Video_Invader Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Once I go through everything, I'll have detailed photos. So far its: 2 1702 monitors 2 1571 floppy drives 3 c128 computers tons of manuals and guides cables and power supplies 100's of disks disk storage units Commodore printer dust covers All this had been in storage for quite some time. I had actually showed up for something else but when I noticed all this, I asked the lady about it and she said take it. I'll start going through everything today and get pics. Here's some pics right now. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpiguy9907 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Why does this never happen to me??? Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRTGAMER Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nice find! The back of the 1702 monitors are SVideo, just get a conversion cable if you want to hook up a SNES or PS1 to it. On the other side of the coin the Commodore Computers are grest "game consoles" with game carts; can be hooked up to a regualar TV thru SVideo or Composite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Holy Moley that's an awesome haul, especially for free! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Holy Moley that's an awesome haul, especially for free! especially since the load included 4 ced players. Several movies for them, a couple older crt set from 82,83. A stereo, radio, pioneer stereo components, vcr, a line conditioner, vintage speakers, a denon multi cassette player, several vacuum tubes, and even a 6000 btu Ac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 especially since the load included 4 ced players. Several movies for them, a couple older crt set from 82,83. A stereo, radio, pioneer stereo components, vcr, a line conditioner, vintage speakers, a denon multi cassette player, several vacuum tubes, and even a 6000 btu Ac. Okay, now you're venturing in ridiculous territory. #mindblown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Okay, now you're venturing in ridiculous territory. #mindblown Some of the vacuum tubes are selling for $50 ea. I actually needed one for a 1968 Magnavox tv console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Some of the vacuum tubes are selling for $50 ea. I actually needed one for a 1968 Magnavox tv console. I have an old GE TV repairman's case chock full of tubes. Which ones are selling for upwards of fitty bux? lol. (You still need one for your TV?) It's usually the ones that can be used for audio applications I see selling for decent coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) I have an old GE TV repairman's case chock full of tubes. Which ones are selling for upwards of fitty bux? lol. (You still need one for your TV?) It's usually the ones that can be used for audio applications I see selling for decent coins. Yup, ham radio operators. The 6JE6C or something like that.I have a few of them. My tv uses it for the high voltage flyback. I also need a smaller one that sits next to it. Have to see if I have that one. I just sold my RCA tv repairman's case. Didn't really need it. Just looking on ebay, looks like anywhere between $25 and 70. Edited March 7, 2016 by Video_Invader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Great score, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSG Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 The 1702 monitors work like new. Tried all three 128s and they all power up with blank screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRTGAMER Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 The 1702 monitors work like new. Tried all three 128s and they all power up with blank screen. THREE not working? Maybe not connected correctly, the 1702 also has a video select switch buried at the back. That switch sometimes acts up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPA5 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I want to be happy for you, and I am... But I also hate you a little too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very nice haul. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video_Invader Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks guys. Trying to get the 128s working is like pulling teeth tho. I've tried everything, different monitors, tvs, different cables, using rf, blind booting, 40/80 key switching, c64 mode when powering on, removing SID chip, reseting all socket chips. Dead. All I get is the red led, a pop in the sound when first turned on, vertical faint lines about 1/4 apart on screen, and a ringing sound. Ringing goes away after a couple seconds on two of them but the third one continously rings. Not loud but enough to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrofixes Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Awesome score! I never find vintage computers in the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 So that's what happened to *my* C64 stuff! I had a CL ad for free stuff but when I got there, it was gone. Suggestion that Al give the OP a custom title "Sumguy" for snatching what should have been mine. just kidding good haul! Probably saved them from landfill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Wow. I'm torn between "awesome, congrats!" and "I can see why she wanted all the space back, what a pile of old stuff!" I'm in "purge" mode now so wouldn't imagine taking that on ...but I'd be tempted. Who am I kidding, I'd be like Zork and TAKE ALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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