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Reply 20 of 25, by SpectriaForce

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It will sell, if not as a whole computer, then in parts. The CGA card is possibly worth half of the asking price *if it works*. The HDD controller with cables is an easy $25. The (expanded?) memory board is probably worth >$50 to the right person (not for the hoarders over here). So we are already at $150. The rest is a bonus (e.g. scrap metal).

Reply 22 of 25, by Tetrium

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SpectriaForce wrote on 2022-04-09, 22:13:

It will sell, if not as a whole computer, then in parts. The CGA card is possibly worth half of the asking price *if it works*. The HDD controller with cables is an easy $25. The (expanded?) memory board is probably worth >$50 to the right person (not for the hoarders over here). So we are already at $150. The rest is a bonus (e.g. scrap metal).

The shipping cost is added to this total, making it a less enticing deal than it already is.
And indeed, if it works.

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Reply 23 of 25, by Shponglefan

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Tetrium wrote on 2022-04-09, 23:45:

And indeed, if it works.

Per the listing, it "powers on and runs". Whatever that means. 😁

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Reply 24 of 25, by BEEN_Nath_58

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I looked at the seller's profile and most of his components are dusty. Looks like he pulls things from a 20yr abandoned warehouse room. Some things are overpriced even.

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Reply 25 of 25, by Repo Man11

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I recognize that seller. I have one of these, and I searched to get an idea of what it might sell for and I found one person selling one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254405063213
Mine: Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

I think he's had it for sale for about a year now? That means two things: his price is above market value, and he's quite patient. I also recognize him because I used to live very close to Orland.

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