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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: giZmo350 on February 18, 2008, 11:56:38 PM
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COMMODORE AMIGA 500 PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM NEW IN BOX (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230222124551&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013)
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Mouhahahaha... Incredible :-o :lol:
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How much did a new A500 cost anyway? I know the 1000 was like $1200 new! I know if I had spent that much on a 1000 and a boat load of software, I wouldn't sell it for a song either.
:-P
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Not bad if I say so myself.
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It is a bit much, but I must admit it is in a wonderful condition...
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What are you supposed to do with something like that? Take it out of the box and look at it every once in a while? I'd rather buy a minimig!
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OMG! Who buys these things, what do they do with them ?!
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Its a market dominated by collectors.
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coldfish wrote:
Its a market dominated by collectors.
Yup! I like to go check out these high roller's feedback to see what else they buy. This person is snatching up mint Amiga like the sun is gonna burn out tomorrow. He's got some good deals in the past though. :-)
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a $365 dust collector :lol:
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The A500 is hardly rare and was mass produced, so it does seem a little ridiculous. Then again, it is perfect, and I'm sure it will go someplace where it will be well preserved. $365 really isn't that much to blow on a personal hobby... (edit -- not that *I* would buy one at that price! LOL)
However, the price on this stuff does fluctuate quite a bit... odd how one can go for $80, while another fetches $400 (both NIB). ;-)
A few years ago, I picked up a NIB 64C for something like $40-50, when a few weeks prior they were all selling for over $200. Just depends how many people want one all at once, then you have to figure in the shill bids/etc.
Wasn't there a new/boxed A2000 that sold last year??? Something like $600 IIRC. That seems a bit more reasonable.
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-D- wrote:
$365 really isn't that much to blow on a personal hobby...
Hit the nail right on the head there, I'd hate to think what I've spent on my photography over the years, I bet a lot more than people have spent on Amiga collections. And I have my Amiga collection too and a few other hobbies, but none are anywhere near as expensive as photography.
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I sent this to the buyer...
"$365 for an A500??????
I paid $35 (yes thirty five) for a NIB A500 just like the one in this auction. It came with a NIB 1084S D2! I think you got scammed! :( :("
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gdanko wrote:
I sent this to the buyer...
"$365 for an A500??????
I paid $35 (yes thirty five) for a NIB A500 just like the one in this auction. It came with a NIB 1084S D2! I think you got scammed! :( :("
Holy Crap! You emailed that to the winner!? :lol:
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gdanko wrote:
I sent this to the buyer...
"$365 for an A500??????
I paid $35 (yes thirty five) for a NIB A500 just like the one in this auction. It came with a NIB 1084S D2! I think you got scammed! :( :("
Bull excrement. :roll:
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That's not a bad price for an Amiga 500 Deluxe pack new in box. Yes, I speak from experience on the matter. I was selling Deluxe packs for more than that in 2004. The more time passes, the more NIB Amigas will go for. Whether you like it or not, this is life.
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gdanko wrote:
I sent this to the buyer...
"$365 for an A500??????
I paid $35 (yes thirty five) for a NIB A500 just like the one in this auction. It came with a NIB 1084S D2! I think you got scammed! :( :("
Really, that's just bragging, and I don't think that was very nice of you.
How do you think this guy is gonna feel after that? Besides, *you* got lucky, and that's it, it's not gonna happen to everybody.
Personally I wouldn't mind spending that kind of money on a NIB A500 in such a great condition if I had that kind of money to spend.
The only drawback would be that I would open the A500 and start using it afterwards... so it'd be probably wasted on me :-)
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There is something about owning something so old that is new, though I can't put it into text.
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redrumloa wrote:
gdanko wrote:
I sent this to the buyer...
"$365 for an A500??????
I paid $35 (yes thirty five) for a NIB A500 just like the one in this auction. It came with a NIB 1084S D2! I think you got scammed! :( :("
Bull excrement. :roll:
I would be happy to let you speak to the guy that sold it to me. An Afghanistani fellow had bought the A500/1084 combination. He soon realized the A2000 was far more expandable so he bought one and never returned the 500. He also bought some large 19" monitor for the 2000 and did not use the 1084. Anyway, the 2000 would not boot. I fixed it for him so he sold me the 500 and 1084 for $35. I have no reason to lie and nothing to prove to you
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gdanko wrote:
I would be happy to let you speak to the guy that sold it to me. An Afghanistani fellow had bought the A500/1084 combination. He soon realized the A2000 was far more expandable so he bought one and never returned the 500. He also bought some large 19" monitor for the 2000 and did not use the 1084. Anyway, the 2000 would not boot. I fixed it for him so he sold me the 500 and 1084 for $35. I have no reason to lie and nothing to prove to you
That's not eBay, that's a local deal. They happen on occasion if you are in the right market, I've had them. eBay OTOH is an open global auction market, prices sold closely reflect real world values. Your post seemed to imply you got that price on eBay.
Anyhow, harassing eBay buyers like you claimed you did is childish.
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gizmo350 wrote:
How much did a new A500 cost anyway?
I bought my A500 Deluxe (same kit as the one in the auction) with a 1084 and an ATonce PC emulator from Tenex (anybody remember them?) for about $1100 shipped. I think that was in 1991 or '92.
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Anyhow, harassing eBay buyers like you claimed you did is childish.
A little gentle ribbing never hurt anyone! If someone would pay $365 for an A500, they deserve a little teasing!
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That's not eBay, that's a local deal.
And I know better than to buy Amigas off of eBay.
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tokyoracer wrote:
There is something about owning something so old that is new, though I can't put it into text.
I agree! These are my expensive toys! The one on the left is a REAL RHD Fairlady Z! Bought it in Tokyo and have owned it for 25 years now. :-D
(http://www.yadamnfool.com/pics/roadgodz/gizmozcars.jpg)
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gdanko wrote:
And I know better than to buy Amigas off of eBay.
While I have landed some unbelievable "private" deals over the years, I have also made some real killings on eBay too. You just need to be careful.
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motrucker wrote:
gdanko wrote:
And I know better than to buy Amigas off of eBay.
While I have landed some unbelievable "private" deals over the years, I have also made some real killings on eBay too. You just need to be careful.
Most all of my deals are private deals. eBay is more trouble than it's worth.
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@gdanko,
Just looking at your sig and noticed that the CD32 is missing. I am surprised you have not picked up one of those to complete your collection of every Amiga model?
Refresh my memory of the specifications inside the A3500? Is it a desktop or tower?
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amigadave wrote:
@gdanko,
Just looking at your sig and noticed that the CD32 is missing. I am surprised you have not picked up one of those to complete your collection of every Amiga model?
Refresh my memory of the specifications inside the A3500? Is it a desktop or tower?
I had a chance to get a boxed CD32 for $25 and waited too long. :(
3500 is a 3000T prototype.