DEC PDP-8/E wanted

[Tom Hunter]

Hi John,

If you see any other PDP-8/E,F,L,I for sale could you please keep me in
mind and let me know?

Thanks and best regards
Tom Hunter

On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 11:43 PM John H. Reinhardt via cctalk <
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.
>
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>
> John H. Reinhardt
>
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