A big factor is the relative completeness of the unit. If a collector is
supposed to want it, it must be really complete, with manuals, brocheures,
diskettes, etc. A cheapie might be incomplete and non-fucntional as well.
Collectors don't always demand the units be functional, but they do demand they
be complete, at least so there are no obviously missing parts.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave McGuire" <mcguire_at_neurotica.com>
To: "Stan Sieler" <sieler_at_allegro.com>
Cc: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 8:45 PM
Subject: RE: Ebay madness
>
> Yup, I'd say $25 was leaving money on the table.
>
> -Dave
>
> On August 3, Stan Sieler wrote:
> > > > -> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1260881309
> > >
> > > Neat. The last one I saw went on eBay for well over a thousand
> > > dollars. Who's smoking that crack? ;)
> >
> > eBay item 1201705728 - Heathkit H-8 Computer w/16K
> > $404.00 (reserve met)
> >
> > eBay item 1242494415 - Superb 1977 Heathkit H8+H9 with manuals!
> > GBP 343.00 (approx. $474.15 )
> >
> > eBay item 1245865102 Vintage Heathkit H8 Computer
> > GBP 118.88 (approx. $166.57)
> >
> > eBay item 1249920339 Heathkit H8 Computer-Complete-11 Manuals
> > $504.00
> >
> > eBay item 1252795126 HEATHKIT H8, H9 Antique Computer OLD!!!!
> > $383.88
> >
> > The last four are still viewable on eBay.
> >
> > Stan Sieler sieler_at_allegro.com
> > www.allegro.com/sieler/wanted/index.html www.allegro.com/sieler
>
> --
> Dave McGuire
> Laurel, MD
>
>
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