Uncommon, certainly. But rarity isn't always the primary factor driving price. Sometimes it's desirability. Apparently, enough people covet this machine to pay 4 figures for one.
Sellam On Mon, Apr 17, 2023, 9:51 AM Christopher Zach via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > A 9825a is rare? I couldn't find anyone interested in one with a down > power supply last year. Sold for 500 on ebay > > On April 17, 2023 11:51:42 AM EDT, Steve Lewis via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > >There is a gentlemen in New Jersey willing to sell his HP9825A > > > >I believe he is the original owner. It has 4 ROM cartridges (that go in > >the front) and several data cartridges for the slot on the top left. > > > >He is asking $2000 but can probably negotiate (as he didn't find any > takers > >in VCF East). As far as he knows, everything still works (LED lights came > >on when he powered it up a few months ago). > > > >I've met this seller and can vouch for him, but I don't know much about > >this particular item. > > > >I have some photos of it at the bottom of this page: > >https://voidstar.blog/vcf-east-2023-part-3/ > > > >I may try a VCF forum topic about it. Just trying to help him find a good > >home for the equipment. E-mail/reply direct and I can provide some > contact > >info. > > > >(BTW not sure if my cctalk posts are working anymore??) > > > >-Steve / voidstar >
