Sad auction story [exidy sorcerer]

Jim Battle wrote: Sorry to hear that, Jim. Although these computers are generally sold "as is", I always make sure that the computer has recently powered up okay before bidding. An RML 380Z recently came up on eBay, described as not working, but the seller said that it _had_ been working, but a recent move had stopped it powering up. Although he said that "it is probably something simple, like a loose lead on the power supply", it left me wondering why, if it was so simple, he hadn't put it right and sold it as a working machine! I'd love to acquire a working 380Z, but everyone steered clear of this one -- no bids at all. I don't always buy working machines, though. I've just spent the princely sum of ?1 on a VT125 with no controller board, just power supply and tube. The case is in good condition, though, so I can photograph it in various states of undress for my Web site, and I can stroke its lovely curves during the long winter evenings. Ahem.