Oh really? I've got a friend who is a former Apple employee who gave me
one for a LOT less than that: but that was some years back, probably when
they were just "old", but still, I've seen them go for about $50 on local
classifieds.
Sorry this is getting so confusing,
Tim D. Hotze
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From: Kip Crosby <engine(a)chac.org>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Uh, is this a deal? -- yup
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 8:26 PM
At 11:38 10/29/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com....
>someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: $17,000.00.
Matt can say "laugh of the day," but a couple of years ago I did
authentication and provenance on one that sold for $12,000, the last one I
SAW sell went for $22,000, and there's one for sale in Southern California
(with Apple packaging, full paperwork and a signed letter from Jobs,) for
$30,000 -- it hasn't gone yet, but it will, probably to Japan. Yes, $17K
is (mildly) a deal.
AFAIK there are only about eighty of the little dears left, and think of
the number of people who want one. To tell the truth, in the last year or
so there's begun to be concern about counterfeiting.
__________________________________________
Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org
http://www.chac.org/index.html
Computer History Association of California
Thanks for the Laugh of the day...
-Matt Pritchard
Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Merchberger [SMTP:zmerch@northernway.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 10:39 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Uh, is this a deal????
>
> http://www.haggle.com/cgi/getitem.cgi?item_id=201433978
>
> Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com....
> someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested:
> $17,000.00.
>
> Wonder why no-one's bid on it so far.....
>
> Have fun,
> Roger "Merch" Merchberger
> --
> Roger Merchberger | Why does Hershey's put nutritional
> Programmer, NorthernWay | information on their candy bar wrappers
> zmerch(a)northernway.net | when there's no nutritional value within?
http://www.haggle.com/cgi/getitem.cgi?item_id=201433978
Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com....
someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: $17,000.00.
Wonder why no-one's bid on it so far.....
Have fun,
Roger "Merch" Merchberger
--
Roger Merchberger | Why does Hershey's put nutritional
Programmer, NorthernWay | information on their candy bar wrappers
zmerch(a)northernway.net | when there's no nutritional value within?
Thanks, I'll take it. (photze(a)batelco.com.bh), and I have one more thing:
I need to know about server-type software, as well as client. (I live in
Bahrain, where there are only 6 digit numbers, and I don't know of any
BBSs. That's why I want to start one.)
Since writing, I've found a company called Mustang withe some good windows
software, 32 bit OS, etc., but I want DOS. (Whoever said DOS is dead is
probably dead themselves.)
Thanks again,
Tim D. Hotze
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From: Bruce Lane <kyrrin2(a)wizards.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Fido is far from dead!
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 6:38 PM
Uncle Roger put forth with this bit of shtuff...
>Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 22:01:20 -0600 (CST)
>From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)crl.com>
>To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
>Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds
>Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19971028195913.5d47fac0(a)mail.crl.com>
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote:
>PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW
caught
>on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know
about
>some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server
>software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?)
>Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the
>Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's.
Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in
their user base since the Internet got rolling. I've been running a Fido
BBS since 1989, and I've got no intention of stopping anytime soon.
I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based
systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on
the list who needs the software, just say so and I can file-attach the
pieces to them in an E-mail message.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Bruce Lane, Sysop, The Dragon's Cave BBS (Fidonet 1:343/272)
(Hamateur: WD6EOS) (E-mail: kyrrin2(a)wizards.net)
http://www.wizards.net/technoid
"Our science can only describe an object, event, or living thing in our own
human terms. It cannot, in any way, define any of them..."
Uncle Roger put forth with this bit of shtuff...
>Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 22:01:20 -0600 (CST)
>From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)crl.com>
>To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
>Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds
>Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19971028195913.5d47fac0(a)mail.crl.com>
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote:
>PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught
>on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about
>some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server
>software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?)
>Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the
>Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's.
Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in
their user base since the Internet got rolling. I've been running a Fido
BBS since 1989, and I've got no intention of stopping anytime soon.
I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based
systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on
the list who needs the software, just say so and I can file-attach the
pieces to them in an E-mail message.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Bruce Lane, Sysop, The Dragon's Cave BBS (Fidonet 1:343/272)
(Hamateur: WD6EOS) (E-mail: kyrrin2(a)wizards.net)
http://www.wizards.net/technoid
"Our science can only describe an object, event, or living thing in our own
human terms. It cannot, in any way, define any of them..."
I doubt it, but can someone help this poor fool out?
Send all replies to sve(a)ecom.be (the requestor).
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 20:13:01 -0800 (PST)
From: Sam Ismail <siconic(a)jasmine.psyber.com>
To: Steven Verhoest <sve(a)ecom.be>
Cc: dastar(a)wco.com
Subject: Re: apple lisa
On Tue, 28 Oct 1997, Steven Verhoest wrote:
> I'm looking for an apple lisa as a wedding present for my boss. He
> marries on friday.
>
> Expenses are no problem.
Hi Steven. Good luck. Lisa's do not just show up in flea markets and
thrift stores. You usually have to do a lot of searching for a long time
and end up getting really lucky. However, I will forward your message
along to a network of collectors I know. The chances of success are slim
(most people like to hang onto their Lisa's) but you never know. The
thought of many dollar signs may entice someone.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)wco.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass
At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote:
>PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught
>on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about
>some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server
>software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?)
Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the
Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- O-
Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad
sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know."
Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates
San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
Apparently, someone running a VAX 6000 wants it broken into. If you find
the file challenge.txt and mail it so security, you win something. I
checked and it IS legit. You can mail system(a)mail.all-net.net for more
info.
The challenge is open to everyone. I'll give it a shot...
The machine's name is carl.all-net.net
I was contacted by someone tonight that has a complete C64 system with
computer, 2-1541 drives, modem, software, 1902 monitor in box working
system. If anyone wants to make him a offer let me know and I will give you
his phone number. He may have some manuals also.
At 03:37 PM 10/23/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Is anyone interested in a Head Start Explorer (seems to be an XT with
>built-in CGA). Has a dead floppy, no hard drive. Boots up fine on ROM.
Is it a portable type or an all-in-one (ala PS/1)? If the former, I'm
interested.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- O-
Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad
sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know."
Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates
San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
Whoops. Meant to send that to Alan, instead of the list (this MS
Outlook is SOO complicated ;-)
But, if anyone else wants one, they still have a small pile of them I
can go get for $5 (about $11 by the time its shipped).
-Matt Pritchard
Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matt Pritchard [SMTP:MPritchard@EnsembleStudios.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 12:25 PM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: RE: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition
>
> I just sent out a bunch of these books; and still have a couple left;
> Final costs including box ($0.92) and shipping ($4 to $5) averaged $11
> per book total shipped. Let me know if you are still interested.
>
> -Matt Pritchard
> Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Alan Richards [SMTP:alanr@morgan.ucs.mun.ca]
> > Sent: Thursday, October 16, 1997 11:47 PM
> > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> > Subject: Re: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition
> >
> > At 04:53 PM 15/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
> > >I picked up a copy of this book, as it seems quite handy. It has
> > lots
> > >of info on older, long since discontinued drives.
> > >
> > >The local MicroCenter here in Dallas has a giant pile of them for
> > >something like $5 each; it says list $49.99 so this may be a
> > bargain.
> > >If there is any interest, I could pick up a few to send elsewhere.
> > >
> >
> > Hell yes I would be interested, If you could pick one up for me,
> > I'll pay
> > shipping + cost. Reply if you can can still get them... Thanks in
> > advance.
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> > ______________________________________________Live from the GLRS
> > The Man From D.A.D
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
I just sent out a bunch of these books; and still have a couple left;
Final costs including box ($0.92) and shipping ($4 to $5) averaged $11
per book total shipped. Let me know if you are still interested.
-Matt Pritchard
Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Richards [SMTP:alanr@morgan.ucs.mun.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 1997 11:47 PM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Re: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition
>
> At 04:53 PM 15/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >I picked up a copy of this book, as it seems quite handy. It has
> lots
> >of info on older, long since discontinued drives.
> >
> >The local MicroCenter here in Dallas has a giant pile of them for
> >something like $5 each; it says list $49.99 so this may be a
> bargain.
> >If there is any interest, I could pick up a few to send elsewhere.
> >
>
> Hell yes I would be interested, If you could pick one up for me,
> I'll pay
> shipping + cost. Reply if you can can still get them... Thanks in
> advance.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> ______________________________________________Live from the GLRS
> The Man From D.A.D
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
Uhm, I have a couple of original Multisyncs, and I don't believe they
can do anything over 640x480..
-Matt Pritchard
Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Ruschmeyer [SMTP:jruschme@hiway1.exit109.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 5:05 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: "Universal" monitor
>
> > Can anybody recommend a good universal monitor that can be used with
> a
> > large number of home micros?
>
> My first inclination woulb be to say the old Nec Multisync's, the ones
> with the 9-pin cable. They're switchable between digital and analog
> RGB,
> can handle the range of sync polarities, and can take resolutions up
> to
> 800x600 or so. Their biggest drawback is the coarse dot pitch of the
> old CRT.
>
> One of those with appropriate cables, though, should cover anything
> that
> used an RGB monitor, short of a Sun or other workstation.
>
> <<<John>>>
> (who grabbed a Multisync II when he had the chance)
I don't know what would be the best, but if you visit http://www.zdnet.com
and search for TV Tuner cards, I'm sure that someone at Ziff-Davis has done
a survey. Everything that I've used that they recommended I've been
extremely happy with. They also have a market place where you can buy
things from vendors.
Ciao,
Tim D. Hotze
----------
From: kevan(a)heydon.org
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Space problems in the UK and US
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 1:30 PM
Uncle Roger wrote:
>
> There are other advantages to this as well. If you're working on several
> computers that use the same type of monitor, you don't need to move the
> monitor to swap CPU's. Also, it lets you use the monitor-over-CPU set up
> for machines that aren't flat boxes (like a C64, atari 800 or SOL-20.)
You
> can also swing it out of the way if you want to work on the computer.
>
Can anybody recommend a good universal monitor that can be used with a
large number of home micros?
Also does anybody use TV tuner cards you can get for PC's? It seems
like these could be very useful as they mean you need just one monitor
on your desk. Any recommendations for the best cards?
--
Kevan
Old Computer Collector: http://staff.motiv.co.uk/~kevan/
Just came across this web page <http://www.ti.com/surplus/docs/list.htm> listing surplus TI equipment for sale. The computer section lists just a Convex 3800 of 1991 - not quite a classic. What tickles me is the categories, let's set up our own wafer fab.....
Hans B Pufal
The following was included as an attachement. Please use UUDECODE
to retrieve it. The original file name was 'BEYOND.RTF'.
Bruce Cook, a local computer wiz, solved my Osborne A to B problem. There
is a blue terminator near the right rear of the pc board which must be on
the last drive on the ribbon cable. In the case of the Osborne One this is
drive A.
I tried to talk Bruce into joining our merry crew, but being a Canadian
Snowbird he is too busy driving to Florida.
Cheers
Charlie Fox
Greetings:
In the past, I've inquired quite a bit here about the old Digital
Technologies Laser 50 computer that had the single LCD display, and BASIC
in memory. I am still looking for that, so if anyone has one, *please* let
me know.
Ok, here's the main question: I recently picked up at a thrift store for
$5, a Laser Color Computer 310. It is similar to a CoCo, in that it is
just the keyboard, a little smaller than a CoCo, no built in display like
most of V-tech's simplier computers, and has ports for tape, monitor,
peripheral, and tv. It must run BASIC as it has basic keywords above the
normal letters.
Oh, it has a 1983 copyright on it and is from Video Technologies Ltd.
If anyone has some info on this would you please send me some feed-back?
Thanks,
CORD
//*=====================================================================++
|| Cord G. Coslor P.O. Box 308 - 1300 3rd St. Apt "M1" -- Peru, NE ||
|| (402) 872- 3272 coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu 68421-0308 ||
|| Classic computer software and hardware collector ||
|| Autograph collector ||
++=====================================================================*//
I just wanted to pass along a note about the recent Vintage Computer
Festival that Sam Ishmaiel and friends put on this previous weekend.
(Oct. 25th & 26th, 1997) IT WAS GREAT!
Besides being a wonderful chance to get a personal look at computers
you may have only read about or seen in magazines or never knew even
existed, there ware many interesting people with their own stories
behind the machines on display. All one had to do was hang around a
particualr section and it wasn't long before you were in a conversation
about that computer or product line. I became aquainted with many
facinating individuals from those who have been there since the early
days to those who are new to classic computing. A few words of levity
between computer camps (you know, Apple, Atari, Commodore, MITS, IMSAI,
etc.) but alot of respect for everyone.
Some of the people who attended (including myself) had the opportunity
to get table space to sell 'extras' in their collection not just only to
make a couple bucks and get some more precious storage space (to buy
goodies from other tables), but also be safe in the knowledge that your
stuff was going to a good place, other collectors. Unfortunately not
everybody did as well, some people selling more contemporary hardware
were greeted by many looking for classics to start-out or to add to
their collection. At least one person commented about the lack of any
stuff for S-100 bus systems and I was surprised at the demand for PETs
(6 to 8 people inquired me about them) no 2001/8k models here, but one
dealer was able to have a few people walk out smiling with a few 4000
series units.
As with the rest of the event, the workshops were informative and
on-topic as well, with such topics as Early BBS systems, Software
Preservation, to the final talk about Processor Technology and the SOL
computer (By the SOL creators Lee Felzenstein and Bob Marsh themselves)
which included a display and powering up of the first SOL! The festival
was all I hoped for and more. :)
Sam, you did great, and please don't hesitate to let us know next year
what we can do to help you (advertising, display units, doumentation,
software, anything!)
One of Sam's comments was that by displaying so much of his collection
he had the opportunity to re-organize his storage space when he put it
back away, sounds like a good way to get more displayers.
Lastly, if you took pictures during the event, let Sam know as he
talked about making up a web-page display of VCF 1.0 and didn't have the
opportunity to take very many himself.
Sorry if I am getting to wordy here, but I hope VCF becomes as great
as it promises to be and also an example for others who wish to get a
vintage computer festival going in their own region.
Larry Anderson
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Hello everyone. I know that I keep on talking about the XTs, and they're
not even that interesting, it's just that until you guies give me
info/leads on another system, I have nothing better to talk about. I've
found a great picture of an IBM XT. (Not mine.). It looks really good.
White background, it looks like it were taken in 1982. Un-readable
monocrome-green writing is on the monitor. Probably from an ad, or
something. (Did I mention that this picture can be shared, as it's in the
.bmp format?) Because I didn't want to bother all of you with the
downloading time of a 6K bitmap, I'll take "requests" if you want the
picture. Just give me your e-mail adress and let me know.
Ciao,
Tim D. Hotze
Howdy folks:
I am writing this to let you know... if you would like to be mailed a very
complete listing of TRS-80 hardware and software, just e-mail me with your
name and mailing address to coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu. This listing costists
of 65 pages and will be sent via 1st Class mail ASAP. If you would like it
even quicker, please send $3 to the address below to cover MOST of the
shipping charges... you would then be 'prioritized'.
I collect all types of TRS-80 hardware and software, and specialize in
games in both original diska nd tape format, as well as converted for use
with modern PC emulators. I have a HUGE collection and would like to share
this with others. I like to think I have 'nearly' every commercially sold
game (and hundreds of others) written for the TRS-80 line of computers. I
also have most applications and DOSs ... all for the Model 1,3,4 as well
as a limited supply of CoCo hardware and software. I also collect for many
other classic systems, including but not limited to: MSX, Colour Genie,
Apple ][, Apple ][e, Apple ][c, Apple ][+, Commodore 64, C-16, Vic 20,
Plus 4, Atari series, Coleco, Sincalire Spectrum, P2000, and Vectrex
systems.
All I ask for most of the software is to be compensated for my expenses
(postage, media, etc.) and have very low prices on most of my hardware as
I have accumulated a large inventory over the years and need to clear my
shelves.
I am also looking for the following items in particular:
1) YOUR classic hardware and/or software. I am always buying and trading
for those item.
2) 80-Micro, TRS-80 Microcomputing News, Computer News 80, and 80-US
Journal magazines, etc.
3) Original manuals, instruction, and game boxes concerning the TRS-80
4) Atari 800 - Atari Artist cartridge. A800LX - RX8053.
Just please remember, I am always buying, selling, and trading for these
hard to find items... even for things not on the above list. If you're
looking for something or have some things to offer... PLEASE let me know.
I simply love the TRS-80 and other classic machines and would appreciate
any help you may be able to provide in expanding my collection. I most
gladly will help you out in adding to your own classic computer or game
machine collection.
Finally, I have ALL my original disk, tape, and cartridge software... for
all systems, converted to run on their respective PC emulators!
Send me your want lists, request for a catalog, or what you have to offer:
via e-mail, United States Postal Service, or give me a call... I look
forward to hearing from you.
Best Wishes,
CORD COSLOR
//*=====================================================================++
|| Cord G. Coslor P.O. Box 308 - 1300 3rd St. Apt "M1" -- Peru, NE ||
|| (402) 872- 3272 coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu 68421-0308 ||
|| Classic computer software and hardware collector ||
|| Autograph collector ||
++=====================================================================*//
Can you do me a favor, and when you get the info on the NeXT cubes (I'd
kill for one of those.), and a Sun , which I don't know to much about, but
I really want to learn.
Ciao,
Tim D. Hotze
PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught
on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about
some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server
software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?)
----------
From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds
Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 5:31 PM
As soon as the call comes in I will be driving down to get the items and
will sell or trade all the excess items. Keep computing !!
At 05:53 AM 10/26/97 +0300, you wrote:
>Do you want to sell these things? Because if so, I'm really interested.
>Where I live (In Bahrain, in the Mid-East), everyone has gotten rid of
>anything 5+ years old. (But not to many people have anything much newer
:)
>!) I might have a lead on an Apple I, and other of the older models of
>Apples, but that's with a friend in the US, but if I do get some, I'll let
>everyone know. I REALLY want a NeXT cube, and a Sun, if you find enough.
> Thanks,
>
> Tim D. Hotze
> photze(a)batelco.com.bh
>
>----------
>From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net>
>To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
>Subject: Friday and Saturday Finds
>Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 4:12 AM
>
>Well the Hamfest is over and I got a few items but missed alot more, too
>big
>for one person to be get to the tables fast enough. Got some leads on
Next
>cubes and Sun items for little or no cost, will be talking with them more
>next week. If they have enough I will post the information. About a two
>hour
>drive from me. On to the list
>On Friday I found a Zenith luggable ZFA121-52 not tested yet $5 this baby
>is
>big with the flip up floppy drives on the top, Apple mouse IIe platinum
>free, digital tape unit TLZ04-DA $5, 2 Mac Plus M0110A keybroads, a couple
>of laser printers and several USR password modems for $10. Today at the
>Hamfest I got digital GIGI model VK100-AA with manuals for free, HP model
>433SX station $10 no power supply uses the external power brick like the
>old
>plotters will have get one from storage and test this unit, Commodore
>CBM4040 dual drive .80, a Sharp Wizard 64KB for $20 needs new batteries
>can't test it yet, a old 256k/64k RAMCHECK tester for $10 this unit is by
>Innoventions of Houston need to write and see if the have doc's on this
old
>unit, and last a few cables and other odds & ends for $1 each. The day was
>not as good as hoped as there were several really good bargins that got
>away
>by seconds. Well hope everyone else also had a good week and Keep
>Computing.
>John
>
>
Hello everyone. I have recenlty meet several people who have just gotten
rid of their XTs. (I would have gotten them, but I wasn't in time.) But,
however, they have a rather large list of software for the "IBM
compatibles" with the 8088 and 80286 (possibly) processors. I'm currently
waiting for the complete list, but if you want some software for yours,
this may be your chance.
Ciao,
Tim D. Hotze
Suggestions (since it's _expensive_ to ship even XT's)
- Talk to a computer store
- Talk to a private school
- Watch county sales (I picked up 30 or so for 50 cents US each)
- Advertise (my paper lets you do so free)
- Talk to your local club
- And, of course, hamfests
- Goodwill etc (but they only seem to get C64's and TI99's in my area)
I don't pay more than $10 for an XT system. Finding software cheap is my
biggest headache, especially old diagnostic stuff). After I bought (40) DOS
3.31 for $1 each, I'm in the pink there.
>Hello everyone. I'm new here, but am very interested in collecting
>computers. I want two things:
>1. Information etc. on the Androbot. (Remember, the little robot that
>premiered about the same time as the XT?)
>2. Any extra classics that you have that you could sell to me. In my
>area, it took me 4 months just to track down 1 XT in relatively bad
>condition.
Well, everyone, I don't have much to trade! But I will buy. Keep the
lugable safe for me!
Thanks again,
Tim D. Hotze
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From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds
Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 5:31 PM
As soon as the call comes in I will be driving down to get the items and
will sell or trade all the excess items. Keep computing !!
At 05:53 AM 10/26/97 +0300, you wrote:
>Do you want to sell these things? Because if so, I'm really interested.
>Where I live (In Bahrain, in the Mid-East), everyone has gotten rid of
>anything 5+ years old. (But not to many people have anything much newer
:)
>!) I might have a lead on an Apple I, and other of the older models of
>Apples, but that's with a friend in the US, but if I do get some, I'll let
>everyone know. I REALLY want a NeXT cube, and a Sun, if you find enough.
> Thanks,
>
> Tim D. Hotze
> photze(a)batelco.com.bh
>
>----------
>From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net>
>To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
>Subject: Friday and Saturday Finds
>Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 4:12 AM
>
>Well the Hamfest is over and I got a few items but missed alot more, too
>big
>for one person to be get to the tables fast enough. Got some leads on
Next
>cubes and Sun items for little or no cost, will be talking with them more
>next week. If they have enough I will post the information. About a two
>hour
>drive from me. On to the list
>On Friday I found a Zenith luggable ZFA121-52 not tested yet $5 this baby
>is
>big with the flip up floppy drives on the top, Apple mouse IIe platinum
>free, digital tape unit TLZ04-DA $5, 2 Mac Plus M0110A keybroads, a couple
>of laser printers and several USR password modems for $10. Today at the
>Hamfest I got digital GIGI model VK100-AA with manuals for free, HP model
>433SX station $10 no power supply uses the external power brick like the
>old
>plotters will have get one from storage and test this unit, Commodore
>CBM4040 dual drive .80, a Sharp Wizard 64KB for $20 needs new batteries
>can't test it yet, a old 256k/64k RAMCHECK tester for $10 this unit is by
>Innoventions of Houston need to write and see if the have doc's on this
old
>unit, and last a few cables and other odds & ends for $1 each. The day was
>not as good as hoped as there were several really good bargins that got
>away
>by seconds. Well hope everyone else also had a good week and Keep
>Computing.
>John
>
>
