12 Jun
2008
12 Jun
'08
7:04 a.m.
It depends on several factors.
If it's a Lisa 1, it can fetch 10K, if it's a working Lisa 2, anywhere
from $500-$1000 depending on condition and what else
comes with it.
Is there a hard drive? Is it a Widget? Is it a Profile? Is it one
of
the MacWorks compatible-only ones?
Does it have the 3A ROM which lowers its value?
Any (original) software?
Any manuals?
Is the case the original white, or has it yellowed?
Does it have an original mouse, or does it have one of the Mac+ ones?
Does the keyboard have the pull-out cards?
Most importantly, were the NiCAD batteries removed if it's not a 2/10?
If not there could have been a lot of damage from leakage.
see: http://lisafaq.sunder.net/lisafaq-hw-io_batteries.html
Rick Bensene wrote:
Hello, all,
I know of the whereabouts of a known working Apple Lisa computer in my local area. I am
not sure yet what model it is, but it apparently is in very good condition, and works
perfectly. I'm waiting for a response from the owner on the specifics in terms of
what model it is, and what peripherals and accessories are available.
The owner of the machine is trying to figure out what it might be worth. I know that a
Lisa sold on eBay for $10K back in '94, but there just isn't much out there in
terms of sales of such machines.
Anyone out there have any idea what such a machine might be worth on the open market
(e.g., eBay?)
I wish I could get the machine for myself, but my pockets are empty.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please reply off-list to rickb <At> bensene
<Dot> com
Thanks,
Rick Bensene
The Old Calculator Museum (and some computers too!)
http://oldcalculatormuseum.com