Gene Buckle wrote:
Somebody who
knows something about classic equipment is obviously
working there, as the stuff is getting as close to the "white glove"
treatment as you could possibly give it in that environment. I did
not see anything similar in the other Re-PC store "downtown".
Just something interesting to share...
I agree. Last month I picked up a complete IBM PC/XT system, and mean
_complete_. The system consisted of the IBM PC/XT (5160), the IBM
5152 printer (with stand), the IBM 5153 CGA color display and the
keyboard.
It also included an IBM RS-232 and IBM printer cables. The kicker was
that it's all in the original boxes with original packing. It had DOS
2.0 on the HD and from the file dates, was last used in 1985. It's
also a low serial# machine - It's in the mid 95,000 range. The
machine and accessories are in pristine condition as well. Cost
$200. They also had a working 5155 (portable) a few weeks prior to my
purchase that was priced at $35.
I'll second (or third) that. Went there this weekend and picked up the
following:
- TRS 80 Model II + external disk unit (w/2 drives) + software &
documentation sets. Works!
- Wang 2256-C terminal (needs work)
- Panasonic JR-200U computer (6802 CPU, I think, color graphics... never
seen one before)
- A BASF 9-track tape (just couldn't pass it up, even though I have no
9-track drive :))
Total cost: $80. I consider that a pretty good deal, all things considered.
FYI -- There's another Model II there w/drive unit, but it's labeled as
needing repair. $6.95.
- Josh