He's left me on his mailing list, and since than
has reported that he had
an offer for $500, then $1000, and this morning he says he has an offer for
$2000. I corresponded with him again and he says:
ok right now got offer for 2000 from people in uk.
have 2 different people
in uk that want it for good money.
This seems completely ludicrous to me --- I know B&H Apples are considered
desirable by some, but $2000 (and shipping from US->UK)!!!
There is on on eBay right now, known working, although not with black
drives (but with a working Apple II drive, there are two black B&H drives
also available for $20 each in another auction). $355 with 15 bids and 20
hours remaining. The pics aren't loading for me, but the description says
it is near mint condition. I could see it getting up to $500 before it
closes, but $2000... I'd be surprised.
The $150 price he asked was probably a good price (I'd have likely taken
him up on that price). But whether he really has $2000 offers vs he is
just claiming that to make you feel bad for passing on $150 deal (and
possibly hoping you are an ignorant collector who will suddenly think the
thing is worth thousands and offer him $2500 for it).
But who knows, there has been some insane prices on things recently.
-chris
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