11/70 - original or 570 model more desirable?

[Bill Degnan]

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> > Would you have bought this one if it were maroon instead of blue?
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> https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEC-PDP-11-70-Datasystem-570-/113553953503?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true
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> As-is for $10K seems a little bit steep for a starting bid.  But I haven't
> tried to buy an 11/70 recently, so maybe it's reasonable?
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> Pat
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I was thinking they're not quite that valuable.  Has one ever sold for more
than even 5000?  I admit I have never seen one on ebay or privately for
sale to know.