IBM 026 - Decision Data 8010 card punch on Ebay in Germany

[Mattis Lind]

The same seller is apparently selling a lot of punched card machines:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/371453045495
http://www.ebay.de/itm/371453065369



2015-09-21 22:32 GMT+02:00 Henk Gooijen <henk.gooijen at hotmail.com>:

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- From: jwsmobile
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> Subject: Re: IBM 026 - Decision Data 8010 card punch on Ebay in Germany
>
> On 9/21/2015 10:14 AM, Dave G4UGM wrote:
>
>> Pretty sure that’s later than an 029, but really nice.
>>
> I used 029's in 1971, and they had been around for at least a year or
> two at the school.  The auction say 1973, which is probably right.
>
>> <snip>
>>> Not really a 026 but maybe contemporary with the 029:
>>>
>>> http://www.ebay.de/itm/371439456530
>>>
>>> Not mine.
>>>
>> Trimmed the URL so it doesn't wrap.
>
> Google translate text of description.  I'd love to see Bitsavers get a
> scan of the documents.
>
> Another nit, I think the auction states no shipment to the US
> (translation leaves a bit to be desired).  Currently sitting @ 1 euro.
> Needs Repair.
>
> Experience the EDP the early period and even punch cards punching
>
> Here is a keypunch (Interpreting Data Recorder) of Decision Data, type
> 8010 available.
> This card-punch came in 1973 on the market and had very many features.
>
> The device was made ​​so quickly,  that it practiced by Locher inside
> could still mitstanzen in real time even at the fastest input.
> <The device operated so quickly that it was able to keep up in real time
> with the fastest input> (my interpretation)
>
> The optical condition <appearance>  of the device is very good, almost
> as good as new.
>
> Technically, it is not functional. It needs to be fixed.
>
> For auction includes a German manual and 2000 original punch card
> (uncut), so that for once can punch card repair (incl. Lettering). In
> addition, the Manual is one with all the detailed schematics and
> explanations.
>
> Dimensions: H = 98cm, B = 119cm, T estimated = 68cm Weight: 80-100 kg.
>
> Therefore only be collected in 65779 near Frankfurt / Main. Private sale
> of collection reducing without guarantee and no redemption. Similar
> offers will follow soon.
>
> Thanks
> Jim
>
> ======
>
> I can give a better translation than Google does, but there are German
> guys on this list who can do that too. It is pick up only near Frankfurt.
> I am not prepared to pay too much (it is not DEC ...) but will give it
> a try. Home to Frankfurt is some 400 km drive one-way.
> The trip (+ truck rental) will already cost a nice penny though.
>
> I do have a DEC card reader, so it would be nice if I can create
> punched cards for the reader ... but not at any cost!
>
> - Henk
>