Did anyone else see this auction??

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Silly money... I had these three given me recently for nothing. I know the auction was a factory sealed but in truth the real joy of collecting is the getting stuff without the pain.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/car_0410/car_0410_075.jpg

Saying that I would love to get a sealed Amiga of any form.. So well done.

Commodore PCs are getting difficult to find. Though again you can find them being sold as basic PCs. Just need to keep your eyes open. This one had a barrel battery so beware

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/amiga_scuzz448.htm

I note that that other auction had a later monitor. Monitors are pretty difficult to find for the older machines. This is a green screen for the C128. I have boxed monitors, but seriously you need a load of space if you are going to collect these.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/a_scuzz_jun12/a_scuzz_jun12_02.jpg

On the smaller side I guess the older Plus 4 s are better to collect and for me still my best find I guess was this C116 which came free with a printer that I bought. Totally unexpected that. Would have been nice to get the box with that one.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/c116/a65_c11601.jpg

By the way another computer that suffers from the battery is the MegaPC. I was lucky cus the guy had store it upside down and the battery leaked into the top of the case.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/car_0807/car_2708_145.jpg

I collect boxed stuff and it stays boxed. Anyone who does this is either collecting to one day sell for a big return as they become rare, or as in my case just to preserve for historical purpose. The box is as important as the computer in terms of product info. Though if sealed it really isn't educating anyone... Quite a dilema this one. And in truth I guess I wouldn't open that box either.

I have bought computers just for the poly inserts. Like the cheese on an A500. Its the poly with the modulator in it. Amazing how many boxed Amigas come with that bit of packaging missing.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/car_0608/car08276.jpg

There is always something to collect..... Not sure its worth that much as a hobby though.

PS I was also given this little lot for nothing.... Now thats what i call a good deal... boxed mint.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/amiga_scuzz389.htm

Saying that I did pay £500 for this unused Jupiter Ace. Bought as a present and left on a shelf its whole life. Now that is in a box.

http://www.commodore-amiga-retro.com/amiga/car_0406/car_1606_021.jpg