Vintage computer auction - rarity?

[RobertB]

     Heh, this is what we charge out of FCUG storage (if the item is there), box or no:

VIC20 - 5.00
+4 - 5.00
C16 - 5.00
C64 - 5.00
SX-64 - 80.00-90.00
C64C - 5.00
C128 - 10.00
C128D - 30.00
C65 - not in our storage

Drives:

C2N - $1.00
1541 - 5.00
1541C - 5.00
1541-II - 5.00
1551 - nah, not in storage
1570 - not this one, either
1571 - 10.00
1581 - 50.00-60.00
CMD HDs - not there either

Display:

Monitors (Composite Only) - $15
Monitors (Comp & RGBI) - $20

Other:

REU (all) - $15
Printers - $5 or less
Modems (300/1200 bps) - $1

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[xlar54]

Without quoting Golan (too many inner quotes):

The rationale for something like this, is quite similar to coin collector guides, stamp collector guides, etc.  Just a rule of thumb.  Certainly the Ebay market  dictates what something is worth, sure.  But as you noticed, for a C65 or a CMD HD, I havent a fair clue what it should run.  Understanding rarity is really a matter for people who have been doing this for awhile. I think I was in the middle of a irc chat regarding some kind of book about copy protection, and how rare it was... seeing it in a listing, without knowing, I would think it silly that someone is posting a booklet for upwards of $150.  So it's more than just what its worth to the individual - there is definitely a real value being attributed to these things in the Commodore circles.

But your input does help as I know you've been doing this for a long time.  I'll go back and revise those numbers based on the input.

BTW... $7000 for the C65? Whoa.

[xlar54]

     Heh, this is what we charge out of FCUG storage (if the item is there), box or no:


C128D - 30.00

Hmm... might have to get in touch with ya on that one   hehehe

[RobertB]

Hmm... might have to get in touch with ya on that one  

Sure, but it's really hard for me to part with the C128DCR's.  :-)

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[RobertB]

Heh, this is what we charge out of FCUG storage (if the item is there), box or no...

I forgot to mention...  we had a VIC-20 user come to our FCUG meeting today, and he bought a 4.3 amp p.s. for his C64 and later version VIC for $5 and 10 new 5 1/4" disks for $1.

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[Andrew Wiskow]

1570's aren't rare (at least not in Australia). I'd put a higher price on a VIC20 than a breadbox 64 too (not rare, but less of them).

Yeah, I've heard they're not much of a rarity in Australia and Europe.  But they were never sold in North America, so they're more of a rarity here.  I got one from Austria, swapped the power supply with an old 1541 power supply so it'd run on 110V power, and put it up on eBay.  It ended up selling for $120.

[RobertB]

I got one from Austria, swapped the power supply with an old 1541 power supply so it'd run on 110V power...

I still have to swap the p.s. in the 1551 I picked up in England.

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[Andrew Wiskow]

I still have to swap the p.s. in the 1551 I picked up in England.

Will a 1541 power supply work in the 1551, too?  I'm guessing it would.  Just so ya know, Charles Gutman is the one who assisted me with swapping the 1570 power supply, so he could probably assist you with your 1551, too.  This is a great use for out-of-alignment 1541's (and we all know there are a lot of those). 

[RobertB]

Will a 1541 power supply work in the 1551, too?

Yes.

Charles Gutman is the one who assisted me with swapping the 1570 power supply, so he could probably assist you with your 1551, too.

Ah, very good.  I was thinking of Ray Carlsen, but he's already repairing some of our club equipment, in addition to some of my equipment.

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[Andrew Wiskow]

Contrary to what some people think, Charles really does know what he's doing.  Well, except for when it comes to setting up a home network. 

But seriously, he is skilled when it comes to working with the "innards" of our Commodores.  Moreso than I am, at least. 

[airship]

I'll find out, Andrew. I just sent him my 1764 to be expanded.

[Andrew Wiskow]

I'll find out, Andrew. I just sent him my 1764 to be expanded.

Please be sure to let us know how that turns out.  I'm sure you'll be happy with the result. 

[airship]

I'll find out, Andrew. I just sent him my 1764 to be expanded.

Please be sure to let us know how that turns out.  I'm sure you'll be happy with the result. 

Just a quick note to say I sent off my 1764 and got it back in record time. I sent just the circuit board, though you can send the whole unit if you want.

Charles charged me $50.00 for the upgrade. He installed sockets for the 2nd 256k RAM, and a socket for the ROM. The RAM chips were included in the price, as was shipping back. He did a great job - the solder joints are nice and clean, and the REU booted right up with a full 512k. I couldn't be happier.

While I might have been able to find a 512k REU on eBay for a similar price, I would have had to wait forever. This way I got what I wanted fast, with the new RAM chips socketed, and a guarantee.

On the basis of this transaction, I heartily recommend the work of 8-bit Designs.

[Andrew Wiskow]

On the basis of this transaction, I heartily recommend the work of 8-bit Designs.

I'm glad to hear it...  Some people think that he overcharges...  But I really do think that you get what you pay for.  In the case of work done by Charles, I've always received a quality product, and he does work very quickly.  And like you said, he guarantees his work, so if there is any problem, he'll make it right.

[RobertB]

In the case of work done by Charles, I've always received a quality product, and he does work very quickly.

And Charles got my Lt. Kernal hard drive up and running beautifully.

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[airship]

I'm glad to hear it...  Some people think that he overcharges...  But I really do think that you get what you pay for.

Hey, it's a free market. If anyone thinks his quote is too high, they can go somewhere else. As it is, I'm glad there are a few guys out there who will still do work on these things who know what they're doing. That's worth something.