large load of old (non-PC) microcomputers available!

From: Geoff Reed <geoffr_at_zipcon.net>
Date: Tue Apr 10 00:39:16 2001

Did you politely ask them where you could get the drugs they were obviously
taking, they must be good :)

At 08:17 PM 4/9/01 -0400, you wrote:

>I wouldn't say they are looking for token donations...I've exchanged some
>emails with them and they are looking for ebay like prices for the
>SuperPets. They wanted $50 shipping for each unit (SuperPet, TRS-80, Apple
>etc.) without regard to the weight/actual shipping costs.
>
>-Chandra
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
>[mailto:owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of John Foust
>Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 2:41 PM
>To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
>Subject: Re: large load of old (non-PC) microcomputers available!
>
>
>At 12:54 PM 4/9/01 -0500, Jay West wrote:
> >I was contacted by a person in charge of liquidating the assets of an old
>school. They recently purchesed an old school building for other purposes,
>and found what they describe as a large amount of old microcomputers in
>storage there. They don't want them, and want to take offers for them. It
>sounds like they will take a "token donation" for a system or systems or
>maybe the whole lot.
>
>Sounds like this:
>
> >Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 08:10:09 -0600
> >To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> >From: John Foust <jfoust_at_threedee.com>
> >Subject: Rescue / Sale in AZ: PET, Tandy, Apple, PC
> >
> >
> >This is somewhere in the Phoenix/Tucson/Flagstaff area. :-)
> >
> >- John
> >
> >-----------------
> >
> >Here is a fairly complete list of the old computer stuff that we have which
>is available to the highest bid.
> >
> >We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) educational institution, we have
> >just obtained a old elementary school which was being used by
> >the school district to store old things from every school, so
> >there is a large variety of things. We dont know their condition
> >exactly, or whether they work. Sold in as is condition and you
> >pay the shipping (or come get them). We really need a roof -
> >would trade the whole lot to a roofer for a roof, or piece it
> >out to whom ever would love it.
> >
> >**If you are in the USA your contribution would be tax-deductible!
> >
> >If you have questions or comments call us at: (520) 432-4200
> >or e-mail fnweird_at_earthlink.net .
> >
> >Thankx! Carmen & Bob Bryant
> >
> >APPLE :
> >Apple IIc - (no Monitors; a white box with key board) [seven units]
> >Apple 51/4 external Floppy drives Model Disk II [eight units]
> >Apple (small) keybords [five]
> >Apple Unidisk [one]
> >Apple Numeric Key Pad IIe [one]
> >CompuAdd Computer [one]
> >Apple Monitor III [five]
> >Apple II Plus (no monitor) [one]
> >Apple Monitors [four]
> >Apple Graphics tablets large 16" x 16" Model A2M0029 [three]
> >
> >COMMODORE
> >Comm. PET Model 4016 [one]
> >Comm. Single Floppy (5 1/4) Drive Model 1541 [two]
> >Comm. 4023 Printers [eleven]
> >Comm. 4022 Printer [two]
> >Comm. (5 1/4) floppy Extern. Drive Model 2031LP [five]
> >Comm. Super PET SP9000 (with monitor attached) [seven]
> >Comm PET Model 4032 (with monitor) [five]
> >Comm. CBM Model 8032 [two]
> >Comm. CBM Dual Floppy Model 8050 [two]
> >Comm. Dual Drive Floppy [one]
> >Comm. Single Drive Floppy (5 1/4) Model 2031 [one]
> >Comm. 64 Keyboard [four]
> >Comm. Cassette Plug-in Datasette [three]
> >Comm. Cassette C2N [one]
> >Comm. Tractor Printer Model 4022 [one[
> >
> >Other :
> >Panasonic Printers KX-P1080i And KX - P1091 [one of each]
> >IBM Transcriber Model 172 [four]
> >Ventel Model 1200-1 [three]
> >Sanyo Memo Scriber (with cassette built in) [four]
> >
> >Monitors:
> >IBM Mon. Model 8513001 [one]
> >Leading Edge Mon. Model DR-1240 [three]
> >also Leading Edge Keyboard [one]
> >CTX Color Monitor 14" Model CVP5468A [one]
> >Amdek Video-300 Mon. [one]
> >Citizen Mon. [one]
> >Zenith Data Systems Mon. Model ZVM 121 [one]
> >
> >other keyboards:
> >Zenith Data Systems [four]
> >Wyse Key. [one]
> >unknown brands [three]
> >
> >RADIO SHACK
> >TRS-80 Model III 48 K RAM (Monitor built in, with cassettee hook up in
>back) [seven]
> >TRS-80 Model 4 Microcomputer 64 K (monitor built in and cassette plug in)
>[seven]
> > ** some of these have built in smoky glass filter attached to front
> >TRS-80 64K Keyboard [ten]
> > Mini Disk Drive [one]
> > TRS-80 DMP 200 Printer [one]
> > Video Display (1979) [one]
> > DWP-210 Daisy Wheel Printer [one]
> >
> >Tandy 1000sx (Dual floppy, no mon.) [six]
> > Not working/parts gone [two]
> >Tandy 64 K Color Monitor [one]
> >Tandy Dot Matrix Printer DMP 430 [one]
> >Tandy Monitor VM-4 [one]
> >Tandy 190 Keyboard [one]
> >
> >Other:
> >Heyer Model 93 Thermal Processor [one]
> >Espirit Computer by Hazeltine (PET look-alike) [one]
> >Viasyn Dual 5 1/4 Disk Drive [one]
> >BMC - 800 Model 20 (with monitor on stand) [two]
> >Epson computer Model Equality I+ (has single floppy ) with keyboard
>[one]
> >
> >Viasyn Computer from Hayward CA. CompuPro System 8/16 Serial#068899
>[one]
> >Racal-Milgo / OMXIMODE 96 [one]
> >IBM Type 4869 (made in Japan) 5 1/4 Floppy Drive [one]
> >Data Frame 20/Super Mac Technology (120v,60 Hz) box
> > with switch, male three prong plug; and two ports [one]
> >Power supply [one]
> >Texas Instruments Business System 300 Monitor [one]
> >3M Thermo Fax The Secretary Copier/Transper. Maker [two]
> >American Seating Masterboard for audio controls on large table w/two
>tapes/reels [one]
> >NCR Model 399 Console [one]
> >Zenthen & Aagaard (Copenhagen Denmark) Abdick 588 Stencil Maker
> >IBM Model 4226-320 Printer [one]
> >IBM 4226 Printer Ribbons [one]
> >
> >ALSO-
> >Old DITTO and Mimeograph Machines and parts including paste ink pads
>[ten]
> >Type writers - Royal [newer X one; very old X
>five]
> >IBM Personal Wheelwriter2 [two]
> >IBM Quietwriter III Printer 5202 [one]
> >BMC electric [two]
> >IBM Selectric III [two]
> >Maxwell Pro/Indust. Videocassette U-Matic Still Frame Reproduction
>[twelve]
> >Texas Instruments Computer (large & Heavy ) Serial # 0550001424
>[one]
> >Wollensak triple tape cassette duplicator Model 2772
>[one]
> >Sony U-matic Model VO-2600 [one]
> >Tandy 1000 Personal Computer Keyboard [seven]
> >
> >BOOKS
> >IBM Personal Computer Hardware Reference Library 3.0 BASIC
> > (Hard bound ringed binder in fiberboard case, wrapped, like new
>[twelve]
> >IBM Personal Computer Guide To Operations with floppy [twelve]
> >Tandy 1000sx Manual excellent condition [one]
> >Apple IIc A Touch of Applesoft Basic [five]
> >Apple Getting Started With Your Apple II GS [fifteen]
> >Apple Color RGB Monitor Owners Manual (IIgs) [eight]
> >Apple 3.5 Drive Owner Guide [three]
> >Apple II GS Owner Reference [eight]
> >Appel Image Writer II Owner Manual [one]
> >Apple II GS System Drive Users Guide
>[one]
> >Apple II GS Owner Manual(in wrapper)
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