19 May
1998
19 May
'98
12:51 p.m.
On Tue, 19 May 1998, Marty wrote:
I have a Heathkit EC-1 analog computer in operational
condition with
the patch cables, assortment of caps and resistors plus the operating
manual. I have entertained selling this (robbing Peter to pay Paul) to
help fund a 1939 pre-war television acquisition. A dilemma. Should I
part with the EC-1 I doubt I will ever find another. As toward the
value of the EC-1 I don't have a clue but would like to know what
anyone else thinks a fair price would be.
I would estimate a fair price for a Heathkit EC-1 to be in the thousands.
Certainly more than a measly Altair since its plenty older and a whole lot
more rare, and a lot more intersting.
I'd say, if you really want to sell it, and get a good price for it, post
it on eBay with all the requisite hoopla (ie. "@@@RARE!!! COLLECTOR'S
ITEM!!!@@@") and put a reserve price of $2500 on it (or whatever the
minimum is that you'd like to get, but don't sell yourself short on this
one). Or, if you don't want to be cheesy, a nice tame title with a
descriptive item description will work just as well. If you like us folks
here enough, you could consider auctioning it on the list.
Your call. Personally, I would keep it.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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