-11 setup with disk. You
will probably have to search the sold listings back farther than Ebay
keeps them to find just the pedestal for sale.
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