28 Oct
2001
28 Oct
'01
10:49 a.m.
I've frequently found different parts, obviously of the same computer, at
different stores of the same thrift chain. That's why I always look askance at
computers with a price tag above $10, even when they appear to be complete. The
peripherals are often a much better buy at prices above $5.
As for Apple][ software, I doubt there's any that you can't get for free. The
most expensive Apple software I've bought in the past decade has been a box of
diskettes with the OS and a couple of programs, costing $3.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Hellige" <jhellige(a)earthlink.net>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: Price guide for vintage computers
Another problem
is where to get software. A $5 Apple II found at
local thrift shop or newer computer often are found missing the
critical software need to boot. Printed DOC's and schematics for .
repair are gone. Without that, sadly, most good old computers
just end in the dumpster.
Thrift stores tend to do worse than that. The ones I've
frequented tend to seperate things as much as possible so you're
likely to find a CPU and then have a bear of a time getting the
sometimes proprietary keyboard and such that went with it. That was
my problem with both an Altos III terminal and IBM 8573-121.
Jeff
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