Estimated Price Of A "Classic" PDP-8?

If I understand correctly, he's looking to collect from the driver's liability insurance, not his own homeowner's, so the rider doesn't apply here. That still leaves the problem of proving the machine's value. I saw the earlier posting on alt.sys.pdp8, and suggested to David that he contact Sellam, whose professional involvement in appraisal and brokerage might carry some weight with the insurance company. If it came to that, I'd certainly threaten to sue for the damages and not just roll over if they don't want to pay. Have any straight-8s changed hands on Ebay? I know an 8/S went for $3000. I've often claimed that my straight-8 is worth that much to those who are inclinced to think of it as "old junk", but that is based on not much more than the fact that I would personally pay that much for the one I have if I didn't own it already and it were offered to me. --Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "steve" <gkicomputers(a)yahoo.com> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:26 PM Subject: Re: Estimated Price Of A "Classic" PDP-8?