Hi John, If you see any other PDP-8/E,F,L,I for sale could you please keep me in mind and let me know?
Thanks and best regards Tom Hunter On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 11:43 PM John H. Reinhardt via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 11/20/2020 8:01 AM, Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote: > > I know it is the year 2020 but nevertheless what are my chances of > finding > > a complete and repairable DEC PDP-8/E or as a second choice a PDP-8/I ? > > > > Is there any hope or should I be just content with my SIMH based > PiDP-8/I? > > > > Thanks > > Tom Hunter > Funny you should mention... > > There is a guy in Endicott, NY with a PDP-8/E possibly looking for a new > home. Posted a couple days ago on the VCF DEC Forum > < > http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?77602-DEC-de-accession-value-estimates-sought&p=643984#post643984 > > > > > Circumstances require selling off some or all the DECs [ will still have > some DGs to play with ]. > > One can often get a general idea of value based on prior open market > (like eBay) sales but not > > enough comparables out there, so would like to get a ball-park idea. > > > > Prefer to see them stay within VCF but because of the amount previously > invested I'm not able to "give it away" > > at hobby prices as I would like in an ideal world. Everything is good > shape and complete, but not booted up since dry long term storage. May sell > some or all of it but will try here before eBay. Here's a quick overview, > informed and straightforward feedback much appreciated. > > > > > Complete PDP-8/E, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list), good > condition, long dry storage. > > > Complete PDP-11/05, 8k core, full flip chip/board set (have list) good > condition, long dry storage. > > > DECScope VT-52, good condition nothing missing or damaged from long > term storage. > > > RX-01 dual floppy drive, good condition nothing missing or damaged, > from long storage. > > > > thanks for your help. > > Roger in NY > > Be aware people are telling him his system is probably worth about $1000. > I have seen other 8's go for more on Ebay but I don't recall which model. > > -- > > John H. Reinhardt > >
