[GreenKeys] mod 28 asr - thoughts on a fair price?

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

Looking at the listing, if the “oiled tape” is in good shape, I’d make sure that comes with the
ASR. The main reason to have an ASR over a KSR is to run tape. You *will* need some …..
Best way to transport the ASR is with a truck. You’ll have plenty of room for tape and paper.

I’d also peek into the other random boxes if I was there. I’d bet there are some ribbons and 
likely some parts for the ASR hidden away in one box or the other …..

Bob

> On Mar 30, 2019, at 1:59 PM, Gary Chatters WA9ZZZ <gclistr at garychatters.com> wrote:
> 
> Recently an eBay dealer had a couple of rebuilt 28ASRs still on their shipping pallets for sale.  Asking price for one with a damaged cabinet was $400, the other, in better condition, was $800.  The $400 one sold fairly quickly, the $800 one took a couple more weeks but did sell for that price.
> 
> The one you linked to is also on eBay asking for an initial bid of $3500.  It has been there for quite some time with no interest.
> 
> So a few hundred dollars seems like a reasonable market price.  A few thousand is a bit much.  But that is only one opinion.  Maybe 20 years ago you could get them for just the effort to haul them away, but those days are mostly over.
> 
> 
> Before you make an offer, be sure you know what you are getting in to. A 28ASR is really heavy, over 200 lbs (340 for the ones on a pallet), and does not come apart as easily as some of the older machines (e.g. 19).
> 
> gc
> 
> 
> On 3/30/19 1:06 PM, Barnett, Andy wrote:
>> Hey folks, just spoke to a very nice guy today who has a large Teletype-related lot on craiglist Florida (see link below.)  It is from an estate sale and amongst the goodies includes what I believe is a model 28 ASR.
>> He’s open to a reasonable offer @ fair market value.. wondering what is the consensus regarding what it’s worth?
>> https://images.craigslist.org/00a0a_6lGi6cWpp0c_600x450.jpg
>> https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/atq/d/mayo-teletype-machines-oilded-tape-and/6837739842.html *Andy Barnett*| Project Manager
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