Omega-TI Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wow, I wish I had more room and a few dollars extra to burn. There is finally a decent looking MOD 4 for sale on Ebay. << CLICK HERE FOR AUCTION >> 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Radio-Shack-TRS-80-Model-II-Microcomputer-Disk-And-Keyboard-Untested/154325625350?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D3cf295c9dec2440bbd83b82170bd64fb%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Des%26sd%3D303883954913%26itm%3D154325625350%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DRadioShack&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A7824770e-6f29-11eb-8c7d-ca50ca588f33|parentrq%3Aa335c6941770aa64a94089beffdc92e8|iid%3A1 Ending in 4 minutes. Rusted, heavily yellowed (probably owned by smoker), but $361 isn't bad for a Model II with 4 floppy drives and a keyboard. Who knows what's inside the computer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, bluejay said: Ending in 4 minutes. Rusted, heavily yellowed (probably owned by smoker), but $361 isn't bad for a Model II with 4 floppy drives and a keyboard. Who knows what's inside the computer. Yeah, it's already been relisted, but oh, that one is NASTY! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHaensel Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 The 3-disk expansion system is a really nice touch! Too bad the Model II is local pickup only. I hope it goes to a good home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHaensel Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Another Model II, roughly $565 shipped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 15 hours ago, MHaensel said: Another Model II, roughly $565 shipped. Gotta admire 'dem Model IIs. They are quite impressive (and rare) beasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 10:12 AM, MHaensel said: Another Model II, roughly $565 shipped. Sold. I suppose $550 isn't bad for a Model II. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 5:44 AM, bluejay said: Sold. I suppose $550 isn't bad for a Model II. Considering the condition and rarity of them, I would say it was a good purchase overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnuphis Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/274755333257?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818142323%26meid%3Dee589e558c8d4130afbc62129c94471c%26pid%3D101123%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D124563997133%26itm%3D274755333257%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3Ddefault%26brand%3DRadioShack&_trksid=p2563228.c101123.m1982 Classic example of unrealistic expectations. I would love a model III but that price is more than an Amiga or rare Pet. Plus I just saw a pimped out Model IV with built in FreHD go for a much lower price. Edited April 22, 2021 by Arnuphis added text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Arnuphis said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274755333257?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818142323%26meid%3Dee589e558c8d4130afbc62129c94471c%26pid%3D101123%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D124563997133%26itm%3D274755333257%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3Ddefault%26brand%3DRadioShack&_trksid=p2563228.c101123.m1982 Classic example of unrealistic expectations. I would love a model III but that price is more than an Amiga or rare Pet. Plus I just saw a pimped out Model IV with built in FreHD go for a much lower price. Yep! Lots of people now think any old computer is worth tons. Granted, M3s are getting harder to come by, but I doubt very much there is enough demand to get any in four figures. Now, an M2, perhaps. But M1s, M3s, and M4s I really just don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 A nice decked out Model 4 just sold for over $1,000. A clean 16K cassette based Model III just sold for $660 and another for $650...keep in mind these have no disk drives, no disk controller and no serial card. Outside of being a rare curiosity, I'm not sure why anyone would pay more for a II, 12, 16 or 6000. They weren't used in homes or schools and the limited amount of software is business oriented. My Model III calls BBSs, has good sound from the cassette port, great stereo 5 voice sound from the Orchestra 90, 640X240 hi res graphics to play with, endless accessories from back in the day along with incredibly cool things being made today. Then there are the thousands of programs available for it. I wouldn't turn down a free II, but not really sure what I'd do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Turbo-Torch said: I wouldn't turn down a free II, but not really sure what I'd do with it. If you are a collector, that would be one heckuva addition, that's for sure. Apart from that, I am sure there are some things that it can be used for, if not to restore and sell it for bookoos of bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnuphis Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 7:51 PM, Turbo-Torch said: A nice decked out Model 4 just sold for over $1,000. A clean 16K cassette based Model III just sold for $660 and another for $650...keep in mind these have no disk drives, no disk controller and no serial card. Outside of being a rare curiosity, I'm not sure why anyone would pay more for a II, 12, 16 or 6000. They weren't used in homes or schools and the limited amount of software is business oriented. My Model III calls BBSs, has good sound from the cassette port, great stereo 5 voice sound from the Orchestra 90, 640X240 hi res graphics to play with, endless accessories from back in the day along with incredibly cool things being made today. Then there are the thousands of programs available for it. I wouldn't turn down a free II, but not really sure what I'd do with it. That model 4 was a showstopper. I may have gone for it had I seen it in time. A real gem. This is just a basic model III. I made a decent offer to the seller and was declined. I guess I will check back in 6 months when its still up for auction and see if they want to do realistic business then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, Arnuphis said: That model 4 was a showstopper. I may have gone for it had I seen it in time. A real gem. This is just a basic model III. I made a decent offer to the seller and was declined. I guess I will check back in 6 months when its still up for auction and see if they want to do realistic business then. Good examples at reasonable prices show up all the time. That III is so ridiculously priced, there's no point in even trying to negotiate with people like that...now or in the future. The description is also idiotic. Only shows it booted up into basic and claims No discs or anything so there is nothing downloaded. There are plenty of disks in the photos including TRSDOS. I can almost guarantee the drives don't work and will need to be disassembled, cleaned and realigned on a scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) I am selling a nice working TRS80 Model 12 with a bunch of 8 inch software. \ Local pickup in the Toronto , Canada area. Edited April 25, 2021 by rietveld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) On 4/23/2021 at 12:53 PM, Hwlngmad said: If you are a collector, that would be one heckuva addition, that's for sure. Apart from that, I am sure there are some things that it can be used for, if not to restore and sell it for bookoos of bucks. I use my Model 2 to play games and read the news online with a wifi modem and i even added a Gotek as a second drive so I can make 8 inch disks Edited April 25, 2021 by rietveld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 On 4/23/2021 at 12:53 PM, Hwlngmad said: If you are a collector, that would be one heckuva addition, that's for sure. Apart from that, I am sure there are some things that it can be used for, if not to restore and sell it for bookoos of bucks. You can also use the Model 2 as a 80 column display for a Coleco Adam. Here is a video where I do that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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