First post, by vladstamate
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Hi folks,
First my page is up: digiloguemuseum.com. There I put my collection as well as the YouTube computer history videos.
But, as more interest to this group, I've written a series of scripts (which use the ebaysdk) in Python that allow me to search and categorize vintage computer sold related items on eBay. This way we can have an idea as to what to expect to pay (or ask) for an item. I have them separated by computer systems (Kaypro 2, etc), consoles (Nintendo 64, etc), components (Sound Blaster 2, etc) and software/games (Kings Quest V, etc). The data they produce is integrated on my website here. If you click on an item you will actually see individual sold auctions.
>>>>> eBay Vintage Computing Historical Price Database <<<<<
Notes / Features:
- the average price is weighted based on age. So that more recent sales weigh more.
- it only searches SOLD items, not ended.
- the search is NOT perfect. I am adding more logic and filters to make it better
- the scripts run once ever day or so. The longer this runs the more data we'll get
- supports multiple regions with local prices (UK, US, DE, etc)
- games' prices are separated for sealed vs normal
- graphs for prices over time (and sale volume)for each item in each region
Where do I need help? I need ideas for more things to search for. Now, I am not interested in searching for "SOYO 536C Beta 2 with black chips" motherboard as that is too specific or niche. But if you have ideas of items that are generally looked for, I can add them (like special Sound Blaster CT code cards). Also I can add more regions if people request those.
TODO:
- more categories/better filtering
Feedback? Please let me know !
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7HbC_nq8t1S9l7qGYL0mTA
Collection: http://www.digiloguemuseum.com/index.html
Emulator: https://sites.google.com/site/capex86/
Raytracer: https://sites.google.com/site/opaqueraytracer/