the-topdog Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I got no clue why, I guess I am just a glutton for punishment. But when I saw a Coleco Adam computer, complete with box and everything but the pack-in games on CraigsList for a killer price, I bought it... again... I gotta be braindead. (Hey hey Cebus I know what you are about to say... don't exploit the easy opening ) These computers are awesome, but they are the biggest nightmare to ship. The box is like 4 gadzillion inches long, 13.7 trillizillion miles wide, and 47 parsecs high and takes 3 forklifts and 2 shaved llamas to lift. But seriously, it is like in the 42"x24"x10" neighborhood and probably 40ish pounds. I have no need for yet another one... but I bought it anyway to try to pass on to a fellow AAer. The computer looks great, and the box is in semi-rough shape. Have not taken it out of the box, so it is untested. I will take pictures tonight. Asking $65 + $50 shipping. Or $1,250 + Free Shipping... whichever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mock Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I got no clue why, I guess I am just a glutton for punishment. But when I saw a Coleco Adam computer, complete with box and everything but the pack-in games on CraigsList for a killer price, I bought it... again... I gotta be braindead. (Hey hey Cebus I know what you are about to say... don't exploit the easy opening ) These computers are awesome, but they are the biggest nightmare to ship. The box is like 4 gadzillion inches long, 13.7 trillizillion miles wide, and 47 parsecs high and takes 3 forklifts and 2 shaved llamas to lift. But seriously, it is like in the 42"x24"x10" neighborhood and probably 40ish pounds. I have no need for yet another one... but I bought it anyway to try to pass on to a fellow AAer. The computer looks great, and the box is in semi-rough shape. Have not taken it out of the box, so it is untested. I will take pictures tonight. Asking $65 + $50 shipping. Or $1,250 + Free Shipping... whichever you choose. these are awesome if you ditch the printer and get a dedicated power supply...be a lot cheaper to ship if you didn't deal with the printer...something to consider because that is where all the weight is and its useless anyway. Guess it depends on what you want...if you want it to be a retro melvin because its in the box and have to have the printer, don't complain about the shipping...and if you just want a nice system that plays CV games and Adam games, then you don't need the printer and will still have a cool box...you will probably save more on shipping ditching the printer than what you could sell it for if it was still in the shrink wrap lol. I have one and I love it...use it instead of the regular CV all the time...ditched the printer and it was the best thing i ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'm not gonna say anything! (Secretly hiding my 2 boxed ADAMs right now........) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'm not gonna say anything! (Secretly hiding my 2 boxed ADAMs right now........) Same here. Not sure why I every picked up that second ADAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have 2 also so I have something to do on the turrrlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 ... if I didn't already have one Reminds me, I owe someone for a ram upgrade. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I'm not gonna say anything! (Secretly hiding my 2 boxed ADAMs right now........) They are huge! Do you stack them in the garage under a car cover and tell your wife it is a Corvette? If so then brilliant! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Sale pending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 They are huge! Do you stack them in the garage under a car cover and tell your wife it is a Corvette? Nah, she's too smart for that. She knows a Corvette is significantly smaller. I just tell her I bought a Ford F-350. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max1227 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Do you still have this Coleco Adam? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 He might still have it, after all, this sale is from 2011... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I remember seeing the HUGE (well it was when I was a kid) boxed Adam computer on the very top shelf behind the checkout counter at Kay-Bee toys when my parents took me in there one night. I wanted it so badly Of course there was no way in hell they would buy their 7 year old something so expensive. BTW: Mega old bumpage. Every once in awhile I get a PM from someone new asking if I still have something I was selling 5 years ago. Edited January 18, 2014 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I remember seeing the HUGE (well it was when I was a kid) boxed Adam computer on the very top shelf behind the checkout counter at Kay-Bee toys when my parents took me in there one night. I wanted it so badly Of course there was no way in hell they would buy their 7 year old something so expensive. I have an ADAM computer...trust me...it is still HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Huge is the only way to describe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 One of the few instances where biggun's ain't nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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