this is the first one I recall seeing for sale
in the classic computer era (versus several -11/70's, /40s, etc)
Last one that went auction-style on eBay went for $1,178.00, local pick-up. I know the
buyer.
I still wouldn't think $5K is totally unreasonable, given the clean condition and that
they're willing to freight it out.
Interesting, but the argument for why it's not
tested is implausible which makes me very suspicious.
Indeed, Tuscon Buying Group deals in a lot of industrial stuff -- we buy from them at
$day_job sometimes. I'd be really surprised if they don't have 240V available for
testing somewhere in their shop.
Thanks,
Jonathan