Kim-1 Computer

From: Doug Yowza <yowza_at_yowza.com>
Date: Wed Jan 6 19:59:24 1999

On Wed, 6 Jan 1999, Marvin wrote:

> The 6102's have a date code of 4775, and the latest data code I saw was
> 0176.

Good stuff. It doesn't mean that it's board #1, but a date code after
about 6/76 would have pretty much decided against it.

> Case - http://www.rain.org/~marvin/kimcase.jpg

Ooh, I want a case for mine! How much?

> Serial Number - http://www.rain.org/~marvin/kimserno.jpg

OK, I'm convinced. How much?

> When I talked to her today, she indicated her late husband had declined an
> offer to donate it to the Boston Computer Museum. I've relayed what
> knowledge I have about what it might be worth, and I rather suspect it may
> well end up on Ebay (I really can't spend the kind of money I think it will
> bring <sigh>.) FWIW, it is not mine <another sigh>.

Despite what some people may think, ebay is far from the best way to
maximize value for something like this. Give Sotheby's a call. (I might
be able to give you a contact if you need one.)

-- Doug
Received on Wed Jan 06 1999 - 19:59:24 GMT

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