Best Amiga 500 on eBay - ***Restored, Retr0brite***

[cwingrove]

Commodore Amiga 500 - ***Best on ebay***

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321154403445?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

A full restore of a classic Amiga 500 (512k).

The unit has had a complete service and is in 100% perfect working order, it looks simply incredible!

The  unit has had the full Retr0brite treatment and looks like it has just  come out of the box as you can see in the picture. The keyboard and  console look stunning, sparkling and just like new. Every single key has  been fully treated individually. If you would like some before and  after pics, please let me know and I will get them to you.

This unit has NO YELLOW and could be used as a showcase unit at any retro show or exhibition.

This  unit, in my opinion, is the best on ebay without any doubt and you will  not be disappointed if you win or buy this item. The console, keyboard,  mouse and modulator have all been restored using the Retr0brite  process.

What it comes with;

Amiga 500 Console in the original box
A520 Modulator and video leads
Phono leads for audio
Original Tank Mouse
Original Power Supply
Several Games to get going with

This unit has been restored to the very best standard and I cannot stress enough how happy you will be with this unit.

For those whom are interested, I also restore the A600 and A1200 models.

[curtis]

Out of curiosity, did you clear coat after the Retrobrite treatment?

From what I've heard if you don't use a clear coat of some sort of varnish, polyurethane, etc. after a while the yellowing will come back.  And it won't be evenly, but rather blotchy.

Curtis

[cwingrove]

That's a good question. I don't tend to seal my restorations for a few reasons really. 1) If the unit is sealed, you may not be able to retr0brite again if you need or want to. 2) If you wanted to ever paint the unit, you will not be able to. 3) There is no real way to tell how the seal will react with the unit, potentially wrecking a good restore. The yellowing is caused by the UV rays from the Sun. I would recommend a correct cover to be used to protect the restore.

[magnetic]

Is it really necessary to spam it though>?

[cwingrove]

How can you call it spam? It's in the Market place, is it not?

[curtis]

And, like it or not, any altering of the original confguratin will affect the value.

Example.  I have an Osborne 1, tan case, which I have altered with a non-Osborne floppy controller which allows for 3.5" drives and up to 4 separate drives.  I've installed a 3.5" and 2 5.25" drives then I added a 150W power supply.  The unit is much more usable, but from a collectable stand point it greatly reduced the value of the unit.

If I had used the Osborne double-density board I would have maintained the value of the unit but reduced the usability of the unit.  Since it was my primary computer at the time I made the choice to go for functionality.

Still it is his choice.

Curtis

[cwingrove]

That's a very good point! Amazing how an improvement can result in somebody saying its worth less.

In my restorations, the ones I have listed so far are as original. No replacement parts needed. Everything working 100%.

I can see your point for sure though how frustrating it can be sometimes.

[curtis]

In my restorations, the ones I have listed so far are as original. No replacement parts needed. Everything working 100%.

You've been lucky!

I don't think I've had a handful over the years that were in sellable condition when I got them.  Almost everything needs some sort of work/repair.

A couple only need a good and thorough cleaning.  One needed a rats nest removed from inside!  Loads of fun...NOT!!!!

Some I picked up the original owner swore up and down it "worked perfectly."  Open it up and couldn't see ANY of the parts the dirt was so thick.  Was almost afraid to power them up.

[cwingrove]

Wow....rats nest!!!

I know, some people really are bad when it comes to things like that, its really bad. If it does not work, then say it! Don't pretend it does.

I wouldn't have the nerve to do that to someone.