Dick Van Dyke sells his Amiga 4000T on ebay

[Plaz]

Sigh, if I had the cash I'd be all over that. Not only is the 4000T a keeper, I've always been a big Van Dyke fan ever since I was old enough to go see Chitty Bang Bang ... when it was released. (Dating myself a bit) Maybe I can at least write for an Autograph.

Plaz

[Plaz]

Maybe we can convince him to provide all bidders with an autograph  :-D

I've found the info on how to write and get one. You may be waiting a couple of months, but apparently he's willing to send one. PM if anyone wants the link.

Plaz

[Plaz]

makes me wonder why he didn't add some dosh to community projects? surely he would have had some return...

I've always had the "conspiracy theory" that he may have been a silent supporter of DiscreetFX. Don't start spreading that as even a rumor please. It's just an figment of my active imagination.

Plaz

[Plaz]

Fake?? (Edit It may not be a fake, unknown at this time)

Did anyone notice how high the bid got before it was pulled?

Plaz

[Plaz]

Give me an example and I'll be happy to provide something along those lines

Here's two suggestions....

#1
The "coup de grâce" would be a snap shot of Mr. Van Dyke autographing this machine. Of course we know he's a busy guy and may not be able to schedule for such a shoot.
 
#2
Perhaps a less reliable but more convienent idea would be to make a phone call. Could you provide a .avi or .wma audio clip of Mr. Van Dyke confirming your possesion of his 4000? Unless you have a professional voice impersonator, I think his distint voice confirming you and the machine would be enough for me.

The fact you've come over to discuss the situation has alreay boosted your credibility, but any one looking to spend perhaps a couple thousand dollars will probably like more proof.

Plaz

[Plaz]

The system was relisted at this link....
Van Dyke's Amiga on Ebay

Up to $700+ so far, but ends in about an hour.

Plaz

[Plaz]

Krusher wrote:
I'd rather saw it go to joetee, but alas, it's going to Switzerland.

I though it would bring a little more, maybe $1200us. I consider $987us a bit of a bargain. With missing bits like the case cover and drives I don't think it had a chance of going over $1500 autographed.

So the winner is in Switzerland? That's going to add a hefty shipping charge from the US. However with the falling value of the dollar, maybe it's still a great bargain in Switzerland.

Plaz