are we still sharing crazy ebay postings?

[danbeaver]

There is a "erberg2010" selling a "New In Box" 4000/030 for $1200 who wants everyone to believe that the mustard colored from plastics occurred from light that spilled into the box via cracks.

[danbeaver]

He's back!!!

The Ultimate Amiga has resurfaced on eBay again via Stonemason5938 out of Utica, NY

[danbeaver]

Well after all it is "new" with a punctured seal and "never been opened;" and there are other fairy tales yet to be told!

[danbeaver]

I think half of eBay sellers are looking for the same gift...

[danbeaver]

Wow, all that gold must make it real heavy!

[danbeaver]

I received this message on eBay (for an A1200):

What is the difference between this unit and the Amigo 1300? Also, this says it was made in France. Well I'm not an idiot, Amiga is Spanish. How do I know this wasn't made in a sweat shop in Mexico? If I buy this, I would like to upgrade the GPU to run Halo, since the stock one you have sucks. Would you consider knocking the price down some? Also, $40 is too much to ship. I would be willing to pay you half of that price. Insurance not necessary. Let me know, very interested.

- regdunlop79

[danbeaver]

I wish I was rich!

http://www.ebay.de/itm/COMMODORE-C-64-C64-GOLDENE-EDITION-EXTREM-SELTEN-w-d-C-65-GOLD-GOLDEN-/111299191139?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item19e9f2e163

"My name is Earl Scheib, and I can paint that Commodore for $29.95!"

Plus I'm sure you can have a place mat custom made for less than 60 bucks.

[danbeaver]

Sadly, you could have downloaded a copy of versions 1 through 5 for nothing if you wanted, or used PPaint from the Amiga Forever, or other paint/image programs too.  Support for RTG cards is pretty useful IMHO.

Here are some top goodies:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amiga-1000-/151350815171?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item233d3629c3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epson-EX-800-Printer-for-Amiga-1000-/151326710260?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item233bc659f4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-and-Amiga-ICs-Variety-Chips-Please-View-the-Updated-List-In-Desctn-/251452559451?pt=US_Vintage_Computing_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8bbd905b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amiga-1000-vintage-Commodore-computer-very-early-unit-/380872830530?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item58adca2e42

[danbeaver]

Hey, don't knock the price!!  Shipping is free.

[danbeaver]

Yeah, and doesn't look like it tastes very minty.  I'd say its liver is shot and the icterus is secondary to cirrhosis.

[danbeaver]

That is s cheap compared to some of the ridiculous offerings for both hardware and software.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SimCity-1989-Amiga-v1-1-original-unopened-NM-/201054687915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecfcb12ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amiga-Game-Shadow-Of-The-Beast-II-by-Psygnosis-includes-T-Shirt-Poster-/121138173259?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c3465d54b

[danbeaver]

Yup, I could almost buy two X1000's for the price of an ad-on to a CD32.

[danbeaver]

Pay close attention, its power button is gone and as is, doesn't even work.

[danbeaver]

Here is a good one: $797 for an A1000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amiga-1000-vintage-Commodore-computer-very-early-unit-/380872830530?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item58adca2e42

The description:  "Unit is in fair used condition with a fair amount of scratches and a couple of deep gouges on the top cover....it's a Rev 6 board ... Top cover includes signatures of the design team. From the missing logos and IDs it looks like a early model or prototype."

Or its been beat to hell!

[danbeaver]

Every TV repairman is eager to repair old TVs and monitors: no SMDs, easy to replace capacitors, no imbedded processors.  All they can do with modern equipment is swap out boards IF they can find a replacement.  But a CRT that has lasted 30 years will likely last another.

[danbeaver]

Odd, it says it is a "Debug" board -- I assume a prototype testing board (?)