+OLD CS1 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Not sure if this is a good price or not, but it looks to be in good condition. It is a 220V system. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254637816259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Invader Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 These things are pretty rare and, in terms of status with VIC-20 collectors, it's not far behind the VIC-1001 (early Japanese release of the VIC-20) and the 1540 disk drive. Those original VIC-20 era accessories are pretty much the holy grail. I don't think it will take long for someone to buy that at $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Perhaps. Based on Google cache of various sites linking to eBay auctions, that one seems to have been for sale at least since July 2nd, possibly longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Invader Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, carlsson said: Perhaps. Based on Google cache of various sites linking to eBay auctions, that one seems to have been for sale at least since July 2nd, possibly longer. I suppose the availability of more convenient accessories for the VIC limits the interest in items like the 1010 to hard core collectors who want a state-of-the-art VIC-20 set-up as it would have been in 1981. For my part, I've got a Mega-Cart and an SD2IEC and that will do me. A 1010 would be a swimming pool purchase to me; a nice status symbol but not something I'm going to use very often. Same deal with the 1540. A VIC-1001 for $400 would be snapped up immediately because I know I would use it but I also know that it's never going to happen. When a seller lists an item with an expensive BIN, it usually means he doesn't fancy his chances in a straight auction but this is something that needs to be protected from being under-sold as it is a valuable item. $400 seems fair if you want a VIC-1010. Edited August 31, 2020 by English Invader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 11 hours ago, English Invader said: These things are pretty rare and, in terms of status with VIC-20 collectors, it's not far behind the VIC-1001 (early Japanese release of the VIC-20) and the 1540 disk drive. Those original VIC-20 era accessories are pretty much the holy grail. I had TWO VIC-1540s I picked up from a garage sale in the 90s. I am sad to say that I unceremoniously eliminated them around 2000 as I could not get anyone to take them and I had long since moved past the VIC-20. I wondered about the $400 price tag, as well. I am in agreement with @English Invader about the item and its potential market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 What about the Vic-1020 is that more common? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Not entirely sure, but I think the 1020 is a little more common, at least in the 9V two-prong variety. It also works as a monitor stand, unlike the 1010 which is oriented in the other direction so it not only occupies space behind the VIC, but also a lot to its right side. A rather peculiar design actually, though of course it leaves all the other connectors free. Strictly for cartridge expansion, there are other and cheaper solutions but again this is a collectable more than something you'd buy to use. At least these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I've got a boxed and complete 220V unit I'm looking to sell, but it doesn't work 100% (has odd issues with certain memory expansions). Not sure of worth, but aiming to sell if can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 IIRC, original box increases value by at least 50% so that would make your unit in the $600 range, perhaps deduct $25 for the hardware issue, unless of course it is a design problem so no expansion unit would work with the same memory expansion cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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