Omega-TI Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 The gray keyboards are pretty much of a crapshoot now anyway--you are often much better off with one of the really old black ones with the sticky keys (just open them up and carefully clean the contact fingers and they work good as new). The gray ones have membrane contacts that crack and wear out much more quickly than the metal fingers do. . . I always keep some cotton swabs and a vial of denatured alcohol handy for sticky keys (the ones that either fail to strike or that strike multiple times with a single keypress). Yeah, those ARE a crapshoot, no doubt. The funny thing is, I recently picked up a silver console, in fantastic condition, with all the original stuff from the box and it came with four cartridges and a Home Computer Magazine... all for less than what this guy wants for a single keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (as documented in an article I read on the subject many years ago--someone saw the dumpster full of modules/books but was unable to rescue anything before the trash truck came and mangled them beyond repair in its crusher) This bit sucks a big one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yeah, those ARE a crapshoot, no doubt. The funny thing is, I recently picked up a silver console, in fantastic condition, with all the original stuff from the box and it came with four cartridges and a Home Computer Magazine... all for less than what this guy wants for a single keyboard. BTW, if anyone needs a keyboard let me know. A couple-few years ago someone sent me what was to be a couple of keyboards (the memory fades as to who it was, but it was greatly appreciated) and turned out to be about a half-metric shyte tonne of keyboards. Needless to say I have a few spares that I would be willing to give up for shipping cost if anyone was in need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 BTW, if anyone needs a keyboard let me know. A couple-few years ago someone sent me what was to be a couple of keyboards (the memory fades as to who it was, but it was greatly appreciated) and turned out to be about a half-metric shyte tonne of keyboards. Needless to say I have a few spares that I would be willing to give up for shipping cost if anyone was in need. GAWD! I'd LOVE to see a photo of a "half-metric shyte tonne of keyboards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 BTW, if anyone needs a keyboard let me know. A couple-few years ago someone sent me what was to be a couple of keyboards (the memory fades as to who it was, but it was greatly appreciated) and turned out to be about a half-metric shyte tonne of keyboards. Needless to say I have a few spares that I would be willing to give up for shipping cost if anyone was in need. I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 GAWD! I'd LOVE to see a photo of a "half-metric shyte tonne of keyboards! I admit I may be exaggerating just a little bit. But I do have quite a lot on-hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 A HEADS UP... for anyone that may be interested... Those of you that have been around awhile, know MDUDE has had some really cool TI stuff, and more than his fair share of NOS equipment. Well, according to his auction << HERE >> it says this is his last Editor/Assembler package. So if you ever wanted the documentation or just an editor assembler to make a SUPER CART, you might want check this one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+retroclouds Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 There's currently an auction for a Q-Bert cartridge, which obviously is not a TI-99/4A cartridge. I've contacted the seller and informed him about it. We'll see how it goes. Or am I missing something and it is a TI-99/4A cartridge? Mine looks like this: http://www.videogamehouse.net/QBertC.jpg http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261366234813 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 There's currently an auction for a Q-Bert cartridge, which obviously is not a TI-99/4A cartridge. I've contacted the seller and informed him about it. We'll see how it goes. Or am I missing something and it is a TI-99/4A cartridge? Mine looks like this: http://www.videogamehouse.net/QBertC.jpg http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261366234813 ...looks like an Odyssey 2/Vidpac cartridge and tray, with a TI box. Strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 ...looks like an Odyssey 2/Vidpac cartridge and tray, with a TI box. Strange! This. I wonder how good it is on the O2... I have one in storage that I have not played in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unhuman Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 O2 version is probably worth more too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 HEADS UP! There is a SuperCart available on eBay! It's not the prettiest to look at, but you could put it in another cartridge case. If you are interested in taking a look... << GO HERE >> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I was interested, I clicked the link, I saw the message "seller does not ship to the UK", I said "oh dear that is a terrible shame"-or words to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I was interested, I clicked the link, I saw the message "seller does not ship to the UK", I said "oh dear that is a terrible shame"-or words to that effect. maybe you should contact the seller: Ernie, i think it will not have problems to ship to you... Edited January 11, 2014 by ti99userclub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI-Sissy Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 HEADS UP! There is a SuperCart available on eBay! It's not the prettiest to look at, but you could put it in another cartridge case. If you are interested in taking a look... << GO HERE >> i was outbid. who ever you are, i hate you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 i was outbid. who ever you are, i hate you! Hanging is too good for them!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 i was outbid. who ever you are, i hate you! Still have three days. Talk your boyfriend into ponying up for some extra dosh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 You can always make a SuperCart from an E/A module - that's what I'm planning to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Is a 99/4 really worth $400? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 151207775294 I know it is worth what someone will pay for it, but would anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 i was outbid. who ever you are, i hate you! Sorry, I just had to smile when I read this. I'm sure many of us can relate to you on this! Hanging is too good for them!!!!!! Ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertLM78 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Is a 99/4 really worth $400? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 151207775294 I know it is worth what someone will pay for it, but would anyone? It does appear to be in good shape, but it's not worth $400, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Who interested in a SuperCart could be interested in these two auctions: Super Space II http://www.ebay.it/itm/131086957898?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Super Space http://www.ebay.it/itm/131086970215?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Good Luck ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Who interested in a SuperCart could be interested in these two auctions: Good finds on both #1 and #2, great job there. Let's hope the bidding does not get out of hand. I think the shipping is a little out of pocket though, and of course that extra 9.5% to Washington state residents. (Must be a business) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Is a 99/4 really worth $400? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 151207775294 I know it is worth what someone will pay for it, but would anyone? I don't actually think that is too bad-but I am speaking from the UK perspective where the original TI99/4 sold about three units. Compare it to UK computers that sell for even greater amounts that are technologically inferior, eg-a black and white/no sound Sinclair ZX80 in good condition would go for anywhere between $300 and $500 and a Jupiter Ace would go for even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GratedTopping Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Since that 99/4 isn't even tested, I wouldn't go for it. "Excellent Condition" can't just apply to the outer appearance because if it didn't work, it's in bad condition. I have never looked closely at a 99/4 before. Next to the A key, there's a button called SPACE. That's like an extra spacebar? If so, that was a useless part of the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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