DEC PDP-8/E wanted

[Tom Hunter]

Hi Tom,

You haven't replied to my email to you about your SBC6120.
I would like to buy your Spare Times Gizmo kit and would be happy to pay a
reasonable price.
Would $800 be acceptable?

Thanks and best regards
Tom Hunter

On Sun, Nov 22, 2020 at 3:24 PM Tom Uban via cctalk <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
wrote:

> For those interested in a PDP-8 system but don't want the large
> size/weight and
> maintenance issues, I built the full set of Spare Time Gizmos SBC6120
> (integrated
> PDP-8), FP6120 (front panel for SBC6120) and IOB6120 (Jim Kearney's
> multi-function
> companion board) a number of years ago and would be willing to part with
> them
> for a reasonable offer. Here are related links:
>
> http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/Hardware/SBC6120_Builders.htm
> https://www.grc.com/pdp-8/yourown-sbc.htm
> https://www.jkearney.com/sbc6120/iob6120.htm
>
> --tom
>
>
> On 11/20/20 10:55 AM, ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote:
> > Go for a 8m or f  same omnibus and easer to lift as only onevnibuss
> panel!  -
> > On Friday, November 20, 2020 John H. Reinhardt via cctalk <
> johnhreinhardt at thereinhardts.org; cctalk at classiccmp.org> wrote:
> > On 11/20/2020 8:01 AM, Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote:
> >> I know it is the year 2020 but nevertheless what are my chances of
> finding
> >> a complete and repairable DEC PDP-8/E or as a second choice a PDP-8/I ?
> >>
> >> Is there any hope or should I be just content with my SIMH based
> PiDP-8/I?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Tom Hunter
> > Funny you should mention...
> >
> > There is a guy in Endicott, NY with a PDP-8/E possibly looking for a new
> home.  Posted a couple days ago on the VCF DEC Forum
> > <
> http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?77602-DEC-de-accession-value-estimates-sought&p=643984#post643984
> >
> >
> >> Circumstances require selling off some or all the DECs [ will still
> have some DGs to play with ].
> >> One can often get a general idea of value based on prior open market
> (like eBay) sales but not
> >> enough comparables out there, so would like to get a ball-park idea.
> >>
> >> Prefer to see them stay within VCF but because of the amount previously
> invested I'm not able to "give it away"
> >> at hobby prices as I would like in an ideal world. Everything is good
> shape and complete, but not booted up since dry long term storage. May sell
> some or all of it but will try here before eBay. Here's a quick overview,
> informed and straightforward feedback much appreciated.
> >>
> >>> Complete PDP-8/E, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list), good
> condition, long dry storage.
> >>> Complete PDP-11/05, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list) good
> condition, long dry storage.
> >>> DECScope VT-52, good condition nothing missing or damaged from long
> term storage.
> >>> RX-01 dual floppy drive, good condition nothing missing or damaged,
> from long storage.
> >> thanks for your help.
> >> Roger in NY
> > Be aware people are telling him his system is probably worth about
> $1000.  I have seen other 8's go for more on Ebay but I don't recall which
> model.
> >
>
>