jamm Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Part of me tempted on this, the other part of me is rolling its eyes super hard... An 800 just got listed on eBay that would place it very near the top of the serial number thread: 47th week of 1979 Not in perfect shape, but far from the worst I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 A link would have been nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I found a few on the US fleabay. Not this one is it? The others all had 6 digit serials in the 3-400,000 range. And a couple had the box pictured with "48K" prominent which indicates it's later on. I had no idea they used silver boxes that look almost like the XL boxes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-800-Home-Computer-Complete-in-Box-CIB-4-Untested/233498527841?hash=item365d98c861:g:OPoAAOSwHB5eS0Yl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Mclaneinc said: A link would have been nice I'm wary of being seen as promoting these things, since I have nothing to do with them, but here's the auction in question: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ATARI-800-The-Programmer-Computer-System-w-Box-Manuals-Vintage-Rare/124241256171 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Rybags said: I found a few on the US fleabay. Not this one is it? The others all had 6 digit serials in the 3-400,000 range. And a couple had the box pictured with "48K" prominent which indicates it's later on. I had no idea they used silver boxes that look almost like the XL boxes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-800-Home-Computer-Complete-in-Box-CIB-4-Untested/233498527841?hash=item365d98c861:g:OPoAAOSwHB5eS0Yl Different one - see my last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Rybags said: I had no idea they used silver boxes that look almost like the XL boxes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-800-Home-Computer-Complete-in-Box-CIB-4-Untested/233498527841?hash=item365d98c861:g:OPoAAOSwHB5eS0Yl Yep. The one we bought as a kid had that same box, as does one I found in-box a few years ago locally. Sadly, the one I found has a box in much worse condition but still a nice bit of nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) That one popped up but didn't look very old. Looks like a bit of damage, you can see exposed PS board in the side shot and what looks like the beginnings of a wasps nest in the serial port (does the PS board live outside the metal shielding? ) Edited June 30, 2020 by Rybags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rybags said: That one popped up but didn't look very old. Looks like a bit of damage, you can see exposed PS board in the side shot and what looks like the beginnings of a wasps nest in the serial port (does the PS board live outside the metal shielding? ) Definitely some damage. Doesn't that serial number make it a November 1979 machine, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 minute ago, jamm said: Definitely some damage. Doesn't that serial number make it a November 1979 machine, though? Yes, and so too does the handwritten label underneath with “11/21” written on it. These stickers are common on Sunnyvale-made 400’s and 800’s. The month-day annotation at the end usually corresponds with the date codes on serial numbers and (when they have it), the engravings in the plastic case bottoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 If this is so early why is it inked 472? I forget when they started the WWY coding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Quote For it's age, it looks to be well taken care of ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, kheller2 said: If this is so early why is it inked 472? I forget when they started the WWY coding. Oh, you’re right. I just glanced at the ink in the last photo while being distracted by the handwritten label below - the glare obscures a lot of detail and I just assumed that top loop was a “9” but after looking more closely, and seeing the previous photo without the glare, it’s a “2.”. Not such an early example after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Ah well - no heartache over not getting it, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, jamm said: I'm wary of being seen as promoting these things, since I have nothing to do with them, but here's the auction in question: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ATARI-800-The-Programmer-Computer-System-w-Box-Manuals-Vintage-Rare/124241256171 Don't worry about it, 99% of people will presume its just you showing us something interesting, which it is... Also as seen, without the link there can be confusion... Cheers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 oh wow l@@k, it's got factory enhanced cooling mod! It's Rarely taken care of ! A real treat! rofl lmfao lol tears, stitch in the side laugh grimace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Rybags said: That one popped up but didn't look very old. Looks like a bit of damage, you can see exposed PS board in the side shot and what looks like the beginnings of a wasps nest in the serial port (does the PS board live outside the metal shielding? ) Is it me, or do bugs particularly like 800s? I found a dead spider under the CPU in one of mine, and I think the other one was a dead pill bug. So wasps doesn't surprise me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TapperP Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Errr.... That's pretty horrid. Edited June 30, 2020 by TapperP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 hours ago, jamm said: Definitely some damage. Doesn't that serial number make it a November 1979 machine, though? The serial number label indicates a manufacture date of 47th week of 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, BillC said: The serial number label indicates a manufacture date of 47th week of 1982. Correct (I actually saw it days ago, and noticed immediately by reading the serial# decal). Overall, it seemed to me like just a pile of crap. Sorry for saying it, but someone had to. ? Much, much better units on eBay, right now. Edited June 30, 2020 by Faicuai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) ? so long as it works and the keyboard is good to go... it's a good machine... just not at that price... Wood case leather accoutrements... why that could be a Rolls-Royce if someone wanted to class it up Maybe some chrome... yeah and .... Edited June 30, 2020 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddtmw Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 7 hours ago, kheller2 said: If this is so early why is it inked 472? I forget when they started the WWY coding. Can someone please convert this to English? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwilbar Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I presume WW is the 2 digit week code, and Y is the year, so 472 would be 47th week of 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I'm building a time machine, but I need 1979 or earlier $100 bills to bring back with me to purchase some brand new 800s and then bring them back to the future. Any takers? P.S. also looking for good deal on a Delorean. ? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickJock Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Wait a year and go back to Dec 12th, 1980 and buy Apple stock instead! Then you can buy all the 800s you want in the present! Funny idea, invest in Apple in order to buy Ataris! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banquo Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 hours ago, TapperP said: Errr.... That's pretty horrid. I remember I was really worried when I bought mine if it would arrive intact, the 400 and 800 cases are extremely brittle now. Fortunately it arrived safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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