IBM 5150 brings $910 on EBAY

From: Jeffrey H. Ingber <jingber_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun Oct 27 19:03:00 2002

On Sun, 2002-10-27 at 13:54, Innfogra_at_aol.com wrote:
> I would say that the three original manuals and the DOS SW contributes
> mightily to the value to collectors.

Maybe I'm just desensitized to the PCs since I grew up with these
machines and used them for years.

The documentation and DOS software aren't "rare" in any sense of the
word. There are vendors on the 'net who carry NOS manual sets
(including the HW refs and DOS). These manuals are out there in
abundance, as well as a surplus of NOS parts.
 
> When Items like this sell for such high values I notice they usually include
> the original Software and manuals. Often they have the original boxes.
>
> Also condition is very important to collectors. This one purports to be in
> near perfect condition which is somewhat rare in its own right.

It is not unusual to find a PC in good condition as they hold up very
well. I can put together the same machine (in as good or better
condition) in an afternoon after placing a few phone calls. These
machines and parts are out there - everywhere. There is nothing special
about that PC, and I don't think it's value will appreciate to the
stratospheric levels that some other machines have. Or maybe I'm wrong
and the tide has turned (as observed in this auction.)





>
> Paxton
> Astoria, OR
Received on Sun Oct 27 2002 - 19:03:00 GMT