From: Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org>
>The reasons for collecting have been already discussed on this list a
number
>of times, but it is worthwhile trying to remember that for most of us, this
>is a HOBBY done because we enjoy it.
I don't know how you infered from my rant that this isn't a hobby of mine
that I enjoy. I do enjoy this and have for several years *and* don't make
money in this way (I do dispose of quite a bit of it though) although my
intent is not to disparage the speculators out there.
For some, ebay opens access to machines not otherwise available. I dont
think Jacksonville Florida and *many* other locals know what a swap meet is
nor do we have the likes of some of those bay area thrifts to so offhandedly
dismiss ebay. And for collectors newer to the hobby ebay does provide a way
to quickly backfill missing euipment.
Don't get me wrong. The brainshare of this group is invaluable, there is
no other resource like it. I wans't trying to flame someone into submission,
just expressing my opinion. I guess if I already had an Altair or an 8,
I'd probably be a little more altruistic. Naaa ;)
Wheezer
Mike: dogas(a)leading.net
A few days ago someone posted a message about the February issue of a
magazine having an article about collecting and talked about one of the guys
on this list. Anyone remember the mag's name ? Thanks John
At 10:27 PM 1/15/99 -0600, you wrote:
>> Are Osbornes really that much harder to find than Kaypros? eBay currently
>> seems awash in Kaypros for under $30...
>
>Both machines were very popular in their time and have no collector value
>beyond whatever sentimental value they have for you.
Well, I currently wouldn't pay for an Osborne 1 or executive, (except maybe
a few dollars for a tan 1,) but I would pay for a Vixen or Encore. I would
pay a bit for various Kaypros, but probably not as much as it would cost to
ship one.
My reasoning is that I have a lot of O1's and a few Execs, but only a KII.
I think other people's reasoning is that a lot more people know about the
O1 than the Kaypro, so that gets more interest/higher perceived value.
Meanwhile, no one's ever heard of a Zorba, so I don't know why the two I've
heard about sold for over $100.
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Subject: Re: RANT Re: PDP-8 on e-bay
Author: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu at internet
Date: 1/20/99 5:55 PM
On Wed, 20 Jan 1999, Chuck McManis wrote:
> their teeth" on Sun machines who will be flush with cash, it would not
> suprise me in the least if you could get $10,000 for it in 5 to 7 years.
> (Others might tell you that selling it for more than $50 + postage is a
> crime against nature but don't listen to 'em)
Ack! Don't say that!
>>Listen to the reasonable people: $50 + postage is more than fair :)
As usual, Sam is the voice of reason. PLEASE listen to Sam and sell me
one of these.
Marty
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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Hello!
I thought this would be the best place to ask about a PERFEX machine... I am
wandering what it is??? I have searched everywhere else and I found some
info that says its a Computer that helps
in Diagnosis of Heart problems.. ??? But this thing is not at all like the
one they explain..
Any info??
Thanx
Michael Sunbear(*)
You might look at the Charles Babbage Institute
http://www.cbi.umn.edu
They have a lot of stuff and are willing to copy at $.25 per page.
John G. Zabolitzky
I'm in search of several manuals for some Motorola MVME boards I have.
Please reply if you have any available for me to purchase.
MVME 236-1,2,3 (Publication number MVME 236-1 Dx )
MVME 133-1 ( " " MVME 133-1 Dx )
Support Docs: SIMVME133-1
MVME 134 ( " " MVME 134 Dx )
Support Docs: SIMVME134
and finally the Support Documentation (schematics, etc.) for an
MVME147S which is publication number SIMVME147S.
Thanks for your help!
Regards, Chris
-- --
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.ggw.org/freenet/a/awa/
Anyone know a good source for bulk crimp pins used in the Amphenol (and
other brand) twinaxial connectors used in networks? I need to get a
handful for the inevitable repairs that come up at work and a few cents
each for two pins and recutting the coax is better than $8 and up for
each for a new connector set, just to use the pins.
Thanks for any leads you might have.
Does anybody know what happened to Anthony Clifton
(Wirehead Prime)? I was going to buy his OSI. He
hasn't replied to any of my email or posted to
classiccmp since before Christmas.
Bill Sudbrink
Hi Mark,
If the Mac 128 is still available, I'm interested. I'm located in the
Washington, D.C. metro area. I have a number of appliance (home
computers) plus some Apples (II+, IIe's) available. I will post a list
to the members of Clasiccmp of what I'm excessing sometime this month.
marty(a)itgonline.com
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Subject: Classic Home Console Computers to Trade/Sell/Buy
Author: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu at internet
Date: 1/15/99 7:05 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this list. I've been collecting classic home console computers
for about two years now and have some items to trade and some things I'm
looking for (either trade or buy). You can check out my collection on my
website at http://www.markrandall.com.
Regards,
Mark Randall
Play Incorporated
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Classic Computers To Trade:
======================
Apple IIGS (full system with monitor/printer)
Compaq Portable (original)
IBM PC Jr.
KayPro II
KayPro IV
Macintosh 128 (original)
Radio Shack Color Computer
Texas Instruments 99/4A
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Computers I'm Looking to Buy / Trade For:
(Console Home Computers Only)
=================================
Acorn BBC Micro
Acorn Electron
Amstrad CPC 6128
Amstrad CPC 664
Atari 65XE
Atari 520ST
Camputers Lynx
Canon V-20 MSX
Dragon 32
EACA Colour Genie
EACA Video Genie 3003 (AKA System-80 / PMC 80)
Exidy Sorcerer
Franklin ACE 1200
Interact Model One
Jupiter ACE
Mattel Aquarius
Memotek MTX 500/512 (or RS128)
Oric 1
Oric Atmos
Panasonic JR-200U
Personal Micro Computer PMC 81
Phillips Videopac
Salora Fellow
Sharp MZ800 (MZ821)
Sinclair QL
Sinclair Spectrum
Sinclair Spectrum +
Sinclair Spectrum +2 / +2A / +3
SpectraVideo SVI 328
Sony HitBit
Sord M5
Timex Sinclair 1500
Timex Sinclair 2068
Toshiba HX-10
Toshiba T100
Video Technology Laser Compact XT
Video Technology VZ200
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Computers Currently In My Collection
(Pictures at http://www.markrandall.com)
===============================
Amiga 500
Amiga 600
Amiga 1200
Amstrad 464 CPC
Atari 400
Atari 800
Atari 600XL
Atari 800XL
Atari 1200XL
Atari 130XE
Atari 1040 ST
Apple II
Apple IIc
Commodore 16
Commodore Plus/4
Commodore 64
Commodore 128
Commodore VIC 20
Laser 128
Radio Shack Color Computer
Radio Shack Micro Color Computer (MC-10)
Radio Shack Color Computer II (low rise keyboard)
Radio Shack Color Computer II (high rise keyboard)
Radio Shack Color Computer III
Radio Shack Model 1
Sinclair ZX80
Sinclair ZX81
Tano Dragon 64
Texas Instruments 99/4A (gray/silver)
Texas Instruments 99/4A (beige)
Timex Sinclair 1000
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