[GreenKeys] eBay prices for 8-bit machines lately

[Christian Gauger-Cosgrove]

So to do minicomputers like DEC's venerable PDP series machines (8 and
11 being the common hobby boxes), or Data General's stuff.


Of course, unless the person who is buying the Altair is a classic
computer hobbyist all they want the machine for is "It's old! It's the
first personal computer! It's <X>!" Same with the Teletype becuase
they heard it was used with the Altair, "ZOMG! Must buy a Model 33
Teletype!"


Personally, I'm mostly interested in finding a Model 35 machine (for
my PDP-11, not that it would be the right terminal for it, but
NEVERMIND MY REASONS WHY). Though I'm also sort of looking for a Model
28 Compact. Though what I'd really like is a 28ASR with under dome
reperf and LCXD... not going to happen, but NEVERMIND THAT.

Admittedly I love the aesthetics of the Model 28 and Model 35; the
Model 33 looks too... boring and plastic. But the 28 and 35 have a
great "dieselpunk" vibe to them. Plus they're useful. Not that 33
isn't useful, but they're far less interesting as compared to a 35.


My random two cents.

Cheers,
Christian


On 15 December 2013 22:05, David Burns <dvdbrns at rcn.com> wrote:
> It seems as though eBay prices for M33 machines (and 8-bit ilk) have jumped
> rather markedly since summertime.  It was only 'yesterday' when a $199
> asking bid for a 33 machine didn't get any takers, regardless of condition.
>
> This evening I sent the following link to my buddy Pete with whom I visited
> The Black Hole in Los Alamos (shortly before it closed forever) where he
> picked up an operational 33ASR (sitting out in the parking lot!!!) for $20.
> Now:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Teletype-Model-33-Vintage-typewriter-and-punch-tape-reader-with-stand-/321230326766?nma=true&si=l21KhQ67dVr6zzgKwTqBcKvNPrQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
>
> After I wondered why 8-bit machines seemed suddenly in demand, he checked
> out what his $200 Altair microcomputer would be worth on eBay:
> http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=altair+8800&_sop=16
>
> I think he's solved the mystery of why 8-bit Teletypes are suddenly in
> demand:  All those Altairs need 33ASRs to go with them!
>
> -Dave in Boston
>
>
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