[GreenKeys] eBay prices for 8-bit machines lately

[Steve Ripper]

Oh the prices have been higher. I believe Wayne holds the record for a
refurb model 33 ASR. If I am not mistaken he sold one for over $3000 and
that was a while ago.


On Sun, Dec 15, 2013 at 10:05 PM, 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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Cheers,

Steve Ripper
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