Title: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 13:54, 05 September 11
Post by: steve on 13:54, 05 September 11
Instead of filling up the classified section with individual ebay auctions, It would be better to put them all in this thread.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:37, 12 September 11
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:37, 12 September 11
I recall someone was looking for an original ROM Box
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rombo-8-socket-ROM-board-box-Amstrad-CPC464-664-6128-/300596486485?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item45fcf26155#ht_500wt_1021 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rombo-8-socket-ROM-board-box-Amstrad-CPC464-664-6128-/300596486485?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item45fcf26155#ht_500wt_1021)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:26, 13 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:26, 13 September 11
Ah! Got the same one. Nice, sturdy little box!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:28, 13 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 08:28, 13 September 11
Due to the MegaFlash, I now have hundreds of 16K ROMs that I don't need anymore ;D If any owners of traditional ROMBoards would like some (I can pre-program them with whatever you want), then send me a PM.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:33, 13 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 10:33, 13 September 11
Interesting, today I plugged in my new 664 and it had Parados installed; I was checking to see how on earth I connected the MF accidentally to it :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:45, 13 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:45, 13 September 11
Maybe it's inside :P
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 06:40, 14 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 06:40, 14 September 11
No kidding?!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 07:05, 14 September 11
Post by: Executioner on 07:05, 14 September 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 06:40, 14 September 11
No kidding?!
Yeah, I can't remember using stickers like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:51, 14 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 08:51, 14 September 11
How neat and tidy :D
I installed 3e ROMs on my Spectrum +3 last night. I didn't label the ROMs, in fact I didn't even bother putting a sticker over the ROM windows :) It's dark enough in there.
Bryce.
I installed 3e ROMs on my Spectrum +3 last night. I didn't label the ROMs, in fact I didn't even bother putting a sticker over the ROM windows :) It's dark enough in there.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 11:12, 14 September 11
Post by: SyX on 11:12, 14 September 11
Welcome to the +3, the Dark Side of Amstrad xDDDD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 14 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 14 September 11
At least the Spectrum people had the decency to put the ROMs in sockets.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 12:27, 14 September 11
Post by: SyX on 12:27, 14 September 11
I know :( maldito señor azucarillos!!!! xDDDD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 12:46, 14 September 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 12:46, 14 September 11
I'm actually offering the German version of "Murder On The Atlantic":
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634)
High detailled photos:
http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg)
http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg)
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634)
High detailled photos:
http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg)
http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 13:26, 14 September 11
Post by: remax on 13:26, 14 September 11
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 12:46, 14 September 11
I'm actually offering the German version of "Murder On The Atlantic":
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260854031634)
High detailled photos:
http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040753.jpg)
http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg (http://cpc-live.com/P1040754.jpg)
Any links with "Cruise for a Corpse"? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Jase on 14:10, 14 September 11
Post by: Jase on 14:10, 14 September 11
Quote from: Bryce on 11:39, 14 September 11On the 664, the dos rom was socketed, making this kind of upgrade real easy...
At least the Spectrum people had the decency to put the ROMs in sockets.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 15:02, 14 September 11
Post by: steve on 15:02, 14 September 11
I had hoped that this thread would be exclusively for ebay auctions, but it has filled up with chatter and devilmarkus' auction may have been overlooked.
@Gryzor, would you split this thread into auctions in one thread and chatter in another please.
Thanks.
@ALL
Expired auctions should be deleted so this thread does not get too long.
Thanks.
@Gryzor, would you split this thread into auctions in one thread and chatter in another please.
Thanks.
@ALL
Expired auctions should be deleted so this thread does not get too long.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:18, 14 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 15:18, 14 September 11
The problem with putting all ebay auctions in one thread is that even a few comments will shift still current auctions back a few pages and they will not be seen. The classifieds Category is already defined as a buy/sell only area, so it might be better to create a new thread for every interesting[nb]Otherwise we are just an ebay mirror[/nb] auction.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:41, 14 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 15:41, 14 September 11
I tend to agree with Bryce...
And, regarding his comment, I could pull the RSS from ebay.xx and have the system post every single auction :D
And, regarding his comment, I could pull the RSS from ebay.xx and have the system post every single auction :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 15:47, 14 September 11
Post by: steve on 15:47, 14 September 11
There are currently 838 auctions classified as amstrad cpc, so we don't need to fill up the site's hard drives with all that clutter.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 16:17, 14 September 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 16:17, 14 September 11
Quote from: steve on 15:47, 14 September 11
There are currently 838 auctions classified as amstrad cpc, so we don't need to fill up the site's hard drives with all that clutter.
Well, IMO it is good that forum users can post their ebay offers here.
Non-users offers can be ignored...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:59, 15 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 11:59, 15 September 11
Still, it's not only for users; it's very useful to post about auctions we think might interest others...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:49, 15 September 11
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:49, 15 September 11
Have a look at what ended earlier today ;D
It was the same buyer for the three Arnor ROMs below.
For that price he could almost have bought a MegaFlash. Don't You think Bryce ? ?
GBP 10.50 - Prospell Spelling Checker ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 7.50 - Protext Word Processor ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 36.35 - MAXAM Z80 dis/assembler, editor ROM for Amstrad CPC...
Different buyers for the following items :
GBP 6.49 - VIDI V2.02 ROMBO ROM chip for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 29.00 - Multiface Two - Romantic Robot - for Amstrad CPC...
GBP102.00 - Rombo 8 socket ROM board/box - Amstrad CPC464/664/6128
That proves that CPC hardware is really valuable. Good news for us that has lots of it 8)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS Bryce, I got the other parcel yesterday. Excellent quality and service as usual ! !
It was the same buyer for the three Arnor ROMs below.
For that price he could almost have bought a MegaFlash. Don't You think Bryce ? ?
GBP 10.50 - Prospell Spelling Checker ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 7.50 - Protext Word Processor ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 36.35 - MAXAM Z80 dis/assembler, editor ROM for Amstrad CPC...
Different buyers for the following items :
GBP 6.49 - VIDI V2.02 ROMBO ROM chip for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 29.00 - Multiface Two - Romantic Robot - for Amstrad CPC...
GBP102.00 - Rombo 8 socket ROM board/box - Amstrad CPC464/664/6128
That proves that CPC hardware is really valuable. Good news for us that has lots of it 8)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS Bryce, I got the other parcel yesterday. Excellent quality and service as usual ! !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:32, 16 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 09:32, 16 September 11
Excellent stuff. Were the auctions just for the ROM, or were they mounted on one of those single ROM expansion boards that Arnor used to sell. If they were just the ROM, then he's an idiot, but if they were Single ROMBoards, I can understand it from a collectors point of view.
What use is the Vidi ROM without the associated hardware??
Bryce.
What use is the Vidi ROM without the associated hardware??
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 20:49, 15 September 11Or that there are people out there with too much money and no idea of the real value of this stuff?
That proves that CPC hardware is really valuable. Good news for us that has lots of it 8)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:40, 16 September 11
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:40, 16 September 11
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 20:49, 15 September 11It was the standard Arnor package ! ! ! One ROM + manual + box.
GBP 10.50 - Prospell Spelling Checker ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 7.50 - Protext Word Processor ROM version for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 36.35 - MAXAM Z80 dis/assembler, editor ROM for Amstrad CPC...
It looks like the older type of box. Did probably NOT contain the latest ROM versions.
Protext did also contain the tape.
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 20:49, 15 September 11
GBP 6.49 - VIDI V2.02 ROMBO ROM chip for Amstrad CPC...
GBP 29.00 - Multiface Two - Romantic Robot - for Amstrad CPC...
GBP102.00 - Rombo 8 socket ROM board/box - Amstrad CPC464/664/6128
VIDI ROM - was only a loose single ROM. Nothing more ! !
Practically useless without the hardware (I think) But on the other hand, the hardware is useless without the disc or the ROM software
Multiface II - was with manual and outer box (I think)
Rombo 8 socket ROM board box. Unit + 8 page manual. No ROMs.
All of these items was sold as UNTESTED. Seller could not test it, as he had no hardware to test it on ! ! ! A bit risky to use so much money in my opinion ! !
Anyway Bryce, You have more or less killed the market for romboards and real ROMs with the MegaFlash :o
Back in 2004, I purchased 2 x Rombo Romboxes and 15 ROMs. I bought them for 75 GBP back then :D
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:48, 16 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 21:48, 16 September 11
I sincerely apologise to all those whose ROMBoards have been devalued by my MegaFlash and of course to ebay for lowering their cut on future ROMBoard sales (not).
Bryce.
P.s. I usually go for defect or untested hardware on ebay, because they are usually cheaper/don't attract many bidders and they are usually very easy to repair.
Bryce.
P.s. I usually go for defect or untested hardware on ebay, because they are usually cheaper/don't attract many bidders and they are usually very easy to repair.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 19 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 19 September 11
Does anybody intend bidding on this?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500)
Might be nice to have for the Wiki :)
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500)
Might be nice to have for the Wiki :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:47, 19 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 10:47, 19 September 11
Quote from: Bryce on 10:44, 19 September 11
Does anybody intend bidding on this?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500)
Might be nice to have for the Wiki :)
Bryce.
Ooh this nice...
Shall we put together a small fund? Shouldn't be too hard... I can transfer everything to digital format, then ship it off to the person offering the most money maybe, how's that for a viable mechanism?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 11:25, 19 September 11
Post by: MaV on 11:25, 19 September 11
Quote from: Bryce on 10:44, 19 September 11
Does anybody intend bidding on this?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Small-C-Entwicklungssystem-Schneider-CPC-Verlag-Markt-Technik-/270818170112?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3f0e055500)
I've cast an eye at it. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:08, 19 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 12:08, 19 September 11
Great, but we need to decide who bids on it. I can do this if you want (so that the postage is kept to a minimum). I can also do the scans and Disk dumps.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Jase on 13:17, 19 September 11
Post by: Jase on 13:17, 19 September 11
Quote from: MaV on 11:25, 19 September 11Looks interesting, but if there is someone else wanting it, I'll not touch it :)
I've cast an eye at it. :)
Wouldn't mind a dump of the disks though!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 13:33, 19 September 11
Post by: MaV on 13:33, 19 September 11
Quote from: Bryce on 12:08, 19 September 11
Great, but we need to decide who bids on it. I can do this if you want (so that the postage is kept to a minimum). I can also do the scans and Disk dumps.
Ok, should be less trouble for you, since the auction is "Germany-only". How shall we decide on the payment?
The disk dumps and a good scan of the manuals is perfectly fine with me. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 19 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 19 September 11
Ok. I will bid on it and share it on the Wiki. Anyone reading here: Please don't bid on it. You'll get it here anyway for free. If anyone is interested in owning the original for collection purposes, I can sell it on to them for the same price after I've scanned and disk-dumped it.
Let's worry about the money side of things when I've actually managed to buy it.
Bryce.
Let's worry about the money side of things when I've actually managed to buy it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:08, 19 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 19:08, 19 September 11
I feel all warm and fuzzy inside by all the communal feeling here :D
I can chip in (especially since I lost that Captain Blood auction.... *sigh*), and can also help with scanning: I bet you have your hands full with more important things nowadays than scanning (and OCRing?) 200 pages... :)
I can chip in (especially since I lost that Captain Blood auction.... *sigh*), and can also help with scanning: I bet you have your hands full with more important things nowadays than scanning (and OCRing?) 200 pages... :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:13, 19 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 21:13, 19 September 11
At four o'clock in the morning, having been woken for the third time that night, you wouldn't believe how much OCRing and scanning you can get done :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:16, 19 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 21:16, 19 September 11
Well, there's that, too; you get more hours for your day (or night) :)
Still, my offer stands!
Still, my offer stands!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:19, 19 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 21:19, 19 September 11
Let's get it bought first, then we'll worry about what needs to be done.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 20 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 20 September 11
Another large Game collection, not quite the 4000 on offer in the UK, but 86 different games and he had the decency to list them:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8)
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 09:01, 20 September 11
Post by: MaV on 09:01, 20 September 11
Quote from: Bryce on 08:46, 20 September 11
Another large Game collection, not quite the 4000 on offer in the UK, but 86 different games and he had the decency to list them:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/86-Spiele-Grose-Sammlung-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Spiele-Datasetten-/160653897160?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2567b7edc8)
Already noticed it. I'm getting warmed up to cassettes, so I might just get these.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 20:19, 20 September 11
Post by: Cholo on 20:19, 20 September 11
Just spotted Donkey Kong on tape and the starting offer is .. £100 :o :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240)
Uk only, so wonder if that will sell at all.
And just for a second those gray keys had me fooled that i was looking at a genuine 6128 laptop:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-MINT-1990-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-LAPTOP-FULLY-WORKING-INSTRUCTION-BOOK-ALT-38-/230674688088?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b5486858 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-MINT-1990-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-LAPTOP-FULLY-WORKING-INSTRUCTION-BOOK-ALT-38-/230674688088?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b5486858)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240)
Uk only, so wonder if that will sell at all.
And just for a second those gray keys had me fooled that i was looking at a genuine 6128 laptop:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-MINT-1990-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-LAPTOP-FULLY-WORKING-INSTRUCTION-BOOK-ALT-38-/230674688088?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b5486858 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-MINT-1990-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-LAPTOP-FULLY-WORKING-INSTRUCTION-BOOK-ALT-38-/230674688088?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b5486858)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 20:23, 20 September 11
Post by: steve on 20:23, 20 September 11
There are thousands of CPC related auctions on ebay, this thread would be more helpful if it featured auctions that some of us would actually bid on, the auctions with insane prices should go in another thread for insane sellers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:59, 21 September 11
Post by: Gryzor on 07:59, 21 September 11
Quote from: Cholo on 20:19, 20 September 11
Just spotted Donkey Kong on tape and the starting offer is .. £100 :o :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc464-original-game-Donkey-kong-/110746616384?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19c9034240)
Well, it *was* the best port out there :D
He doesn't even know how to use eBay and BuyNow:
Quote(place bid, i end auction and sell to 1st bidder)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 02:45, 22 September 11
Post by: steve on 02:45, 22 September 11
Master scan, no instructions or software and I don't know if the price is reasonable or not - depends if you want one I suppose.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:25, 22 September 11
Post by: Bryce on 09:25, 22 September 11
I didn't manage to get Small-C by the way. I had set my limit at €30, which is actually more than I thought it was worth. It sold for €34 + €4 Postage.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 09:04, 25 September 11
Post by: Cholo on 09:04, 25 September 11
Quote from: steve on 02:45, 22 September 11
Master scan, no instructions or software and I don't know if the price is reasonable or not - depends if you want one I suppose.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Master-Scan-Scanner-use-AMSTRAD-PCW-CPC-/170683109428?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27bd819034)
I do think the Master Scan is for PCW only (aka dont work on cpc). I did spot it earlier and the price is resonable, but as pcw and cpc dont have the same screen size i fear it isnt compatible. Of cause the box does look the same-ish but id rather not take the chance.
More about he master scan (and the cpc dart scanner) here, down the page:
http://cpcrulez.fr/hardware-scan-scanner_dart.htm (http://cpcrulez.fr/hardware-scan-scanner_dart.htm)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - CPC Foot Pedal
Post by: Bryce on 09:22, 06 October 11
Post by: Bryce on 09:22, 06 October 11
Just thought I'd point to this for any collectors out there, that might be interested, it might have been missed as it's listed under C64:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/FOOTPEDAL-ATARI-COMMODORE-C64-AMIGA-CPC-NEU-/380374767946?pt=de_entertainment_games&hash=item58901a594a (http://www.ebay.de/itm/FOOTPEDAL-ATARI-COMMODORE-C64-AMIGA-CPC-NEU-/380374767946?pt=de_entertainment_games&hash=item58901a594a)
He's has several of them, all brand new in OVP, selling at €7.99 and will ship world wide. I've no idea what software supported it though.
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/FOOTPEDAL-ATARI-COMMODORE-C64-AMIGA-CPC-NEU-/380374767946?pt=de_entertainment_games&hash=item58901a594a (http://www.ebay.de/itm/FOOTPEDAL-ATARI-COMMODORE-C64-AMIGA-CPC-NEU-/380374767946?pt=de_entertainment_games&hash=item58901a594a)
He's has several of them, all brand new in OVP, selling at €7.99 and will ship world wide. I've no idea what software supported it though.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 14:32, 06 October 11
Post by: SyX on 14:32, 06 October 11
If i remember well, the foot pedal goes to the joystick port and you can configure with a few switchs which joystick direction will match to each pedal. It was funny play to the Lotus Sprit in Amiga with one of them ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 21:32, 06 October 11
Post by: SyX on 21:32, 06 October 11
Wonderful!!! :D :D :D
http://www.ebay.es/itm/ENSEIGNE-lumineuse-AMSTRAD-/200659708129?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2eb84028e1 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/ENSEIGNE-lumineuse-AMSTRAD-/200659708129?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2eb84028e1)
http://www.ebay.es/itm/ENSEIGNE-lumineuse-AMSTRAD-/200659708129?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2eb84028e1 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/ENSEIGNE-lumineuse-AMSTRAD-/200659708129?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2eb84028e1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:09, 06 October 11
Post by: Bryce on 22:09, 06 October 11
Is it 64K or 128K ? :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:19, 08 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 19:19, 08 October 11
Yeah, saw them too, I'd like one (tough the old logo would be better), but the wife would have none of it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 15 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 15 October 11
A PCW9512 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Pcw9512-/250910056860?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a6b67a19c&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101). Looks lovely, collection only.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 15 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 15 October 11
A PCW8256 new in box here (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-PCW-8256-komplett-neu-OVP-alles-enthalten-Drucker-Monitor-PC-Joyce-/170707877554?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27befb7eb2&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101), damn I'm tempted...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:02, 20 October 11
Post by: ralferoo on 09:02, 20 October 11
I found this a few days ago when trawling the intertubes... I know it's the "enemy", but it rareness and description must interest people if only just reading the description for some history... http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Extremely_RARE_Boxed_Sinclair_QL_Home_Computer_-_DONGLE_version-1367 (http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Extremely_RARE_Boxed_Sinclair_QL_Home_Computer_-_DONGLE_version-1367)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:09, 22 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 18:09, 22 October 11
Boxed, too! The price is not bad either...
A computer released with a dongle. What a shame...
A computer released with a dongle. What a shame...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 16:40, 23 October 11
Post by: steve on 16:40, 23 October 11
If anyone wants to go to anglesey to collect them, there are two colour monitors available for a starting bid of £25.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-464-Colour-Monitors-/200663717388?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2eb87d560c (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-464-Colour-Monitors-/200663717388?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2eb87d560c)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-464-Colour-Monitors-/200663717388?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2eb87d560c (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-464-Colour-Monitors-/200663717388?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2eb87d560c)
Title: Jet Boot Jack - hurry, 1 hour left!
Post by: Gryzor on 17:36, 23 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 17:36, 23 October 11
I didn't even know this game, let alone having seen it before on eBay. A rarity...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-Boot-Jack-English-Software-Amstrad-CPC-Tape-TESTED-/310352266969?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item48426fc6d9&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-Boot-Jack-English-Software-Amstrad-CPC-Tape-TESTED-/310352266969?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item48426fc6d9&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-Boot-Jack-English-Software-Amstrad-CPC-Tape-TESTED-/310352266969?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item48426fc6d9&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jet-Boot-Jack-English-Software-Amstrad-CPC-Tape-TESTED-/310352266969?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item48426fc6d9&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Head over Heels
Post by: Gryzor on 20:07, 25 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 20:07, 25 October 11
Oooh, pricey!!! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230687536413&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)
Title: Re: Head over Heels
Post by: tastefulmrship on 20:25, 25 October 11
Post by: tastefulmrship on 20:25, 25 October 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:07, 25 October 11Worth! Every! Penny!
Oooh, pricey!!! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230687536413&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)
(I ain't buying it, though!)
Title: Re: Head over Heels
Post by: ralferoo on 13:51, 26 October 11
Post by: ralferoo on 13:51, 26 October 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:07, 25 October 11Oooh, pricey!!! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230687536413&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)I see your pricey and raise you this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320776853373)...
Title: Re: Head over Heels
Post by: awergh on 09:16, 27 October 11
Post by: awergh on 09:16, 27 October 11
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:51, 26 October 11
I see your pricey and raise you this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320776853373)...
But why buy only 1 CPC464 when you can buy so many more, now 30% off the original listing price.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-464-CPC-x8-and-Games-/140625512843 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-464-CPC-x8-and-Games-/140625512843?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item20bdef098b)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 17:00, 27 October 11
Post by: steve on 17:00, 27 October 11
From the description the seller does not offer much hope of getting a working system from that lot so he would be lucky to get $50, but even if it all worked I cannot imagine anyone paying $350, unless they are rare or collectable in Australia.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 07:30, 28 October 11
Post by: awergh on 07:30, 28 October 11
Dunno how rare they are here, 464s appear fairly regularly on ebay, 6128s a rarer and tend to go for more. I expect a 664 would be even more though because I haven't seen one of those on ebay. There was a 464+ recently listed for about 250 BIN but I have no idea if anyone was silly enough to pay that much.
DDI/FD-1 will go for at least $80 though it seems :(, people just keep bidding more then I'm willing to pay.
DDI/FD-1 will go for at least $80 though it seems :(, people just keep bidding more then I'm willing to pay.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:12, 30 October 11
Post by: Gryzor on 12:12, 30 October 11
HoH has been relisted for anyone interested...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 05:16, 05 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 05:16, 05 November 11
Nice (and complete) GX4000 on ebay...located in France.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CONSOLE-AMSTRAD-GX4000-QUASI-NEUVE-COMPLETE-BURNIN-RUBBER-/270846250532?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles&hash=item3f0fb1ce24 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CONSOLE-AMSTRAD-GX4000-QUASI-NEUVE-COMPLETE-BURNIN-RUBBER-/270846250532?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles&hash=item3f0fb1ce24)
And this one in the UK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-Boxed-Complete-VGC-/260858141829?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3cbc5b5c85 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-Boxed-Complete-VGC-/260858141829?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3cbc5b5c85)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CONSOLE-AMSTRAD-GX4000-QUASI-NEUVE-COMPLETE-BURNIN-RUBBER-/270846250532?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles&hash=item3f0fb1ce24 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CONSOLE-AMSTRAD-GX4000-QUASI-NEUVE-COMPLETE-BURNIN-RUBBER-/270846250532?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles&hash=item3f0fb1ce24)
And this one in the UK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-Boxed-Complete-VGC-/260858141829?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3cbc5b5c85 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-Boxed-Complete-VGC-/260858141829?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3cbc5b5c85)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:05, 15 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 13:05, 15 November 11
A shockingly overpriced Spectrum 48K... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270841930947)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:08, 15 November 11
Post by: Gryzor on 13:08, 15 November 11
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:05, 15 November 11
A shockingly overpriced Spectrum 48K... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270841930947)
WTF... only if it was signed by the Man himself... I wonder what amounts the 6 offers were for :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 15 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 15 November 11
There was an original boxed 48K (box in better condition than that one) with original boxed 16K RAM, which went for €110 this week, so I doubt he'll get anywhere close to what he wants.
There's also a CPC664 in very good condition up for grabs at the moment, but it's the Schneider version, so all those who only want one for its magical hypnotic blue keys needn't bother bidding...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/160680623308?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item25694fbccc (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/160680623308?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item25694fbccc)
Bryce.
There's also a CPC664 in very good condition up for grabs at the moment, but it's the Schneider version, so all those who only want one for its magical hypnotic blue keys needn't bother bidding...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/160680623308?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item25694fbccc (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/160680623308?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item25694fbccc)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CanonMan on 14:00, 15 November 11
Post by: CanonMan on 14:00, 15 November 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:08, 15 November 11
WTF... only if it was signed by the Man himself... I wonder what amounts the 6 offers were for :)
My offer was for £20, which is all it's worth to me.
It was turned down, and the seller's counter offer was £200. :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:03, 15 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 14:03, 15 November 11
Ooo, that's not bad. If he gives me the 200 in Euro, I'll take it off his hands. ;D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:33, 15 November 11
Post by: Gryzor on 16:33, 15 November 11
:D :D
Speaking of signed machines, here's something awesome (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270850767390#ht_4785wt_1396). Ralph Baer comes out in his book as a bitter, selfish old man, but this one is unique, and starting price is only $200. But seller only ships to the US...
Speaking of signed machines, here's something awesome (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270850767390#ht_4785wt_1396). Ralph Baer comes out in his book as a bitter, selfish old man, but this one is unique, and starting price is only $200. But seller only ships to the US...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 00:20, 16 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 00:20, 16 November 11
Quote from: CanonMan on 14:00, 15 November 11My offer was for £20, which is all it's worth to me.I was tempted to offer 5p, but £30 is more than it's worth including postage, IMHO. It's not like Speccys are rare and the description even mentions it's damaged.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:34, 16 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 16:34, 16 November 11
When it rains it pours... Now there's a second 664 up for sale:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/150700538491?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item231673ba7b (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/150700538491?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item231673ba7b)
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/150700538491?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item231673ba7b (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC664-/150700538491?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item231673ba7b)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 22:53, 16 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 22:53, 16 November 11
CPC464 in the UK with original box, also the monitor with box & a DMP in the box,
expensive but rare to see it all with original packaging/box's including the monitor & printer in box.
+ SSA-1 in box...
Shame the photo's are a bit crappy.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-AND-ACCESORIES-/320793202625?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab0c3cfc1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-AND-ACCESORIES-/320793202625?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab0c3cfc1)
Cheers,
Shane
expensive but rare to see it all with original packaging/box's including the monitor & printer in box.
+ SSA-1 in box...
Shame the photo's are a bit crappy.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-AND-ACCESORIES-/320793202625?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab0c3cfc1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-AND-ACCESORIES-/320793202625?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab0c3cfc1)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 23:02, 16 November 11
Post by: Lazy Dude on 23:02, 16 November 11
wouldn't worry about the duff spectrum quality pics, "boxed in full working order" is all anyone would need to know, nice that its a colour monitor and not the green screen :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 03:23, 17 November 11
Post by: steve on 03:23, 17 November 11
Cost of Postage from Australia to the UK is probably high, and there is no guarantee that it will make the journey without getting damaged or lost.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:14, 17 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 13:14, 17 November 11
Quote from: steve on 03:23, 17 November 11
Cost of Postage from Australia to the UK is probably high, and there is no guarantee that it will make the journey without getting damaged or lost.
This system is in the UK...I'm in Australia.
Quote from: Lazy Dude on 23:02, 16 November 11
wouldn't worry about the duff spectrum quality pics, "boxed in full working order" is all anyone would need to know, nice that its a colour monitor and not the green screen :)
Interesting concept :o I've seen some fairly ordinary CPC's that are still fully functional...just because I got a box with it would not encourage me to spend a fortune on it.
Not saying that this one is in bad condition or anything though :)
Cheers,
shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 13:24, 17 November 11
Post by: steve on 13:24, 17 November 11
I did not look at the item location, just assumed it was in australia.
When I do searches on ebay uk, it often gives results for items in america which is annoying and a waste of my time since the delivery costs from america are INSANE, not long ago there was a technical book listed at a couple of hundred dollars and the p+p was $937, for a book!
Maybe it has something to do with export controls on technology?
When I do searches on ebay uk, it often gives results for items in america which is annoying and a waste of my time since the delivery costs from america are INSANE, not long ago there was a technical book listed at a couple of hundred dollars and the p+p was $937, for a book!
Maybe it has something to do with export controls on technology?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:44, 17 November 11
Post by: Gryzor on 15:44, 17 November 11
Unfortunately the Amstrads had the worst boxes ever... not really very collectable!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 18:39, 17 November 11
Post by: Cholo on 18:39, 17 November 11
Yup, a big box version of Captain Blood and its even a Disc version for just £8 (and a couple of other interesting amstrad disc games at similar nice prices).
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-PLATOON-GAME-/280774321763?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item415f742663 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-PLATOON-GAME-/280774321763?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item415f742663)
Alas .. no international bidders as usual.
Ill let this cat show you how i feel about that:
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4658/funnycatpictures263.jpg)
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-PLATOON-GAME-/280774321763?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item415f742663 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-PLATOON-GAME-/280774321763?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item415f742663)
Alas .. no international bidders as usual.
Ill let this cat show you how i feel about that:
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4658/funnycatpictures263.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:03, 17 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 21:03, 17 November 11
Hmmm. The boxed 6128 + monitor was by far the best condition CPC I've got in my entire collection. Ironically, it was probably also the cheapest working one too, until I felt guilty for them and gave them almost double. Even then I still felt bad handing over a £20 and telling them that I didn't want the change, mostly because even £20 for it was nothing compared to the £40 on fuel I used to get there and back...
That said, £175 is very steep for a 464, even if it was pristine. (IMHO)
That said, £175 is very steep for a 464, even if it was pristine. (IMHO)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:54, 19 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 13:54, 19 November 11
Interesting Item...looks like a home made ROM changer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170727218490?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D170727218490%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170727218490?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D170727218490%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
Unfortunately only post within UK or I would have bid on it.
Cheers,
Shane
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170727218490?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D170727218490%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170727218490?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D170727218490%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
Unfortunately only post within UK or I would have bid on it.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 19 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 19 November 11
It's a lower ROM replacement card, very easy to build, so not really worth that much.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:53, 19 November 11
Post by: TFM on 22:53, 19 November 11
Quote from: Bryce on 20:58, 19 November 11
It's a lower ROM replacement card, very easy to build, so not really worth that much.
Bryce.
Well, in contrast! If it is really a _lower_ ROM changer, than this is the only one ever made (ignoring the Multiface II). And it's worth it enournous for people who want to alter the CPC-OS.
If I would know that it is really a lower-ROM box, then I would buy it, but I'm not so sure about it, since this is one of the very few CPC expansions unknown to me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:18, 19 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 23:18, 19 November 11
There were sevaral lower ROMBoards and even an ACU project as far as I can remember, so they are not that rare. Take a look here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/FO-DOS (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/FO-DOS)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 06:55, 20 November 11
Post by: TFM on 06:55, 20 November 11
Quote from: Bryce on 23:18, 19 November 11
There were sevaral lower ROMBoards and even an ACU project as far as I can remember, so they are not that rare. Take a look here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/FO-DOS (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/FO-DOS)
I really wished you would be right! But sadly this FO-DOS (what ever it is exactly?) seems to be (IF...) the other card which can do that. But I never ever saw one on Ebay at all.
It would be great if "somebody" would create such a Lower-ROM-Box for the CPC ;)
Look at the price ... man that's climbing like hell!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 09:29, 20 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 09:29, 20 November 11
Yes that would be cool, especially if it looked as professional as the MegaFlash ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 12:41, 20 November 11
Post by: Terje_Norway on 12:41, 20 November 11
Hi,
Have had a look through ACU (Amstrad Computer User), and found the romchanger project. It is described in March 89, page 38-42.
(Didn't find a direct link to the pages)
The pictures in the article, and the pictures of the unit on sale, are more or less identical, so it looks like it was made from the ACU project. Building it in 89 would cost You 27.09 GBP according to the parts list.
The 40025 upgrade ROM did cost 19.50 GBP back then ::)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS What do You think of the following auction that ended a few days ago. Sold for 358 EUR :o
"Lot Exceptionnel : Amstrad GX4000 : console + jeux + moniteur"
Did contain a GX4000 + CM14 monitor + 16 cartridge games
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-Exceptionnel-Amstrad-GX4000-console-jeux-moniteur-/200671273242?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item2eb8f0a11a (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-Exceptionnel-Amstrad-GX4000-console-jeux-moniteur-/200671273242?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item2eb8f0a11a)
Have had a look through ACU (Amstrad Computer User), and found the romchanger project. It is described in March 89, page 38-42.
(Didn't find a direct link to the pages)
The pictures in the article, and the pictures of the unit on sale, are more or less identical, so it looks like it was made from the ACU project. Building it in 89 would cost You 27.09 GBP according to the parts list.
The 40025 upgrade ROM did cost 19.50 GBP back then ::)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS What do You think of the following auction that ended a few days ago. Sold for 358 EUR :o
"Lot Exceptionnel : Amstrad GX4000 : console + jeux + moniteur"
Did contain a GX4000 + CM14 monitor + 16 cartridge games
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-Exceptionnel-Amstrad-GX4000-console-jeux-moniteur-/200671273242?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item2eb8f0a11a (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lot-Exceptionnel-Amstrad-GX4000-console-jeux-moniteur-/200671273242?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item2eb8f0a11a)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:02, 20 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 23:02, 20 November 11
A ROM changer is a complete "no-brainer", it needs nothing more than a ROM socket, 50way socket and 2 diodes. I'll do up a layout if anyones interested. Anyone who can hold a soldering iron can build one of these. But they weren't compatible with ROMBoards, ie: if it's connected, you can't use a ROMBoard/MegaFlash at the same time. It could be made "ROMBoard Compatible", but it would need some logic added.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:20, 20 November 11
Post by: steve on 23:20, 20 November 11
Did a romboard's rom0 replace the firmware rom?, would it be possible to modify romboards to replace the firmware/basic rom?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:35, 20 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 23:35, 20 November 11
No ROM0 is BASIC, which can be replaced with a ROMBoard, but most ROMBoards only decode and react to the upper ROM signal, so it would need a few changes to get it to replace the lower ROM.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:10, 21 November 11
Post by: TFM on 00:10, 21 November 11
Quote from: Bryce on 23:02, 20 November 11
A ROM changer is a complete "no-brainer", it needs nothing more than a ROM socket, 50way socket and 2 diodes. I'll do up a layout if anyones interested. Anyone who can hold a soldering iron can build one of these. But they weren't compatible with ROMBoards, ie: if it's connected, you can't use a ROMBoard/MegaFlash at the same time. It could be made "ROMBoard Compatible", but it would need some logic added.
Bryce.
Well, I would be very interrestet in a Lower-ROM-Box to replace the Lower RAM _with_ compatibility to the MegaFlash. And my guess it I'm not the only one.
So... what can we do with a Lower-ROM card?
- Switch between 464/472/464 and 6128/6128 Plus OS. (For the BASIC you use the MegaFlash)
- Replace the charater set in the CPC-OS by any one you like
- Change colors on "Switch ON"
- Patch firmware to work with 32 expansion ROMs
- Get your own OS running at &0000
- Get rid off save"xxx",p protection
- add your own routines (who needs FILL, save that space for your own stuff).
- Use the CPC with Geman umlauts, or Spanish or French special characters
- Directly boot into NyanCAT ;-)
- Run CP/M from ROM
- and much more...
That coult be the TOP HOT X-MAS project ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 01:09, 21 November 11
Post by: steve on 01:09, 21 November 11
Please. somebody say they want this before I start bidding on it. I have too many already and cannot really afford to keep buying them. :laugh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250935060885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250935060885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250935060885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250935060885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:57, 21 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 09:57, 21 November 11
@Steve: Very nice, but as usual they won't post anywhere off the island.
@TFM: Reading your idea list, I was like, yeah, ok, whatever, do we really need that... Until I got to the "Boot directly to NyanCat" !!! Ok, I'm off to do some soldering :D
Bryce.
@TFM: Reading your idea list, I was like, yeah, ok, whatever, do we really need that... Until I got to the "Boot directly to NyanCat" !!! Ok, I'm off to do some soldering :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:51, 21 November 11
Post by: TFM on 17:51, 21 November 11
You are the man! 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:20, 21 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 20:20, 21 November 11
Quote from: steve on 01:09, 21 November 11Please. somebody say they want this before I start bidding on it. I have too many already and cannot really afford to keep buying them. :laugh:I'd be tempted, but I still haven't used the GX4000 I bought about 4 months ago and I don't really need the 4 x 464s and 3 x 6128s I already have (although not all of them work). (I only really bought them to cover all the CRTC and gate array combos when my code didn't work on 1 of my 2 [at the time] 464s)
It'd be a "nice to have" though I guess, especially as I don't have any ASIC based CPCs (apart from the GX4000 and I never got round to trying to build a rom board)...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:25, 21 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 20:25, 21 November 11
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 12:41, 20 November 11PS What do You think of the following auction that ended a few days ago. Sold for 358 EUR :oWith Copter 271, Pang and Klax it's probably a fair price even without the console. With all the rest of the games and the monitor (which is probably quite rare) I'd say it's probably a pretty good price if you want one... I take it you know about http://gx4000.co.uk/gamebase/rarity.php (http://gx4000.co.uk/gamebase/rarity.php) ?
"Lot Exceptionnel : Amstrad GX4000 : console + jeux + moniteur"
Did contain a GX4000 + CM14 monitor + 16 cartridge games
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:15, 21 November 11
Post by: steve on 22:15, 21 November 11
Phew, that was nerve-racking, I thought it was going to sell for just £21 and I would regret not bidding, but at 8 seconds the price jumped to £43.88, which makes me feel better about the prices I have paid in the past.
(I am not the seller).
(I am not the seller).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 23:42, 21 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 23:42, 21 November 11
Doh, I totally forgot about the auction anyway... :-[
Also, I just noticed this casually chucked into the description: "ALSO SELLING LADIES BRAND NEW LEGGINGS PLEASE LOOK ." ???
Also, I just noticed this casually chucked into the description: "ALSO SELLING LADIES BRAND NEW LEGGINGS PLEASE LOOK ." ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:47, 21 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 23:47, 21 November 11
I'm sure he'll give you a discount on the postage if you order the leggings too. Go on, we won't tell anybody :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 02:50, 22 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 02:50, 22 November 11
There's another 464 plus on ebay at the moment, but this discussion has made me decide I want it!
I've put a reasonable bid on it, so hopefully nobody here pushes my bid up... ;)
Please don't start talking about 664s and 6128pluses now while I'm in a buying frame of mind or I'll hate you all... :o
I've put a reasonable bid on it, so hopefully nobody here pushes my bid up... ;)
Please don't start talking about 664s and 6128pluses now while I'm in a buying frame of mind or I'll hate you all... :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:19, 22 November 11
Post by: TFM on 20:19, 22 November 11
Quote from: ralferoo on 02:50, 22 November 11
There's another 464 plus on ebay at the moment, but this discussion has made me decide I want it!
I've put a reasonable bid on it, so hopefully nobody here pushes my bid up... ;)
Please don't start talking about 664s and 6128pluses now while I'm in a buying frame of mind or I'll hate you all... :o
Well, ok, so I'm not going to tell you that I will sell my 664Plus next week...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:15, 22 November 11
Post by: ralferoo on 21:15, 22 November 11
That wouldn't work... the 664 is all about the pale blue keys and so a plus version wouldn't have any great appeal. :o
I'd still love to add a 664 to my collection, but I just can't bring myself to pay what everyone's asking for them especially as I don't really need one.
By the way, I got the 464plus for £33, so not a bad deal and that helped me resist the 6128plus auction that's only just finished (although I was refreshing the page every minute or so over the last half hour trying to decide whether to go for it or not)!
I'd still love to add a 664 to my collection, but I just can't bring myself to pay what everyone's asking for them especially as I don't really need one.
By the way, I got the 464plus for £33, so not a bad deal and that helped me resist the 6128plus auction that's only just finished (although I was refreshing the page every minute or so over the last half hour trying to decide whether to go for it or not)!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:45, 22 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 21:45, 22 November 11
@TFM: If you really want a 664+, just send me a 6128+ and I'll extract 64K for you :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:45, 23 November 11
Post by: TFM on 17:45, 23 November 11
Quote from: Bryce on 21:45, 22 November 11
@TFM: If you really want a 664+, just send me a 6128+ and I'll extract 64K for you :D
Bryce.
Sure, I know: You will do that absolutely professional :laugh:
Actually.... a bit more seriously.... the Plus has the perfect pocket under the keyboard to take up a MegaFlash internally :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 23:32, 23 November 11
Post by: dragon on 23:32, 23 November 11
QuoteI'd still love to add a 664 to my collection, but I just can't bring myself to pay what everyone's asking for them especially as I don't really need one.
Yeah,And the few you can buy,are expensive and destroyed.
For example:
http://www.milanuncios.com/ordenadores-de-segunda-mano/ordenador-amstrad-cpc-664-estupendo-or-35156040.htm (http://www.milanuncios.com/ordenadores-de-segunda-mano/ordenador-amstrad-cpc-664-estupendo-or-35156040.htm)
Why people treat them so badly?. :( .They uses the 664 as coasters for coffe?.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:06, 24 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:06, 24 November 11
Quote from: TFM/FS on 17:45, 23 November 11
Actually.... a bit more seriously.... the Plus has the perfect pocket under the keyboard to take up a MegaFlash internally :D
The Plus has tonnes of room inside, really good for adding expansions internally. I'm waiting for rpalmer to finish his IDE project, then I intend modding my 6128+ to have a MegaFlash, Wireless AMX Mouse, 512K RAM, S-Video Output and CF Harddrive all internally :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rpalmer on 21:17, 24 November 11
Post by: rpalmer on 21:17, 24 November 11
bryce,
My IDE project had no intention of being an internal connection. So are you planning on modding the interface for internal connection?
I still have several interface cards available.
rpalmer
My IDE project had no intention of being an internal connection. So are you planning on modding the interface for internal connection?
I still have several interface cards available.
rpalmer
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 02:23, 26 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 02:23, 26 November 11
Another nice 464 package that's only available to UK people...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc-464-/230706949415?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b734ad27 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc-464-/230706949415?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b734ad27)
Cheers,
Shane
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc-464-/230706949415?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b734ad27 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc-464-/230706949415?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b734ad27)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 21:17, 27 November 11
Post by: Nich on 21:17, 27 November 11
A copy of the CPC programming book Adventure Programming on the Amstrad CPC464 & 664 has just sold for £113 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150706354915)! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:15, 28 November 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:15, 28 November 11
Quote from: Nich on 21:17, 27 November 11
A copy of the CPC programming book Adventure Programming on the Amstrad CPC464 & 664 has just sold for £113 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150706354915)! :o
...wtf?!?!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:44, 28 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 08:44, 28 November 11
Quote from: Nich on 21:17, 27 November 11
A copy of the CPC programming book Adventure Programming on the Amstrad CPC464 & 664 has just sold for £113 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150706354915)! :o
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:15, 28 November 11
...wtf?!?!
My thoughts exactly...are we missing something here, what is so special about that book ???
Adventure programming...maybe if it was a Firmware Guide in unopened shrink wrapping and signed by the author with a CPC 664 thrown in...
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:12, 28 November 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:12, 28 November 11
It was Steve Lucas' mother that bought it :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 10:27, 28 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 10:27, 28 November 11
Quote from: Bryce on 10:12, 28 November 11
It was Steve Lucas' mother that bought it :D
Bryce.
Haha, that must be it...either that or Steve Lucas himself as he misplaced his orginal copy ;D
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:24, 29 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 08:24, 29 November 11
Nice little package from Germany...includes dual Vortex drives with interface.
Looks like there is a bit of interest in it already.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Speichererweiterung-2-x-Laufwerk-Vortex-Monitor-CPM-Software-/120816636035?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c213b9083 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Speichererweiterung-2-x-Laufwerk-Vortex-Monitor-CPM-Software-/120816636035?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c213b9083)
Cheers,
Shane
Looks like there is a bit of interest in it already.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Speichererweiterung-2-x-Laufwerk-Vortex-Monitor-CPM-Software-/120816636035?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c213b9083 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Speichererweiterung-2-x-Laufwerk-Vortex-Monitor-CPM-Software-/120816636035?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c213b9083)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:47, 29 November 11
Post by: 00WReX on 08:47, 29 November 11
Brand New 464 in the UK... 8)
VINTAGE AMSTRAD CPC464 RETRO COMPUTER MINT UNUSED CONDITION BOUGHT FROM NEW
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC464-RETRO-COMPUTER-MINT-UNUSED-CONDITION-BOUGHT-NEW-/230708794515?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b750d493 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC464-RETRO-COMPUTER-MINT-UNUSED-CONDITION-BOUGHT-NEW-/230708794515?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b750d493)
Cheers,
Shane
VINTAGE AMSTRAD CPC464 RETRO COMPUTER MINT UNUSED CONDITION BOUGHT FROM NEW
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC464-RETRO-COMPUTER-MINT-UNUSED-CONDITION-BOUGHT-NEW-/230708794515?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b750d493 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC464-RETRO-COMPUTER-MINT-UNUSED-CONDITION-BOUGHT-NEW-/230708794515?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35b750d493)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:52, 29 November 11
Post by: Gryzor on 17:52, 29 November 11
Ah, shame that NIB 464 is UK only...
Title: Sure, this is the Captain Blood edition I'm looking for...
Post by: Gryzor on 19:20, 03 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 19:20, 03 December 11
...but I'm also looking for those €300 :D
http://cgi.ebay.fr/Larche-du-capitaine-blood-rare-collector-amstrad-cpc-6128-/180763070958?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2a165191ee (http://cgi.ebay.fr/Larche-du-capitaine-blood-rare-collector-amstrad-cpc-6128-/180763070958?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2a165191ee)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/Larche-du-capitaine-blood-rare-collector-amstrad-cpc-6128-/180763070958?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2a165191ee (http://cgi.ebay.fr/Larche-du-capitaine-blood-rare-collector-amstrad-cpc-6128-/180763070958?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item2a165191ee)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:54, 04 December 11
Post by: ralferoo on 10:54, 04 December 11
I notice he's reduced the price to €99 + €15 postage... http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180764959998 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180764959998)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:25, 04 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 13:25, 04 December 11
Quote from: ralferoo on 10:54, 04 December 11
I notice he's reduced the price to €99 + €15 postage... http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180764959998 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180764959998)
Heh... still €70 or €80 more than I'd pay...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 12:59, 05 December 11
Post by: ralferoo on 12:59, 05 December 11
Hmmm, I'd like to be interested in this [ebay]260908100720[/ebay], but it's quite a pain to get up to Oldham from where I am... But there looks to be quite a treasure trove of developer related bits, seemingly in good condition too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:19, 05 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 13:19, 05 December 11
Interesting collection, ask him to ship it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:36, 14 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 09:36, 14 December 11
Quite a rarity these days, probably of interest to any PCW fans out there: A 512K PCW RAM Expansion [ebay]330657754078[/ebay].
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:29, 14 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 19:29, 14 December 11
Quote from: Bryce on 09:36, 14 December 11Huh, ended with no bids? Nice price too, considering the rarity...
Quite a rarity these days, probably of interest to any PCW fans out there: A 512K PCW RAM Expansion [ebay]330657754078[/ebay].
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 14 December 11
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 14 December 11
Damn! Ended too quick for me :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 20:17, 14 December 11
Post by: SyX on 20:17, 14 December 11
And for me :( , i wanted for Habi, the author of CP/M Box, the new PCW emulator. He's searching a serial interface for PCW.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 20:37, 14 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 20:37, 14 December 11
Someone find something exciting and interesting (CPC related) I can wish for myself for Christmas.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:08, 15 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:08, 15 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:29, 14 December 11
Huh, ended with no bids? Nice price too, considering the rarity...
Very few people still have or use the PCW, so it wouldn't get so much attention (not as much a CPC stuff anyway). But someone must have bid on it, because it was sold for its starting price.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 10:14, 15 December 11
Post by: robcfg on 10:14, 15 December 11
Syx, don't worry about it, I'll share it with Habi and also scan it for the wiki... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:20, 15 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 10:20, 15 December 11
So you bought it?? :) Cool, let me know if it works. If it doesn't, send it over! :)
If it's only the serial interface you need, not the RAM expansion, there's now a CPS8256 up for grabs for just €15,90.
[ebay]330658343868[/ebay]
Bryce.
If it's only the serial interface you need, not the RAM expansion, there's now a CPS8256 up for grabs for just €15,90.
[ebay]330658343868[/ebay]
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:56, 15 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 11:56, 15 December 11
And to return to the Enterprise 128 conversation: [ebay]200687755628[/ebay] starting at €149, might be worth watching?
The seller seems to be a collector, offloading quite a few interesting consoles and 8-bitters: http://www.ebay.de/sch/susie900/m.html?hash=item2eb9ec216c&item=200687755628&pt=Klassische_Computer&_trksid=p4340.l2562 (http://www.ebay.de/sch/susie900/m.html?hash=item2eb9ec216c&item=200687755628&pt=Klassische_Computer&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Bryce.
The seller seems to be a collector, offloading quite a few interesting consoles and 8-bitters: http://www.ebay.de/sch/susie900/m.html?hash=item2eb9ec216c&item=200687755628&pt=Klassische_Computer&_trksid=p4340.l2562 (http://www.ebay.de/sch/susie900/m.html?hash=item2eb9ec216c&item=200687755628&pt=Klassische_Computer&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:39, 15 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 12:39, 15 December 11
Ooh yeah, spoons and forks! Should go nice with the breadbins... Such a shame he only posts within Deutschland though, I'd love to hit one of those pong machines...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:49, 15 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 12:49, 15 December 11
Send me a PM if you want me to bid on one for you. But not for the rusty Forks, I want them for myself!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:55, 15 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 12:55, 15 December 11
I've sent him a question on the issue, let's wait a bit. Thanks :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 22:18, 15 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 22:18, 15 December 11
Some lucky guy got an NC200 for a mere 20 pounds... At this price I could have some more :)
[ebay]110791191597[/ebay]
[ebay]110791191597[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 15:42, 16 December 11
Post by: SyX on 15:42, 16 December 11
Wonderful as always robcfg, every interesting piece of retro hadware reach the heaven when is in your possession :D
And Thank You Very Much Bryce, one of those PCW serial expansion is in the way to Habi :)
And Thank You Very Much Bryce, one of those PCW serial expansion is in the way to Habi :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:11, 16 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 16:11, 16 December 11
Hey cool, I didn't realise he had more than one. Not bad.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:43, 16 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 17:43, 16 December 11
Who's got more than one what?
Title: Frogger on cart...
Post by: Gryzor on 07:11, 17 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 07:11, 17 December 11
[ebay]270875902258[/ebay]
Should we report it??
Should we report it??
Title: Re: Frogger on cart...
Post by: mr_lou on 07:59, 17 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 07:59, 17 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 07:11, 17 December 11Is it illegal?
[ebay]270875902258[/ebay]
Should we report it??
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:03, 17 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:03, 17 December 11
Quote from: mr_lou on 07:59, 17 December 11
Is it illegal?
What, taking a game that was released online for free, sticking it on a chip and selling is as an authentic cart title? I would guess so...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 08:16, 17 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 08:16, 17 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:03, 17 December 11I'm not sure. Seller could argue that he's charging for his work with putting the game on a cart. I'm sure lots of people will pay for a cartridge version. I don't think it's illegal.
What, taking a game that was released online for free, sticking it on a chip and selling is as an authentic cart title? I would guess so...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:18, 17 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:18, 17 December 11
First of all I doubt he's asked for permission to sell the game. What's more, he doesn't say this is not an original cart, or that this is a freeware game. And he's done it before...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 08:19, 17 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 08:19, 17 December 11
So? I still don't think it's illegal.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:25, 17 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:25, 17 December 11
*sigh* taking one's work and selling it *is* illegal. Selling something while pretending it's something else *is* illegal. not to mention eBay's regulations about bootlegs, misleading items etc.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 08:53, 17 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 08:53, 17 December 11
So report it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 13:45, 17 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 13:45, 17 December 11
I'm sure, the seller(s) share their money with Executioner... (I hope)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 23:29, 17 December 11
Post by: Executioner on 23:29, 17 December 11
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 13:45, 17 December 11
I'm sure, the seller(s) share their money with Executioner... (I hope)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/jeu-cartouche-FROGGER-pour-ordinateur-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-/270875902258)
No, the seller has never contacted me, but I think they should probably be more worried about Konami than me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 03:52, 18 December 11
Post by: TFM on 03:52, 18 December 11
Quote from: Executioner on 23:29, 17 December 11
No, the seller has never contacted me, but I think they should probably be more worried about Konami than me.
Shame on them!!! One shall make the seller known as theif!
Well, my "topic" is just a bit expensive CPC, I just don't know why?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/200684561300?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT (http://www.ebay.de/itm/200684561300?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:28, 18 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 09:28, 18 December 11
Well, I reported his auctions. Let's hope they get taken down.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:06, 18 December 11
Post by: TFM on 23:06, 18 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:25, 17 December 11
*sigh* taking one's work and selling it *is* illegal. Selling something while pretending it's something else *is* illegal. not to mention eBay's regulations about bootlegs, misleading items etc.
Of course - you're right!!! How can there be a doubt? >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:46, 19 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 15:46, 19 December 11
Quote from: TFM/FS on 23:06, 18 December 11Well, do try reporting them then :)
Of course - you're right!!! How can there be a doubt? >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:41, 19 December 11
Post by: TFM on 20:41, 19 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 15:46, 19 December 11
Well, do try reporting them then :)
Tried, but saw no link. Have to look again.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 21 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 21 December 11
It's towards the top, under the Seller info and Other Item Info boxes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:39, 21 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:39, 21 December 11
At least one of them really does criminal activities:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/270856804863 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/270856804863)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/270856804863 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/270856804863)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:12, 21 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 16:12, 21 December 11
Gryzor? Oh man, I missed that...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:34, 22 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 08:34, 22 December 11
Quote from: duk_duw on 08:31, 22 December 11
And the winner is JESUS from Madrid!
duk_duw
Deepest pockets in the community :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:44, 22 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:44, 22 December 11
http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270858812778 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270858812778)
Removed?!?? Cooooool! 8)
Removed?!?? Cooooool! 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:49, 22 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:49, 22 December 11
http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/cartridge-FROGGER-for-AMSTRAD-6128-Plus-computer-/320814836486)
Am I evil?
Am I evil?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:59, 22 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 17:59, 22 December 11
Not evil at all, that's what I did. But the first one seems to be up again...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 18:37, 22 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 18:37, 22 December 11
Humm... For me it writes:
Dieses Angebot wurde vom Verkäufer beendet, da der Artikel nicht mehr verfügbar ist.
Dieses Angebot wurde vom Verkäufer beendet, da der Artikel nicht mehr verfügbar ist.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:16, 26 December 11
Post by: beaker on 14:16, 26 December 11
I see someone put a Symbiface II on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150725628851 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150725628851)
Just trying to work out if it's worth buying if I already own a HxC floppy emulator and Megaflash and will hopefully be getting one of Bryce's USB mice adapters?
Just trying to work out if it's worth buying if I already own a HxC floppy emulator and Megaflash and will hopefully be getting one of Bryce's USB mice adapters?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 26 December 11
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 26 December 11
The price is way too high. They go for a lot less than that.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:46, 26 December 11
Post by: Gryzor on 17:46, 26 December 11
Ouch! probably too expensive. Maybe €100-120?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:47, 26 December 11
Post by: TFM on 20:47, 26 December 11
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:46, 26 December 11
Ouch! probably too expensive. Maybe €100-120?
I paid 120 Euro for a new one (first batch). For some reasons I also ordered a second one (I tried twice), but since Prodatron did sell them, I haven't been considered. This device it currently not produced any longer, so I guess you will not get one for less than 150 Euros (or even more).
Somebody sold one some month ago in the German ebay. I don't remember it's price exactly, but it was pretty much more.
However the total of produced SF2's is around 120-125 IIRC (100 First batch, 20-25 second batch).
It's a pity that Dr. Zed has no time for that project any longer.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 13:09, 28 December 11
Post by: ukmarkh on 13:09, 28 December 11
Just to give you guys a heads up... i'm selling stuff on ebay now under the name of classic.replay
I've already listed two Amstrad disk games, Gazza II and Air Sea Supremacy on disk. With many more to follow.
I've already listed two Amstrad disk games, Gazza II and Air Sea Supremacy on disk. With many more to follow.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 13:50, 28 December 11
Post by: mr_lou on 13:50, 28 December 11
Link to ukmarkh's eBay stuff (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/classic.replay/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 14:26, 29 December 11
Post by: archcosmo on 14:26, 29 December 11
Hi
are you willing to send these (and future items offered) to international customers?
thanks
are you willing to send these (and future items offered) to international customers?
thanks
Quote from: ukmarkh on 13:09, 28 December 11
Just to give you guys a heads up... i'm selling stuff on ebay now under the name of classic.replay
I've already listed two Amstrad disk games, Gazza II and Air Sea Supremacy on disk. With many more to follow.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 17:54, 29 December 11
Post by: ukmarkh on 17:54, 29 December 11
I would like to, but the postage costs to send oversees is crippling. I just didn't think it was worth offering.
It's up to you guys, if you want I'll get postage prices for sending outside the UK.
It's up to you guys, if you want I'll get postage prices for sending outside the UK.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 29 December 11
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 29 December 11
Quote from: ukmarkh on 17:54, 29 December 11
I would like to, but the postage costs to send oversees is crippling. I just didn't think it was worth offering.
It's up to you guys, if you want I'll get postage prices for sending outside the UK.
Yes please, hopefully if they fit in a jiffy bag they'll qualify for small packets. I know registered post is expensive but the normal service isn't normally too bad to the Republic of Ireland from the UK. I've been buying boxed GBA games that look to be just little smaller and postage was around £2.50 (without the cost of the jiffy bag). ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 01:50, 30 December 11
Post by: TFM on 01:50, 30 December 11
For 64 K, the price is nice ;-)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-64k-Speichererweiterung-dk-tronics-cpc-464-664-/170752362836?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27c1a24954 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-64k-Speichererweiterung-dk-tronics-cpc-464-664-/170752362836?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27c1a24954)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-64k-Speichererweiterung-dk-tronics-cpc-464-664-/170752362836?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27c1a24954 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-64k-Speichererweiterung-dk-tronics-cpc-464-664-/170752362836?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27c1a24954)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 17:25, 31 December 11
Post by: xesrjb on 17:25, 31 December 11
http://www.ebay.de/itm/KC460-LN-BLACK-DECKER-AKKU-SCHRAUBER-3-6V-LI-KOMPAKT-/320820911160?pt=DE_Haus_Garten_Heimwerker_Elektrowerkzeuge&hash=item4ab26a9c38 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/KC460-LN-BLACK-DECKER-AKKU-SCHRAUBER-3-6V-LI-KOMPAKT-/320820911160?pt=DE_Haus_Garten_Heimwerker_Elektrowerkzeuge&hash=item4ab26a9c38)
rare KC kompakt!!
xesrjb ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 17:27, 31 December 11
Post by: Devilmarkus on 17:27, 31 December 11
QuoteKC460 LN BLACK & DECKER AKKU-SCHRAUBER 3,6V LI KOMPAKTWTF!?!? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:32, 01 January 12
Post by: TFM on 00:32, 01 January 12
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 17:27, 31 December 11Exactly?!?
WTF!?!? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 00:47, 01 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 00:47, 01 January 12
They are very similar, the Black & Decker doesn't have any decent software available either :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 05:07, 01 January 12
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 05:07, 01 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 00:47, 01 January 12
They are very similar, the Black & Decker doesn't have any decent software available either :D
Bryce.
Happy new year 2012btw!!
But perhaps B & D may do according to their listing!!
http://www.superhomecenter.com/software/black_decker_repairs.htm (http://www.superhomecenter.com/software/black_decker_repairs.htm)
note
"You'll save time and money by turning complex household (http://www.smc.edu/EnrollmentDevelopment/IEC/Pages/Apartment-Rentals.aspx) problems into easy solutions. Whether you are a student in apartments for rent (http://www.apartmentguide.com/) or a homeowner everyone faces home repairs."
OOH er missus " complex household problems"
well done B & D
other software support is available from other well known diy brands
..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:40, 02 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:40, 02 January 12
Symbiface 2 Amstrad CPC and Plus Model
I'm having to sell everything due to divorce.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1156 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1156)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 02:46, 03 January 12
Post by: TFM on 02:46, 03 January 12
Quote from: ukmarkh on 22:40, 02 January 12Symbiface 2 Amstrad CPC and Plus ModelI'm having to sell everything due to divorce.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1156 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1156)
I'm sorry to hear that. Do you send it only to the UK or to Europe too?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:18, 03 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:18, 03 January 12
Wow, the SymbiFace is more powerful than I thought! It can delete wives too?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:05, 03 January 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:05, 03 January 12
Quote from: ukmarkh on 22:40, 02 January 12I'm having to sell everything due to divorce.
I'm sorry to read that... :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 03 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 03 January 12
Oh, it really is your auction Mark? I thought you just linked to it. Sorry to hear that too.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:07, 03 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:07, 03 January 12
No worries chaps, I'm basically having to rebuild my life. Need all the money I can get.
I'll send it abroad, but only to people from the forum... how does £8 sound, recorded delivery.
I'll send it abroad, but only to people from the forum... how does £8 sound, recorded delivery.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 19:27, 03 January 12
Post by: mr_lou on 19:27, 03 January 12
Sorry to hear that mate. I've been through a divorce myself, so I know what it's like.
Please do post links here when you put new CPC stuff up.
Please do post links here when you put new CPC stuff up.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 03 January 12
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 03 January 12
Quote from: ukmarkh on 18:07, 03 January 12
No worries chaps, I'm basically having to rebuild my life. Need all the money I can get.
I'll send it abroad, but only to people from the forum... how does £8 sound, recorded delivery.
More than fair! So let's get that price up :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 22:44, 07 January 12
Post by: Nich on 22:44, 07 January 12
An Amstrad Action Cheat Mode book has sold for £116 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320820316069)! :o
I never cease to be amazed by the prices that some rare CPC-related items sell for on eBay!
I never cease to be amazed by the prices that some rare CPC-related items sell for on eBay!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 16:16, 08 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 16:16, 08 January 12
I love those Cheat Books... any chance we can all get a scanned copy ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:10, 08 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 17:10, 08 January 12
Yeah... would be neat!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:56, 08 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:56, 08 January 12
Talking of 'Amstrad Action' Cheat books...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cpcmaniaco on 14:26, 09 January 12
Post by: Cpcmaniaco on 14:26, 09 January 12
I win the Cheat Mode 1 book.
And I have Cheat Mode 2 too.
I will scan all and put on CPCwiki on this year probably.
And I have Cheat Mode 2 too.
I will scan all and put on CPCwiki on this year probably.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 22:14, 09 January 12
Post by: Nich on 22:14, 09 January 12
Quote from: ukmarkh on 22:56, 08 January 12I have a copy of that booklet - but do you know which issue of Amstrad Action it was included with?
Talking of 'Amstrad Action' Cheat books...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Action-Cheat-Book-/260931172174?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc0b5b74e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cpcmaniaco on 03:48, 10 January 12
Post by: Cpcmaniaco on 03:48, 10 January 12
On the page 2 of this booklet, say that is a October edition of AA.
But I don't know what October issue, Nich.
But I don't know what October issue, Nich.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:35, 10 January 12
Post by: TFM on 23:35, 10 January 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 21:53, 03 January 12
More than fair! So let's get that price up :-)
Well, I'm glad to see that it made a real good price:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT (http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT)
If you would have mentioned, that it can run FutureOS too, then you would have gotten even 50% more Pounds ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:25, 11 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:25, 11 January 12
Quote from: Cpcmaniaco on 14:26, 09 January 12Well, for anyone else, doing something "this year" wouldn't mean much, but I know we can count on you mate!
I win the Cheat Mode 1 book.
And I have Cheat Mode 2 too.
I will scan all and put on CPCwiki on this year probably.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:00, 11 January 12
Post by: beaker on 15:00, 11 January 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 23:35, 10 January 12
Well, I'm glad to see that it made a real good price:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT (http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT)
If you would have mentioned, that it can run FutureOS too, then you would have gotten even 50% more Pounds ;-)
Someone outbid me in the last minute and my internet connection decided to mess up just at that point so I couldn't get another bid in time... :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:33, 11 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:33, 11 January 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 23:35, 10 January 12
Well, I'm glad to see that it made a real good price:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT (http://www.ebay.de/itm/260927527444?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT)
If you would have mentioned, that it can run FutureOS too, then you would have gotten even 50% more Pounds ;-)
I'm really sad to see it go, and yes it runs FutureOS like there's no tomorrow.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:47, 11 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:47, 11 January 12
Just in case there is a tomorrow, here's some interesting stuff up for offer at the moment...
The rather rare JY3 Joystick:
[ebay]250970428696[/ebay]
And quite unusual, but maybe intersting for some collector. 50+ Game inlays and instructions (to make those illegal copies look that little more legal :) ):
[ebay]140675922196[/ebay]
Bryce.
The rather rare JY3 Joystick:
[ebay]250970428696[/ebay]
And quite unusual, but maybe intersting for some collector. 50+ Game inlays and instructions (to make those illegal copies look that little more legal :) ):
[ebay]140675922196[/ebay]
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:54, 11 January 12
Post by: TFM on 19:54, 11 January 12
Quote from: beaker on 15:00, 11 January 12
Someone outbid me in the last minute and my internet connection decided to mess up just at that point so I couldn't get another bid in time... :'(
Well, just place your maximum bit some time before. There is no need to wait till the last second :-)
Quote from: ukmarkh on 15:33, 11 January 12
I'm really sad to see it go, and yes it runs FutureOS like there's no tomorrow.
I know there will be better days!!! Take your time to recover, and later something better (the SF3?) will come back to you. My best wishes for you!!! You will make it!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:14, 11 January 12
Post by: beaker on 21:14, 11 January 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:54, 11 January 12
Well, just place your maximum bit some time before. There is no need to wait till the last second :-)
I did place my initial bid about an hour and a half before the auction ended but on reflection I should have placed a higher bid. (e***_( 391) is me)
r***c( 200) £128,98 09.01.12 22:04:55 MEZ
e***_( 391) £126,98 09.01.12 21:58:33 MEZ
e***_( 391) £116,98 09.01.12 20:47:06 MEZ
e***_( 391) £110,00 09.01.12 20:46:16 MEZ
Quote from: ukmarkh on 15:33, 11 January 12
I'm really sad to see it go, and yes it runs FutureOS like there's no tomorrow.
Sorry to hear about your current situation. I hope things turn around for you soon.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:16, 11 January 12
Post by: TFM on 21:16, 11 January 12
However, at least it brought some money, and that's the point :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 00:55, 12 January 12
Post by: 00WReX on 00:55, 12 January 12
Brand new unopened 464 in Germany...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/280802771164?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D280802771164%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/280802771164?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D280802771164%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
Here is the English translation via google...
Hello,
under the hammer here a brand new, original packaging, unopened Schneider CPC 464 comes!
(Although I'm not sure whether you a production date of 1989 can still speak of "new" - the device should be older than many eBay users :-))
Then a larger batch was ordered for use in a laboratory. This particular copy was never unpacked (box is still stuck with original Amstrad tape) and now found only at a larger action in clearing out stock.
The winner of the auction can send then to consider whether I use the device as it is, or unpack and test should - he should opt for the latter and I find a defect, of course, can be withdrawn from sale.
For collectors, it might well be more interesting to open the box itself :-)
In other auctions come tomorrow a matching green monitor and a couple of games and books.
Since I am a private person: There is no warranty or return is possible.
Good luck!
http://www.ebay.de/itm/280802771164?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D280802771164%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/280802771164?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D280802771164%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
Here is the English translation via google...
Hello,
under the hammer here a brand new, original packaging, unopened Schneider CPC 464 comes!
(Although I'm not sure whether you a production date of 1989 can still speak of "new" - the device should be older than many eBay users :-))
Then a larger batch was ordered for use in a laboratory. This particular copy was never unpacked (box is still stuck with original Amstrad tape) and now found only at a larger action in clearing out stock.
The winner of the auction can send then to consider whether I use the device as it is, or unpack and test should - he should opt for the latter and I find a defect, of course, can be withdrawn from sale.
For collectors, it might well be more interesting to open the box itself :-)
In other auctions come tomorrow a matching green monitor and a couple of games and books.
Since I am a private person: There is no warranty or return is possible.
Good luck!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 16 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 16 January 12
Just spotted this MSX hidden away in a corner of eeeebay. It will probably get expensive, but it's in amazing condition with its OVP. A nice addition for collectors. [ebay]160715158327[/ebay]
Bryce.
Edit: For some reason the ebay link doesn't seem to work, here's the full link:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035)
Bryce.
Edit: For some reason the ebay link doesn't seem to work, here's the full link:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:46, 17 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:46, 17 January 12
Anyone looking to expand their NC100 (or Amiga 600/1200)? There are several 2MB Melcards up for offer at €30 each. These usually go for a lot more.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PCMCIA-SRAM-CARD-2MB-Melcard-Commodore-Amiga-ALESIS-Amstrad-NC100-/290658800095?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43ac9d51df (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PCMCIA-SRAM-CARD-2MB-Melcard-Commodore-Amiga-ALESIS-Amstrad-NC100-/290658800095?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43ac9d51df)
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PCMCIA-SRAM-CARD-2MB-Melcard-Commodore-Amiga-ALESIS-Amstrad-NC100-/290658800095?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43ac9d51df (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PCMCIA-SRAM-CARD-2MB-Melcard-Commodore-Amiga-ALESIS-Amstrad-NC100-/290658800095?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43ac9d51df)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 14:12, 17 January 12
Post by: TotO on 14:12, 17 January 12
Funny for speed up a bit A600/A1200, for peoples who don't have turbo card inside.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:24, 17 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:24, 17 January 12
<completely offtopic Amiga discussion>
It doesn't really speed the A600 up, but it allows you to preload larger chunks of data if you are using WHDLoad. On the A1200 it would probably even slow the computer down slightly, because the A1200 normally uses 32bits, but the PCMCIA card only has a 16bit bus, so PCMCIA RAM access would take twice as many clock cycles.
</completely offtopic Amiga discussion>
But the NC100 can get a whole 2MB of battery backed RAM using one of these :)
Bryce.
It doesn't really speed the A600 up, but it allows you to preload larger chunks of data if you are using WHDLoad. On the A1200 it would probably even slow the computer down slightly, because the A1200 normally uses 32bits, but the PCMCIA card only has a 16bit bus, so PCMCIA RAM access would take twice as many clock cycles.
</completely offtopic Amiga discussion>
But the NC100 can get a whole 2MB of battery backed RAM using one of these :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 15:41, 17 January 12
Post by: TotO on 15:41, 17 January 12
QuoteIt doesn't really speed the A600 up, but it allows you to preload larger chunks of data if you are using WHDLoad.FAST RAM speed up the computer, because the 68K no more have to wait about chipsets (CHIP RAM) access.
(on A1200, depending what you do, but it's better to use the expension slot with 32bit memory)
On Amstrad, I don't know. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:48, 17 January 12
Post by: TFM on 17:48, 17 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 15:24, 17 January 12
But the NC100 can get a whole 2MB of battery backed RAM using one of these :)
Bryce.
Well, the NC100 can be expanded only up to 1 MB. And I strongly suggest NOT to use 2 MB cards, the will make problems in some cases. But you can use your 2 MB card for your PDA600 without problems and with full use of the memory.
I own a bunch both these machines (NC100, NC200, PDA600...) and have quite some experience with them. In fact for the NC100 smaller cards work better.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:33, 18 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:33, 18 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 10:44, 16 January 12yeah, but a pretty indifferent machine...
Just spotted this MSX hidden away in a corner of eeeebay. It will probably get expensive, but it's in amazing condition with its OVP. A nice addition for collectors. [ebay]160715158327[/ebay]
Bryce.
Edit: For some reason the ebay link doesn't seem to work, here's the full link:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/PHILIPS-MSX-VG8020-NEU-OVP-/160715158327?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5646969867444504035)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:33, 19 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:33, 19 January 12
Even their "Gold" looks brown and is going for a silly price...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60)
Why have I suddenly got a tune from The Stranglers in my head....?
Bryce.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60)
Why have I suddenly got a tune from The Stranglers in my head....?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:29, 19 January 12
Post by: MaV on 14:29, 19 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:33, 19 January 12
Why have I suddenly got a tune from The Stranglers in my head....?
:D
When you look at the zoomed picture, the coating looks dirty rather than gold. Why anyone would want this ... thing for currently 451 Euro just because it's the 1.000.281th of the lot is beyond me.
I'm happy with the two I have at home.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 15:15, 19 January 12
Post by: robcfg on 15:15, 19 January 12
It's not gold, it's more like everything Commodore.... BROWN! :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:28, 19 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 16:28, 19 January 12
Really stupid, that they wrote the SN by hand... ugh. Wouldn't mind owing one, though, if I ever win the lottery.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 16:40, 19 January 12
Post by: TotO on 16:40, 19 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:33, 19 January 12Even their "Gold" looks brown and is going for a silly price...Around 1000 ex. of the golden version was sold. (316 is the highest number I see)
The side plate is missing on all... A shame. :p
(http://zimmers.net/cbmpics/cbm/64n128s/c64goldSide.gif)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:06, 19 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 17:06, 19 January 12
On all 1000 or on every one that you've seen? Weird...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 21:15, 19 January 12
Post by: TotO on 21:15, 19 January 12
Apparently, all.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: sf78 on 22:47, 19 January 12
Post by: sf78 on 22:47, 19 January 12
I threw a sealed Alien 8 on eBay if anyone's interested. I couldn't figure out a price for it, so let's see what happens:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170767246229 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170767246229)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170767246229 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170767246229)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ced64k on 23:01, 19 January 12
Post by: ced64k on 23:01, 19 January 12
Amstrad Schneider 22 x Eproms für CPC Erweiterungen
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-22-x-Eproms-fur-CPC-Erweiterungen-/140685249153 (http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-22-x-Eproms-fur-CPC-Erweiterungen-/140685249153)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:06, 20 January 12
Post by: TFM on 18:06, 20 January 12
Quote from: ced64k on 23:01, 19 January 12
Amstrad Schneider 22 x Eproms für CPC Erweiterungen
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-22-x-Eproms-fur-CPC-Erweiterungen-/140685249153 (http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-22-x-Eproms-fur-CPC-Erweiterungen-/140685249153)
Haha, it's xesrjb's auction, no wonder that I recognice some of the ROMs without names on them ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 21 January 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 21 January 12
This guy seems to be trying to violate ebay rules by selling a disk and listing loads of other things he has inside that auction: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120846766273 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/../../../www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120846766273)
That said, one of the things he's hawking is a "mint 664", although he wouldn't give me an asking price, just asked for an offer which he rejected saying he'd already had an offer of £100 and was waiting to see if it'd go up.
It is pretty frustrating that he doesn't just run a regular auction for these as then it's all transparent, but in any case I thought I'd flag it up with you guys in case any of you were desperate for a 664. He's also got a bunch of other machines too, although it's all pretty run of the mill apart from the 664 and without proper auctions, probably overpriced too. He does have an FDI-1, but without the DDI-1 interface I suspect it's pretty useless.
That said, one of the things he's hawking is a "mint 664", although he wouldn't give me an asking price, just asked for an offer which he rejected saying he'd already had an offer of £100 and was waiting to see if it'd go up.
It is pretty frustrating that he doesn't just run a regular auction for these as then it's all transparent, but in any case I thought I'd flag it up with you guys in case any of you were desperate for a 664. He's also got a bunch of other machines too, although it's all pretty run of the mill apart from the 664 and without proper auctions, probably overpriced too. He does have an FDI-1, but without the DDI-1 interface I suspect it's pretty useless.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:17, 21 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:17, 21 January 12
Hi Ralf,
that auction is from Boomow (one of the users here). He listed all the other stuff, so that we could see the other things that are going to be offered later. He will be starting "normal" auctions for all the other stuff too. He has a thread about it here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/hello-there-cpc-wiki-peeps/ (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/hello-there-cpc-wiki-peeps/)
I don't think his picture violates the ebay rules as long as you clearly state what's up for sale in the text. There are often auctions for 8-bit computers where it shows a monitor but states that the monitor isn't part of the sale.
Bryce.
P.s. I wouldn't let the 664 go for 100 pounds either, because it probably will fetch more than 100 when it goes up for auction :)
that auction is from Boomow (one of the users here). He listed all the other stuff, so that we could see the other things that are going to be offered later. He will be starting "normal" auctions for all the other stuff too. He has a thread about it here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/hello-there-cpc-wiki-peeps/ (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/hello-there-cpc-wiki-peeps/)
I don't think his picture violates the ebay rules as long as you clearly state what's up for sale in the text. There are often auctions for 8-bit computers where it shows a monitor but states that the monitor isn't part of the sale.
Bryce.
P.s. I wouldn't let the 664 go for 100 pounds either, because it probably will fetch more than 100 when it goes up for auction :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:02, 21 January 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:02, 21 January 12
Cheat Mode II Amstrad Action, The Revenge
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cheat-Mode-2-Amstrad-Action-/260937319137?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc11382e1#ht_500wt_1202 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cheat-Mode-2-Amstrad-Action-/260937319137?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc11382e1#ht_500wt_1202)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 01:44, 22 January 12
Post by: ralferoo on 01:44, 22 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 14:17, 21 January 12Heh, I didn't actually notice that he'd already posted it here... Anyway, I'm still pretty sure ebay take a dim view on soliciting invitations to bid on items other than the one for sale, even though a lot of people do it, especially car breakers. There's a huge difference between showing a monitor to prove a computer sold without monitor works correctly and showing pictures of many different computers and inviting offers when selling blank discs... ;) In any case, I still posted the link just because I knew people here would still be interested... :)
I don't think his picture violates the ebay rules as long as you clearly state what's up for sale in the text. There are often auctions for 8-bit computers where it shows a monitor but states that the monitor isn't part of the sale.
Quote from: Bryce on 14:17, 21 January 12True, especially as it's supposed to be in mint condition. That said, there was one sold a few months back for just over £50, although I personally didn't bid on it because it looked quite beaten up.
P.s. I wouldn't let the 664 go for 100 pounds either, because it probably will fetch more than 100 when it goes up for auction :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 18:25, 22 January 12
Post by: ralferoo on 18:25, 22 January 12
Am I missing something here? This 6128 is going to crazy money! 330672176534 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330672176534)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Boomow on 19:02, 22 January 12
Post by: Boomow on 19:02, 22 January 12
It is!! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: duk_duw on 19:58, 22 January 12
Post by: duk_duw on 19:58, 22 January 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 18:25, 22 January 12
Am I missing something here? This 6128 is going to crazy money! 330672176534 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330672176534)
Cause of the albino disks (the white one)
duk_duw
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Travis P on 23:10, 22 January 12
Post by: Travis P on 23:10, 22 January 12
I am selling some old Amstrad Computer User magazines if someone wants to fill the gaps in their collection.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630749994?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630749994?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750085?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750085?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750178?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750178?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750406?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750406?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750470?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750470?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630749994?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630749994?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750085?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750085?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750178?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750178?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750406?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750406?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750470?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190630750470?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:15, 25 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:15, 25 January 12
The brown golden C64 has now gone above €700 ! These people really need to get a life....
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60)
Bryce.
... Back in a bit, just off to buy some gold spray paint for my C64 with the missing side-plate....
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60)
Bryce.
... Back in a bit, just off to buy some gold spray paint for my C64 with the missing side-plate....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:23, 25 January 12
Post by: MaV on 14:23, 25 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 14:15, 25 January 12
... Back in a bit, just off to buy some gold spray paint for my C64 with the missing side-plate....
Don't forget to tap on a sticker and handwrite a number slightly above 1.000.000!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:48, 25 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:48, 25 January 12
Yes, I've already chosen the number: 1,000,264 That way I can claim that it was a hidden message about the forth coming Commodore series! I'm sure I'll get at least €10,000 for that. The great thing is, I can even use one of the broken C64s I have, because it doesn't even need to work :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:01, 25 January 12
Post by: beaker on 15:01, 25 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 14:15, 25 January 12
Thebrowngolden C64 has now gone above €700 ! These people really need to get a life....
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Commodore-C64-Computer-Computer-Klassiker-/280807587168?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item41616fbd60)
Bryce.
... Back in a bit, just off to buy some gold spray paint for my C64 with the missing side-plate....
If they have that sort of disposable income in the current economic climate then they could probably afford to buy a life as well :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:02, 25 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 20:02, 25 January 12
€700? Yeah, right. More like €2.121... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 20:07, 25 January 12
Post by: SyX on 20:07, 25 January 12
The world is crazy :P
For me is much more interesting, this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110778560319&refid=store#ht_1946wt_754) and this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Midnight-Resistance-Source-Code-Jim-Bagley-/110778560627?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19caeab073), for only 40 pounds is a theft ;)
For me is much more interesting, this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110778560319&refid=store#ht_1946wt_754) and this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Midnight-Resistance-Source-Code-Jim-Bagley-/110778560627?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19caeab073), for only 40 pounds is a theft ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 20:11, 25 January 12
Post by: steve on 20:11, 25 January 12
You could be right, £40 for a few sheets of paper :laugh: , is not like he is selling the copyright.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 25 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 25 January 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:02, 25 January 12
€700? Yeah, right. More like €2.121... :D
That's just outright sad. I mean, in the close-up it doesn't even look like it's been well sprayed, you can see the original colour through the paint in some spots. Chances of being a fake 99%
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:02, 26 January 12
Post by: beaker on 00:02, 26 January 12
Quote from: Bryce on 20:56, 25 January 12
That's just outright sad. I mean, in the close-up it doesn't even look like it's been well sprayed, you can see the original colour through the paint in some spots. Chances of being a fake 99%
Bryce.
Just because I love to alienate myself but are you sure? :D The only thing that strikes me is the keys look gold as far as I can tell and to my mind they would be the hardest thing to change? Also would they have not have originally taken the standard cases and had them professionally sprayed to keep costs down rather than added the gold colour to the plastic mould, or however they inject the colour into the plastic, considering it was a batch of a few hundred?
If it is genuine it seems to be heading for the right price:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gold-commodore-64-sells-for-gbp-2650 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gold-commodore-64-sells-for-gbp-2650)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:30, 26 January 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:30, 26 January 12
It might actually be genuine, because they seem to all have been badly spray painted. But the keys weren't gold, they were the standard white/grey keys. You can see a very good close up of one here: http://www.heimcomputer.de/pics/c64gold4.jpg (http://www.heimcomputer.de/pics/c64gold4.jpg)
Which makes them very easy to fake. In fact the board it's mounted on would be more difficult to fake than the C64 itself.
Bryce.
Which makes them very easy to fake. In fact the board it's mounted on would be more difficult to fake than the C64 itself.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:33, 26 January 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:33, 26 January 12
It's not that difficult to put the paint in the plastic mix; they refill the tanks (paint, materials) all the time, though they *would* need to wash the machinery. I don't think that'd be that expensive, presumably they wash the machinery at the end of each cycle to keep it clean of goo and stuff.
Spraying them is just lazy. Yuk. A really bad job.
Spraying them is just lazy. Yuk. A really bad job.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:24, 30 January 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:24, 30 January 12
Not sure of the relevance / value in getting one of these over Bryce Hardware Inc. (MegaFlash), but if you feel the need to get the old skool hardware, here's one for sale on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maplins-Rombox-Amstrad-CPC-Computers-/160726454368?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item256c0b1060#ht_500wt_1174 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maplins-Rombox-Amstrad-CPC-Computers-/160726454368?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item256c0b1060#ht_500wt_1174)
(I recall someone was trying to buy my Maplin Rombox a while ago.... I won't sell :-* [size=78%] but maybe you can purchase this one?!)[/size]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:49, 20 February 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:49, 20 February 12
I know we have some MSX2 fans here, so I thought I should point them to this. Looks like it's in excellent condition and even includes the shitty upright tapedeck and a few games too: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:08, 20 February 12
Post by: beaker on 20:08, 20 February 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:49, 20 February 12
I know we have some MSX2 fans here, so I thought I should point them to this. Looks like it's in excellent condition and even includes the shitty upright tapedeck and a few games too: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af)
Bryce.
The tape deck is what sold it to me :D
Reminds me of one of those old table top games...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 17:13, 22 February 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 17:13, 22 February 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:49, 20 February 12
I know we have some MSX2 fans here, so I thought I should point them to this. Looks like it's in excellent condition and even includes the shitty upright tapedeck and a few games too: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-NMS-8245-MSX-2-Homecomputer-Zubehor-Privatsammlung-Vintage-/230749435567?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35b9bcf6af)
Bryce.
I loved the original MSX computer, I remember the Toshiba man game, you were dropped inside the computer and had to escape, there was also a really weird shoot-em-up I used to play called Bangers and Mash. Great computer!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 17:40, 24 February 12
Post by: Cholo on 17:40, 24 February 12
Gosh! Basic Asic Batman! Hewson Anarchy Unprotected Master/workdisc:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de)
Pretty thin description tho .. veeery thin :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de)
Pretty thin description tho .. veeery thin :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:30, 26 February 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 15:30, 26 February 12
Quote from: Cholo on 17:40, 24 February 12
Gosh! Basic Asic Batman! Hewson Anarchy Unprotected Master/workdisc:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Hewson-Anarchy-Unprotected-Master-/260965090014?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3cc2bb42de)
Pretty thin description tho .. veeery thin :)
What more would u like to know, it's the real deal :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 00:26, 29 February 12
Post by: Cholo on 00:26, 29 February 12
Quote from: ukmarkh on 15:30, 26 February 12Well, everything (where, when, who, why, errorfree, working, proff, open for europeans, etc) :)
What more would u like to know, it's the real deal :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:41, 01 March 12
Post by: steve on 21:41, 01 March 12
If anyone is interested there is pascal on 3" disk on ebay, ends tomorrow.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150767589334?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150767589334?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150767589334?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150767589334?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 08:54, 02 March 12
Post by: ukmarkh on 08:54, 02 March 12
Quote from: Cholo on 00:26, 29 February 12
Well, everything (where, when, who, why, errorfree, working, proff, open for europeans, etc) :)
Open to CPC Wiki Europeans... yes fully working, it came into my possession a few years back now.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 04 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 04 March 12
So... the auction ended at a low price, was it anyone from here?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:34, 04 March 12
Post by: TotO on 19:34, 04 March 12
no bid was done... You can order it again.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-software-digital-research-pascal-mt-80-/150770890884?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150767589334%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6768730436459483360#ht_500wt_1148 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-software-digital-research-pascal-mt-80-/150770890884?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150767589334%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6768730436459483360#ht_500wt_1148)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-software-digital-research-pascal-mt-80-/150770890884?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150767589334%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6768730436459483360#ht_500wt_1148 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-software-digital-research-pascal-mt-80-/150770890884?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150767589334%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6768730436459483360#ht_500wt_1148)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:51, 04 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:51, 04 March 12
Apologies, I wasn't talking abou the Pascal one but about the workdisks :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:29, 09 March 12
Post by: beaker on 00:29, 09 March 12
Hi, just wondering if some of the carts this ebayer is selling (Operation Thunderbolt, Klax and Batman) were part of anything such as a demo machine for example, as most seem to have some sort of code printed on the label or are they just fakes (like Navy Seals appears to be in the list)?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 03:30, 09 March 12
Post by: steve on 03:30, 09 March 12
Quote from: beaker on 00:29, 09 March 12
Hi, just wondering if some of the carts this ebayer is selling (Operation Thunderbolt, Klax and Batman) were part of anything such as a demo machine for example, as most seem to have some sort of code printed on the label or are they just fakes (like Navy Seals appears to be in the list)?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Video-Games-/1249/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=shark1e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538)
This post made me take a close look at the cartridges I have, out of 7 cartridges (excluding burning rubber), 3, I think now are fakes, they have red and white labels, very similar to "real" cartridges, but underneath I can see the smaller labels shown in this auction, I can just about read that label, two of them used to be the Arnold diagnostic cartridges, I think I would have preferred the diagnostic cartridges to the games that they now contain.
The "fakes" do not have the copyright symbol, date or the publisher, and the white part of the label is plain white with the title produced by a dot matrix printer, the originals have some "background graphics" under the title.
The cartridges in the auction may be fakes or they may be genuine cartridges that were recycled.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 10:37, 09 March 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 10:37, 09 March 12
I have seen real cartridges with dot matrix printed labels just like these.
So they may not be fake.
So they may not be fake.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: andycadley on 11:46, 09 March 12
Post by: andycadley on 11:46, 09 March 12
Yeah, I think they may be ones out of those cartridge demo machine things, which were sold off once it became rather obvious that the demo machines weren't going to sell that many consoles.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:04, 09 March 12
Post by: TFM on 17:04, 09 March 12
Would be too nice to have one of these CSD's. But I assume very few of them were ever produced.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 01:02, 12 March 12
Post by: archcosmo on 01:02, 12 March 12
could anyone please assist me with getting hold of this game? seller wont post outside of UK and never replied to my question about it :(
Tank Attack - Amstrad CPC Disk Game - RARE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tank-Attack-Amstrad-CPC-Disk-Game-RARE-/160759845386?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item256e08920a)
willing to pay for postage both directions to get it to Sydney, Australia
thanks!
Tank Attack - Amstrad CPC Disk Game - RARE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tank-Attack-Amstrad-CPC-Disk-Game-RARE-/160759845386?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item256e08920a)
willing to pay for postage both directions to get it to Sydney, Australia
thanks!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 01:21, 12 March 12
Post by: TFM on 01:21, 12 March 12
Take a look a the CPC Games CD first, just to be sure that you really want that game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 01:50, 12 March 12
Post by: archcosmo on 01:50, 12 March 12
it's complete with a game board with little plastic tank pieces etc
emulating such a strategy game from the DSK file (ie from CPC-Power or the Games CD) without the board/accessories does seems kinda pointless!
emulating such a strategy game from the DSK file (ie from CPC-Power or the Games CD) without the board/accessories does seems kinda pointless!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: jbaudrand on 08:21, 12 March 12
Post by: jbaudrand on 08:21, 12 March 12
i owned this game when i was a kid, myfather was really fond of strategy game, so we have played this game and i remember the game was unplayable, I mean it lost units that was on the board for unexpected reason. so we never really enjoyed playing it. maybe the game need a good patch to be really good.
After this game we played a lot at Tobrouk from ere...
After this game we played a lot at Tobrouk from ere...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:07, 12 March 12
Post by: TFM on 15:07, 12 March 12
Just attack the enemy headquartes once and you win. Less than a minute. I didn't want to say it in such clear words. But yes, that game is crap.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:49, 12 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:49, 12 March 12
OMG, a childhood memory demolished :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 21:37, 16 March 12
Post by: Nich on 21:37, 16 March 12
I know that some French games are highly sought after, but when I saw this copy of Meurtres en Série (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/251011398922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) sell for €328.76 (about £274), I was left speechless. :o
I will point out that Cobra Soft's Meurtres games come with lots of 'goodies' (much like Infocom's games), and obtaining a copy with all of the clues present is very difficult - but that price is just eye-watering!
I will point out that Cobra Soft's Meurtres games come with lots of 'goodies' (much like Infocom's games), and obtaining a copy with all of the clues present is very difficult - but that price is just eye-watering!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 21:45, 16 March 12
Post by: SyX on 21:45, 16 March 12
Where is the wine bottle (http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&onglet=goodies&num=1404)? xDDDDDD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 15:40, 17 March 12
Post by: Cholo on 15:40, 17 March 12
Byte Drive 500? Never heard of it either:
Byte Drive 500 (Probably Amstrad?) plus 34 x 3" floppy disks | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Byte-Drive-500-Probably-Amstrad-plus-34-x-3-floppy-disks-/230762195387?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ba7fa9bb)
Byte Drive 500 (Probably Amstrad?) plus 34 x 3" floppy disks | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Byte-Drive-500-Probably-Amstrad-plus-34-x-3-floppy-disks-/230762195387?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ba7fa9bb)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:09, 18 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:09, 18 March 12
@Nich: crazy price indeed... But I dig all the feelies. Great job on the publishers' side.
@Cholo: interesting drive! Anyone bidding on it?
@Cholo: interesting drive! Anyone bidding on it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - Vortex-Modul für CPC6128 mit VDOS 2.0
Post by: Gryzor on 16:33, 20 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 16:33, 20 March 12
A nice Vortex-Modul für CPC6128 mit VDOS 2.0 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Vortex-Modul-CPC6128-VDOS-2-0-Raritat-/220975884640?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3373306960&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101) for those with a Vortex drive in need of a driver.
That's a socketed EPROM, could you use it as a simple expansion board?
That's a socketed EPROM, could you use it as a simple expansion board?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 22:10, 20 March 12
Post by: Cholo on 22:10, 20 March 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:09, 18 March 12Well, i was initially thinking of bidding, but then reason got the better of me :) It does looks quite inviting i must admit .. it could be a stack of interesting developer-ish discs and compatible & working drive (after 95% chance will need a new drive ribbon).
@Cholo: interesting drive! Anyone bidding on it?
But as the whole thing is "untested" + my usual Luck = empty or just the usual pirated games floppies with huge errors on em all and a completely broken drive (or beyond my capacity to fix). Also, being already £26 (+probably £30 postage) 3 days before auction ending + a lot of international people asking questions .. well, lets just say i got a bad feeling it wont end inside my price range.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:49, 21 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:49, 21 March 12
Ok, that lovely 664 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-EN-PARFAIT-ETAT-A-NE-PAS-RATER--/251017288280?pt=FR_GH_Informatique_Ordinateurs_Ordinateurs_de_Collection&hash=item3a71cbda58) ended for over €200, I think it's the most expensive I've seen...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:21, 21 March 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:21, 21 March 12
Yeah, I was watching that too. But you have to admit, it is in great condition and he took good pictures of it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:41, 21 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:41, 21 March 12
Mine is, too, so... ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - Vortex-Modul für CPC6128 mit VDOS 2.0
Post by: TFM on 16:06, 21 March 12
Post by: TFM on 16:06, 21 March 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:33, 20 March 12
A nice Vortex-Modul für CPC6128 mit VDOS 2.0 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Vortex-Modul-CPC6128-VDOS-2-0-Raritat-/220975884640?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3373306960&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101) for those with a Vortex drive in need of a driver.
That's a socketed EPROM, could you use it as a simple expansion board?
Yes, you can. It provides one 16 KB socket with selectable ROM number. You can f.e. use it for ParaDOS or XD-DOS if you like. However VDOS has some nice gimmicks in ROM like a machine monitor. I worked a lot with it in my early 5.25" days ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:20, 21 March 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:20, 21 March 12
Hi,
Have a look at the following auctions that ended earlier today :
AMSTAR n° 1 - Amstrad - Septembre 1986
180 EUR (150.10 GBP)
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170801567173?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
AMSTAR n° 3 - Amstrad - Novembre 1986
159 EUR (132.59 GBP)
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170801569444?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
That's a lot of money just for two magazines ???
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Have a look at the following auctions that ended earlier today :
AMSTAR n° 1 - Amstrad - Septembre 1986
180 EUR (150.10 GBP)
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170801567173?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
AMSTAR n° 3 - Amstrad - Novembre 1986
159 EUR (132.59 GBP)
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170801569444?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
That's a lot of money just for two magazines ???
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:33, 21 March 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:33, 21 March 12
Idiots! :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:49, 22 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:49, 22 March 12
What the... I'm amazed...
Title: Anybody want a DDI-1
Post by: steve on 00:39, 23 March 12
Post by: steve on 00:39, 23 March 12
There is one here eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220979673919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - Australia...
Post by: 00WReX on 06:37, 23 March 12
Post by: 00WReX on 06:37, 23 March 12
Looks like a nice, one owner CPC6128 package with the Colour monitor & TV tuner ad on for anyone in Australia.
Specifically South Australia...Adelaide, as it says local pickup only.
It is not very often that you find these appearing on ebay Australia these days, especially as its a full package including the manual etc.
I'm in Melbourne, so a fair way from me...but Thought I'd post it for any interested South Australians out there.
Amstrad 128 computer + Monitor (+tv tuner add-on) with Disk drive unit and softw (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-128-computer-Monitor-tv-tuner-add-on-Disk-drive-unit-and-softw-/200731945541?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item2ebc8e6a45)
Cheers,
Shane
Specifically South Australia...Adelaide, as it says local pickup only.
It is not very often that you find these appearing on ebay Australia these days, especially as its a full package including the manual etc.
I'm in Melbourne, so a fair way from me...but Thought I'd post it for any interested South Australians out there.
Amstrad 128 computer + Monitor (+tv tuner add-on) with Disk drive unit and softw (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-128-computer-Monitor-tv-tuner-add-on-Disk-drive-unit-and-softw-/200731945541?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item2ebc8e6a45)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 06:52, 23 March 12
Post by: 00WReX on 06:52, 23 March 12
SAM COUPE in the UK...gonna go for a bit I reckon...
Sam Coupe Computer - MGT - 512K Ram - Disk Drive - MINT! - Boxed - BEAUTIFUL!! | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sam-Coupe-Computer-MGT-512K-Ram-Disk-Drive-MINT-Boxed-BEAUTIFUL-/300679449214?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7197179164979348794)
Cheers,
Shane
Sam Coupe Computer - MGT - 512K Ram - Disk Drive - MINT! - Boxed - BEAUTIFUL!! | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sam-Coupe-Computer-MGT-512K-Ram-Disk-Drive-MINT-Boxed-BEAUTIFUL-/300679449214?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7197179164979348794)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:36, 23 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:36, 23 March 12
Boxed? Damn... I do have one, but I'm still tempted...
Title: Soft 158 Firmware Manual
Post by: steve on 14:38, 23 March 12
Post by: steve on 14:38, 23 March 12
If you want a firmware manual for the '464 look here Amstrad " The Complete CPC 464 Operating System " - Soft 158 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Complete-CPC-464-Operating-System-Soft-158-/320869591266?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab55168e2)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:44, 23 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:44, 23 March 12
Quote from: steve on 14:38, 23 March 12
If you want a firmware manual for the '464 look here Amstrad " The Complete CPC 464 Operating System " - Soft 158 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Complete-CPC-464-Operating-System-Soft-158-/320869591266?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab55168e2)
Oooh! Mine! Mine, I tell you!
Title: Remember the sawn off '464?
Post by: steve on 15:04, 23 March 12
Post by: steve on 15:04, 23 March 12
:laugh: :laugh: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPLETE-REPLACEMENT-CASSETTE-UNIT-1st-VERSION-/120881184154?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c25147d9a :laugh: :laugh: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPLETE-REPLACEMENT-CASSETTE-UNIT-1st-VERSION-/120881184154?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c25147d9a)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:07, 23 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:07, 23 March 12
Quote from: steve on 15:04, 23 March 12
:laugh: :laugh: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPLETE-REPLACEMENT-CASSETTE-UNIT-1st-VERSION-/120881184154?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c25147d9a :laugh: :laugh: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPLETE-REPLACEMENT-CASSETTE-UNIT-1st-VERSION-/120881184154?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c25147d9a)
What the.... at least he's not lying about the "complete" part!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: McKlain on 18:50, 23 March 12
Post by: McKlain on 18:50, 23 March 12
Pretty rare collector's item!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:24, 23 March 12
Post by: TFM on 20:24, 23 March 12
Yes, sure ;-) If you watch CPC chainsaw massacre and replay the movie with my 464 I will have such an item too ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - Australia...
Post by: ervin on 06:45, 25 March 12
Post by: ervin on 06:45, 25 March 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 06:37, 23 March 12
Looks like a nice, one owner CPC6128 package with the Colour monitor & TV tuner ad on for anyone in Australia.
Specifically South Australia...Adelaide, as it says local pickup only.
It is not very often that you find these appearing on ebay Australia these days, especially as its a full package including the manual etc.
I'm in Melbourne, so a fair way from me...but Thought I'd post it for any interested South Australians out there.
Amstrad 128 computer + Monitor (+tv tuner add-on) with Disk drive unit and softw (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-128-computer-Monitor-tv-tuner-add-on-Disk-drive-unit-and-softw-/200731945541?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item2ebc8e6a45)
Cheers,
Shane
IT'S MINE!!!
YEEHAAAAA!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Thanks for the heads up Shane, this is a dream come true!
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
[EDIT] And... I've picked it up!
I'm hoping to take some photos later tonight and post them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:08, 25 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:08, 25 March 12
At 140 euros I'd say ouch, but then again it's totally worth it! Congrats, have fun!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ervin on 12:13, 25 March 12
Post by: ervin on 12:13, 25 March 12
Yeah it is quite high - there was a bidding war in the last 5 minutes. The fact that it was pickup only, and so no postage, offsets the high cost somewhat.
My wife was by my side during the last few minutes of the auction, so it is an "approved" purchase. ;D
My wife was by my side during the last few minutes of the auction, so it is an "approved" purchase. ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 12:41, 25 March 12
Post by: 00WReX on 12:41, 25 March 12
WooHoo, that's great news mate.
Honestly, it may sound a fair bit to the guys in Europe but these really are becoming few & far between in Australia.
And with the huge distances between major cities in this country, finding one locally is even harder...if it is interstate the postage with a monitor would be crazy, that's why I did not bid on it (although, in reality I definately don't need it...pretty much out of space).
I'm very happy for you mate...thats really good news. Definately put up a photo or two...I never get bored of seeing a CPC. :D
Cheers,
Shane
Honestly, it may sound a fair bit to the guys in Europe but these really are becoming few & far between in Australia.
And with the huge distances between major cities in this country, finding one locally is even harder...if it is interstate the postage with a monitor would be crazy, that's why I did not bid on it (although, in reality I definately don't need it...pretty much out of space).
I'm very happy for you mate...thats really good news. Definately put up a photo or two...I never get bored of seeing a CPC. :D
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 13:54, 25 March 12
Post by: awergh on 13:54, 25 March 12
Wow that one went for more then I expected since it was local pickup. Congrats on the exciting purchase. As much as I would really like a 6128 I think its going to be hard to find one for a cheap price ah well Bryce will eventually release a RAM Expansion and I'll be able to play Orion Prime on my 464 and everything will be good :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ervin on 14:29, 25 March 12
Post by: ervin on 14:29, 25 March 12
Aaaargh!!!
Some problems!
The DEL key and SPACE key seem to be dead.
But even worse, the drive doesn't work!
When I put a disc in it clicks into place nicely.
When I type CAT, the cpc tries to access the disc, but the drive starts buzzing quite loudly, and I get the "Retry, Ignore, Cancel" message popping up. :(
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
Some problems!
The DEL key and SPACE key seem to be dead.
But even worse, the drive doesn't work!
When I put a disc in it clicks into place nicely.
When I type CAT, the cpc tries to access the disc, but the drive starts buzzing quite loudly, and I get the "Retry, Ignore, Cancel" message popping up. :(
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:22, 25 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:22, 25 March 12
Quote from: ervin on 14:29, 25 March 12
When I put a disc in it clicks into place nicely.
When I type CAT, the cpc tries to access the disc, but the drive starts buzzing quite loudly, and I get the "Retry, Ignore, Cancel" message popping up. :(
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
Sure; it needs a belt replacement. As for the non-working keys, try opening it up and checking the membrane, it may be as simple as cleaning it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ervin on 02:00, 26 March 12
Post by: ervin on 02:00, 26 March 12
I thought as much.
Thanks man.
Just wondering, what is the preferred method of cleaning the keyboard membrane?
Should I use some sort of cleaner, or could that damage the membrane?
Thanks man.
Just wondering, what is the preferred method of cleaning the keyboard membrane?
Should I use some sort of cleaner, or could that damage the membrane?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 05:23, 26 March 12
Post by: 00WReX on 05:23, 26 March 12
No chemicals...simply warm water is all you would want to use.
A damp sponge is OK to give it a wipe over.
Also, before dis-assembling any of the keyboard, simply unplug and re-insert the keyboard to motherboard ribbon cable connector (do this a few times) to make sure the contacts are making a good connection.
Cheers,
Shane
A damp sponge is OK to give it a wipe over.
Also, before dis-assembling any of the keyboard, simply unplug and re-insert the keyboard to motherboard ribbon cable connector (do this a few times) to make sure the contacts are making a good connection.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:56, 26 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:56, 26 March 12
Damn... that Sam Coupe ended north of 550 quid!
I'm also watching this nice Atari Falcon (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATARI-FALCON-Mk-1-CUBASE-MIDI-sequencing-software-/200729226082?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7204764941238061685), had no idea they sell so dearly!
I'm also watching this nice Atari Falcon (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATARI-FALCON-Mk-1-CUBASE-MIDI-sequencing-software-/200729226082?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7204764941238061685), had no idea they sell so dearly!
Title: 464PLUS on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:03, 27 March 12
Post by: steve on 21:03, 27 March 12
464plus here amstrad cpc464 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-cpc464-plus-/110848635513?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19cf17f279)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:16, 28 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:16, 28 March 12
Ew... dirty. But what would you expect from a kitchen computer...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TopBanana on 08:28, 30 March 12
Post by: TopBanana on 08:28, 30 March 12
There's a bunch of early Amstrad User Mags up here
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230767014735?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Is any one after these for scanning as some of the ones we seem to have available are a little incomplete.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230767014735?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Is any one after these for scanning as some of the ones we seem to have available are a little incomplete.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:36, 30 March 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:36, 30 March 12
"Post to the UK" :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TopBanana on 16:34, 30 March 12
Post by: TopBanana on 16:34, 30 March 12
Ask the seller if he will send internationally - most people don't think outside the box :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TopBanana on 16:51, 30 March 12
Post by: TopBanana on 16:51, 30 March 12
Have asked and the seller is apparently quite happy to send to the EU, he's amending the auctions as we speak.
Title: very cheap tiny hard drives
Post by: steve on 22:37, 30 March 12
Post by: steve on 22:37, 30 March 12
If someone can design an IDE/CF interface for the expansion port, these drives would be perfect, only £3.58 each with free delivery from hong kong, there are other listings with different prices.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280803618411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280803618411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 01:33, 31 March 12
Post by: robcfg on 01:33, 31 March 12
These drives seem nice, but then again, Compact Flash cards have that amount of storage and are IDE compatible.
I have a Symbiface II with a CF card as mass storage and it works just dandy.
I have a Symbiface II with a CF card as mass storage and it works just dandy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - ROMBO 8 Socket ROM Board + 3 ROMS
Post by: 00WReX on 05:40, 31 March 12
Post by: 00WReX on 05:40, 31 March 12
ROMBO ROM box with 3 ROM's
ROMBO 8 Socket ROM Board + 3 ROMS + All Manuals for Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROMBO-8-Socket-ROM-Board-3-ROMS-All-Manuals-Amstrad-CPC-/110849256481?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19cf216c21)
Cheers,
Shane
ROMBO 8 Socket ROM Board + 3 ROMS + All Manuals for Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROMBO-8-Socket-ROM-Board-3-ROMS-All-Manuals-Amstrad-CPC-/110849256481?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19cf216c21)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: very cheap tiny hard drives
Post by: steve on 10:07, 31 March 12
Post by: steve on 10:07, 31 March 12
Quote from: steve on 22:37, 30 March 12
If someone can design an IDE/CF interface for the expansion port, these drives would be perfect, only £3.58 each with free delivery from hong kong, there are other listings with different prices.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280803618411?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
These are no longer available.
They had 881 when I bought mine, but all sellers seem to have ended their auctions.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:57, 02 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:57, 02 April 12
Quote from: TopBanana on 16:51, 30 March 12
Have asked and the seller is apparently quite happy to send to the EU, he's amending the auctions as we speak.
Darn, I had forgotten about this... :( thanks for the feedback and action though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - 464 package in Melbourne Australia
Post by: 00WReX on 10:50, 05 April 12
Post by: 00WReX on 10:50, 05 April 12
Looks like a nice 464 package with green screen in Melboune, Australia.
From the photo, looks to be an early, tall key version and it's an Australian "Awa" from the screen shot.
AMSTRAD CPC 464 Computer w/- GT 64 Monitor, games and joystick. WORKS GREAT! | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-w-GT-64-Monitor-games-and-joystick-WORKS-GREAT-/320879844971?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item4ab5edde6b)
Cheers,
Shane
From the photo, looks to be an early, tall key version and it's an Australian "Awa" from the screen shot.
AMSTRAD CPC 464 Computer w/- GT 64 Monitor, games and joystick. WORKS GREAT! | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-w-GT-64-Monitor-games-and-joystick-WORKS-GREAT-/320879844971?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item4ab5edde6b)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:42, 08 April 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:42, 08 April 12
HI,
Look at this auction that ended earlier today.
Amstrad 79 x CF-2 3" floppy discs.
Amstrad 79 x CF-2 3" floppy discs | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-79-x-CF-2-3-floppy-discs-/320878053149?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab5d2871d)
Price : 113.11 GBP
That's 1.43 GBP pr disc. Not a bad price, I think ! ! !
Wonder how many thousand pounds I have worth of discs ? ? ?
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Look at this auction that ended earlier today.
Amstrad 79 x CF-2 3" floppy discs.
Amstrad 79 x CF-2 3" floppy discs | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-79-x-CF-2-3-floppy-discs-/320878053149?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab5d2871d)
Price : 113.11 GBP
That's 1.43 GBP pr disc. Not a bad price, I think ! ! !
Wonder how many thousand pounds I have worth of discs ? ? ?
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:48, 08 April 12
Post by: TotO on 19:48, 08 April 12
The auction ended yesterday and was only shipped in UK.
It's a normal price for used CF2 floppies.
Last weeks, I have bought around 20 new Amsoft Compact floppy disc for 1.5€ each.
And 20 other new for 2.5€ each.
(don't ask me why... :D )
It's a normal price for used CF2 floppies.
Last weeks, I have bought around 20 new Amsoft Compact floppy disc for 1.5€ each.
And 20 other new for 2.5€ each.
(don't ask me why... :D )
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:04, 08 April 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:04, 08 April 12
Hi,
OPS :o
Correction, YES it ended yesterday. It said UK only, but it did also contain shipping prices outside UK
(16.91 GBP x 2 parcels = 33.82 GBP in postage)
In 2007 I bought : "50 NEW Maxell CF2 Compact Amstrad Discs (Sealed)" price 53 GBP (1.06 GBP pr disc)
In 2008 I bought : "Lot de 334 Disquettes 3 pouces Amstrad CPC" price 130 GBP (0.39 GBP pr disc)
That makes my collection of 3inch discs worth nearly 3000 GBP 8) calculated with these prices ! ! !
On the other hand Ebay is auctions, and it comes down to what people are willing to pay for an item ! ! !
Terje Grind
NORWAY
OPS :o
Correction, YES it ended yesterday. It said UK only, but it did also contain shipping prices outside UK
(16.91 GBP x 2 parcels = 33.82 GBP in postage)
In 2007 I bought : "50 NEW Maxell CF2 Compact Amstrad Discs (Sealed)" price 53 GBP (1.06 GBP pr disc)
In 2008 I bought : "Lot de 334 Disquettes 3 pouces Amstrad CPC" price 130 GBP (0.39 GBP pr disc)
That makes my collection of 3inch discs worth nearly 3000 GBP 8) calculated with these prices ! ! !
On the other hand Ebay is auctions, and it comes down to what people are willing to pay for an item ! ! !
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 21:06, 08 April 12
Post by: TotO on 21:06, 08 April 12
Great Deal ! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:11, 08 April 12
Post by: beaker on 21:11, 08 April 12
I got a feeling that chap is selling them off in batches. I bought a similar quantity from him back in December for £42...
I even took a photo of them at the time I am that sad :laugh:
HxC case (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/hxc-case/msg36217/#msg36217)
Just hope my £20 "untested" 6128 (original CPC) I bought the other day doesn't turn out to be a steaming pile of turd and it will power up and just need a new belt, then I can persuade Bryce to sell me a new cable for my Megaflash ;D
I even took a photo of them at the time I am that sad :laugh:
HxC case (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/hxc-case/msg36217/#msg36217)
Just hope my £20 "untested" 6128 (original CPC) I bought the other day doesn't turn out to be a steaming pile of turd and it will power up and just need a new belt, then I can persuade Bryce to sell me a new cable for my Megaflash ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:32, 08 April 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:32, 08 April 12
Hi,
A long time ago, I did an even bigger deal 8)
I bought about 800 3inch discs and 1200 5.25 inch discs for the Amstrad CPC. The parcel did also contain the sellers old 5.25 inch disc drive and some other stuff. The parcel was HUGE, and the weight was about 60 kg if I remembers right. I think I payed about 550 GBP for the lot. 270 GBP for the goods, and 270 GBP in postage ! ! !
Even today I haven't gone trough all the discs ???
My biggest problem is that I never got the 5.25 inch disc drive to work. Later I have bought several other disc drives, but none of them has been able to read my discs. It doesn't look like the discs are faulty to me, but what do I know ? ? ?
Anyway I still have them set up in 6 disc boxes.
Terje Grind
NORWAY
A long time ago, I did an even bigger deal 8)
I bought about 800 3inch discs and 1200 5.25 inch discs for the Amstrad CPC. The parcel did also contain the sellers old 5.25 inch disc drive and some other stuff. The parcel was HUGE, and the weight was about 60 kg if I remembers right. I think I payed about 550 GBP for the lot. 270 GBP for the goods, and 270 GBP in postage ! ! !
Even today I haven't gone trough all the discs ???
My biggest problem is that I never got the 5.25 inch disc drive to work. Later I have bought several other disc drives, but none of them has been able to read my discs. It doesn't look like the discs are faulty to me, but what do I know ? ? ?
Anyway I still have them set up in 6 disc boxes.
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:41, 09 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:41, 09 April 12
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 21:32, 08 April 12
270 GBP for the goods, and 270 GBP in postage ! ! !
Are you... Jesus?? :D :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:17, 09 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:17, 09 April 12
Are you sure the 5.25in discs are for the CPC and not for some other computer?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:23, 09 April 12
Post by: TFM on 20:23, 09 April 12
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 21:32, 08 April 12
My biggest problem is that I never got the 5.25 inch disc drive to work. Later I have bought several other disc drives, but none of them has been able to read my discs. It doesn't look like the discs are faulty to me, but what do I know ? ? ?
Try XD-DOS ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:54, 09 April 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:54, 09 April 12
Quote from: Bryce on 20:17, 09 April 12Hi Bryce,
Are you sure the 5.25in discs are for the CPC and not for some other computer?
Bryce.
Yes the discs are for the CPC. They do contain a lot of Amstrad software :
- WACCI
- ARNOR software
- CPM software : Wordstar, Supercalc, Cracker, Protext, Turbo Pascal and so on.
- Lots of games
- Copying software
- Demos
- Stop Press clipart and fonts
- Educational
- And a lot of other stuff
I tried years ago to read some of the discs (with the least valuable software), but I was only able to read a few sectors each disc. To me it looks like the discs are not in Amsdos or a Parados compatible format. The discs originates from UK, so I though it might have been in a format commonly used in the UK ! ! !
Quote from: TFM/FS on 20:23, 09 April 12I'll try that ;)
Try XD-DOS ;D
Perhaps I should make another attempt to read those discs, and perhaps someone out there might help me on the right track ::)
I'll have a look at that later this week, and give You the details ! ! !
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:58, 09 April 12
Post by: beaker on 21:58, 09 April 12
Just to change the subject quickly - CPC 664 on ebay but pickup only in the UK.
AMSTRAD CPC 664, WORKING + EXTRAS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-WORKING-EXTRAS-/261000655754?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cc4d9f38a)
I am probably going mad, but... I think that may be my old parallel cable I made when I was living in Salisbury in the listing below. I wonder if they're my old disk drives and my old multiface with the dodgy buttons? Certainly that's the manual I remember having.... I think I am going to have to bid on it and get one if my mates to post it to Ireland :)
Amstrad CPC FLOPPY DRIVES x2, MULTIFACE 2, PC PARALLEL to CPC DISK unit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-FLOPPY-DRIVES-x2-MULTIFACE-2-PC-PARALLEL-CPC-DISK-unit-/360449629725?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53ec78de1d)
AMSTRAD CPC 664, WORKING + EXTRAS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-WORKING-EXTRAS-/261000655754?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cc4d9f38a)
I am probably going mad, but... I think that may be my old parallel cable I made when I was living in Salisbury in the listing below. I wonder if they're my old disk drives and my old multiface with the dodgy buttons? Certainly that's the manual I remember having.... I think I am going to have to bid on it and get one if my mates to post it to Ireland :)
Amstrad CPC FLOPPY DRIVES x2, MULTIFACE 2, PC PARALLEL to CPC DISK unit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-FLOPPY-DRIVES-x2-MULTIFACE-2-PC-PARALLEL-CPC-DISK-unit-/360449629725?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53ec78de1d)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:32, 11 April 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:32, 11 April 12
Just noticed this on our fave auction site:
DDI-464 cable (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-DDI-1-interface-for-HxC-floppy-emulator-/230775076561?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item35bb4436d1#ht_500wt_1107)
I'm not willing to fork out £46+P&P, but I am very interested...... does anyone know what modifications could have been done?
I have a couple of spare one's of these and would be very interested in knowing if I could get my 464 working with a HxC... any thoughts?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:26, 11 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:26, 11 April 12
Follow the instructions here and you can use your HxC with a DDI-1: DDI Modification - CPCWiki - The Ultimate Amstrad CPC Community & Encyclopedia! (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/DDI_Modification)
If you've any questions send them my way.
Bryce.
If you've any questions send them my way.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 14:58, 12 April 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 14:58, 12 April 12
Hi,
These auctions have ended the last days :
Amstrad 3" disc " Transact " - Sold for 79.76 GBP ???
Amstrad 3" disc " Transact " | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-3-disc-Transact-/320882626151?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab6184e67)
Amstrad 3" disc " Pitman Typing Tutor " - Sold for 28.76 GBP :)
Amstrad 3" disc " Pitman Typing Tutor " | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-3-disc-Pitman-Typing-Tutor-/320882619822?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab61835ae)
VINTAGE HEGOTRON GRAFPAD 11 BRITISH MICRO AMSTRAD TABLET DEVICE PCW BOXED - Sold for 91.00 GBP :-[
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220994059102?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649)
The big question is ! ! ! Is it the PCW version ? ? ? Based on the pictures I'm not sure. Did bid on it, but didn't win ! ! !
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
These auctions have ended the last days :
Amstrad 3" disc " Transact " - Sold for 79.76 GBP ???
Amstrad 3" disc " Transact " | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-3-disc-Transact-/320882626151?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab6184e67)
Amstrad 3" disc " Pitman Typing Tutor " - Sold for 28.76 GBP :)
Amstrad 3" disc " Pitman Typing Tutor " | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-3-disc-Pitman-Typing-Tutor-/320882619822?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ab61835ae)
VINTAGE HEGOTRON GRAFPAD 11 BRITISH MICRO AMSTRAD TABLET DEVICE PCW BOXED - Sold for 91.00 GBP :-[
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220994059102?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649)
The big question is ! ! ! Is it the PCW version ? ? ? Based on the pictures I'm not sure. Did bid on it, but didn't win ! ! !
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:41, 12 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:41, 12 April 12
I think you've misunderstood the Threads Title, it's "Latest on ebay", not "Too late, it was on ebay" :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:26, 12 April 12
Post by: beaker on 16:26, 12 April 12
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 14:58, 12 April 12
The big question is ! ! ! Is it the PCW version ? ? ? Based on the pictures I'm not sure. Did bid on it, but didn't win ! ! !
Yeah, and what's worse is it looks as though he didn't want to advertise that these were on ebay as he was bidding on them in case we drove up the final price! (joke) :laugh:
The 5 1/4 inch "ploppy" does look a bit out of place, especially as the listing dates it as 1985 which would have been when the PCW machines were released and so would have used 3 inch discs?!?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:09, 17 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:09, 17 April 12
More from the "Too late, was on eBay" department, this lovely, lovely Memotech MTX500. I don't remember having seen one before, but it's gorgeous...
MEMOTECH MTX 500 COMPUTER+BOXED+SOFTWARE+EXCELENT CONDITION | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370603120390)
MEMOTECH MTX 500 COMPUTER+BOXED+SOFTWARE+EXCELENT CONDITION | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370603120390)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:42, 17 April 12
Post by: beaker on 12:42, 17 April 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:09, 17 April 12
More from the "Too late, was on eBay" department, this lovely, lovely Memotech MTX500. I don't remember having seen one before, but it's gorgeous...
MEMOTECH MTX 500 COMPUTER+BOXED+SOFTWARE+EXCELENT CONDITION | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370603120390)
Hectic, I didn't realise they used the Memotech MTX500 in Weird Science...
Weird Science (http://starringthecomputer.com/appearance.php?f=7&c=7)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:47, 17 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:47, 17 April 12
Oh god, great movie, had no idea either!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:15, 17 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:15, 17 April 12
The MTX was a really nice computer to look at, but not great otherwise. Really well preserved though, pity it isn't the red cased version, then it would have fetched 5 times more.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 17 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 17 April 12
Red? Are you sure? Just did a search, all I can find is this black one...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:50, 17 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:50, 17 April 12
That's why the red one would be worth so much. Supposedly they produced it for a Russian government contract that fell through (one of the reasons the company went bust), so I don't think the red one was ever sold anywhere, but a few of them must exist.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:54, 17 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:54, 17 April 12
QuoteA contributing factor, beyond the poor commercial success of the MTX, was the substantial investment Memotech made in preparing the MTX for the Soviet deal. This required a red brushed aluminum case instead of black,
By god, red brushed aluminum? This would look better than Georgia Salpa![nb]someone should send her an email and tell her she's a mascot here[/nb]!!! Such a pity... It doesn't appear there were any made though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memotech_MTX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memotech_MTX)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:11, 17 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:11, 17 April 12
Well I wouldn't go that far! But it would have looked rather good. The Original MTX500 (and the much bigger MTX512) are both black brushed aluminium, which already looks cool as it is.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:14, 17 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:14, 17 April 12
Ok, let's just settle for "the MTX ages better than Salpa", right? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 17 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 17 April 12
That's the case with most computers, otherwise you'd have hobbiests collecting "Retro-women" :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:27, 18 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 07:27, 18 April 12
Well, then again there's vintage pr0n, which would be the equivalent of emulation...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:04, 18 April 12
Post by: TFM on 18:04, 18 April 12
Quote from: Bryce on 15:29, 17 April 12
That's the case with most computers, otherwise you'd have hobbiests collecting "Retro-women" :D
Bryce.
They're cheap:
Retro Women High Waisted Flippy Flared Concealed Zip Royal Blue Mini Short Skirt (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Retro-Women-High-Waisted-Flippy-Flared-Concealed-Zip-Royal-Blue-Mini-Short-Skirt-/190636240126)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:34, 19 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:34, 19 April 12
Hey, this is cute, and the auction restriction is a nightmare to grasp :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 19 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 19 April 12
All sorts of strange pictures in my head now, Gryzor in blue mini-skiirt!!
Make the evil pictures go away!! :D Aaaaarrrrggghhhhh!
Bryce.
Make the evil pictures go away!! :D Aaaaarrrrggghhhhh!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:00, 19 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:00, 19 April 12
I suppose you have never shopped for a member of the female population, then?
Though I know others imagining it on a pony or something...
Though I know others imagining it on a pony or something...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:02, 19 April 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:02, 19 April 12
No, I haven't.
And yes, I know, but those people (who we won't name) need professional help.
Bryce.
And yes, I know, but those people (who we won't name) need professional help.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:28, 19 April 12
Post by: TFM on 17:28, 19 April 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 11:00, 19 April 12:o :laugh: :o
Though I know others imagining it on a pony or something...
See here...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:31, 20 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:31, 20 April 12
Quote from: beaker on 21:58, 09 April 12I almost kicked myself - I was refreshing every second for the last 2 minutes convinced the price would skyrocket, and instead it stayed at £42.
Just to change the subject quickly - CPC 664 on ebay but pickup only in the UK.
AMSTRAD CPC 664, WORKING + EXTRAS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-WORKING-EXTRAS-/261000655754?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cc4d9f38a)
I should have bid anyway, but it'd have just been too expensive to drive there to collect. I spent about 15 minutes trying to decide between bidding and asking him to post just the computer and Devpac or not bidding at all. I'm still not convinced I did the right thing by not bidding... :'(
I guess this is another reminder of how listing things as "pickup only" limits the potential bidders - I think if he'd listed just the 664 without monitor he'd easily have got somewhere between £50 and £100 plus postage...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:10, 20 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:10, 20 April 12
Wow, this was a lovely set! Indeed, pickup seems to limit the bidders too much...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:18, 20 April 12
Post by: TFM on 18:18, 20 April 12
MINI / MIDI für the CPC. Wished to have that one:
CHEETAH MINI (MIDI) INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE FOR AMSTRAD CPC WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHEETAH-MINI-MIDI-INTERFACE-AND-SOFTWARE-AMSTRAD-CPC-WORKING-/261005317866?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7857602054235402124)
CHEETAH MINI (MIDI) INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE FOR AMSTRAD CPC WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHEETAH-MINI-MIDI-INTERFACE-AND-SOFTWARE-AMSTRAD-CPC-WORKING-/261005317866?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7857602054235402124)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: genesis8 on 20:22, 20 April 12
Post by: genesis8 on 20:22, 20 April 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 18:18, 20 April 12
MINI / MIDI für the CPC. Wished to have that one:
CHEETAH MINI (MIDI) INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE FOR AMSTRAD CPC WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHEETAH-MINI-MIDI-INTERFACE-AND-SOFTWARE-AMSTRAD-CPC-WORKING-/261005317866?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7857602054235402124)
In France I get : Unfortunately, access to this particular item has been blocked due to legal restrictions in some countries. We are blocking your viewing in an effort to prevent restricted items from being displayed. Regrettably, in some cases, we may prevent users from accessing items that are not within the scope of said restrictions because of limitations of existing technology. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and we hope you may find other items of interest on eBay.
Doh !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:37, 20 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 20:37, 20 April 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 18:18, 20 April 12There's still 6 days left, you've not missed it yet!
MINI / MIDI für the CPC. Wished to have that one:
CHEETAH MINI (MIDI) INTERFACE AND SOFTWARE FOR AMSTRAD CPC WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHEETAH-MINI-MIDI-INTERFACE-AND-SOFTWARE-AMSTRAD-CPC-WORKING-/261005317866?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7857602054235402124)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:51, 20 April 12
Post by: TFM on 20:51, 20 April 12
@Genesis8: WoW!!! Thats a really free country you life in? Same shit happens to my friends at home (DE) when I send them harmless links once a while. In the USA things seem to be still a bit more free - if you just look at the surface. ;)
@Ralferoo: Well, yes, but I'm not in UK. Just hope that a nice CPC user will get it and maybe do some scans, plans, whatever for the CPC-Wiki :)
@Ralferoo: Well, yes, but I'm not in UK. Just hope that a nice CPC user will get it and maybe do some scans, plans, whatever for the CPC-Wiki :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:50, 21 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:50, 21 April 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 20:51, 20 April 12Well, you know someone's already done that? http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mini_Interface_for_connection_to_MK5_MIDI_Keyboard (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/../index.php/Mini_Interface_for_connection_to_MK5_MIDI_Keyboard)
@Ralferoo: Well, yes, but I'm not in UK. Just hope that a nice CPC user will get it and maybe do some scans, plans, whatever for the CPC-Wiki :)
Looking at the PCB, it's very basic IO circuit. The red wire is 5V, the blue wire (midi in) goes through the buffer and is read via software polling. It's not particularly good by MIDI standards - there's no opto-isolator, so it'd be easy to damage the buffer chip with static. The data is provided on D0, I've not checked the connections to the NAND/OR chips, so haven't decoded the address, but can if you are that interested.
In terms of usage on the CPC, because it's software polled, the CPC must do an IO request 31250 times per second, so 4ms every 32ms, and after polling the port there's not really much time left to do anything else. There's possibly just about enough time to decode the MIDI data, store it and lookup the note and play it, but it'd be quite a tightly written bit of code.
Probably the real value of this auction is in the plastic case and the edge connector as I believe they're getting hard to get hold of now...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:16, 21 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 11:16, 21 April 12
Just noticed this guy has loads and loads of 3" disks for sale, mostly ending in the next few hours or tomorrow: frankcb867 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/frankcb867/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:11, 23 April 12
Post by: beaker on 14:11, 23 April 12
Anyone after an official Amstrad box for their 464 + green screen monitor? ???
AMSTRAD CPC464, 'ORIGINAL' Empty Box... ! (...Ha-Ha-Ha...! ) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261009075926)
AMSTRAD CPC464, 'ORIGINAL' Empty Box... ! (...Ha-Ha-Ha...! ) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261009075926)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 08:00, 25 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 08:00, 25 April 12
6128 in Greece - might be a good buy for any Greeks looking for another machine: Amstrad CPC 6128 computer fully refurbished | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170829324627)
Actually, the postage isn't that bad for international post. It'd cost almost that much to post inside the UK if using Royal Mail!
Actually, the postage isn't that bad for international post. It'd cost almost that much to post inside the UK if using Royal Mail!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 26 April 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 26 April 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 08:00, 25 April 12
6128 in Greece - might be a good buy for any Greeks looking for another machine: Amstrad CPC 6128 computer fully refurbished | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170829324627)
Actually, the postage isn't that bad for international post. It'd cost almost that much to post inside the UK if using Royal Mail!
Yeah, but it's without the monitor...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:00, 26 April 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:00, 26 April 12
Good spot!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:11, 26 April 12
Post by: beaker on 13:11, 26 April 12
Wait until April 30th and Royal Mail hike up their prices then it probably will be the same price to post inside the UK... :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 19:02, 20 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 19:02, 20 May 12
Anyone seen this CPC6128+ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-PLUS-colour-monitor-and-gaming-joypad-/221024605355?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item337617d4ab) yet?
He writes later that he tested it, and it works fine.
He writes later that he tested it, and it works fine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 19:53, 20 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 19:53, 20 May 12
Then why can't I see any Basic cartridge ?
Gotta be vigilant or this scroodgic Crook will not give it too.
Gotta be vigilant or this scroodgic Crook will not give it too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 21:13, 20 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 21:13, 20 May 12
Quote from: MacDeath on 19:53, 20 May 12
Then why can't I see any Basic cartridge ?
Gotta be vigilant or this scroodgic Crook with not give it too.
....er... what?
Basic cartridge? Do you need a basic cartridge for a CPC6128+ before you can code basic??
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:25, 20 May 12
Post by: steve on 21:25, 20 May 12
Yes, the cartridge holds the firmware, basic and the game - Burning Rubber.
The 6128plus is useless without a cartridge.
The 6128plus is useless without a cartridge.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 05:34, 21 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 05:34, 21 May 12
Wow, I had no idea!
Good to know.. Seems a bit silly though imho.
Good to know.. Seems a bit silly though imho.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 14:27, 21 May 12
Post by: robcfg on 14:27, 21 May 12
It was cheaper to make a cartridge rather than putting the roms in the pcb along with the cartridge connector...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 15:05, 21 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 15:05, 21 May 12
Also it was supposed to ease Firmware upgrade or alternative OS... but was not done due to lack of suckcess...
I just can't even understand why we still don't have kustom 512K Cartridges with "SymbOS PLUS edition" yet. >:(
This should be supplied with a good mouse adapter for PLUS, taking Power supply from the Analog Joy port.
Could even support Mouse through the Analog port, would enable better mouse movement perhaps... :)
You can also find some Basic1.1 cartridge, they don't include Burning Rubber but are said to have a better compatibility with old CPC range.
Having the "OS" on cartridge was also some sort of antipiracy method...
Because your OS need the cartridge port, you can't access the Game cartridge from your OS easily (so can't crack them...)
Sort of.
I just can't even understand why we still don't have kustom 512K Cartridges with "SymbOS PLUS edition" yet. >:(
This should be supplied with a good mouse adapter for PLUS, taking Power supply from the Analog Joy port.
Could even support Mouse through the Analog port, would enable better mouse movement perhaps... :)
You can also find some Basic1.1 cartridge, they don't include Burning Rubber but are said to have a better compatibility with old CPC range.
Having the "OS" on cartridge was also some sort of antipiracy method...
Because your OS need the cartridge port, you can't access the Game cartridge from your OS easily (so can't crack them...)
Sort of.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: spookspring on 13:45, 22 May 12
Post by: spookspring on 13:45, 22 May 12
Hi this guy is having a loft clearout. http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/nimrug1/&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2754 (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/nimrug1/&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2754)
Amdrum, Music Maker
and a modem which is not listed in the CPC Wiki, protek 1200 computer modem with interface.
Also a Romantic Robot II going.
I have been outbid on everything so far.
Amdrum, Music Maker
and a modem which is not listed in the CPC Wiki, protek 1200 computer modem with interface.
Also a Romantic Robot II going.
I have been outbid on everything so far.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:18, 22 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 18:18, 22 May 12
Another CPC6128+
But defect I think.
ORDENADOR AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/ORDENADOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-/130697857220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item1e6e3308c4)
But defect I think.
ORDENADOR AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/ORDENADOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-/130697857220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item1e6e3308c4)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 18:21, 22 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 18:21, 22 May 12
QuoteAnother CPC6128+Again I see no cartridge.
But defect I think.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:36, 22 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 18:36, 22 May 12
So buy your cartridge from another auction??
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 18:56, 23 May 12
Post by: Cholo on 18:56, 23 May 12
Quite clearly a homemade 4in1 cart:
Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Greatest-Hits-4-games-cartridge-Amstrad-GX-4000-CPC464-6128-plus-/130701193878?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6e65f296)
The lack of any "copyright" on the box kinda speaks for itself. Also it may just be my imagination, but the box label looks a bit uneven on closer inspection. The "manual" looks homemade as well.
Of cause he dosnt say its a original and yes a homemade cart like that is probably quite rare, but do beware!
Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Greatest-Hits-4-games-cartridge-Amstrad-GX-4000-CPC464-6128-plus-/130701193878?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6e65f296)
The lack of any "copyright" on the box kinda speaks for itself. Also it may just be my imagination, but the box label looks a bit uneven on closer inspection. The "manual" looks homemade as well.
Of cause he dosnt say its a original and yes a homemade cart like that is probably quite rare, but do beware!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 22:31, 23 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 22:31, 23 May 12
QuoteThe lack of any "copyright" on the box kinda speaks for itself.:laugh:
Hahaha it is common knoledge that those are bootlegs anyway, such stuff were never officially released.
Also just look at those games.
1 is by Infogrames
2 are from Loriciels
1 is from OCEAN
all of them would have release compilations with only their own products on it...
(A loriciel GX4000 compilation could be awesome indeed... Magic Pinbal and so on...)
Also the switcher for games...
An official release would have had a proper on screen software menu.
Also...WTF ? sold for 110£ ?
The guy most probably cannibalised a GX4000 Burnin' rubber cartridge sold for like 5-10 euros max...
Then hacked a 512K Eprom and a jumpeer into it...
ok some work was done and a few extra chips... but definitely a crook...
such thing should cost like 40€uros maximum, and you should even ask for the original ROM that was on the cartridge.
I mean i'm ok for guy to sell this, but there the price is ridiculously too high for such thing as he clearly don't tell it is a homemade thing...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 22:45, 23 May 12
Post by: Badstarr on 22:45, 23 May 12
Ha! Cholo you beat me to it! I just spotted this little gem, I wonder if Bryce will get a cut for his design? Honestly it really annoys me when people take designs offered for free on the web and use them to bootleg things and flog 'em with the usual "Rare! a Must for any Amstrad Collector! Of course it's bloody rare! The seller only built the one. It's one of a kind! And worth maybe £6 for the parts. An old Burnin Rubber Cart, A £5.00 SRAM IC, 30 seconds to download the cartridge images and an hour to throw it all together.
The sad part is that some poor soul has already made an offer on this item! I wonder if they know its a knock off?
I have about 5 Burnin Rubber Carts that I've picked up over the years, I have all the things I need in my parts bin to build 5 exact replicas of this cart! Maybe I should make a bootleg of the bootleg, and offer them on ebay for £10 each all at the same time? It would certainly put a crimp on this sellers 'Rare' claim! Grrr!
The sad part is that some poor soul has already made an offer on this item! I wonder if they know its a knock off?
I have about 5 Burnin Rubber Carts that I've picked up over the years, I have all the things I need in my parts bin to build 5 exact replicas of this cart! Maybe I should make a bootleg of the bootleg, and offer them on ebay for £10 each all at the same time? It would certainly put a crimp on this sellers 'Rare' claim! Grrr!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 23:13, 23 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 23:13, 23 May 12
usually we report those offers so the bid is cancelled...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:00, 24 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:00, 24 May 12
Quote from: MacDeath on 23:13, 23 May 12
usually we report those offers so the bid is cancelled...
Well, I just did.
Man, I hate those auctions. It'd really be fine if they stated what it is, but as it is it's just a lie...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 15:17, 24 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 15:17, 24 May 12
QuoteI have about 5 Burnin Rubber Carts that I've picked up over the years, I have all the things I need in my parts bin to build 5 exact replicas of this cart! Maybe I should make a bootleg of the bootleg, and offer them on ebay for £10 each all at the same time? It would certainly put a crimp on this sellers 'Rare' claim! Grrr!Lol...
Weren't there some guenuine ACID chips somewhere ?
Clearly, getting a stock of those and mass producing some cartridges with plastic and ROM socket then sell them for 60€uros could really work well... and be a fair trade... even give some margin I guess.
QuoteWell, I just did.And you did well oh mighty Gry... er... Contra, holy Palladin of the Amstrad.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: McKlain on 15:59, 24 May 12
Post by: McKlain on 15:59, 24 May 12
Quote from: MacDeath on 15:17, 24 May 12Weren't there some guenuine ACID chips somewhere ?
Whoever could get a hold of those should build a plus cart with support for SD cards ala HxC to load your rom and .cpr images onto the cart's memory (wich could be 512k or more?).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 25 May 12
The Cartridge isn't my Multi-Cart design, it has 4 switches to select the game, mine only needs two switches. It also wouldn't need any extra chips, just a few extra resistors.
TFM has supposedly a stock of real ACID chips that he bought a while back.
Bryce.
TFM has supposedly a stock of real ACID chips that he bought a while back.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:55, 25 May 12
Post by: ralferoo on 11:55, 25 May 12
Quote from: McKlain on 15:59, 24 May 12If I'm honest, that's one of the reasons why I started my FPGA project. But then I realised it's not much extra effort to emulate the whole CPC too and got a bit distracted... ;)
Whoever could get a hold of those should build a plus cart with support for SD cards ala HxC to load your rom and .cpr images onto the cart's memory (wich could be 512k or more?).
I've actually got a whole load of BSS138s that I was going to use for level conversion for this very project to interface the 3.3v FPGA and flash chips to 5v.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:14, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:14, 25 May 12
This might be interesting for someone in Ireland...
Vintage Amstrad 464 Plus Console - Mint Condition - Cables, Game & Cartridge | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Amstrad-464-Plus-Console-Mint-Condition-Cables-Game-Cartridge-/200764901842?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebe8549d2)
Silly starting price, but then again, that might discourage a lot of bidders.
Bryce.
Vintage Amstrad 464 Plus Console - Mint Condition - Cables, Game & Cartridge | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Amstrad-464-Plus-Console-Mint-Condition-Cables-Game-Cartridge-/200764901842?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebe8549d2)
Silly starting price, but then again, that might discourage a lot of bidders.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 12:55, 25 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 12:55, 25 May 12
They sure do look great those plus machines.
I can't make up my mind whether to get one or not.
That 464plus sure is tempting because of the mint condition. But at the same time I'm sure I'll need an additional 64k + a disk drive very fast. And I bet those aren't easy to come by for the plus machines.
A reason for considering a plus machine is of course because I love the old CPC's, but would also like to be able to do some extra stuff. Check out some cartridges, and buy whatever new cartridges will be built soon by the community. Do we have a pro and con thread anywhere for buying a CPC plus machine? :)
I can't make up my mind whether to get one or not.
That 464plus sure is tempting because of the mint condition. But at the same time I'm sure I'll need an additional 64k + a disk drive very fast. And I bet those aren't easy to come by for the plus machines.
A reason for considering a plus machine is of course because I love the old CPC's, but would also like to be able to do some extra stuff. Check out some cartridges, and buy whatever new cartridges will be built soon by the community. Do we have a pro and con thread anywhere for buying a CPC plus machine? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 14:54, 25 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 14:54, 25 May 12
Sadly I think it is easier to add Tape to a 6128PLUS than to find all the missing chips for a 464PLUS to get it into 4-6128 standard...
Just look at motherboards pictures of both... lots of lots of empty slots on 464PLUS.
I mean, good point is that the slots are there on the Motherboard, but you'll have to find the proper RAM, some other bits and FDC and so on...
And do a lot of delicate soldering.
Also, those 3" disk drives on the 6128PLUS are good... they are +5V powered... and a bit more modern than those on CPC6128...
Could perhaps even be adapted on a modern (not too much modern) PC.
On the other hand, the 464PLUS is more a collectible item than a computer for daily use. Collectors seek them for being rarer... so not a good thing if you actually want to use it, a bit like the CPC664...
Having a 6128PLUS is great provided you want to do some programs on it...
Also there are some great demos on it too and sadly to few specific games, but still Rick Dangerous128PLUS is a great addtional value. ;)
Just look at motherboards pictures of both... lots of lots of empty slots on 464PLUS.
I mean, good point is that the slots are there on the Motherboard, but you'll have to find the proper RAM, some other bits and FDC and so on...
And do a lot of delicate soldering.
Also, those 3" disk drives on the 6128PLUS are good... they are +5V powered... and a bit more modern than those on CPC6128...
Could perhaps even be adapted on a modern (not too much modern) PC.
On the other hand, the 464PLUS is more a collectible item than a computer for daily use. Collectors seek them for being rarer... so not a good thing if you actually want to use it, a bit like the CPC664...
Having a 6128PLUS is great provided you want to do some programs on it...
Also there are some great demos on it too and sadly to few specific games, but still Rick Dangerous128PLUS is a great addtional value. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:39, 25 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:39, 25 May 12
Nice machine, but GBP110 with no monitor? Hmmm...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 15:48, 25 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 15:48, 25 May 12
Buy it, have it shipped to Bryce, have Bryce stuff in all the chips and expansions it can hold, have Bryce send it to you. :)
What's your price for that Bryce? :D
I like having both tape and disc drive in my CPC, and since I know I'll mostly (only) be using a 3.5" drive, a CPC464plus with an external drive makes sense to me.
But it does need at least 64k memory expansion. 512k wouldn't be turned down though. :)
What's your price for that Bryce? :D
I like having both tape and disc drive in my CPC, and since I know I'll mostly (only) be using a 3.5" drive, a CPC464plus with an external drive makes sense to me.
But it does need at least 64k memory expansion. 512k wouldn't be turned down though. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 16:16, 25 May 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 16:16, 25 May 12
All you need is a Bryce+
It has all extensions you need and works with all CPC-devices.
It has all extensions you need and works with all CPC-devices.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 16:42, 25 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 16:42, 25 May 12
I would buy a Bryce+
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:09, 25 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 17:09, 25 May 12
Does it need a separate power supply? Can it run off the monitor cable?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 17:43, 25 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 17:43, 25 May 12
No, it just need a few beers and sandwiches as powersupply I think.
So it runs at 5° alcohol minimum power tension.
So it runs at 5° alcohol minimum power tension.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:46, 25 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 17:46, 25 May 12
Tuna? Salmon? This is getting expensive...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:07, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:07, 25 May 12
As long as it doesn't need "Apples" :D
I'd actually like to get a hold of a 464+ myself. It would be a really great computer to mod. I'd say I could fit a HxC, slimline 3.5 Drive (with ABBA switch between 3.5 and HxC to make both useful for games), an S-Video output, 512K RAM expansion (576K Total), a MegaFlash, ACID inside and an AMX compatible USB Mouse port. It would be a tight squeeze, but if I made a custom PCB with everything on the one PCB and shaped to use all the free space, it could probably be done. The LCD for the HxC might be a problem, but there might be compatible slimline or miniature displays available, would have to check.
Some of the missing ICs (The disc-drive controller/seperator) are pretty hard to get these days, but they do pop up on ebay occasionally.
Bryce.
I'd actually like to get a hold of a 464+ myself. It would be a really great computer to mod. I'd say I could fit a HxC, slimline 3.5 Drive (with ABBA switch between 3.5 and HxC to make both useful for games), an S-Video output, 512K RAM expansion (576K Total), a MegaFlash, ACID inside and an AMX compatible USB Mouse port. It would be a tight squeeze, but if I made a custom PCB with everything on the one PCB and shaped to use all the free space, it could probably be done. The LCD for the HxC might be a problem, but there might be compatible slimline or miniature displays available, would have to check.
Some of the missing ICs (The disc-drive controller/seperator) are pretty hard to get these days, but they do pop up on ebay occasionally.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 20:58, 25 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 20:58, 25 May 12
Quote from: Bryce on 20:07, 25 May 12I'd actually like to get a hold of a 464+ myself. It would be a really great computer to mod. I'd say I could fit a HxC, slimline 3.5 Drive (with ABBA switch between 3.5 and HxC to make both useful for games), an S-Video output, 512K RAM expansion (576K Total), a MegaFlash, ACID inside and an AMX compatible USB Mouse port. It would be a tight squeeze, but if I made a custom PCB with everything on the one PCB and shaped to use all the free space, it could probably be done. The LCD for the HxC might be a problem, but there might be compatible slimline or miniature displays available, would have to check.
That sounds like it would be the ultimate Amstrad CPC of all times!
I WANT ONE! :)
When will you start buying supplies, including CPC's? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 21:07, 25 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 21:07, 25 May 12
better to only get the upper 464+ casing... and put it on a 6128+ lower casing+Motherboard.
I mean, the good point with this Tape slot is that it is easier to put some custom LCD screen and some buttons for the HXC or even custom upgrades to be switched on/off... like and hardware upgrades managers with its own screen and interface. ;)
so bryce, what is your favourite sandwich finally ?
I mean, the good point with this Tape slot is that it is easier to put some custom LCD screen and some buttons for the HXC or even custom upgrades to be switched on/off... like and hardware upgrades managers with its own screen and interface. ;)
so bryce, what is your favourite sandwich finally ?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:22, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:22, 25 May 12
I would leave the tapedeck installed and working! It would be a shame to remove it and that's the whole point of doing it on a 464+. It's the only bit I couldn't add to my 6128+.
I don't intend starting a conversion service, I'd just do the one, but I'd publish pictures and instructions.
Bryce.
Oh, yeah, the sandwich question... As a french person you'll probably find this strange, but my version of a good sandwich is a Croissant filled with ham and gouda.
I don't intend starting a conversion service, I'd just do the one, but I'd publish pictures and instructions.
Bryce.
Oh, yeah, the sandwich question... As a french person you'll probably find this strange, but my version of a good sandwich is a Croissant filled with ham and gouda.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 21:39, 25 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 21:39, 25 May 12
Quote from: Bryce on 21:22, 25 May 12I don't intend starting a conversion service, I'd just do the one, but I'd publish pictures and instructions.
Well let me know when it's done then so I can buy it from you. :P
Nah, I understand. I was of course joking about the service thingy.
Still, if you ever do manage to make one for yourself, I wouldn't mind paying good money for you to do one for me too.
In any case, it seemingly won't be happening any day soon, so I'll be chillin' with my CPC464. :)
The CPC+ machines look awesome. Having one with all those accessories would be insanely awesome. But only the non-plus machines fit on my table when I need the PC keyboard there at the same time. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:56, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:56, 25 May 12
The Plus is much narrower than the classic 6128, you have much more space on the desk with a plus. That's why it's usually the one I have in use.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 22:14, 25 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 22:14, 25 May 12
QuoteOh, yeah, the sandwich question... As a french person you'll probably find this strange, but my version of a good sandwich is a Croissant filled with ham and gouda.Not strange...
"Croissant jambon fromage".
Some boulangeries sell them in France, delicious.
(use gruyere instead of gouda though.)
(http://a6.idata.over-blog.com/500x374/1/69/58/20/Images/croissant-jambon.jpg)
also "croissants aux amandes" is delicious (not a salted sandwich anyway)
(http://myelitetmoi.unblog.fr/files/2010/03/croissant.jpg)
Those are also some of my favourite comfort food...
sorry for the out of topic.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:17, 25 May 12
Post by: Bryce on 22:17, 25 May 12
That's the one, but I'm not a fan of sweet Croissants. I prefer savoury food.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 06:28, 26 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 06:28, 26 May 12
Quote from: Bryce on 21:56, 25 May 12The Plus is much narrower than the classic 6128, you have much more space on the desk with a plus. That's why it's usually the one I have in use.
But it's deeper, meaning there's no room for two keyboards (1 PC keyboard and 1 CPC) vertically placed.
My CPC464 is placed behind/above my PC keyboard, so I use the same screen for both.
Can't do that with a plus machine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 07:05, 26 May 12
Post by: MacDeath on 07:05, 26 May 12
QuoteBut it's deeper, meaning there's no room for two keyboards (1 PC keyboard and 1 CPC) vertically placed.the flat surface of the 6128PLUS enable to put the extra keyboard on it.
My CPC464 is placed behind/above my PC keyboard, so I use the same screen for both.
Can't do that with a plus machine.
Hence Amstrad's double decker.
But you can't do that with a 464PLUS because of the tape drive on top (said flat surface)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 11:39, 26 May 12
Post by: Badstarr on 11:39, 26 May 12
My Apple Pro Keyboard hangs rather nicely over the top of my 464 Plus keyboard thanks to it being extremely light and having a nice long lip underneath thanks to its USB ports that acts like a hook over the top line of keys. There is a very, very slight bit of bounce when I type on it like this but it doesn't cause any harm to the CPC. I use it like this when I need to switch back and fourth between my Mac and CPC. If this sounds like something you would be ok with you could probably buy a cheap copy from ebay.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 12:37, 26 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 12:37, 26 May 12
I might bid on that CPC464plus, but I will need additional 64k ram and a diskdrive.
Who'll sell me that?
Who'll sell me that?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 12:49, 26 May 12
Post by: steve on 12:49, 26 May 12
There are currently 4 listings for the sed 9420c data separator on ebay, this is the cheapest.
1PCS SED9420C CMOS Data Separator for FDD | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PCS-SED9420C-CMOS-Data-Separator-FDD-/320903868323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab75c6fa3)
5 listings for the FDC.
1 PC. NEC uPD765AC FD Controller D765AC D765 DIP/DIL 40 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-PC-NEC-uPD765AC-FD-Controller-D765AC-D765-DIP-DIL-40-/320826475534?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item4ab2bf840e)
And 10 listings for the memory chips
M5M4464AP-12 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5M4464AP-12-/261014323100?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cc5aa7f9c)
1PCS SED9420C CMOS Data Separator for FDD | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PCS-SED9420C-CMOS-Data-Separator-FDD-/320903868323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab75c6fa3)
5 listings for the FDC.
1 PC. NEC uPD765AC FD Controller D765AC D765 DIP/DIL 40 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-PC-NEC-uPD765AC-FD-Controller-D765AC-D765-DIP-DIL-40-/320826475534?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item4ab2bf840e)
And 10 listings for the memory chips
M5M4464AP-12 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5M4464AP-12-/261014323100?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3cc5aa7f9c)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 13:24, 26 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 13:24, 26 May 12
I need to put a chip into the CPC464plus before I can connect a diskdrive?
Is there a socket for this chip then at least?
And memory is also chips I have to put inside. Sockets for those too?
The 2nd link isn't working here.
But ok, I get that the 3rd link is for memory chips which I need to mount on the motherboard, hopefully in sockets.
(Because if I have to solder anything, I can forget about it right now).
What are the two other chips for again?
Is there a socket for this chip then at least?
And memory is also chips I have to put inside. Sockets for those too?
The 2nd link isn't working here.
But ok, I get that the 3rd link is for memory chips which I need to mount on the motherboard, hopefully in sockets.
(Because if I have to solder anything, I can forget about it right now).
What are the two other chips for again?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 13:45, 26 May 12
Post by: steve on 13:45, 26 May 12
Quote from: mr_lou on 13:24, 26 May 12
I need to put a chip into the CPC464plus before I can connect a diskdrive?
Is there a socket for this chip then at least?
Yes, the pcb contains all the wiring for the chips, you just need to install them, using sockets if you want to.
Quote
And memory is also chips I have to put inside. Sockets for those too?
The 2nd link isn't working here.
Yes, sorry, link fixed.
Quote
But ok, I get that the 3rd link is for memory chips which I need to mount on the motherboard, hopefully in sockets.
(Because if I have to solder anything, I can forget about it right now).
What are the two other chips for again?
To add 64k memory you require two 4464 chips, to add a disk drive , you need a upd 765 and sed 9420c data separator, you also need a few other common components.
Upgrading a 464plus to a 6128 plus is fully covered in two issues of Amstrad Action, issues 90 and 91you can download the issues from this site, and take the pages and the components to a TV/computer repair shop and get them to install the chips for you, maybe.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 15:26, 26 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 15:26, 26 May 12
Quote from: steve on 13:45, 26 May 12Yes, the pcb contains all the wiring for the chips, you just need to install them, using sockets if you want to.
Using sockets if I want to??? That sure sounds like I have to solder those sockets onto the board myself. In other words, there are no sockets installed on the board.
Quote from: steve on 13:45, 26 May 12To add 64k memory you require two 4464 chips, to add a disk drive , you need a upd 765 and sed 9940c data separator, you also need a few other common components.
Indeed that is a complicated procedure.
Quote from: steve on 13:45, 26 May 12Upgrading a 464plus to a 6128 plus is fully covered in three issues of Amstrad Action, issues 89 to 93 I think, not sure, if it is possible to download the issues from this site, you can take the pages and the components to a TV/computer repair shop and get them to install the chips for you, maybe.
Yea, I'd probably have to do that. I do know a mate who might be able to do it for me, although like everone else he's busy with other things. So I dunno.....
Thanks for the links though. Now to do some serious thinking.....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:12, 26 May 12
Post by: steve on 23:12, 26 May 12
It would certainly be easier to buy a 6128+, if you can find one, !!!RARE!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:59, 26 May 12
Post by: steve on 23:59, 26 May 12
I have now downloaded amstrad action issue 90 which deals with adding 64k ram to the 464+, and issue 91 which covers adding the disk controller components to the 464+, issue 92 explains how to add a tape socket to the 6128+ so it can load from tape.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 01:02, 27 May 12
Post by: Badstarr on 01:02, 27 May 12
If I was in your shoes, I would definitely buy the 464 Plus, If you get the components you need it's really quite a simple upgrade, especially if you get a few IC sockets, you don't have to run the risk of frying any of the chips. If you take your time with it, it should be relatively painless to do, and the instructions in Amstrad Action are very sensible and well thought out. There is room for an HxC in the case under the keyboard (but only just!) This is the mod I made to my 464 Plus, however, it looks much neater than this now and the screen is integrated into the case Re: HxC arrived today! But how is side switching handled? (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/hxc-arrived-today!-but-how-is-side-switching-handled/msg29686/#msg29686) I should think about uploading some new photos as the ones on there are the "quick and dirty proof of concept" ones ??? , and it really hurt my teeth biting that hole though the bottom of the case! ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 01:33, 27 May 12
Post by: steve on 01:33, 27 May 12
You could save the cost of the 64k ram upgrade if you intend to add an external 512k ram pack as the 2nd bank of internal memory is not used if an external memory expansion is fitted.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 05:49, 27 May 12
Post by: mr_lou on 05:49, 27 May 12
Thanks for the advice.
But I really suck at electronics, and I'd rather not risk destroying a perfectly good mint condition CPC464+.
So I would depend on my mate who's able to do such things.
I'd love to have all the stuff Bryce talks about, stuffed into it, but I can also easily settle for 128k ram total and a 3.5" external diskdrive. Still thinking a lot.
Bryce.... I can transfer 292 euro to your Paypal account today. You buy the CPC464+ and have it shipped to you.
Then over any period of time you want, years even, you mod it for me, take all the time you need, and then eventually send it to me some day in the future. No rush whatsoever. At that time you may need more money for your time and parts.
Then I'll make a cool CPC chip tune in your honour called "Master Bryce" :)
But I really suck at electronics, and I'd rather not risk destroying a perfectly good mint condition CPC464+.
So I would depend on my mate who's able to do such things.
I'd love to have all the stuff Bryce talks about, stuffed into it, but I can also easily settle for 128k ram total and a 3.5" external diskdrive. Still thinking a lot.
Bryce.... I can transfer 292 euro to your Paypal account today. You buy the CPC464+ and have it shipped to you.
Then over any period of time you want, years even, you mod it for me, take all the time you need, and then eventually send it to me some day in the future. No rush whatsoever. At that time you may need more money for your time and parts.
Then I'll make a cool CPC chip tune in your honour called "Master Bryce" :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 14:47, 30 May 12
Post by: kyjena on 14:47, 30 May 12
Hi all,
I have to separate myself from my collection of Amstrad items, so you'll find all in 7 packs.
I can send them to Europe or another country recalculating the best shipping price for your country.
I don't want to sell them in separate items, so only by pack.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888669603 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888669603)
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If this may interest somebody ...
I have to separate myself from my collection of Amstrad items, so you'll find all in 7 packs.
I can send them to Europe or another country recalculating the best shipping price for your country.
I don't want to sell them in separate items, so only by pack.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888669603 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888669603)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888671941 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888671941)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888674467 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888674467)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888694394 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888694394)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888696838 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888696838)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888716377 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888716377)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888782987 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110888782987)
If this may interest somebody ...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:40, 30 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:40, 30 May 12
Whoa, some nice stuff in there, but to tell you the truth I'm not really sure about the prices...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 16:07, 30 May 12
Post by: kyjena on 16:07, 30 May 12
Thanks gryzor. It's very difficult to put a price tag to something who recall our childhood and it's real that we can see all sort of prices on ebay now, so i'll wait for the end of the auctions and see if i'm very wrong.
I've add some pictures for 3" games discs and cassettes.
I've add some pictures for 3" games discs and cassettes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:10, 30 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 16:10, 30 May 12
Oh, don't get me wrong, I know it's always hard to price these things. What's more, I'm not saying your auctions are expensive, merely that, as big packages, the end price is quite high. I could be tempted to get your first package, but the thought of postage *on top* of the €350 makes me shiver...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 16:53, 30 May 12
Post by: kyjena on 16:53, 30 May 12
Some people ask me to sell by items but my goal is:
- to sell them as a good start for a collection,
- i dont want to spent my all time on ebay,
- and at the end to have remaining parts that nobody want.
- with the account, pay a good garden game for my children who will prefer to play with this than my old computer ...
That's why these big package. So yes, the bad side is the price. I know.
Some already offers me more than 70€ for only 1 game ... but i decline.
- to sell them as a good start for a collection,
- i dont want to spent my all time on ebay,
- and at the end to have remaining parts that nobody want.
- with the account, pay a good garden game for my children who will prefer to play with this than my old computer ...
That's why these big package. So yes, the bad side is the price. I know.
Some already offers me more than 70€ for only 1 game ... but i decline.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:16, 31 May 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:16, 31 May 12
I have a feeling you're not raising your children the right way ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:48, 01 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:48, 01 June 12
A nice Dobbertin RAM-Erweiterung 512 KB für CPC (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Dobbertin-RAM-Erweiterung-512-KB-CPC-/300717327478?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4604264476&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101), seller only ships within Germany. Cute.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:49, 01 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:49, 01 June 12
Hohoho, this is nice. Amstrad 8000 MK2 Amplifier (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8000-MK2-Amplifier-/200766426150?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebe9c8c26&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101), I wonder if we'll ever see a car aerial ("ariel" for some :D ).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:17, 01 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:17, 01 June 12
Reported as counterfeit: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130705463350) - another of those 4 games in one cartridges from the same guy in France.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:20, 01 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:20, 01 June 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 09:17, 01 June 12Cool, did so myself. The more the better.
Reported as counterfeit: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130705463350) - another of those 4 games in one cartridges from the same guy in France.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:39, 03 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 21:39, 03 June 12
I think I've got an addiction to this stupid Ebay thing. I've just gone and bought ANOTHER 6128 for no good reason other than I happened to be on ebay just as the auction was about to close!
I know I'm always looking on Ebay for bargains but I'd already seen this and decided I didn't need another. But it was just there and looking so unloved... :)
Still, hopefully I'll be able to get the drive working as the other 2 don't work even after changing the drive belts.
I know I'm always looking on Ebay for bargains but I'd already seen this and decided I didn't need another. But it was just there and looking so unloved... :)
Still, hopefully I'll be able to get the drive working as the other 2 don't work even after changing the drive belts.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 23:09, 03 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 23:09, 03 June 12
Just in case anyone is interested, an apparently BNIB C64: Commodore C64C computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170848715530)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:25, 03 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 23:25, 03 June 12
It's a C64! Will he give me the 150 in cash, or do I need to give him my bank details :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 15:02, 04 June 12
Post by: mr_lou on 15:02, 04 June 12
Anyone got 650 quid? :o
Rare Collection Amstrad GX 4000 with huge lot of games | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Collection-Amstrad-GX-4000-with-huge-lot-of-games-/130706905976?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6ebd1b78)
Amstrad GX4000 with lots of games
Rare Collection Amstrad GX 4000 with huge lot of games | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Collection-Amstrad-GX-4000-with-huge-lot-of-games-/130706905976?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6ebd1b78)
Amstrad GX4000 with lots of games
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 15:33, 04 June 12
Post by: kyjena on 15:33, 04 June 12
I promise Gryzor, prices do not come from me! ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:42, 04 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 15:42, 04 June 12
Interestingly this over priced GX4000 comes from the same guy who repeatedly keeps selling counterfeit GX4000 cartridges. I guess he likes fleecing the market. Still, this auction looks legitimate apart from the stupid cost!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:39, 04 June 12
Post by: beaker on 16:39, 04 June 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 23:09, 03 June 12
Just in case anyone is interested, an apparently BNIB C64: Commodore C64C computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170848715530)
Oh dear... I just bought an original model some idiot painted gold :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:30, 04 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:30, 04 June 12
Quote from: kyjenaI promise Gryzor, prices do not come from me!
Eheheh, I was really trying to remember if you had put up such a lot before reaching your post :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 19:11, 04 June 12
Post by: Cholo on 19:11, 04 June 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 15:42, 04 June 12The guy has a fairly high rating so i think the guy is at least semi-legit. Trying to sell as expensive as possible is not a crime (sadly) .. something that ive noticed is happening to the amstrad disc games lately (everyone seem to try to sell em first at £40 "buy-em-now" on ebay .. instead of the more usual open auctions from £1). Of cause he should know better as this isnt the first time his been reported and none of us would be unhappy if he sold em as "homemade" carts instead.
Interestingly this over priced GX4000 comes from the same guy who repeatedly keeps selling counterfeit GX4000 cartridges. I guess he likes fleecing the market. Still, this auction looks legitimate apart from the stupid cost!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 05 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 05 June 12
This will probably go for silly money, but it might be worth watching...
Amstrad Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Computer-/120922666253?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c278d750d)
Bryce.
Amstrad Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Computer-/120922666253?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c278d750d)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 11:13, 05 June 12
Post by: beaker on 11:13, 05 June 12
Brand new GX4000 anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320919845610 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Amstrad-GX4000-White-Console-PAL-BRAND-NEW-IN-BOX-RARE-/320919845610?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item4ab8503aea)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320919845610 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Amstrad-GX4000-White-Console-PAL-BRAND-NEW-IN-BOX-RARE-/320919845610?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item4ab8503aea)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:31, 05 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:31, 05 June 12
@Bryce: because of the box? Well, not that silly I would guess... plus it's UK-only, so that's another minus. I'd expect something like 6-70 quid?
@beaker: hahaha, damn, imagine buying a few when it was selling for a tenner...
@beaker: hahaha, damn, imagine buying a few when it was selling for a tenner...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:53, 05 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:53, 05 June 12
Well the box will attract some, but mainly because they tend to go for silly prices. This one might stay low, due to having to collect it yourself from somewhere obscure.
While we're at it, here's some AY--3-8912 for sale, for anyone who needs to fix their CPCs sound/keyboard:
GI AY-3-8912A 3 voice Programmable Sound Generator for Sinclair and Amstrad etc. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GI-AY-3-8912A-3-voice-Programmable-Sound-Generator-Sinclair-and-Amstrad-etc-/200771637366?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebeec1076)
Bryce.
While we're at it, here's some AY--3-8912 for sale, for anyone who needs to fix their CPCs sound/keyboard:
GI AY-3-8912A 3 voice Programmable Sound Generator for Sinclair and Amstrad etc. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GI-AY-3-8912A-3-voice-Programmable-Sound-Generator-Sinclair-and-Amstrad-etc-/200771637366?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebeec1076)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:05, 05 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:05, 05 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 11:53, 05 June 12
While we're at it, here's some AY--3-8912 for sale, for anyone who needs to fix their CPCs sound/keyboard:
GI AY-3-8912A 3 voice Programmable Sound Generator for Sinclair and Amstrad etc. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GI-AY-3-8912A-3-voice-Programmable-Sound-Generator-Sinclair-and-Amstrad-etc-/200771637366?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ebeec1076)
Bryce.
Awww ain't it cute...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:31, 05 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:31, 05 June 12
I've been keeping an eye on this since it was listed, but it's now officially "out of my price range" by about double with still 2 days to go... Vintage AMSTRAD CPC 664 retro computer, RARE in good condition! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221036797561)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:20, 05 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:20, 05 June 12
I was watching it too. That's a silly price.
Bryce.
Edit: Ok, now it's at €265 ! No matter how much you like blue keys, that's just a stupid price to pay.
Bryce.
Edit: Ok, now it's at €265 ! No matter how much you like blue keys, that's just a stupid price to pay.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 14:05, 06 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 14:05, 06 June 12
I just spotted the brand new GX4000 too. Only opened to check contents lol! Why not list it as "unopened, as supplied for retail, due to the Copenhagen interpretation of Quantum Mechanics could possibly contain a live or dead cat..." Meh! I have a couple of GX4000 boxes and I know where I can borrow a shrink wrap machine. For me I would prefer the machine was provided unopened, if I was rich I might even pay the £299 and put it next to that unopened box of CF2 disks I have which also may or may not contain a dead cat.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 06 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 06 June 12
The live or dead cat of Quantum Mechanics/Physics would unfortunately (according to Erwin Schroedinger) also need to include a small amount of radioactive material and some poison. As far as I know, one or both of these would go against ebays rules of what you may sell on their tat-bazaar. You would also need to identify the cat as already being dead, due to live animals also being banned from their site :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 15:29, 06 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 15:29, 06 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 14:51, 06 June 12
You would also need to identify the cat as already being dead, due to live animals also being banned from their site :D
Perhaps this explains why he opened the box? :laugh:
I do think though, that unopened items are a philosophically a bit like the "Cat in a Box" thought experiment. The unopened box of CF2 disks I have will be forever just that until I open the box and observe its contents, it could be empty, or equally it could be a block of gold, its just more probable that it contains unused sealed CF2 disks. If I open the box all its potential will be realised and I will no longer have a stock of brand new disks arrghhh! Are the disks the same outside of the box as they were in it?? What do I do? It's like I have them.... but I don't!?? I wish I had never bought the damn things! lol!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 16:06, 06 June 12
Post by: kyjena on 16:06, 06 June 12
Mine is to sell with my 3" cf2 original pack if you want to open yours ;)
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/848/photo2731.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/photo2731.jpg/)
[ebay]110888674467[/ebay]
When i shake it, it doesn't sound like cat in a box... :D
(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/848/photo2731.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/photo2731.jpg/)
[ebay]110888674467[/ebay]
When i shake it, it doesn't sound like cat in a box... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 16:55, 06 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 16:55, 06 June 12
OOOOOOoooooo, don't it look pretty?! :D 170 Francs? yikes! I just can't bring my self to open up these disks, especially seeing that price tag! lol! no I think I will leave them be for now.
Ooops ! Dyslexia strikes again! I thought it said Franc, lol! :laugh:
Ooops ! Dyslexia strikes again! I thought it said Franc, lol! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:21, 06 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:21, 06 June 12
FNAC is the shop he bought them in :D Prix FNAC just means "FNACs Price" just like you might have "PCWorlds price" (ie: pointless marketing) in the UK.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 21:36, 06 June 12
Post by: TotO on 21:36, 06 June 12
Quote from: kyjena on 16:06, 06 June 12I got two Amsoft unopened 10x Compact Floppy Disc boxes like that.
Mine is to sell with my 3" cf2 original pack if you want to open yours ;)
When i shake it, it doesn't sound like cat in a box... :D
- A crystal sheels
- A plastic cases
:D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:03, 06 June 12
Post by: TFM on 22:03, 06 June 12
Unopened discs? Either I would use them or donate them if I don't need them.
Ok, you can also sell them on ebay... ;) or do so later if you need money.
Ok, you can also sell them on ebay... ;) or do so later if you need money.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 22:10, 06 June 12
Post by: TotO on 22:10, 06 June 12
It's like a old wine, you keep it for a great day! (hoping it was not corked...)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 05:37, 07 June 12
Post by: mr_lou on 05:37, 07 June 12
A few more GX4000:
Here's one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-boxed-and-complete-/190687668723?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item2c65dee9f3)
Here's one more (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-BOXED-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/251077104347?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a755c92db)
And here's another (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-TESTED-WORKING-COMPLETE-GAME-/360362709303?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item53e74a9137)
Here's one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Console-boxed-and-complete-/190687668723?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item2c65dee9f3)
Here's one more (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-BOXED-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/251077104347?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a755c92db)
And here's another (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-TESTED-WORKING-COMPLETE-GAME-/360362709303?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item53e74a9137)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:50, 07 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:50, 07 June 12
€270 and 12 hours to go??! This is insane...
thederbynator2011 is a lucky guy and I know I'm not gonna starve after all :D
thederbynator2011 is a lucky guy and I know I'm not gonna starve after all :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:41, 07 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 11:41, 07 June 12
£270 with 10 hours to go... That's €330 in monopoly money.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:34, 07 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:34, 07 June 12
8h 40m, GBP290, €360.
Wtf, are we missing something? Does it say it's made of gold? Is it a prank? 75 bids!!!
Wtf, are we missing something? Does it say it's made of gold? Is it a prank? 75 bids!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 13:13, 07 June 12
Post by: kyjena on 13:13, 07 June 12
His friends are bidding for him?
bidders' identities protected in the bid history ...(when i look from France) I can't understand it.
And always 0 bids for my items, boooohooohoooo. I'm thinking the more you are right Gryzor.
Perhaps i have to add VINTAGE RETRO RARE in the title too.
bidders' identities protected in the bid history ...(when i look from France) I can't understand it.
And always 0 bids for my items, boooohooohoooo. I'm thinking the more you are right Gryzor.
Perhaps i have to add VINTAGE RETRO RARE in the title too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:22, 07 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:22, 07 June 12
It's a private auction, so bidder's identities are hidden for everyone. There's always a danger of shill bidding in that case, but even so, somebody must still want it badly enough to get it that high...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:07, 07 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:07, 07 June 12
I was looking at the bids, some of them suggest that at least a part of it is legit (same amounts for instance), but I'm not 100% sure; I don't think it's so possible, ofr instance, to have 75 bids, almost all in round amounts. Usually bidders use figures like 165.65 and stuff like that, and there's too few of these in there.
But I agree with ralferoo, *somebody* must want it real bad.
But I agree with ralferoo, *somebody* must want it real bad.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:38, 08 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:38, 08 June 12
GBP295, €365. This must be the most expensive 664 ever, probably three times the normal price (including monitor) ever... I still don't understand it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 23:21, 08 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 23:21, 08 June 12
As I have just learned, the lure of those beautiful crystal clear coloured keys is hard to resist! Honestly the 464 and 664 are beautiful machines, if a little difficult to fit through your front door. My latest 464 ebay acquisition (£10.50) looks stunning (a few dirty marks and a sticker that a bit of Mr Sheen should take care of) and a cracked cassette door (which I will replace). The keys and badges are sooo vibrant on this machine I have never seen a such a well preserved example in the real world. No scratches, no yellowing just crisp Black, White, Red, Green, and Blue! If the 664 is in better nick than the 464 I just got, the buyer may feel he got a bargain! Also the serial number is 2502, is that good? ::) Needless to say this machine wont be cannibalised for parts as I intended (it was sold as faulty but works perfectly).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:10, 09 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:10, 09 June 12
Με
Meanwhile, a QWERTY 664 on ebay.fr ended for a mere €80... go figure.
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:38, 08 June 12
GBP295, €365. This must be the most expensive 664 ever, probably three times the normal price (including monitor) ever... I still don't understand it.
Meanwhile, a QWERTY 664 on ebay.fr ended for a mere €80... go figure.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:13, 09 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:13, 09 June 12
To be fair, even though they're rare, I've never seen them go higher than about £100 before and I've seen some go for £50 in the UK (although obviously not in perfect condition).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 10:20, 10 June 12
Post by: awergh on 10:20, 10 June 12
Heh good thing 664s never show up on ebay AU otherwise who knows how much it would go for then.
I mean 464 + Colour monitor = $152 with actual bids to my surprise Amstrad CPC 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-/120924843121)
or the 464 + GT65 = $59 that hopefully wouldn't pay that much (why do people like such high starting bids?) this one comes with the feature of plugging the 5V power lead straight back into the 12V socket on the monitor :blank: ?? ?? :o
vintage mid 80's amstrad CPC 464 personal computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/vintage-mid-80s-amstrad-CPC-464-personal-computer-/170856983981?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item27c7deadad)
I mean 464 + Colour monitor = $152 with actual bids to my surprise Amstrad CPC 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-/120924843121)
or the 464 + GT65 = $59 that hopefully wouldn't pay that much (why do people like such high starting bids?) this one comes with the feature of plugging the 5V power lead straight back into the 12V socket on the monitor :blank: ?? ?? :o
vintage mid 80's amstrad CPC 464 personal computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/vintage-mid-80s-amstrad-CPC-464-personal-computer-/170856983981?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item27c7deadad)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 10:34, 10 June 12
Post by: steve on 10:34, 10 June 12
The description of the mid 80s cpc says it has a colour screen, so someone may be disappointed if they buy it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 19:40, 10 June 12
Post by: Cholo on 19:40, 10 June 12
Amstrad book prized at £227,40:
Graphics Programming Techniques on the Amstrad CPC 464, Wynford James, Acceptabl (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphics-Programming-Techniques-Amstrad-CPC-464-Wynford-James-Acceptabl-/230805350467?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item35bd122843)
Same seller also has a £100 amstrad book and a couple more at around £40-70 so i dont think its a typo. Pretty sure ive seen that book for like £5 quite often but i might be wrong :)
Graphics Programming Techniques on the Amstrad CPC 464, Wynford James, Acceptabl (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphics-Programming-Techniques-Amstrad-CPC-464-Wynford-James-Acceptabl-/230805350467?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item35bd122843)
Same seller also has a £100 amstrad book and a couple more at around £40-70 so i dont think its a typo. Pretty sure ive seen that book for like £5 quite often but i might be wrong :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:13, 11 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:13, 11 June 12
The starting price on ebay is only relevant if someone bids that high in the first place.
That said, some people do buy this crap. I have a friend who was happy to pay £100 on a lightgun he knew was only worth £50, because he wanted it as soon as possible and didn't want the hassle of maybe winning maybe not.
That said, some people do buy this crap. I have a friend who was happy to pay £100 on a lightgun he knew was only worth £50, because he wanted it as soon as possible and didn't want the hassle of maybe winning maybe not.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:37, 11 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:37, 11 June 12
Quote from: Cholo on 19:40, 10 June 12
Amstrad book prized at £227,40:
Graphics Programming Techniques on the Amstrad CPC 464, Wynford James, Acceptabl (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphics-Programming-Techniques-Amstrad-CPC-464-Wynford-James-Acceptabl-/230805350467?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item35bd122843)
Same seller also has a £100 amstrad book and a couple more at around £40-70 so i dont think its a typo. Pretty sure ive seen that book for like £5 quite often but i might be wrong :)
Dear god... the seller is a used books store, and according to the blurb, " Bookworld.net is dedicated to providing you with the best quality, lowest cost pre-loved books and media items on eBay.".
Go figure. With a starting price of £227.38 I'm guessing they use some crazy algorithm or something :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 03:24, 13 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 03:24, 13 June 12
Jeezzzuzzzz! Rare Collection Amstrad GX 4000 with huge lot of games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Collection-Amstrad-GX-4000-with-huge-lot-of-games-/130711012281?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6efbc3b9#ht_632wt_1125) Really????!!! Maybe £100! If he's lucky! It's nice to have genuine packaged items but I'm sure he's just printing these cases/instructions from the net and buying up cheap boxed games and making these himself.
Title: Sv: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 07:55, 13 June 12
Post by: mr_lou on 07:55, 13 June 12
Item: 1987 Amstrad Portable PC PPC640 - Retro collectors computer - with case & manual
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=170856485437
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=170856485437
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:35, 13 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:35, 13 June 12
Quote from: Badstarr on 03:24, 13 June 12
Jeezzzuzzzz! Rare Collection Amstrad GX 4000 with huge lot of games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Collection-Amstrad-GX-4000-with-huge-lot-of-games-/130711012281?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e6efbc3b9#ht_632wt_1125) Really? ??? !!! Maybe £100! If he's lucky! It's nice to have genuine packaged items but I'm sure he's just printing these cases/instructions from the net and buying up cheap boxed games and making these himself.
Where huge=15. Maybe I should sell my CPC as "Amstrad CPC with infinite games" or something.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:09, 13 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:09, 13 June 12
For cartridge Collectors: This seller has three original cartridges up for sale (Buy now):
ataridreams-uk2 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ataridreams-uk2/m.html?hash=item3a759a6276&item=251081155190&pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Bryce.
ataridreams-uk2 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ataridreams-uk2/m.html?hash=item3a759a6276&item=251081155190&pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 13 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 13 June 12
Oh wow, some actual, real cartridges!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 13 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 13 June 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:12, 13 June 12
Oh wow, some actual, real cartridges!
... That aren't Burning Rubber being sold by some twat that sells his GX4000 in a separate auction :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:29, 13 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:29, 13 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:27, 13 June 12
... That aren't Burning Rubber being sold by some twat that sells his GX4000 in a separate auction :D
Bryce.
That, too. The world must be getting better.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:42, 13 June 12
Post by: beaker on 13:42, 13 June 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:12, 13 June 12
Oh wow, some actual, real cartridges!
I hate to break it to you but Star Fox 2 in his list was never released so it'll be a "reproduction"... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:44, 13 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:44, 13 June 12
Wow, some French game going for €91 plus €15 shipping: eBay | JEU AMSTRAD ORIGINAL UBI SOFT ------> PROFESSION DETECTIVE <------ (http://cgi.ebay.fr/330743776069)
That's got to be some kind of inflation beating record... must have been a better earner than a lot of stocks and shares over the same period!
That's got to be some kind of inflation beating record... must have been a better earner than a lot of stocks and shares over the same period!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 13 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 13 June 12
Quote from: beaker on 13:42, 13 June 12
I hate to break it to you but Star Fox 2 in his list was never released so it'll be a "reproduction"... :D
Aw, come on man, you ruined my day...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 13 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 13 June 12
Ok, just for the hell of it I bought the Fire & Forget cartridge from him. I'll let you know how real it is when it gets here.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:04, 13 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:04, 13 June 12
Seriously? :D
Well, the price is not that high, but still! The rest of them are not expensive either, if only they came with their boxes!
Well, the price is not that high, but still! The rest of them are not expensive either, if only they came with their boxes!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:08, 13 June 12
Post by: beaker on 14:08, 13 June 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:47, 13 June 12
Aw, come on man, you ruined my day...
Sorry ;D Although it sounds like the game was almost complete and this would be the only way you could play it on real hardware without something that could contain the rom image and emulate the super fx chip.
According to Wikipedia
Quote"The Japanese version was completely finished except for minor debugging tools that weren't yet removed. It is unknown if there are any complete official English versions, though an unofficial fan translation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fan_translation) exists."
....
On the Internet, a ROM image (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read-only_memory) exists of an early alpha version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_stage#Alpha) of the game,[8] which came from a source code archive dating to when the game was in early development.[9] Another ROM, compiled from the latest known source code before the project was cancelled, can also be found—this version is nearly complete and contains minor bugs, debug code, and unfinished features such as a rudimentary multiplayer mode
Quote from: Bryce on 13:55, 13 June 12
Ok, just for the hell of it I bought the Fire & Forget cartridge from him. I'll let you know how real it is when it gets here.
I wondered what the third game was ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:24, 13 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:24, 13 June 12
He had 4 games up originally. Pang went for 18 quid last week.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:50, 13 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:50, 13 June 12
There's a nice 664 on ebay.fr at the moment with 90 minutes left to go: eBay | AMSTRAD CPC 664 COULEUR + ECRAN COULEUR. (http://cgi.ebay.fr/itm/120927886104)
Currently at €91 - I thought about sorting out a courier to the UK and bank fees etc, but it's getting to a highish price now. If you're in France, it's a bit of a bargain though...
Currently at €91 - I thought about sorting out a courier to the UK and bank fees etc, but it's getting to a highish price now. If you're in France, it's a bit of a bargain though...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 20:12, 13 June 12
Post by: MacDeath on 20:12, 13 June 12
not even, I usually manage to get fully equipped CPC6128 or 6128PLUS for less than 40€uros right close to my home...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:32, 13 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 20:32, 13 June 12
664 though. It's all about the pretty blue keys!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:21, 14 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 09:21, 14 June 12
The pretty blue keys went for €145 :D Seems to be about the average for a 664 these days.
@MacDeath: 6128 are always much cheaper. I paid €26 for mine. 664s always go for a lot more.
Bryce.
@MacDeath: 6128 are always much cheaper. I paid €26 for mine. 664s always go for a lot more.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:31, 14 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:31, 14 June 12
I got a 6128 with a load of (tape) games last week for £24 including postage. Pretty impressed with that one... ;)
Again, another with a non-working disc drive but at least this one makes noises so there's a fair chance it's just the belt that needs replacing - I have one with completely dead drive and another with a drive that makes noises but changing the belt didn't fix it...
Again, another with a non-working disc drive but at least this one makes noises so there's a fair chance it's just the belt that needs replacing - I have one with completely dead drive and another with a drive that makes noises but changing the belt didn't fix it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:02, 14 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:02, 14 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 09:21, 14 June 12
The pretty blue keys went for €145 :D Seems to be about the average for a 664 these days.
This is the normal price over the last several years, I think, 100-120 quid. This is a nice example, with a lovely monitor to boot.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 14:46, 14 June 12
Post by: MacDeath on 14:46, 14 June 12
QuoteThe pretty blue keysnot blue : Cyan !!!!
but still pretty and cool. 8)
I must admit...
QuoteAgain, another with a non-working disc driveYou meant "a completely destroyed by time drive belt"... this is 90% cases at worse.
Fact is, those 3" disk drives were quite robust except for the belt.
(consumable part anyway)
The disks on the other hand, often don't like having been kept 20years in a cave.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 14 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 14 June 12
I only recognise the three basic colours R, G an B, everything else is just a mix of them :)
I'll accept that others use the entire rainbow, but only women believe that every fruit, wine and whatever is a colour! (ie: Peach, Olive, Burgandy, Hazel and other non-existant colours) :D
Bryce.
I'll accept that others use the entire rainbow, but only women believe that every fruit, wine and whatever is a colour! (ie: Peach, Olive, Burgandy, Hazel and other non-existant colours) :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 15:06, 14 June 12
Post by: TotO on 15:06, 14 June 12
TRUE !
(http://idata.over-blog.com/0/19/24/98/2011/Video/homme-femme-couleurs.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:08, 14 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:08, 14 June 12
Excellent diagram! Explains my opinion perfectly :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:58, 14 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 15:58, 14 June 12
Also required reading on this subject: Color Survey Results | xkcd (http://blog.xkcd.com/2010/05/03/color-survey-results/)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 15:39, 15 June 12
Post by: MacDeath on 15:39, 15 June 12
QuoteI'll accept that others use the entire rainbow, but only women believe that every fruit, wine and whatever is a colour! (ie: Peach, Olive, Burgandy, Hazel and other non-existant colours)oh yes, those freaking Fuchsia, how do they work ?
seriously only a girl would say her dress is Fuchsia... a man would say it is sexy or not.
you know, one day someone told them that Orange was the colour and the fruit... and as they have less imagination they used this as a rule.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 16:25, 15 June 12
Post by: Carnivius on 16:25, 15 June 12
Quote from: TotO on 15:06, 14 June 12
TRUE !
(http://idata.over-blog.com/0/19/24/98/2011/Video/homme-femme-couleurs.jpg)
I dunno if I'd agree with ALL of that. I get mighty annoyed when people refer the magenta usage in my graphics as PINK. It's...not...frickin'...pink...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:02, 15 June 12
Post by: beaker on 18:02, 15 June 12
Quote from: Carnivac on 16:25, 15 June 12
I dunno if I'd agree with ALL of that. I get mighty annoyed when people refer the magenta usage in my graphics as PINK. It's...not...frickin'...pink...
Forgive me for my ignorance, I'd also say carnation through to salmon were just different shades of pink... :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:26, 15 June 12
Post by: ralferoo on 21:26, 15 June 12
Quote from: MacDeath on 15:39, 15 June 12Heh, that reminds me... my neices grew up in Hong Kong and they were always confused by "orange" as all the oranges they saw were green.
you know, one day someone told them that Orange was the colour and the fruit...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 13:43, 16 June 12
Post by: MacDeath on 13:43, 16 June 12
boards of canada - roygbiv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT0gRc2c2wQ#)
I jsut recently learned the meaning of this song, thx to this topic... (and a few surf on the web)
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
violet.
brrrrillliant.
anyway the CPC palette is perfect as it is a simplfied yet complete RGB cube.
I jsut recently learned the meaning of this song, thx to this topic... (and a few surf on the web)
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
violet.
brrrrillliant.
anyway the CPC palette is perfect as it is a simplfied yet complete RGB cube.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:51, 16 June 12
Post by: TFM on 17:51, 16 June 12
When I think about the multicolor pictures done by Markus in MODE 1 (CYM dithering) then I think ... three colors are enough ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 17:54, 16 June 12
Post by: TotO on 17:54, 16 June 12
ALL computers pictures use 3 colors... RED, GREEN, BLUE... Just to go away to look better. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:31, 16 June 12
Post by: TFM on 20:31, 16 June 12
My GT65 just uses Green - that's all it needs 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 20:42, 16 June 12
Post by: TotO on 20:42, 16 June 12
Better to get Gray... Stupid history idea to use green only. XD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:41, 16 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 22:41, 16 June 12
My first PC had an Amber (Orange for men :D ) CGA screen. For some reason it was always my favourite. I still think it's quite cool to work on one. There's something very retro about it :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 22:52, 16 June 12
Post by: TotO on 22:52, 16 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 22:41, 16 June 12Thank you for the translation. :D
My first PC had an Amber (Orange for men ) CGA screen.
Yes, better than green screens... I already got one with an ISA "Hercule" card.
Nice for doing debug on a second screen, while the program is running...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:20, 17 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:20, 17 June 12
@Bryce: so when your wife asks you, "what colour should my next car be?", you will tell her, "128,156,212"? :D Also, there's a really fantastic terminal program for the Mac that has all sorts of old-school fx. Can't remember the name, and I know you don't use a Mac, but I really wish someone ported it to the Windows/Linux platforms...
Ok, back on topic: Amstrad Mega PC 386 SX 25 Sega Megadrive Genesis and PC in one | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386-SX-25-Sega-Megadrive-Genesis-and-PC-one-/330749946528?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d023baaa0&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101) Another of those lovely Megadrive/286 combos.
Ok, back on topic: Amstrad Mega PC 386 SX 25 Sega Megadrive Genesis and PC in one | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386-SX-25-Sega-Megadrive-Genesis-and-PC-one-/330749946528?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d023baaa0&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101) Another of those lovely Megadrive/286 combos.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 21:42, 17 June 12
Post by: MaV on 21:42, 17 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 22:41, 16 June 12Orange is just washed out red, so Amber qualifies as red. Everything red in the laundry sooner or later ends up "orange-y" if the laundry is left to men. But it still is red to me. :P
My first PC had an Amber (Orange for men :D ) CGA screen.
And if you follow that line of thinking to the end: pink is just a form of white if you forgot to sort out the white laundry from the red shirts. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:38, 18 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:38, 18 June 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:20, 17 June 12
@Bryce: so when your wife asks you, "what colour should my next car be?", you will tell her, "128,156,212"? :D
Of course not! I recommended #6A6B6B but in the end she went for #2F4F4F. :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 18 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 18 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 08:38, 18 June 12Oof! Both boring!
Of course not! I recommended #6A6B6B but in the end she went for #2F4F4F. :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 01:42, 19 June 12
Post by: MacDeath on 01:42, 19 June 12
oh yeah those orange CGA monitors... we had those at school.
see CPC palette, lighter Red is Pink (or pastel Red).
hahaha... you meant "3"86...
if you look at the picture, you can also see some nice "white and Amstrad" branded Megadrive Joypad and...
OMG : is this a GX4000/PLUS compatible analog joystick ???
QuoteOrange is just washed out redwashed with Lemons then...(I mean yellow for men)...
see CPC palette, lighter Red is Pink (or pastel Red).
QuoteAmstrad Mega PC 386 SX 25 Sega Megadrive Genesis and PC in one | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386-SX-25-Sega-Megadrive-Genesis-and-PC-one-/330749946528?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d023baaa0&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
QuoteAnother of those lovely Megadrive/286 combos.
Quote286
hahaha... you meant "3"86...
if you look at the picture, you can also see some nice "white and Amstrad" branded Megadrive Joypad and...
OMG : is this a GX4000/PLUS compatible analog joystick ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 08:11, 19 June 12
Post by: TotO on 08:11, 19 June 12
Nice item, but nothing more than a Megadrive and an PC in the same case.
Amstrad may have better to sell White MD clone as "GX500" instead. :D
Amstrad may have better to sell White MD clone as "GX500" instead. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:12, 19 June 12
Post by: TFM on 20:12, 19 June 12
Quote from: TotO on 20:42, 16 June 12I would have been perfectly fine with Blue too.
Better to get Gray... Stupid history idea to use green only. XD
However, that was a question of physics - not of choice ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:15, 19 June 12
Post by: TFM on 20:15, 19 June 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:20, 17 June 12You see the analogue joystick in the middle of the picture? I got the same, it does perfectly run with the CPC Plus.
Ok, back on topic: Amstrad Mega PC 386 SX 25 Sega Megadrive Genesis and PC in one | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386-SX-25-Sega-Megadrive-Genesis-and-PC-one-/330749946528?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d023baaa0&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101) Another of those lovely Megadrive/286 combos.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 20:22, 19 June 12
Post by: TotO on 20:22, 19 June 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 20:12, 19 June 12I would have been perfectly fine with Blue too.Sure! :p
However, that was a question of physics - not of choice ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 11:10, 20 June 12
Post by: Badstarr on 11:10, 20 June 12
I remember when the MegaPC came out, Amstrad and SEGA in one machine! By association it gave my CPC more credibility in the eyes of my Amiga owning friends! I wanted one badly at the time but in hindsight they were pretty underpowered machines.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 14:13, 20 June 12
Post by: TotO on 14:13, 20 June 12
Amstrad have been better to out a 16-bit computer using the Megadrive architecture instead of this hybrid computer or the CPC Plus... (with 3"1/2 drive and more memory, sure)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:18, 20 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:18, 20 June 12
Quote from: TotO on 14:13, 20 June 12Surely, not another "what Amstrad should have done" thread? :D
Amstrad have been better to out a 16-bit computer using the Megadrive architecture instead of this hybrid computer or the CPC Plus... (with 3"1/2 drive and more memory, sure)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 15:33, 20 June 12
Post by: TotO on 15:33, 20 June 12
No need, nothing to said more about. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:19, 25 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:19, 25 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:55, 13 June 12
Ok, just for the hell of it I bought the Fire & Forget cartridge from him. I'll let you know how real it is when it gets here.
Bryce.
The Cartridge arrived at the weekend. It's real.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:42, 25 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:42, 25 June 12
Quote from: Bryce on 11:19, 25 June 12
The Cartridge arrived at the weekend. It's real.
Bryce.
Nice little game. Is it any different on cartridge?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 25 June 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 25 June 12
Haven't played it yet, but then again, I've never played the tape/disk version either :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:05, 25 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:05, 25 June 12
So, for the time being it's equally good then? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 12:13, 26 June 12
Post by: remax on 12:13, 26 June 12
Quote from: TotO on 08:11, 19 June 12
Nice item, but nothing more than a Megadrive and an PC in the same case.
Amstrad may have better to sell White MD clone as "GX500" instead. :D
yeah, but i remember dreaming a lot about it at the time!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:31, 29 June 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:31, 29 June 12
Well, kyjena's auctions ended for the second time with no bids. It's a shame - I understand there are some beautiful items in there, but the asking prices for the lots (300+ euros, plus shipping) is just too much. Maybe if I didn't have anything, I'd buy a lot, but it's not so likely...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:22, 02 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 10:22, 02 July 12
A bit off topic, but nonetheless an awesome (and expensive) piece of essential equipment for every vintage collector: WANG VS7150, VS7010, 3270 terminals - Diskpacks - Early 80s Computing - Props? | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221042353520)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 12:39, 02 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 12:39, 02 July 12
Yep, now i see that an auction with a pack of lot of games at a BIG price is not the good way. But my wife had warned me.
So now i follow her advice and i take times to take picture of each items to split my packs. Some are already sold.
250x CF2 3" disc and joystick pack were sold to a spain friend.
Magazines pack was sold to a french friend.
Some games were also already sold, like Iznogoud for 70€!
Now you can find all disc games separately at the auctions with a begin price at 10€.
For the compilations games, an Australian friend is interested, i'm waiting for his answer. (the postage cost is sadly very expensive to send there)
I have to split again all the tapes games and the hardware (the technimusique synthetiser is already on ebay)
But i seriously think i'll keep one 6128 and the Hxc to follow and test all the new future's productions, as the new reset#8 production. (J'aime beaucoup ton screen MacDeath! et le theme colle tellement à la réalité, je vais m'en faire un poster pour mon bureau tiens! Si tu es OK biensur)
And perhaps another one to make some upgrade. I have 2 ideas to do for the next months when i'll find the time. (Arduino with real AY + cpc touchdisplay with hxc)
So take a look at kyjena's auctions.
And for my sons i already mount their climbing game in the garden, setup an CPC emulator on my HTPC to play with them on our lounge and a mini pincab that i do myself. So you see Gryzor, my sons are growing the right way ;) !
So now i follow her advice and i take times to take picture of each items to split my packs. Some are already sold.
250x CF2 3" disc and joystick pack were sold to a spain friend.
Magazines pack was sold to a french friend.
Some games were also already sold, like Iznogoud for 70€!
Now you can find all disc games separately at the auctions with a begin price at 10€.
For the compilations games, an Australian friend is interested, i'm waiting for his answer. (the postage cost is sadly very expensive to send there)
I have to split again all the tapes games and the hardware (the technimusique synthetiser is already on ebay)
But i seriously think i'll keep one 6128 and the Hxc to follow and test all the new future's productions, as the new reset#8 production. (J'aime beaucoup ton screen MacDeath! et le theme colle tellement à la réalité, je vais m'en faire un poster pour mon bureau tiens! Si tu es OK biensur)
And perhaps another one to make some upgrade. I have 2 ideas to do for the next months when i'll find the time. (Arduino with real AY + cpc touchdisplay with hxc)
So take a look at kyjena's auctions.
And for my sons i already mount their climbing game in the garden, setup an CPC emulator on my HTPC to play with them on our lounge and a mini pincab that i do myself. So you see Gryzor, my sons are growing the right way ;) !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 09:17, 01 June 12Relisted, a month later: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130723751483) - would be good if a few more people reported this item too.
Reported as counterfeit: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130705463350) - another of those 4 games in one cartridges from the same guy in France.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:43, 02 July 12
Post by: beaker on 13:43, 02 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12
Relisted, a month later: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130723751483) - would be good if a few more people reported this item too.
Done.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:33, 02 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:33, 02 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12
Relisted, a month later: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130723751483) - would be good if a few more people reported this item too.
Done (bis)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 02 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 02 July 12
Quote from: kyjena on 12:39, 02 July 12
Yep, now i see that an auction with a pack of lot of games at a BIG price is not the good way. But my wife had warned me.
So now i follow her advice and i take times to take picture of each items to split my packs. Some are already sold.
good for you, too bad not everyone could participate though...
A link to the rest of the auctions?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 15:37, 02 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 15:37, 02 July 12
OK, there is the list of actual items and more coming:
24 new empty disc: [ebay]110904944016[/ebay]
Technimusique synthesizer: [ebay]110904948118[/ebay]
CF2 3" disc drive head cleaning: [ebay]110904955182[/ebay]
disc graph util: Advanced OCP Art Studio: [ebay]110907895833[/ebay]
disc game: les Fanatiques: [ebay]110907866991[/ebay]
disc game: Billy la banlieue: [ebay]110907869695[/ebay]
disc game: JPP Goal Busters: [ebay]110907865064[/ebay]
disc game: Final fight: [ebay]110907870355[/ebay]
disc game: Skate or Die: [ebay]110907872698[/ebay]
disc game: 3d Grand prix: [ebay]110907874977[/ebay]
disc game: Rambo III: [ebay]110907876936[/ebay]
disc game: Rick Dangerous 2: [ebay]110907877898[/ebay]
disc game: Alternative world games: [ebay]110907887058[/ebay]
disc game: Karnov: [ebay]110907889530[/ebay]
disc game: Rampage: [ebay]110907890160[/ebay]
disc game: Combat School: [ebay]110907891771[/ebay]
disc game: Dragons Lair: [ebay]110907892814[/ebay]
disc game: Mickey Mouse: [ebay]110907893956[/ebay]
disc game: Mask II:[ebay]110907894565[/ebay]
disc game: Match Day 2: [ebay]110907896648[/ebay]
disc game: Trantor: [ebay]110907871481[/ebay]
Others hardware comes this evening and this week... NC100, WestPhaser, Magnum, Music Machine, CPC464, CPC6128, a lot of tapes.
24 new empty disc: [ebay]110904944016[/ebay]
Technimusique synthesizer: [ebay]110904948118[/ebay]
CF2 3" disc drive head cleaning: [ebay]110904955182[/ebay]
disc graph util: Advanced OCP Art Studio: [ebay]110907895833[/ebay]
disc game: les Fanatiques: [ebay]110907866991[/ebay]
disc game: Billy la banlieue: [ebay]110907869695[/ebay]
disc game: JPP Goal Busters: [ebay]110907865064[/ebay]
disc game: Final fight: [ebay]110907870355[/ebay]
disc game: Skate or Die: [ebay]110907872698[/ebay]
disc game: 3d Grand prix: [ebay]110907874977[/ebay]
disc game: Rambo III: [ebay]110907876936[/ebay]
disc game: Rick Dangerous 2: [ebay]110907877898[/ebay]
disc game: Alternative world games: [ebay]110907887058[/ebay]
disc game: Karnov: [ebay]110907889530[/ebay]
disc game: Rampage: [ebay]110907890160[/ebay]
disc game: Combat School: [ebay]110907891771[/ebay]
disc game: Dragons Lair: [ebay]110907892814[/ebay]
disc game: Mickey Mouse: [ebay]110907893956[/ebay]
disc game: Mask II:[ebay]110907894565[/ebay]
disc game: Match Day 2: [ebay]110907896648[/ebay]
disc game: Trantor: [ebay]110907871481[/ebay]
Others hardware comes this evening and this week... NC100, WestPhaser, Magnum, Music Machine, CPC464, CPC6128, a lot of tapes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 20:37, 02 July 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 20:37, 02 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12
Relisted, a month later: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130723751483) - would be good if a few more people reported this item too.
Done...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:57, 03 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 07:57, 03 July 12
Quote from: kyjena on 15:37, 02 July 12
OK, there is the list of actual items and more coming:
24 new empty disc: [ebay]110904944016[/ebay]
Technimusique synthesizer: [ebay]110904948118[/ebay]
CF2 3" disc drive head cleaning: [ebay]110904955182[/ebay]
disc graph util: Advanced OCP Art Studio: [ebay]110907895833[/ebay]
disc game: les Fanatiques: [ebay]110907866991[/ebay]
disc game: Billy la banlieue: [ebay]110907869695[/ebay]
disc game: JPP Goal Busters: [ebay]110907865064[/ebay]
disc game: Final fight: [ebay]110907870355[/ebay]
disc game: Skate or Die: [ebay]110907872698[/ebay]
disc game: 3d Grand prix: [ebay]110907874977[/ebay]
disc game: Rambo III: [ebay]110907876936[/ebay]
disc game: Rick Dangerous 2: [ebay]110907877898[/ebay]
disc game: Alternative world games: [ebay]110907887058[/ebay]
disc game: Karnov: [ebay]110907889530[/ebay]
disc game: Rampage: [ebay]110907890160[/ebay]
disc game: Combat School: [ebay]110907891771[/ebay]
disc game: Dragons Lair: [ebay]110907892814[/ebay]
disc game: Mickey Mouse: [ebay]110907893956[/ebay]
disc game: Mask II:[ebay]110907894565[/ebay]
disc game: Match Day 2: [ebay]110907896648[/ebay]
disc game: Trantor: [ebay]110907871481[/ebay]
Others hardware comes this evening and this week... NC100, WestPhaser, Magnum, Music Machine, CPC464, CPC6128, a lot of tapes.
Thanks, keep us posted!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 08:24, 03 July 12
Post by: TotO on 08:24, 03 July 12
Sure, I'm watching the first auction. I miss new floppies.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 03 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:28, 03 July 12
Quote from: TotO on 08:24, 03 July 12
Sure, I'm watching the first auction. I miss new floppies.
Hands off! Mine! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 09:55, 03 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 09:55, 03 July 12
Mine for 3 days yet. ;D
Another auctions:
WestPhaser: [ebay]110909084677[/ebay]
Magnum LightPhaser: [ebay]110909085541[/ebay]
Music Machine: [ebay]110909086825[/ebay]
Tape game: Infernal Runner - Loriciels: [ebay]110909062253[/ebay]
Tape game: Tennis 3D - Loriciels: [ebay]110909063076[/ebay]
Tape game: 3D Fight - Loriciels: [ebay]110909064379[/ebay]
Tape game: Rally II - Loriciels: [ebay]110909065099[/ebay]
Tape game: Roland in Space - Amsoft: [ebay]110909071250[/ebay]
End of auctions: Saturday night
Another auctions:
WestPhaser: [ebay]110909084677[/ebay]
Magnum LightPhaser: [ebay]110909085541[/ebay]
Music Machine: [ebay]110909086825[/ebay]
Tape game: Infernal Runner - Loriciels: [ebay]110909062253[/ebay]
Tape game: Tennis 3D - Loriciels: [ebay]110909063076[/ebay]
Tape game: 3D Fight - Loriciels: [ebay]110909064379[/ebay]
Tape game: Rally II - Loriciels: [ebay]110909065099[/ebay]
Tape game: Roland in Space - Amsoft: [ebay]110909071250[/ebay]
End of auctions: Saturday night
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:11, 04 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:11, 04 July 12
Oohhh 3D Fight (why did I think it was 3D Flight?)! Wasn't it the one included in a later Loriciels compilation?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 16:03, 04 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 16:03, 04 July 12
The second game i've played when i was 8y old (1986), just after Green Beret and of course some of basic prog of the 464 guide.
Their cases were very beautiful i think, notice is on back of the cover and inside, you find the loriciels logo with the cat in relief.
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2119/photo2887.jpg)
Their cases were very beautiful i think, notice is on back of the cover and inside, you find the loriciels logo with the cat in relief.
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2119/photo2887.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:27, 04 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 16:27, 04 July 12
Nice photo. And it looks like it's in excellent condition too!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 11:04, 05 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 11:04, 05 July 12
For all the ebay followers of my auctions, sorry to have canceled the "24 new empty CF2 disc auction" but it's for a good reason.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 12:29, 05 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 12:29, 05 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:10, 02 July 12Well, this is how seriously ebay take copyright violations... After complaining via the "contact us" form when the auction was still listed after another day, I finally got this response 2 days later:
Relisted, a month later: Very Rare Greatest Hits - 4 games cartridge for Amstrad GX 4000 CPC464 6128 plus (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/itm/130723751483) - would be good if a few more people reported this item too.
Quote
Thanks for your email expressing your concerns for Amstrad game cartridge 130723751483. My name is Nathan and I will address your points.
Let me reassure you that it's our top priority to ensure eBay remains a safe and reputable place to shop. We take reports of members who break our rules very seriously and we'll thoroughly investigate this matter. The reason why the listing you reported have not been removed is because we simply cannot just take your word for it. If we removed every listing that anyone reported to us it would not be practical.
As eBay are not the experts in items like this, we're not in a position to make judgements about whether they are authentic or not, except in the most extreme cases. This may mean that we can't remove the item because it's not clear enough from the item description that it breaches our policies. I have reviewed the listing and it is not obvious enough that it breaches our policies - there is no mention that the games included were made by different publishers or that the item is unauthorised.
Although I'm sure you're extremely knowledgeable about these types of items, we can't remove items at the request of third parties whose credentials we can't verify.
If you believe that the item in question breach the intellectual property rights of a third party. I recommend that you notify the rights owner and encourage them to join our Verified Rights Owners (VeRO) Programme. Many rights owners are already members. Once we've verified them as a rights owner, they can request the removal of any listings that breach their intellectual property rights.
Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention and helping us keep eBay a safe and reputable place to buy and sell.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:34, 05 July 12
Post by: beaker on 13:34, 05 July 12
lol ;D Last paragraph prior to thanking you says it all really; we're only bothered if there is any chance we could get sued (reading between the lines)...
Alan Sugar contacted you personally saying he was going to commission a gold Amstrad CPC 464 with DDI-1 to mark the 30th Anniversary and wanted some new disks to go with the machine???
Quote from: kyjena on 11:04, 05 July 12
For all the ebay followers of my auctions, sorry to have canceled the "24 new empty CF2 disc auction" but it's for a good reason.
Alan Sugar contacted you personally saying he was going to commission a gold Amstrad CPC 464 with DDI-1 to mark the 30th Anniversary and wanted some new disks to go with the machine???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:55, 05 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:55, 05 July 12
This sucks - at least you got a reply, I never have myself! Maybe by continuing to pester them something may happen...
Otherwise what could we do? Announce it front-page? Send en email to everyone?
Otherwise what could we do? Announce it front-page? Send en email to everyone?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kyjena on 14:46, 05 July 12
Post by: kyjena on 14:46, 05 July 12
Quote from: beaker on 13:34, 05 July 12
lol ;D Last paragraph prior to thanking you says it all really; we're only bothered if there is any chance we could get sued (reading between the lines)...
Alan Sugar contacted you personally saying he was going to commission a gold Amstrad CPC 464 with DDI-1 to mark the 30th Anniversary and wanted some new disks to go with the machine???
But how did you guess?
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/4647/goldcpc.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:19, 05 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:19, 05 July 12
Heheheh nice one. Wish he still had some respect for the old machine...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 06:45, 06 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 06:45, 06 July 12
I think he is actually quite proud of the CPC. I saw him being interviewed on the BBC and they put up a picture of him with a 464 and everyone had a bit of a giggle but he didn't seem embarrassed and simply said "those were very good machines actually".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 08:41, 06 July 12
Post by: Carnivius on 08:41, 06 July 12
I don't quite remember where but I'm sure I remember him replying to someone about how their CPC464 has outlived every other machine they've had (mine has too. 28 years and counting.) and he seemed pretty pleased with that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 10:55, 06 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 10:55, 06 July 12
I think a lot of the 80s and some of the 90s Amstrad stuff is actually very sturdy stuff. I've seen fully functional HiFis VCRs and indeed many CPCs still dutifully performing their tasks. I think people tend to be quite snobbish about low priced tech. It's a bit like the snobbery towards asian car manufacturers in the 80s in the UK when they were in fact far superior to the British products and for good reason. I think it's a bizarre and very a British trait to be strangely proud of yourself for having paid more for a certain brand when there is clear evidence that there are no benefits in doing so. The more you pay the better, how well it performs it task is not important at all. I guess some people might suggest people's fondness for apple products exemplifies this.I happen to prefer Apple products when it comes to computers etc but I do think they should cost less than they do.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 11:01, 06 July 12
Post by: Carnivius on 11:01, 06 July 12
Quote from: Badstarr on 10:55, 06 July 12
I think it's a bizarre and very a British trait to be strangely proud of yourself for having paid more for a certain brand when there is clear evidence that there are no benefits in doing so.
I don't know if that's true for a lot of british folks. Certainly not in my case. I like to get value from my money and know exactly what I can do with a machine and how I can use it with other devices I own or may own (especially in this age when there's so much connectivity between devices of different types and manufacturer and all the ways to use media). It's some of many reasons why I really dislike Apple products. And often a lot of my friends are quite happy when they find a great device that is capable of much yet were relatively cheap in comparison to similar, but less functional products. They seemed quite jealous too when I paid only £199 a couple years ago for a 32inch full 1080p LCD TV with a split screen function when they usually cost double that at the time (and often still do cost a lot more than that). My TV might not be a big famous brand but it's been great and I love it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 11:41, 06 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 11:41, 06 July 12
But clearly you are a savvy consumer as you have a CPC and have done for 28 years! I have found that many people I know will brag about having paid more as if it indicates they are more wealthy or successful and don't have to consider a trivial thing as price "don't you know". I find a lot of "no name" stuff is better than branded and costs less, often many times less. Basically for me, and I suspect yourself, if something does what I require, is in my price range and appears decent quality then it's the right product for me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 12:28, 06 July 12
Post by: Carnivius on 12:28, 06 July 12
Quote from: Badstarr on 11:41, 06 July 12
But clearly you are a savvy consumer as you have a CPC and have done for 28 years! I have found that many people I know will brag about having paid more as if it indicates they are more wealthy or successful and don't have to consider a trivial thing as price "don't you know". I find a lot of "no name" stuff is better than branded and costs less, often many times less. Basically for me, and I suspect yourself, if something does what I require, is in my price range and appears decent quality then it's the right product for me.
Well, I didn't choose the CPC (can't say I was making much money when I was 5 years old) but yeah you're right in that I'm much more interested in what a device can do for me rather than hype.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 06 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:10, 06 July 12
Particularly with TVs, most of the big name screens are identical to the cheaper brands as there are relatively few LCD manufacturers. However, generally the cases will be completely redesigned (even where cheap no-name brands even use the same board) as usually the firmware on the TV is completely different too as that's where they can add value over the other brands.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: spookspring on 07:39, 07 July 12
Post by: spookspring on 07:39, 07 July 12
EME-101 3'' External Compact Floppy Disk Drive for Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EME-101-3-External-Compact-Floppy-Disk-Drive-for-Amstrad-CPC-/110910857220?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d2cd6004#ht_500wt_1287)
He describes this item as
EME-101 3'' External Compact Floppy Disk Drive for Amstrad CPC
This does not appear in the Wiki. I assume it is some low number production of a homemade alternative to the 3"?
This does not appear in the Wiki. I assume it is some low number production of a homemade alternative to the 3"?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:53, 07 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:53, 07 July 12
If Sugar has come around and embraced the CPC legacy then that's a good thing; maybe he's looking back at his life's accomplishments and seeing something there. That said, his autobiography was total crap (in general, too, but especially when it came to computer making).
There might be few companies building TV panels, but they produce lots of models. So, not to say that a very expensive, big-name TV is better than a cheaper alternative 100% of the time, but cheap TVs cannot compare to expensive ones in terms of picture quality, build quality and design. Yes, design too is a factor; I've been drooling over those relatively new Samsung frameless TVs not only because they look gorgeous (and picture is out of this world) but also because I can fit 4" more picture in the same space as my Sony (and this matters to me).
The habit of being proud to have spent more may be stupid, but has a sound foundation - it fits right there in Maslow's motivation pyramid. It speaks of self actualisation, accomplishment, acceptance. Maslow of course doesn't say what is good or bad, merely describes. It's in our specific social framework that spending more is a sign of accomplishment.
@Spookspring: it's probably not a homemade drive since it's got a manual and a nice (though crude) case, probably a limited production thing. I'll see if I will add it to the wiki, thanks for pointing it out :)
There might be few companies building TV panels, but they produce lots of models. So, not to say that a very expensive, big-name TV is better than a cheaper alternative 100% of the time, but cheap TVs cannot compare to expensive ones in terms of picture quality, build quality and design. Yes, design too is a factor; I've been drooling over those relatively new Samsung frameless TVs not only because they look gorgeous (and picture is out of this world) but also because I can fit 4" more picture in the same space as my Sony (and this matters to me).
The habit of being proud to have spent more may be stupid, but has a sound foundation - it fits right there in Maslow's motivation pyramid. It speaks of self actualisation, accomplishment, acceptance. Maslow of course doesn't say what is good or bad, merely describes. It's in our specific social framework that spending more is a sign of accomplishment.
@Spookspring: it's probably not a homemade drive since it's got a manual and a nice (though crude) case, probably a limited production thing. I'll see if I will add it to the wiki, thanks for pointing it out :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 20:08, 07 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 20:08, 07 July 12
I somewhat agree that a big brand TV etc as a whole package offers a bit of an improvement in terms of quality perhaps in terms of materials used and the overall fit and finish. A big brand can feel a little more like a quality item. However, the cheaper brands have moved on in leaps and bounds in the last 5 years or so. Manufacturing standards are an order of magnitude better than what generics were churning out a decade ago. A lot of these generics are made on the same production lines in the far east as the big brands farm out a lot of their production as this offsets tooling and production cost. Case in point, NISSAN builds cylinder heads for the likes of Mecedees Benz, that go into their smaller cars. Manufacturers bang on a lot about perceived quality essentially, they are interested in making a less costly material seem like its premium. Again, I know a lot of manufacturers are banging on NISSAN's door to learn how to do this.
(The following may not be very well written but hopefully it conveys my thoughts adequately and without offending anyone )
As far as the spending more means you have accomplished more concept. I have never bought into it. I don't want to sound like I'm saying that people who prefer to buy big brand names are idiots, but there are some idiots who attach too much significance to doing so. It's just all part and parcel of the consumerist society we live in where people are convinced that if they don't have the latest big brand commodities then they are informing society that they have failed in life. Fear of this keeps people spending which is exactly what capitalism needs. But what this encourages is those who are less affluent to buy on credit they can't afford to pay back and then the wheels fall off the economy.
I personally derive greater satisfaction from achievement. So for me, I like to take something people would perceive as useless, unfashionable and obsolete and use my knowledge and skills to restore it to its former glory It's my way of sticking two fingers up at yuppie snobs or people that are deluded about their affluence. I guess what I'm saying is I feel no need to keep up with the Joneses . I do find it rather gratifying when blowhard idiots find out that I'm better educated and earn more than they do it tips their whole world upside down! Infact I have found some people get rather upset and angry about it, even agressive! The fact of the matter is that there is always someone with more, so my philosophy is find out what makes you feel contented and satisfied in life and if you actually achieve it there is no amount of money that can compete. It really doesn't matter what other people think. (I think I may be posessed by the spirit of Bill Hicks lol!)
Spending a life in pursuit of Sony, BMW, Mercedees, and Apple seems like an awful waste to me. Now the pursuit of Amstrad, there is a more commendable way to spend your days ! :)
(The following may not be very well written but hopefully it conveys my thoughts adequately and without offending anyone )
As far as the spending more means you have accomplished more concept. I have never bought into it. I don't want to sound like I'm saying that people who prefer to buy big brand names are idiots, but there are some idiots who attach too much significance to doing so. It's just all part and parcel of the consumerist society we live in where people are convinced that if they don't have the latest big brand commodities then they are informing society that they have failed in life. Fear of this keeps people spending which is exactly what capitalism needs. But what this encourages is those who are less affluent to buy on credit they can't afford to pay back and then the wheels fall off the economy.
I personally derive greater satisfaction from achievement. So for me, I like to take something people would perceive as useless, unfashionable and obsolete and use my knowledge and skills to restore it to its former glory It's my way of sticking two fingers up at yuppie snobs or people that are deluded about their affluence. I guess what I'm saying is I feel no need to keep up with the Joneses . I do find it rather gratifying when blowhard idiots find out that I'm better educated and earn more than they do it tips their whole world upside down! Infact I have found some people get rather upset and angry about it, even agressive! The fact of the matter is that there is always someone with more, so my philosophy is find out what makes you feel contented and satisfied in life and if you actually achieve it there is no amount of money that can compete. It really doesn't matter what other people think. (I think I may be posessed by the spirit of Bill Hicks lol!)
Spending a life in pursuit of Sony, BMW, Mercedees, and Apple seems like an awful waste to me. Now the pursuit of Amstrad, there is a more commendable way to spend your days ! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 20:17, 07 July 12
Post by: Carnivius on 20:17, 07 July 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:53, 07 July 12
but cheap TVs cannot compare to expensive ones in terms of picture quality, build quality and design.
My £199 TV has better picture quality (and more features) than my friend's £750 TV of a similar size and spec. He was one of the first who asked where the heck I got mine from for such a bargain price. They'd sold out though. I was lucky enough to have caught the commercial in time. My PS3's games and blu rays look stunning on it and even old consoles look very decent on it too (unlike on some modern TV's that seem to have some weird smoothing out 'features' particularly for moving images)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:51, 07 July 12
Post by: beaker on 20:51, 07 July 12
Quote from: Badstarr on 20:08, 07 July 12
Spending a life in pursuit of Sony, BMW, Mercedees, and Apple seems like an awful waste to me. Now the pursuit of Amstrad, there is a more commendable way to spend your days ! :)
:'( I spent £26,000 on an MR2 14 years ago, £8000 on a 1973 MGB around the same time and I want to buy a Nissan 370Z as well now (I did buy my mother a brand new Fiesta last year and my sister a Renault Megane when they needed new cars and couldn't afford it).... and I spent €2,500 on a Pioneer TV a few years back.... and I have an iMac, a couple of iPods and an iPad - does that make me a waster? This thread is making me feel bad about myself... :laugh:
Quote from: Carnivac on 20:17, 07 July 12
My £199 TV has better picture quality (and more features) than my friend's £750 TV of a similar size and spec. He was one of the first who asked where the heck I got mine from for such a bargain price. They'd sold out though. I was lucky enough to have caught the commercial in time. My PS3's games and blu rays look stunning on it and even old consoles look very decent on it too (unlike on some modern TV's that seem to have some weird smoothing out 'features' particularly for moving images)
TV prices were just starting to drop when I bought mine and now you can get some amazing deals. I wouldn't dream of spending that much again on a TV (unless Pioneer decide to start making TV's again)... speaking of which I need to start looking around for one for my dad for his 60th this year as his old Philips CRT is starting to play up.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:23, 07 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:23, 07 July 12
...meanwhile, back on topic:
RS232 Interface for Amstrad CPC464 CPC664 CPC6128 inc Software | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS232-Interface-for-Amstrad-CPC464-CPC664-CPC6128-inc-Software-/230821400567?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35be070ff7#ht_500wt_1196)
RS232 Interface for Amstrad CPC464 CPC664 CPC6128 inc Software | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS232-Interface-for-Amstrad-CPC464-CPC664-CPC6128-inc-Software-/230821400567?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35be070ff7#ht_500wt_1196)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 23:07, 07 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 23:07, 07 July 12
I don't think you're a waster beaker! It certainly seems that you have a few quid and you make the most of it. I don't think (judging by your post) that you are bragging about how much you have spent. All I'm saying is that some people would actually think that they were rather clever if they had spent twice as much on the very same items you mentioned.
Hopefully this will make my opinion clearer... I own two cars, both sporty looking coupes. One is a Sunny Coupe and one is a Hyundai Coupe. My preferred car is the Sunny Coupe, I could afford to buy something brand new, maybe even a BMW for example, but I really don't want to. I'm perfectly happy with the cars I have. But I meet people every now and then who think I drive a 25 year old car because, firstly I have failed to make enough money to buy something "better" and secondly that I can't be very bright/confident/successful.
They make certain assumptions based on their limited experience in life I suppose. Usually after speaking to this sort of person for a while, the fact that I have a Degree, earn quite decent money and have a variety of talents and interests (and I'm far from unique in this respect) will come out in the conversation, usually in response to the questions they ask, and indeed I will ask them about their job interets etc. The usual small talk stuff. It's then that they start to get a little odd and start making nasty comments about my job or my car or my interest in CPCs for example. What seems to really drive them nuts is that I don't feel ashamed of my car etc and I think was rather good value for £250 twelve years ago! :laugh:
It's like they get really peeved because they made an assessment of me and the reality doesn't fit the reality and what's more I don't feel particularly impressed with the price tag of their car or their watch or phone. Im more impressed if they show some enthusiasm for something cool that their car/phone/watch can do rather than getting excited that they just spent many thousands on it.
I'm not trying to say that if you earn decent money and you like to enjoy its benefits that you are like the obnoxious morons I have the misfortune to meet every now and then. What I do find odd and strangely fascinating is when they have, say the same phone as someone else for example, but will brag about having paid more for it!? And like I said earlier, this sort of thing seems to be an odd habit of the British (I am British myself by the way) :laugh:
Hopefully this will make my opinion clearer... I own two cars, both sporty looking coupes. One is a Sunny Coupe and one is a Hyundai Coupe. My preferred car is the Sunny Coupe, I could afford to buy something brand new, maybe even a BMW for example, but I really don't want to. I'm perfectly happy with the cars I have. But I meet people every now and then who think I drive a 25 year old car because, firstly I have failed to make enough money to buy something "better" and secondly that I can't be very bright/confident/successful.
They make certain assumptions based on their limited experience in life I suppose. Usually after speaking to this sort of person for a while, the fact that I have a Degree, earn quite decent money and have a variety of talents and interests (and I'm far from unique in this respect) will come out in the conversation, usually in response to the questions they ask, and indeed I will ask them about their job interets etc. The usual small talk stuff. It's then that they start to get a little odd and start making nasty comments about my job or my car or my interest in CPCs for example. What seems to really drive them nuts is that I don't feel ashamed of my car etc and I think was rather good value for £250 twelve years ago! :laugh:
It's like they get really peeved because they made an assessment of me and the reality doesn't fit the reality and what's more I don't feel particularly impressed with the price tag of their car or their watch or phone. Im more impressed if they show some enthusiasm for something cool that their car/phone/watch can do rather than getting excited that they just spent many thousands on it.
I'm not trying to say that if you earn decent money and you like to enjoy its benefits that you are like the obnoxious morons I have the misfortune to meet every now and then. What I do find odd and strangely fascinating is when they have, say the same phone as someone else for example, but will brag about having paid more for it!? And like I said earlier, this sort of thing seems to be an odd habit of the British (I am British myself by the way) :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 23:10, 07 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 23:10, 07 July 12
Yes indeed back on topic lol... I did notice this RS232 the other day but tried not to give it much thought after I declined to buy one at a car boot sale for £1 as I fancied buying a burger instead. I have the buyers' remorse! Lol!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:35, 07 July 12
Post by: steve on 23:35, 07 July 12
Anybody want a SID chip? C64 Commodore 64 MOS 8580 SID CHIP | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/C64-Commodore-64-MOS-8580-SID-CHIP-/200785981269?_trksid=p4340.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D448343460799290419%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D5%26)
The RS232 box may only be capable of 300 baud, anyone thinking of bidding should check with the seller.
Amstrad PLUS upgrade kit Amstrad CPC464 plus Upgrade kit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-plus-Upgrade-kit-/120942121862?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c28b65386)
not complete, but a good start.
The RS232 box may only be capable of 300 baud, anyone thinking of bidding should check with the seller.
Amstrad PLUS upgrade kit Amstrad CPC464 plus Upgrade kit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-plus-Upgrade-kit-/120942121862?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c28b65386)
not complete, but a good start.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 07:12, 08 July 12
Post by: steve on 07:12, 08 July 12
Anyone near Newcastle?
PCW magazines in a binder Amstrad PCW Plus magazines | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-Plus-magazines-/251102707969?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120942121862%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D455750481386146566&_qi=RTM1066544)
PCW magazines in a binder Amstrad PCW Plus magazines | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-Plus-magazines-/251102707969?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120942121862%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D455750481386146566&_qi=RTM1066544)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 16:34, 08 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 16:34, 08 July 12
I am but unfortunately not really into the PCW stuff really. Shame that they aren't AA. Im less tempted to buy issues of AA now I have PDF versions of all issues and this was one of the motivators for me to buy my iPad. I had wanted to view them on my exlonex tablet machine but it just can't produce the PDFs at good enough resolution. Shame because the exlonex is actually quite good for everything else apart from maintaining a wifi connection.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:36, 08 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 17:36, 08 July 12
Let me close the off-topic section by saying that I never stated that spending thoughtlessly is good or a real accomplishment. Indeed I did point out that it's in our consumerist society that this is considered a plus. I merely explained why people do/feel that.
I don't know much about cars (though at one point I was thinking of getting a 370Z as well!), but I can tell you about TVs. As I said, it's not only an issue of picture quality but also of design and building quality. Open up an expensive TV and compare it to the mess you'll see in a cheap one.
What's more, as the technology matures yes, cheap solutions always begin to bridge the gap with the expensive ones. But, unless you got the most superb cheap TV ever and your mate got the shittiest GBP750 TV ever, if you calibrate both of them the right way there's no way a TV that costs, say, GBP100 (MRP: 250) can compete with a model that costs five times that to produce (MRP: 750). I'd suggest to your friend to get hold of a calibration disc and breathe new life into his TV :)
But, in the end, it doesn't matter: if you are happy with a cheap TV (and most people would be if it wasn't for the brand name glued at the front) then it'd be stupid to spend more. Most people, like with Hi-Fi equipment, cannot tell the difference. I, being a great cinephile, opt for a mid-range setup (my TV cost me 1000 euros) since I feel it offers the best value/cost ratio for my needs. Yes, I can see the difference between my TV and one that costs twice the money but I don't deem it worth it. Oh, and my speakers are decidedly mid-range too, since I don't have a home theater room; I scorn all those who spend hundreds or thousands of euros buying expensive speakers and placing them next to drapes, or a hi-end projector for five thousand euros placed in a room with ambient light (which immediately costs you half the lumens).
PS if I get a Jaguar XJS at 4000 euros, is this considered stupid or not?
I don't know much about cars (though at one point I was thinking of getting a 370Z as well!), but I can tell you about TVs. As I said, it's not only an issue of picture quality but also of design and building quality. Open up an expensive TV and compare it to the mess you'll see in a cheap one.
What's more, as the technology matures yes, cheap solutions always begin to bridge the gap with the expensive ones. But, unless you got the most superb cheap TV ever and your mate got the shittiest GBP750 TV ever, if you calibrate both of them the right way there's no way a TV that costs, say, GBP100 (MRP: 250) can compete with a model that costs five times that to produce (MRP: 750). I'd suggest to your friend to get hold of a calibration disc and breathe new life into his TV :)
But, in the end, it doesn't matter: if you are happy with a cheap TV (and most people would be if it wasn't for the brand name glued at the front) then it'd be stupid to spend more. Most people, like with Hi-Fi equipment, cannot tell the difference. I, being a great cinephile, opt for a mid-range setup (my TV cost me 1000 euros) since I feel it offers the best value/cost ratio for my needs. Yes, I can see the difference between my TV and one that costs twice the money but I don't deem it worth it. Oh, and my speakers are decidedly mid-range too, since I don't have a home theater room; I scorn all those who spend hundreds or thousands of euros buying expensive speakers and placing them next to drapes, or a hi-end projector for five thousand euros placed in a room with ambient light (which immediately costs you half the lumens).
PS if I get a Jaguar XJS at 4000 euros, is this considered stupid or not?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 17:50, 08 July 12
Post by: Carnivius on 17:50, 08 July 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:36, 08 July 12
What's more, as the technology matures yes, cheap solutions always begin to bridge the gap with the expensive ones. But, unless you got the most superb cheap TV ever and your mate got the shittiest GBP750 TV ever, if you calibrate both of them the right way there's no way a TV that costs, say, GBP100 (MRP: 250) can compete with a model that costs five times that to produce (MRP: 750). I'd suggest to your friend to get hold of a calibration disc and breathe new life into his TV :)
Yeah, thanks for assuming we're too idiotic to calibrate a television properly. It's obvious on many an occasion that I know crap all about the insides of a CPC but I'm pretty sure I know a thing or two about how to get a pleasing display from a TV and it's why I got such superb results from my TV after playing about with all the settings (out of the box the picture was a bit too soft for me and the colours too muted but it looked superb after about 20 minutes or so of fiddling about in the menus and such). We've been through all the settings and tweaks with his TV (we even took my TV over to his house to sit by it as we compared for hours and hours using various movies and games and pictures for comparison) and while it's fine for general TV usage it just wasn't cutting it when it came to hi-defintion output such as PS3 or Blu Ray movies producing a somewhat blurred and murky image in places despite saying proudly on the box that it's a 1080p TV and we tried several different HDMI cables too just in case the fault lied with the one he bought.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 08 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 08 July 12
Oh, come on, you know I didn't mean the least to insult anyone :)
But, getting through the settings and tweaks is just that, tweaking and setting, it's not calibrating. I used to think so, too, till I got through a professional calibration course (I'm not a freak, it was part of the job!).
Btw, I'm curious, can you say what TVs these are? Brands and models?
But, getting through the settings and tweaks is just that, tweaking and setting, it's not calibrating. I used to think so, too, till I got through a professional calibration course (I'm not a freak, it was part of the job!).
Btw, I'm curious, can you say what TVs these are? Brands and models?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 19:50, 08 July 12
Post by: Badstarr on 19:50, 08 July 12
@ Gryzor, My apologies, I didn't mean to make out that you were stating that. Typed text doesn't always convey sentiment or intention particularly well I guess, indeed I'm a little concerned that the current sentence I'm writing may not come across the way I intend it.
I agree with your statement, it explains the concept or ideology rather well. What I was trying to say is I don't ascribe to the belief personally and see it a rather strange that some people brag about being financially inefficient. To relate it to CPCs I think most people on here would be pleased to have spent a tenner on a 6128+, and we would all be a little envious that they got such a bargain. However there are some people in this world who would be proud of the fact they spent £500 on the very same thing even if they had the option of paying £10.
I'm just fascinated by this behaviour in a bizarre anthropological sort of way. When we see the ways other cultures indicate wealth and power etc we find it hard to understand. I'm sure the behaviour I refer to would seem really crazy to some South African tribes. Maybe we could chop this part of the discussion out and put it in Off Topic?
Any way, I hope that I haven't caused offence. The sort of people I'm talking about I think are very unlikely to frequent these forums as they probably couldn't understand what motivates us to be interested in such old tech anyway!
I agree with your statement, it explains the concept or ideology rather well. What I was trying to say is I don't ascribe to the belief personally and see it a rather strange that some people brag about being financially inefficient. To relate it to CPCs I think most people on here would be pleased to have spent a tenner on a 6128+, and we would all be a little envious that they got such a bargain. However there are some people in this world who would be proud of the fact they spent £500 on the very same thing even if they had the option of paying £10.
I'm just fascinated by this behaviour in a bizarre anthropological sort of way. When we see the ways other cultures indicate wealth and power etc we find it hard to understand. I'm sure the behaviour I refer to would seem really crazy to some South African tribes. Maybe we could chop this part of the discussion out and put it in Off Topic?
Any way, I hope that I haven't caused offence. The sort of people I'm talking about I think are very unlikely to frequent these forums as they probably couldn't understand what motivates us to be interested in such old tech anyway!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 08 July 12
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 08 July 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:36, 08 July 12
PS if I get a Jaguar XJS at 4000 euros, is this considered stupid or not?
Depends on if I can come around for a go or not ;) lol :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:19, 08 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:19, 08 July 12
The vehicle price is the least of your worries if you buy and old XJS. It's the parts, petrol and insurance that will empty your bank account :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 21:32, 08 July 12
Post by: MugUK on 21:32, 08 July 12
A few odds and sods (mostly adventure-related) from my childhood days. There's also some other odds & sods in the list too :)
muguk | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/muguk/m.html)
muguk | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/muguk/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:08, 09 July 12
Post by: beaker on 10:08, 09 July 12
Hey I think I am getting the hang of this ebay stuff...
I just bought Pang for £20 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25110342890 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25110342890)) when I had the option of buying it a few weeks back from the same seller for £18 (GX4000 PANG AMSTRAD CPC+ | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251081156571))!!! :laugh:
He's still got a few left like Enforcer and Pinball Magic but Copter 271 and Dick Tracy have gone already. Apparently he has more he will list next month which sounds a little strange I guess but Bryce bought Fire & Forget off him and gave that cartridge the thumbs up.
If anyone is interested...
I just bought Pang for £20 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25110342890 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25110342890)) when I had the option of buying it a few weeks back from the same seller for £18 (GX4000 PANG AMSTRAD CPC+ | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251081156571))!!! :laugh:
He's still got a few left like Enforcer and Pinball Magic but Copter 271 and Dick Tracy have gone already. Apparently he has more he will list next month which sounds a little strange I guess but Bryce bought Fire & Forget off him and gave that cartridge the thumbs up.
If anyone is interested...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:16, 09 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:16, 09 July 12
Mine was definitely the real thing. The label is original and the casing has never been opened.
I guess he is buying them locally and putting them up on ebay.
Bryce.
I guess he is buying them locally and putting them up on ebay.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:12, 09 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:12, 09 July 12
Quote from: Badstarr on 23:10, 07 July 12Yeah, I have that from this weekend. I went to a car boot sale just to pick up an RF lead because the c64 I bought a few weeks back didn't come with one.
after I declined to buy one at a car boot sale for £1 ... I have the buyers' remorse! Lol!
Anyway, this RF lead obviously came from an Amiga as there were 2 power supplies, an external floppy and a couple of serial leads. I ignored all that and went for the RF lead. On my final lap before going home, I saw a GVP A530 from the same seller, but in a different area and thought "oh wow, they were cool back in the day" but as I don't have an A500, only a A1200, and this guy had obviously already sold that on its own, I ignored it. When I got home, I googled a bit and found they were still going on Ebay for £200 or so!
Guess I'll have to hope it's still there next week!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:17, 09 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:17, 09 July 12
Quote from: beaker on 10:08, 09 July 12
He's still got a few left like Enforcer...
EDIT: Bryce pointed out the real cartridges look like this too!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 09 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 09 July 12
Why? If you compare it to any other pictures of this cartridge, including the one on our very own Wiki: Enforcer (cartridge) - CPCWiki - The Ultimate Amstrad CPC Community & (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Enforcer_%28cartridge%29) you'll see that the look and quality are very similar.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:46, 09 July 12
Post by: beaker on 13:46, 09 July 12
Quote from: Bryce on 10:16, 09 July 12
I guess he is buying them locally and putting them up on ebay.
Yup, he's only able to get 6-8 games per month from his supplier and most of the time it's random. Apparently he's also got a gx4000 console in carbon fibre which I want to see...
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:12, 09 July 12
Yeah, I have that from this weekend. I went to a car boot sale just to pick up an RF lead because the c64 I bought a few weeks back didn't come with one.
Hey mine didn't either - I reckon it's a conspiracy! :laugh: Fortunately I had a couple from my Sega machines. If you've got an 8 pin video socket on the back of your c64 the s-video cable from Retro Computer Shack is pretty good giving me a nice sharp image. I tried the 5 pin scart and it looked pants as the c64 doesn't output an RGB signal (or S-video on that cable and I couldn't find a scart cable with the s-video hooked up...)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:03, 09 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 15:03, 09 July 12
Quote from: Bryce on 13:27, 09 July 12Oh wow. OK, yeah. My bad, it looks like the genuine cartridge labels were done on a dot matrix printer and stuck on badly by hand!
Why? If you compare it to any other pictures of this cartridge
Actually, I guess the poor quality of dot matrix (if it is that) should make it easier to spot against a laser printer copy... :O
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:44, 09 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:44, 09 July 12
the allure of those (non-working) 664 keys is just so tempting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-and-GT-65-monitor-/330760986834?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d02e420d2#ht_1288wt_1150)....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:15, 10 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:15, 10 July 12
Quote from: Ynot.zer0 on 20:44, 09 July 12Ohh yes, and there's no such thing as too many 664s under one roof...
the allure of those (non-working) 664 keys is just so tempting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-and-GT-65-monitor-/330760986834?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d02e420d2#ht_1288wt_1150)....
Damn, I just noticed the price tag at the end of the auction (ripped from old-computers.com):
PRICE Monochrome - €684 (august 85)
Color - €913 (august 85)
Pricey!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 12:12, 14 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 12:12, 14 July 12
just to tempt a little bit more - another 664 with lot of extras (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-with-COLOUR-Monitor-Printer-Handbook-Joysticks-Games-/290742992457?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43b1a1fe49#ht_821wt_1149)
(I have 3 already, so cannot justify getting another one)
(I have 3 already, so cannot justify getting another one)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:46, 15 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:46, 15 July 12
Looks beautiful, but... "Also I have not tried all the keys, but those I did are working correctly.". Hmmmm...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:34, 17 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 20:34, 17 July 12
So, this has to be the most expensive retro thing on ebay at the moment: Extremely Rare condition Acorn Atom Computer - Museum Quality and working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251105620795)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CanonMan on 20:37, 17 July 12
Post by: CanonMan on 20:37, 17 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 20:34, 17 July 12
So, this has to be the most expensive retro thing on ebay at the moment: Extremely Rare condition Acorn Atom Computer - Museum Quality and working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251105620795)
Nobody in their right mind will give £2k for an Atom, not even the Acorn experts over at the Stairway To Hell forum.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:34, 17 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:34, 17 July 12
Quote from: CanonMan on 20:37, 17 July 12
Nobody in their right mind will give £2k for an Atom, not even the Acorn experts over at the Stairway To Hell forum.
just look at the photo / image p0rn.... the guy is just so in love with that device he put it up at a price that he just knows won't sell.. he just wants to show it off... parade it around a bit, flirt it to others who do not have it... and then keep it locked up in a cupboard where only he can use it. is his name Cletus? does he live in the deep south of the USA? does he have pit in his living room?..... hmmm... well he doesn't own a CPC, therefore he must be weird ;D
[EDIT: hahahahahahaaaaa - the last photo proves my point: "ATOM 8+2 ASS" - he loves that machine!!!! and will never sell it!]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:43, 18 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:43, 18 July 12
The Atom was a boring and rather plain looking computer. He can keep it.
He belongs to the people who write ***RARE***!! in their items title, when there are 20 more of the same on offer at the same time.
Bryce.
He belongs to the people who write ***RARE***!! in their items title, when there are 20 more of the same on offer at the same time.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:30, 18 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:30, 18 July 12
Well, to be fair, "rare" refers to its condition, not the machine.
Most of the pics don't load for me, but so what, it's a NOS boring piece of plastic.
Most of the pics don't load for me, but so what, it's a NOS boring piece of plastic.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:03, 18 July 12
Post by: steve on 19:03, 18 July 12
How did this happen?
starting price 99p, only three bids, sold for £54.00
usually bids go up in 20p increments, not this time.
Hitch-hiker's Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Amstrad by C. Naylor, Richard... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251103122086?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
starting price 99p, only three bids, sold for £54.00
usually bids go up in 20p increments, not this time.
Hitch-hiker's Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Amstrad by C. Naylor, Richard... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251103122086?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:42, 18 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 20:42, 18 July 12
Quote from: steve on 19:03, 18 July 12
How did this happen?
starting price 99p, only three bids, sold for £54.00
usually bids go up in 20p increments, not this time.
Hitch-hiker's Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Amstrad by C. Naylor, Richard... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251103122086?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Tell me about it. I had the 1st bid, thinking no-one is going to bid on this...surely.... and then it just sky rocketed at the end and was way to rich for me. £54 is about £40 more than it should have gone for. I know I've not seen this book before, hence I was bidding on it.... but £54 is just silly.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:50, 18 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:50, 18 July 12
Bids go up in increments above the next lowest bidder. So if I bid €100 as my first bid I am the highest bidder with €1 (and get it for that if no one else bids), but if you then bid €150 you get it for €101 and there was only two bids involved. Assuming the increments are €1.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:07, 18 July 12
Post by: steve on 22:07, 18 July 12
@Bryce, yes, you are right of course, I was just shocked at the price and surprised there were only 2 automatic bids, it seemed as if the system had taken the bidders maximum bids and used them as their first and only bids.
It did not even have the word "RARE" in the title ;D
@Ynot.zer0, I was interested in the book as well, but as soon as I saw it at £17ish, I decided not to bid on it :D .
It did not even have the word "RARE" in the title ;D
@Ynot.zer0, I was interested in the book as well, but as soon as I saw it at £17ish, I decided not to bid on it :D .
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:54, 18 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 22:54, 18 July 12
Quote from: steve on 22:07, 18 July 12
It did not even have the word "RARE" in the title ;D
@Ynot.zer0, I was interested in the book as well, but as soon as I saw it at £17ish, I decided not to bid on it :D .
yep, that was me, absolute maximum of £17.77... I guess the 2nd person bid £53 which is a heck of a jump and the 3rd person bid more than that. I have never worked out how the whole eBay thing works. I just bid the maximum I'm willing to pay, if it goes beyond then I walk away. I learnt that lesson when I once started bidding against jesus6128 (what happened to him?), he would bid insane prices. anyway, I hope the person who won, scans the book and posts it to the wiki to share with the community, as I've never seen the content of the book and would be interested to see what it contained...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:08, 19 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:08, 19 July 12
Quote from: Ynot.zer0 on 22:54, 18 July 12Exactly. IMHO your only mistake was not bidding in the last couple of minutes instead of days in advance. That said, in this case, you'd never have won it...
yep, that was me, absolute maximum of £17.77... I guess the 2nd person bid £53 which is a heck of a jump and the 3rd person bid more than that.
The second guy who bid £53 did that with only your 99p initial bet to go on. He clearly wanted it badly. And the guy who outbid him, did so thinking the bid was only £18.27 (bid increment of 50p over your bid), and so obviously also believed it was worth well over £50 in order to place such a high bid.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:15, 19 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:15, 19 July 12
That said, I can't imagine it's substantially different to the Applesoft version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0412270900/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_used?ie=UTF8&coliid=&me=&qid=&sr=&seller=&colid=&condition=used) or the IBM PC version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0412281406/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used), both available cheaply. There's also a BBC version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0412269708/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used) at 184 pages instead of 260, so possibly a different edition.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 19 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 19 July 12
d
Heh, actually I learned that in a book about marketing and behavioral analysis. Auction methodologies are a pretty cool subject if you read about it. Ebay uses what is called the Vickrey auction system. From wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickrey_auction):
It's a pretty cool system if you get to understand it, but even if you don't it still works!
Quote from: Ynot.zer0 on 22:54, 18 July 12
I have never worked out how the whole eBay thing works.
Heh, actually I learned that in a book about marketing and behavioral analysis. Auction methodologies are a pretty cool subject if you read about it. Ebay uses what is called the Vickrey auction system. From wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickrey_auction):
QuoteA Vickrey auction is a type of sealed-bid auction, where bidders submit written bids without knowing the bid of the other people in the auction, and in which the highest bidder wins, but the price paid is the second-highest bid. The auction was first described academically by Columbia University professor William Vickrey in 1961[1] though it had been used by stamp collectors since 1893[2]. This type of auction is strategically similar to an English auction, and gives bidders an incentive to bid their true value.
It's a pretty cool system if you get to understand it, but even if you don't it still works!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:28, 22 July 12
Post by: beaker on 18:28, 22 July 12
Quick!!! Buy this you lucky English people as he won't post abroad..... It's very, very rare!!! :laugh:
**** AMSTRAD GX4000 CONSOLE (Boxed Very Very Rare With Burnin Rubber Game) **** (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-Boxed-Very-Very-Rare-With-Burnin-Rubber-Game-/300746313685?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item4605e08fd5)
**** AMSTRAD GX4000 CONSOLE (Boxed Very Very Rare With Burnin Rubber Game) **** (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-Boxed-Very-Very-Rare-With-Burnin-Rubber-Game-/300746313685?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item4605e08fd5)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:13, 22 July 12
Post by: TFM on 20:13, 22 July 12
At least so rare that nobody put a bid on it up to now. Well, I got one of them too. Even a boxed 6128, wait even two of them... :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:41, 22 July 12
Post by: steve on 21:41, 22 July 12
Quote from: beaker on 18:28, 22 July 12
Quick!!! Buy this you lucky English people as he won't post abroad..... It's very, very rare!!! :laugh:
**** AMSTRAD GX4000 CONSOLE (Boxed Very Very Rare With Burnin Rubber Game) **** (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-Boxed-Very-Very-Rare-With-Burnin-Rubber-Game-/300746313685?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item4605e08fd5)
As there is a "rare" gx4000 with a BIN price of £199.95 on ebay at the moment, I expect that "very, very rare" gx4000 to sell for at least £800 :laugh: , but I sympathise with the seller who did not put even one "rare" in the title of his gx4000 and saw it sell this morning for just £12.50 :( .
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 22:30, 22 July 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 22:30, 22 July 12
Quote from: steve on 21:41, 22 July 12Hi,
As there is a "rare" gx4000 with a BIN price of £199.95 on ebay at the moment, I expect that "very, very rare" gx4000 to sell for at least £800 :laugh: , but I sympathise with the seller who did not put even one "rare" in the title of his gx4000 and saw it sell this morning for just £12.50 :( .
Well, that seller didn't get much for his GX4000 ! ! !
Amstrad GX4000 White Console (PAL) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-White-Console-PAL-/190702270378?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item2c66bdb7aa)
BUT, I have spotted another boxed GX4000 that ended earlier today. ;)
It was sold for the hilarious amount of 3.20 GBP :o
You can see the details for Your self : Amstrad GX4000 Grey Console (PAL) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Grey-Console-PAL-/200793283793?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item2ec0365cd1)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:13, 22 July 12
Post by: TFM on 23:13, 22 July 12
On German .DE ebay you get the GX4000D now for cheap:
Akai GX-4000D Schwarz RARE FARBE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Akai-GX-4000D-Schwarz-RARE-FARBE-/300742233929?pt=Radio_TV_Musik&hash=item4605a24f49)
Akai GX-4000D Schwarz RARE FARBE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Akai-GX-4000D-Schwarz-RARE-FARBE-/300742233929?pt=Radio_TV_Musik&hash=item4605a24f49)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 10:20, 23 July 12
Post by: endangermice on 10:20, 23 July 12
Hehe looks like the 1950s version!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:08, 23 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:08, 23 July 12
Still, the low prices they go for are pretty good deals for boxed units!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:53, 26 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:53, 26 July 12
Spectrum collectors might be interested in this. Considering its rarity and completeness, the "Buy now" price is pretty resonable:
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Plus, Interface 1, Microdrive, Alphacom Printer - PBS RARE! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Plus-Interface-1-Microdrive-Alphacom-Printer-PBS-RARE-/140809342906?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20c8e40fba)
Buying all these bits seperately would cost more and you still wouldn't have the "Stylish" Briefcase.
Bryce.
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Plus, Interface 1, Microdrive, Alphacom Printer - PBS RARE! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-Plus-Interface-1-Microdrive-Alphacom-Printer-PBS-RARE-/140809342906?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20c8e40fba)
Buying all these bits seperately would cost more and you still wouldn't have the "Stylish" Briefcase.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:38, 26 July 12
Post by: beaker on 13:38, 26 July 12
QuoteI wonder how much it would cost to fix?
Sadly the speccy does not work - it shows random characters on the screen. However, you can easily
pickup a working spectrum plus for next to nothing and repair it easily. The rest therefore is untested.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:38, 26 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:38, 26 July 12
Well you could swap it out for a working one (it's a standard Spectrum+ under the plastic cover), but repair probably wouldn't be very expensive either, probably a RAM or logic error.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 23:43, 26 July 12
Post by: endangermice on 23:43, 26 July 12
I think that would be an excellent machine to repair - as Bryce says it sounds like the problem is minor, since it seems to be almost working and you'd get yourself an excellent example of the 80s Filofax era!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 04:01, 27 July 12
Post by: TFM on 04:01, 27 July 12
99 Pfund für den Drecksdrumm, äh Speckdrumm, naja, also das Geld leg ich lieber in was sinnvolles an :P Kekse z.B. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:37, 27 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 09:37, 27 July 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 04:01, 27 July 12
99 Pfund für den Drecksdrumm, äh Speckdrumm, naja, also das Geld leg ich lieber in was sinnvolles an :P Kekse z.B. ;)
Translation: 99 quid for a Dirt-drum, eh Fat-drum, well, I'd rather invest the money on something more sensible. e.g. Biscuits.
(Reminder: You are in the English part of the Forum here TFM :) )
Even if you don't appreciate Spectrums, you have to admit, that it's a fine piece of Z80 nostalgia.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 10:37, 27 July 12
Post by: MaV on 10:37, 27 July 12
Quote from: Bryce on 09:37, 27 July 12TFM's use of -drumm is a dialectal variant of the standard German word "Trumm" (piece, thing) which is not in use anymore today. The plural "Trümmer" however is used, and means pieces in the sense of debris or rubble.
Translation: 99 quid for a Dirt-drum, eh Fat-drum, well, I'd rather invest the money on something more sensible. e.g. Biscuits.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:47, 27 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:47, 27 July 12
I know, I just couldn't be bothered going to all the effort of translating and explaining extinct dialects, that still wouldn't make sense to non-German speakers :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:50, 27 July 12
Post by: TFM on 17:50, 27 July 12
Time to learn our wonderful Bavarian high-level language folks. After I learnt English and French and Spanisch, I'm not asking for much. So... happy learning weekend! 8)
Speckdrumm is the way Spectrum is pronounced, but Drecksdrumm means "thing of lesser value than a CPC".
Well, I don't dislike the Spectrum, it's ok, but CPCs are better IMHO. And both are worlds higher than the c64 and it's distorted brothers *hehe*
Speckdrumm is the way Spectrum is pronounced, but Drecksdrumm means "thing of lesser value than a CPC".
Well, I don't dislike the Spectrum, it's ok, but CPCs are better IMHO. And both are worlds higher than the c64 and it's distorted brothers *hehe*
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:41, 27 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 19:41, 27 July 12
ZX Spectrum - 1982
Commodore 64 - 1982
CPC464 - 1984
It's obvious that Amstrad would have learnt from the others, if they didn't, they were fools. They had two years to see what worked well and what didn't for the others.
Both the other two played a major part in shaping the CPC and making it the great machine it is. For that reason, they are just as important for me and are also proud members of my collection :) (Along with my treasured XL/XE machines and a few others)
Bryce.
Commodore 64 - 1982
CPC464 - 1984
It's obvious that Amstrad would have learnt from the others, if they didn't, they were fools. They had two years to see what worked well and what didn't for the others.
Both the other two played a major part in shaping the CPC and making it the great machine it is. For that reason, they are just as important for me and are also proud members of my collection :) (Along with my treasured XL/XE machines and a few others)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:23, 27 July 12
Post by: TFM on 20:23, 27 July 12
Well, I don't want to sound smart-ass like, but I saw once a case of a 464, and that had 1983 as date. So in fact they produced 464 already in 1983. However, they made someting out of that year :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 23:25, 27 July 12
Post by: dragon on 23:25, 27 July 12
The cpc was designed an made in a very very low time.
It begin in January 83(6502 cpu).And in August the new team(Roland perry) is contracted
10 August, roland perry shows the early protoype 6502 to locomotive software.
17 Agust,The design of the cpc know begin with the rom map,and later firmware and gate array.
23 January,the final prototype es send to orion factory to produce in mass.
21 june 84 is sell to public.
But,Amstrad designing the case an cassette in the 6502 time.So probably,They made the case early the electronic was made.Becasue of this, the case made in 1983 can exist.Probably the gate array cause the retrase.Because ferranti fail,and they need search a japanese manufacturer.
When the manufacturer send the gate array,they made the cpc with the early case made,and new electronics made later.
*teory*
It begin in January 83(6502 cpu).And in August the new team(Roland perry) is contracted
10 August, roland perry shows the early protoype 6502 to locomotive software.
17 Agust,The design of the cpc know begin with the rom map,and later firmware and gate array.
23 January,the final prototype es send to orion factory to produce in mass.
21 june 84 is sell to public.
But,Amstrad designing the case an cassette in the 6502 time.So probably,They made the case early the electronic was made.Becasue of this, the case made in 1983 can exist.Probably the gate array cause the retrase.Because ferranti fail,and they need search a japanese manufacturer.
When the manufacturer send the gate array,they made the cpc with the early case made,and new electronics made later.
*teory*
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:19, 30 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:19, 30 July 12
Dragon, thanks for the summation. Also TFM is right, it's not like Sugar woke up one fine morning in '84 and ordered Santa to bring him a 464. So the lead time in terms of learning from the market was much narrower. Not to say that they wouldn't have used the interim to fine-tune, but still.
That said, Bryce, indeed it'd make sense to put out something good, but let's not forget there were quite a few others who utterly failed even though they had ample time to check out the market :D (this doesn't say or change anything of course, just a remark).
Oh, and that auction item is really lovely!!
That said, Bryce, indeed it'd make sense to put out something good, but let's not forget there were quite a few others who utterly failed even though they had ample time to check out the market :D (this doesn't say or change anything of course, just a remark).
Oh, and that auction item is really lovely!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:27, 30 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:27, 30 July 12
That's assuming that Amstrad only got to see the Commodore 64 when we did. I'm pretty sure they knew a lot more about it and other contenders (especially Spectrum) well before they hit the high street.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:34, 30 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:34, 30 July 12
You mean a newcomer with no experience in micros whatsoever had spies in Apple's Commodore's factory? Even if they did this would give them no real insight to the market.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:40, 30 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:40, 30 July 12
Not exactly spies, just employees that were jumping from one company to the other, common suppliers / manufacturers etc. Nothing is ever a secret in the electronics industry. Why did Amstrad integrate the tapedeck into the CPC when every one else had it seperate?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:41, 30 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:41, 30 July 12
...why?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:56, 30 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:56, 30 July 12
I assume that they got some sort of feedback that the tape connections were causing the most issues / customer inquiries on other machines. I can't think of any other reason to do it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:45, 30 July 12
Post by: TFM on 16:45, 30 July 12
Maybe they just wanted to sell a complete system: Like a Computer with Monitor and Storage Medium.
Exactly the opposite of the C64, which has no value. Since you have to by a monitor or tv and you have to buy a tape or disc. Without all that additonal stuff it can't be used. Ok some freaks had a c64 and did not switch it off for weeks - until they got a tape to save threir progs. :laugh: :P
Exactly the opposite of the C64, which has no value. Since you have to by a monitor or tv and you have to buy a tape or disc. Without all that additonal stuff it can't be used. Ok some freaks had a c64 and did not switch it off for weeks - until they got a tape to save threir progs. :laugh: :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 18:11, 30 July 12
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 18:11, 30 July 12
I'm sure that Amstrad wanted to sell a complete system rather than a component that had to share resources. Also, IIRC Amstrad had sourced a lot of cheap displays. This matched well to their policy of selling integrated HiFis rather than components.
I guess it made sense to incorporate the tape deck into the main unit, it probably cut costs and improved reliability.
This made the CPC far more family friendly than alternatives that also required you to have a TV and suitable cassette deck, and probably led to a reduction in household arguments about the TV being hogged.
I guess it made sense to incorporate the tape deck into the main unit, it probably cut costs and improved reliability.
This made the CPC far more family friendly than alternatives that also required you to have a TV and suitable cassette deck, and probably led to a reduction in household arguments about the TV being hogged.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 31 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 31 July 12
Briggsy beat me to it. Indeed, they could have heard feedback about problems with tape recorders, but it's not like it was the first time they went for a similar design. It was a matter of philosophy, rather than a reaction to specific market information. Also, this is what is mentioned in all the books about Amstrad (which is: the three Sugar biographies).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:22, 31 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 11:22, 31 July 12
Quote from: Bryce on 15:56, 30 July 12Because it's exactly the same strategy they made their name with on hi-fi gear. Instead of separates, Amstrad pioneered the all-in-one hi-fi system and were universally praised for the value-for-money they brought and ease of setup.
I assume that they got some sort of feedback that the tape connections were causing the most issues / customer inquiries on other machines. I can't think of any other reason to do it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:24, 31 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:24, 31 July 12
I never read any of those Biographies, I only read Hardware books :D
My first Hi-Fi was an Amstrad. I still have it stored in my parents attic :)
Bryce.
My first Hi-Fi was an Amstrad. I still have it stored in my parents attic :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 31 July 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:35, 31 July 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 11:22, 31 July 12
Because it's exactly the same strategy they made their name with on hi-fi gear. Instead of separates, Amstrad pioneered the all-in-one hi-fi system and were universally praised for the value-for-money they brought and ease of setup.
Plus they put lots of knobs and switches at the front so you could pretend it was actually a HiFi.
@Bryce: aren't people hardware?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 17:07, 31 July 12
Post by: ralferoo on 17:07, 31 July 12
People are "wetware".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 31 July 12
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 31 July 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:35, 31 July 12Hihi! So funny. Well, I know, you do believe in Marx and Darwin too. :P :laugh:
@Bryce: aren't people hardware?
Quote from: ralferoo on 17:07, 31 July 12Yes, 63% H2O. ;D
People are "wetware".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:34, 31 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:34, 31 July 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:35, 31 July 12
@Bryce: aren't people hardware?
Technically we're just the case :D Our nervous sytem is the real circuitry.
I remember most of the Amstrad HiFis had graphic equalizer graphics drawn onto the front,
but no real equalizer or LEDs behind it. Mine was the "luxury" version. It had an 8 channel
equalizer drawn on the front, and a three channel equalizer spaced generously across it.
The CD Player display was two 7 Segment displays.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 21:30, 31 July 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 21:30, 31 July 12
He's kidding right? £250 for a 464+
I suppose the special edition Amsterdam 464 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-/150869244496?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item232081fa50#ht_500wt_1059) goes for a lot more nowdays ;D
I suppose the special edition Amsterdam 464 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-/150869244496?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item232081fa50#ht_500wt_1059) goes for a lot more nowdays ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:44, 31 July 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:44, 31 July 12
Amsterdam... Maybe it's full of weed?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 19:23, 01 August 12
Post by: endangermice on 19:23, 01 August 12
How about this one then: Amstrad 6128 Plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-/150869238770?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1024149890033883851%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_500wt_922) he's at it again! Broken keyboard, faulty disc drive - apparently it's a great bargain and works fine apart from the somewhat aforementioned serious problems. No pictures other than the terrible one on the page and no indication that it even works. Sold as seen, no returns - all yours for the fantastic price of £180 (plus £10 postage). If he sells that I'll eat my hat!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:31, 01 August 12
Post by: TFM on 21:31, 01 August 12
Have a good meal! 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:52, 01 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:52, 01 August 12
I'm tempted to buy it, just to see you eat a hat :D Youtube or it didn't happen :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 22:23, 01 August 12
Post by: endangermice on 22:23, 01 August 12
What I didn't say of course is what sort of hat it would be. I'm pretty sure Starmix or one of those other kids sweets selection do a jelly shaped hat which of course I'd be delighted to eat if needs be ;).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 02 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 02 August 12
While you are busy eating that hat, I spotted this on ebay during the week:
If any one is looking for a suitable transformer to supply a CPC or most other 8-Bit computers (other than a C64 which needs 9VAC), this might be a good choice. It can supply a whopping 8A on the 5V rail and 3A on the 12V rail and even has a -12V (500mA) output should you need it. It looks quite compact and for €15 is quite a bargain.
I've just ordered one to power something else (a Neo Geo), so I'll let you know how it is when it arrives.
ASTEC NETZTEIL DPT52 AC/DC Triple-OUT 5V 12V -12V (1x) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/310405195106?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
If any one is looking for a suitable transformer to supply a CPC or most other 8-Bit computers (other than a C64 which needs 9VAC), this might be a good choice. It can supply a whopping 8A on the 5V rail and 3A on the 12V rail and even has a -12V (500mA) output should you need it. It looks quite compact and for €15 is quite a bargain.
I've just ordered one to power something else (a Neo Geo), so I'll let you know how it is when it arrives.
ASTEC NETZTEIL DPT52 AC/DC Triple-OUT 5V 12V -12V (1x) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/310405195106?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 09:08, 02 August 12
Post by: TotO on 09:08, 02 August 12
Yes, it's the clever way to make an alternative powersupply for CPC 664/6128 and Amiga too !!! (-12V)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CanonMan on 09:23, 02 August 12
Post by: CanonMan on 09:23, 02 August 12
Quote from: endangermice on 19:23, 01 August 12
How about this one then: Amstrad 6128 Plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-/150869238770?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1024149890033883851%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_500wt_922) he's at it again! Broken keyboard, faulty disc drive - apparently it's a great bargain and works fine apart from the somewhat aforementioned serious problems. No pictures other than the terrible one on the page and no indication that it even works. Sold as seen, no returns - all yours for the fantastic price of £180 (plus £10 postage). If he sells that I'll eat my hat!
Well, I offered him £20 and he turned it down. I said that, in it's current poor condition, that's all it's worth to me :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 14:54, 02 August 12
Post by: endangermice on 14:54, 02 August 12
Definitely - £20 tops, there's no proof it even works and by his own terms if it turns out to be a dud you're stuck with it!
I recently bought a 6128plus from France for £50 and that was fully working order with nowhere near the amount of yellowing of that one! OK so it has a French keyboard but that's no biggie, you can convert it to UK with a new cartridge and suitable replacement keyboard which can be forged from an old CPC6128 if you're feeling hacky!
I pushed the boat out for fun and offered him £25 which I think is more than generous considering the condition. He will of course reject it but maybe if others here make similar offers he may work out its true value!
I recently bought a 6128plus from France for £50 and that was fully working order with nowhere near the amount of yellowing of that one! OK so it has a French keyboard but that's no biggie, you can convert it to UK with a new cartridge and suitable replacement keyboard which can be forged from an old CPC6128 if you're feeling hacky!
I pushed the boat out for fun and offered him £25 which I think is more than generous considering the condition. He will of course reject it but maybe if others here make similar offers he may work out its true value!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:36, 02 August 12
Post by: TFM on 17:36, 02 August 12
Quote from: endangermice on 22:23, 01 August 12
What I didn't say of course is what sort of hat it would be. I'm pretty sure Starmix or one of those other kids sweets selection do a jelly shaped hat which of course I'd be delighted to eat if needs be ;) .
You can eat the jellyfish hat ... but only the punk version with the nails :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 21:52, 02 August 12
Post by: endangermice on 21:52, 02 August 12
Awwww that's a bit unfair - unless of course the nails can be made from sherbet? I cheekily offered him £25 for it. He of course rejected this. Apparently he sold a similar machine recently for £135. I remember it, there was no mention of it being broken in any way. It seems somewhat odd that a very broken one is somehow worth £45 more than a working one....
Hat eating aside it will be interesting to see what happens. In my mind he has broken every retro sales computer rule out there - one crap picture giving no indication it even works, no returns - so even if it's completely totalled he doesn't want to know, using that "rare" word then attaching an incredible price tag and claiming it's a bargain! He clearly has no passion for the machines and just wants to extract as much money as possible! That is not a good person to buy from.
I've sold many machines in the past, I'm always honest in my descriptions and make sure that the machines always work properly, are presented in the best condition possible and most importantly taking everything into account have an appropriate price tag attached!
Hat eating aside it will be interesting to see what happens. In my mind he has broken every retro sales computer rule out there - one crap picture giving no indication it even works, no returns - so even if it's completely totalled he doesn't want to know, using that "rare" word then attaching an incredible price tag and claiming it's a bargain! He clearly has no passion for the machines and just wants to extract as much money as possible! That is not a good person to buy from.
I've sold many machines in the past, I'm always honest in my descriptions and make sure that the machines always work properly, are presented in the best condition possible and most importantly taking everything into account have an appropriate price tag attached!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:31, 03 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:31, 03 August 12
eBay should develop image scanning technologies. In cases such as this, when you bid a pop-up should scream in your face: YOU SURE YOU WANT THAT PIECE OF CRAP? THE SELLER SOLD ONE LIKE THIS, IN BETTER, WORKING CONDITION JUST A WHILE AGO, WHY DON'T YOU CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS, HMMMM?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: endangermice on 09:24, 04 August 12
Post by: endangermice on 09:24, 04 August 12
Hehe that would soon sort out some of these unscrupulous sellers! Unfortunately stupid people are everywhere, everyday on UK TV there is some story about how someone got ripped off. At first I feel sorry for the person, but often as the story emerges you realised that they have been more than stupid and it's at that point that my sympathy wanes....
I think what annoys me the most really is the lack of care and attention that sellers trying to make a quick buck pay to their eBay listings. In a way it's disrespectful to the machine they are trying to sell and you feel annoyed that people that feckless own them to sell in the first place. Mis-spelled, inaccurate descriptions, terrible photos and an arrogant assumption of value are all things that feck me off from the outset!
Still the good old phrase "let the buyer beware" is always pertinent and I think particularly so in cases like these.
I think what annoys me the most really is the lack of care and attention that sellers trying to make a quick buck pay to their eBay listings. In a way it's disrespectful to the machine they are trying to sell and you feel annoyed that people that feckless own them to sell in the first place. Mis-spelled, inaccurate descriptions, terrible photos and an arrogant assumption of value are all things that feck me off from the outset!
Still the good old phrase "let the buyer beware" is always pertinent and I think particularly so in cases like these.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:01, 06 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:01, 06 August 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 15:31, 03 August 12
eBay should develop image scanning technologies. In cases such as this, when you bid a pop-up should scream in your face: YOU SURE YOU WANT THAT PIECE OF CRAP? THE SELLER SOLD ONE LIKE THIS, IN BETTER, WORKING CONDITION JUST A WHILE AGO, WHY DON'T YOU CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OTHER AUCTIONS, HMMMM?
At the moment, ebay.de lists 104 articles for Amstrad/Schneider. If they introduced that scanner, the article count would drop to about 7 Articles :D
Btw: The transformer I mentioned above ebay Item No: 310405195106 arrived on Saturday. It's well made, robust, relatively small and perfect for most 8-Bit computers. With 8A 5V, 3A 12V and 0.5A -12V it will power almost any 8-bit in your collection (except Commodores and Acorn Electrons)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:06, 07 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:06, 07 August 12
Quote from: Bryce on 10:01, 06 August 12Really? Does the c64 need more than 8A to warm your bread?
With 8A 5V, 3A 12V and 0.5A -12V it will power almost any 8-bit in your collection (except Commodores and Acorn Electrons)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:17, 07 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:17, 07 August 12
No, but it needs 9V AC which a DC PSU can't supply (without being modded).
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: amstar on 01:00, 15 August 12
Post by: amstar on 01:00, 15 August 12
Crazy prices on Amstrad CPC stuff on Ebay these days. Look at this recent auction: Amstrad CPC - Amsoft CASSETTE HEAD CLEANER Tape | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390452653448?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 07:38, 15 August 12
Post by: xesrjb on 07:38, 15 August 12
my two spanish friends were outbid.
xesrjb
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 09:26, 15 August 12
Post by: MugUK on 09:26, 15 August 12
I was testing the eBay Android app out and put up 25+ cassette games. I was surprised to find that one title got someone's attention almost immediately ... but what's so special about Super Ted? >:D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:36, 15 August 12
Post by: TFM on 16:36, 15 August 12
To understand, you have to know his genesis...
Superted (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZg74STOfig#)
Superted (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZg74STOfig#)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 13:48, 16 August 12
Post by: SyX on 13:48, 16 August 12
Not ebay, but is an auction cpc related (http://memorabilia.london2012.com/iSynApp/auctionDisplay.action?sid=1100443&auctionId=20255) :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:06, 16 August 12
Post by: TFM on 21:06, 16 August 12
An olympic torch?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:23, 17 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:23, 17 August 12
I stopped caring about the Olympics a long time ago. Everything is designed to make money, money, money. It's really ridiculous. And all those torches etc being sold, what a shame...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:30, 17 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:30, 17 August 12
They seem to have confused the words Autograph and Signature. Daley was strong, but even he can't sign a piece of metal[nb]Although I'm pretty sure Chuck Norris could[/nb].
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:49, 17 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:49, 17 August 12
Couldn't he have used a felt tip marker? It'd be autographed then...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:00, 17 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:00, 17 August 12
I thought I read somewhere that it was engraved.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 17 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 17 August 12
I bet he broke quite a few joysticks doing that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 17 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:51, 17 August 12
664 Manual, described as "In good condition": amstrad cpc664 user instructions manual | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-cpc664-user-instructions-manual-/251132544789?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a78aa8715)
I'd hate to see the ones he considers "Bad condition"!
Bryce.
I'd hate to see the ones he considers "Bad condition"!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:54, 17 August 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:54, 17 August 12
Well, the Condition section does state that "The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear" :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:00, 17 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:00, 17 August 12
"Cosmetic" is a strange name for a dog (or whatever animal had a go at the book).
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:03, 17 August 12
Post by: TFM on 18:03, 17 August 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:23, 17 August 12Agree! And after making all that billions.... the athletes don't even get real gold medals, it's just gold covered. What a shame and what an insult to the old Greek values.
I stopped caring about the Olympics a long time ago. Everything is designed to make money, money, money. It's really ridiculous. And all those torches etc being sold, what a shame...
To further abuse it, all over the world all the governments release (very silently) a bunch of new laws - against the own people.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:56, 20 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:56, 20 August 12
Anybody willing to pick this lot up? : Relisted - Job Lot - Vintage collection BBC Master Amiga 1200 Spectrum+3 +++++ | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Relisted-Job-Lot-Vintage-collection-BBC-Master-Amiga-1200-Spectrum-3-/251134701667?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a78cb7063)
I reckon you could pick your choice of hardware and still make a profit from selling the stuff you didn't want :)
Bryce.
I reckon you could pick your choice of hardware and still make a profit from selling the stuff you didn't want :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 01:31, 21 August 12
Post by: Badstarr on 01:31, 21 August 12
Quote from: Bryce on 15:56, 20 August 12
Anybody willing to pick this lot up? : Relisted - Job Lot - Vintage collection BBC Master Amiga 1200 Spectrum+3 +++++ | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Relisted-Job-Lot-Vintage-collection-BBC-Master-Amiga-1200-Spectrum-3-/251134701667?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a78cb7063)
I reckon you could pick your choice of hardware and still make a profit from selling the stuff you didn't want :)
Bryce.
Yikes so tempting! I would like the Plus machines the carts, software, the GX4000 and the (I assume) German 6128 the rest I would probably not have too much interest in. But 350 for several Plus machines is pretty good really the rest you could sell if you wanted to, would just take a while.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:37, 21 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:37, 21 August 12
So when will you be travelling over? :D I'll take the A1200, the working BBC Master, the Electron stuff and either one of the 464+. We can split the price somehow and divide the income from selling the rest :)
Bryce.
P.s. I might take the ZX Spectrum too, depending on which version it is :)
Bryce.
P.s. I might take the ZX Spectrum too, depending on which version it is :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:14, 21 August 12
Post by: ralferoo on 09:14, 21 August 12
Oh wow, yeah, that is seriously tempting... I suspect my car isn't really big enough though even if I put the monitors on the seats.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:47, 21 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 09:47, 21 August 12
Not a problem, if you meet Badstarr there with his car too :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 10:01, 21 August 12
Post by: Badstarr on 10:01, 21 August 12
Quote from: Bryce on 08:37, 21 August 12
So when will you be travelling over? :D I'll take the A1200, the working BBC Master, the Electron stuff and either one of the 464+. We can split the price somehow and divide the income from selling the rest :)
Bryce.
P.s. I might take the ZX Spectrum too, depending on which version it is :)
Hehe don't make it sound feasible ! I can sense my bank balance is in trouble now! Think we need to set up a Consortium!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:53, 21 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:53, 21 August 12
I will continue tempting you with statements of feasability and words of support until you can no longer resist and find yourself sitting in your car on the motorway :)
Did I mention that I might be interested in the Spectrum+ ? :D
Bryce.
Did I mention that I might be interested in the Spectrum+ ? :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 11:10, 21 August 12
Post by: Badstarr on 11:10, 21 August 12
I dont have the faintest idea where I would store the machines lol! Shame a few of us couldn't just put £350 together and split the lot fairly between us! I'm not entirely sure my car would make the journey though, I think one of the wheel bearings is sounding a little iffy!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:56, 21 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:56, 21 August 12
We could, but we'd still need someone to pick it all up and distribute the parts to the relevant buyers.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 12:40, 21 August 12
Post by: Badstarr on 12:40, 21 August 12
Well I reckon I could get all that into my car, would be nice to share the petrol costs if there are any interested parties, however, there is also the p&p costs to consider too if I was to be the "distributor"could get a little expensive, also all parties would have to agree to how the spoils were to be shared. So, this begs the question, anyone want in on this?
PS the gear would have to be distributed pretty quickly as I have limited space and it would be a shame if my cat tried to shove the lot off a table lol!
PS the gear would have to be distributed pretty quickly as I have limited space and it would be a shame if my cat tried to shove the lot off a table lol!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:50, 21 August 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:50, 21 August 12
I'm in for 1x 464+, A1200 and a Spectrum+ at least. But I might take some more stuff if others don't want it (BBC Master and Electron).
If you do go ahead with it, I'd suggest you make/publish your own price list, that would cover all your expenses and let the buyers decide what the want. You definitely won't get stuck with anything, everything would easily sell on ebay in the worst case (except the monitors, which I wouldn't even bother taking home).
You might want to start a new thread for this too.
Bryce.
(I knew I'd convince you if I persistently annoyed you enough) :D
If you do go ahead with it, I'd suggest you make/publish your own price list, that would cover all your expenses and let the buyers decide what the want. You definitely won't get stuck with anything, everything would easily sell on ebay in the worst case (except the monitors, which I wouldn't even bother taking home).
You might want to start a new thread for this too.
Bryce.
(I knew I'd convince you if I persistently annoyed you enough) :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 14:39, 21 August 12
Post by: mr_lou on 14:39, 21 August 12
One of my mates has signed up here because he's interested in this. He'll be posting when his account is approved. His username is birk, and I can vouch for him. He may be interested in the Atari and one of the Spectrum's, depending on the price.
I might also be interested in a few things, depending on price.
EDIT: Noticed that this talk is continued here (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/vintage-computer-lot-want-to-join-a-syndicate), so just posting the link for everyone else who's also interested.
I might also be interested in a few things, depending on price.
EDIT: Noticed that this talk is continued here (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds/vintage-computer-lot-want-to-join-a-syndicate), so just posting the link for everyone else who's also interested.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 09:13, 01 September 12
Post by: mr_lou on 09:13, 01 September 12
Is anyone bidding on this?
Schneider CPC Diskettenlaufwerk DDI-1 + 8 Disks - Dachbodenfund | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Diskettenlaufwerk-DDI-1-8-Disks-Dachbodenfund-/290766621348?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43b30a8aa4)
If not, then I might.
Schneider CPC Diskettenlaufwerk DDI-1 + 8 Disks - Dachbodenfund | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Diskettenlaufwerk-DDI-1-8-Disks-Dachbodenfund-/290766621348?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item43b30a8aa4)
If not, then I might.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 20:06, 01 September 12
Post by: Badstarr on 20:06, 01 September 12
I am now ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:01, 03 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:01, 03 September 12
Damn, I lost that lot... what a shame and what a great lot!!
Also, a dream lot, though I guess it'll go pretty high (and it's a bit OT): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261092700652 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261092700652)
Also, a dream lot, though I guess it'll go pretty high (and it's a bit OT): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261092700652 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261092700652)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:52, 13 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:52, 13 September 12
A bit over the top was the end price!! I mean it's really nice and I'd love to have one, but not for that money!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:14, 13 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 10:14, 13 September 12
Oh my, quite the bid war at the end, it was "only" 280GBP when I left it. At 471GBP, way out of my range.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 14:02, 13 September 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 14:02, 13 September 12
Hi :)
If any of You have won a small fortune in the lottery, or have more money than brain, then this might be the thing for You.
Only 2,999.99 EUR :o and the seller even includes FREE postage ! ! ! What an offer :laugh: ! ! !
Poli Diaz Español/Spanish NUEVO BRAND NEW & SEALED AMSTRAD PCW
Poli Diaz Español/Spanish NUEVO BRAND NEW & SEALED AMSTRAD PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Poli-Diaz-Espanol-Spanish-NUEVO-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-AMSTRAD-PCW-/230848883597?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35bfaa6b8d)
Who'll be the lucky winner (N O T the seller I THINK ::) ) ? ? ?
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
If any of You have won a small fortune in the lottery, or have more money than brain, then this might be the thing for You.
Only 2,999.99 EUR :o and the seller even includes FREE postage ! ! ! What an offer :laugh: ! ! !
Poli Diaz Español/Spanish NUEVO BRAND NEW & SEALED AMSTRAD PCW
Poli Diaz Español/Spanish NUEVO BRAND NEW & SEALED AMSTRAD PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Poli-Diaz-Espanol-Spanish-NUEVO-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-AMSTRAD-PCW-/230848883597?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35bfaa6b8d)
Who'll be the lucky winner (N O T the seller I THINK ::) ) ? ? ?
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:55, 13 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:55, 13 September 12
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 14:02, 13 September 12
or have more money than brain, then this might be the thing for You.
I reckon my bank account, paid out in 1 cent coins, would actually be larger than my brain (but not by much mind you), but I still wouldn't pay more than a fiver for the game.
I have several sealed Spectrum games at home. If they are worth that much, then don't be suprised if I stop posting next week, I'll be on a beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:28, 14 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:28, 14 September 12
2,999.99? Maybe 299? Or 29? Heck, I'll pay 2.9.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:06, 15 September 12
Post by: 00WReX on 13:06, 15 September 12
Here a fair bundle for those in the UK or in particular the Devon area...
Amstrad CPC 464/664 vintage / retro computer job lot,4 monitors,3 keyboards+more (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-664-vintage-retro-computer-job-lot-4-monitors-3-keyboards-more-/280966592275?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item416ae9f713)
Amstrad CPC 464/664 vintage / retro computer job lot,4 monitors,3 keyboards+more (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-664-vintage-retro-computer-job-lot-4-monitors-3-keyboards-more-/280966592275?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item416ae9f713)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:32, 15 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:32, 15 September 12
Nice collection indeed. I like it when they call computers "keyboards" :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:35, 15 September 12
Post by: beaker on 18:35, 15 September 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:32, 15 September 12
Nice collection indeed. I like it when they call computers "keyboards" :D
Must be related to my parents ::)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:57, 16 September 12
Post by: beaker on 12:57, 16 September 12
Amstrad CPC 464 slim? :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 17:08, 16 September 12
Post by: ralferoo on 17:08, 16 September 12
Oh why couldn't they have done that auction 2 weeks earlier? It's about 2 miles from the demo party I was at last week, but 200 miles away from here and so too expensive to drive to... :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:38, 17 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:38, 17 September 12
Two nice auctions, unfortunately Deutschland-only: an AMX mouse and a trackball...
Super selten: Trackball für Schneider / Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Super-selten-Trackball-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/300780140698?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4607e4b89a&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
AMX Mouse für Schneider / Amstrad CPC (grau mit roten Buttons) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/AMX-Mouse-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-grau-roten-Buttons-/300780143230?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4607e4c27e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Super selten: Trackball für Schneider / Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Super-selten-Trackball-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/300780140698?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4607e4b89a&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
AMX Mouse für Schneider / Amstrad CPC (grau mit roten Buttons) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/AMX-Mouse-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-grau-roten-Buttons-/300780143230?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4607e4c27e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:13, 17 September 12
Post by: TFM on 15:13, 17 September 12
Oh, you help 'your old friend' to sell his stuff expensively. :laugh: Well, time heals all the wounds ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:47, 18 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:47, 18 September 12
Well, if another member needs these why would I care? I see your point though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:57, 18 September 12
Post by: TFM on 15:57, 18 September 12
Just kidding, however he seems to sell out (and meanwhile goes crazy in one german forum, where he just lost his mods and admin rights... ::) ).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 21 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 21 September 12
Again? The retro forum that had absorbed his own? (what was its name? Keep forgetting...)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:13, 21 September 12
Post by: TFM on 20:13, 21 September 12
That forum is ... well... I don't want to talk negative on the world peace day. But somebody else and me just cancelled our accounts there ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:49, 22 September 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:49, 22 September 12
Does someone need an empty GX-4000 package?
Amstrad Gx4000 gx 4000 (Caja + Embalajes originales) ¡¡NO INCLUYE CONSOLA!!. | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-gx-4000-Caja-Embalajes-originales-NO-INCLUYE-CONSOLA-/261091475137?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3cca43bec1)
cheap, cheap!
Amstrad Gx4000 gx 4000 (Caja + Embalajes originales) ¡¡NO INCLUYE CONSOLA!!. | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-gx-4000-Caja-Embalajes-originales-NO-INCLUYE-CONSOLA-/261091475137?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3cca43bec1)
cheap, cheap!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:39, 22 September 12
Post by: TFM on 20:39, 22 September 12
Jesus?!? I got two of them at home... or in the container for recycling paper... I mean seriously ... how does care about a paper box :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 08:35, 23 September 12
Post by: steve on 08:35, 23 September 12
Anyone within driving distance of Sutton coldfield and wanting a cpc 6128?
There is a bargain here.
Amstrad CPC6128 computer with software | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-computer-with-software-/110953475115?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d557ac2b)
Sold for £30.04
There is a bargain here.
Amstrad CPC6128 computer with software | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-computer-with-software-/110953475115?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d557ac2b)
Sold for £30.04
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:38, 23 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:38, 23 September 12
Looks like a certain person pulled all his auctions. The AMX Mouse, trackball and the Britannia ROMBoard auctions have all been pulled.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:58, 23 September 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 21:58, 23 September 12
Hi,
Their back on ;)
Due to some strange reason all his auctions was canceled. The reason I got, was that the items is no longer available :-\
Anyway, all his items can be found on the following link :
kangaroo-hjt | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/sch/kangaroo-hjt/m.html?hash=item460812c1b8&item=300783157688&pt=Klassische_Computer&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Their back on ;)
Due to some strange reason all his auctions was canceled. The reason I got, was that the items is no longer available :-\
Anyway, all his items can be found on the following link :
kangaroo-hjt | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/sch/kangaroo-hjt/m.html?hash=item460812c1b8&item=300783157688&pt=Klassische_Computer&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:04, 23 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 22:04, 23 September 12
Strange.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:52, 23 September 12
Post by: TFM on 22:52, 23 September 12
Quote from: Bryce on 21:38, 23 September 12
Looks like a certain person pulled all his auctions. The AMX Mouse, trackball and the Britannia ROMBoard auctions have all been pulled.
Bryce.
What does it mean to pull an auction?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:03, 23 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 23:03, 23 September 12
The auctions were cancelled before then end date/time.
(Das Angebot wurde zurückgezogen)
Bryce.
(Das Angebot wurde zurückgezogen)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:53, 24 September 12
Post by: ralferoo on 10:53, 24 September 12
Quote from: steve on 08:35, 23 September 12Yeah. I was going to bid, but I got home late and missed it by about 20 minutes.
Anyone within driving distance of Sutton coldfield and wanting a cpc 6128?
There is a bargain here.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: cmonkey on 11:54, 24 September 12
Post by: cmonkey on 11:54, 24 September 12
Quote from: steve on 08:35, 23 September 12
Anyone within driving distance of Sutton coldfield and wanting a cpc 6128?
There is a bargain here.
Amstrad CPC6128 computer with software | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-computer-with-software-/110953475115?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d557ac2b)
Sold for £30.04
Hi
I was the winner of this auction. This will be my first ever foray into the world of Amstrad computing and I'm relishing the challenge of learning the intricacies of yet another Z80 based system (being already intimately familiar with the Spectrum and Sam Coupe).
I hadn't been monitoring the prices of 6128's on eBay as I'd only decided to look out for one at the beginning of last week so I've no idea whether I got a good deal or not, but it looks like there's quite of bit there for the money I paid for it. I collect it on Wednesday night. I'll let you all know what games came with it as it's impossible to tell from the picture what all the various discs contain.
I'm looking forward to comparing the abilities of it to those of my Spectrum and Sam.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:34, 25 September 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:34, 25 September 12
As long as it went to a good home, that's the main thing. TBH, I didn't really need another 6128... ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:35, 25 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:35, 25 September 12
Ooh that's a good lot! There could be an auction ending at that price for the mouse alone, so consider you got yourself a great deal!
Do you know how to change the belt?
Do you know how to change the belt?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:31, 25 September 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:31, 25 September 12
no idea about the seller... but it's got 2 days to go....
ENTERPRISE 128 RETRO COMPUTER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENTERPRISE-128-RETRO-COMPUTER-/230854132659?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35bffa83b3#ht_801wt_1127)
last time I saw one of these it was a lot higher price
ENTERPRISE 128 RETRO COMPUTER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENTERPRISE-128-RETRO-COMPUTER-/230854132659?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35bffa83b3#ht_801wt_1127)
last time I saw one of these it was a lot higher price
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:40, 25 September 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:40, 25 September 12
Hi,
The following auction ends within a few minutes, and look at the price.
Now, the price is 327 EUR :o
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC-LIGHTPEN-LINDY-MODUL-GRIFFEL-/280970325925?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item416b22efa5)
Does anyone know what's so special about this lightpen ? ? ?
Yours
TERJE GRIND
NORWAY
PS Auction ended at 327 EUR ! ! !
The following auction ends within a few minutes, and look at the price.
Now, the price is 327 EUR :o
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC-LIGHTPEN-LINDY-MODUL-GRIFFEL-/280970325925?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item416b22efa5)
Does anyone know what's so special about this lightpen ? ? ?
Yours
TERJE GRIND
NORWAY
PS Auction ended at 327 EUR ! ! !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:43, 25 September 12
Post by: TFM on 19:43, 25 September 12
This time (up to now) not a single bi(t/d) for it. Well, this thing can be emulated on a CPC I guess.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:28, 25 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:28, 25 September 12
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 19:40, 25 September 12
Hi,
The following auction ends within a few minutes, and look at the price.
Now, the price is 327 EUR :o
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL
SCHNEIDER CPC LIGHTPEN LINDY MODUL + GRIFFEL | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC-LIGHTPEN-LINDY-MODUL-GRIFFEL-/280970325925?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item416b22efa5)
Does anyone know what's so special about this lightpen ? ? ?
Yours
TERJE GRIND
NORWAY
PS Auction ended at 327 EUR ! ! !
That's such a rediculous price. The lightpen is nothing more than a few easily obtainable logic ICs and a opto-diode.
What idiot just paid that much for it?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:33, 25 September 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:33, 25 September 12
Hi,
Just a wild guess,
Jesus6128 ? ? ?
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Just a wild guess,
Jesus6128 ? ? ?
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:40, 25 September 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:40, 25 September 12
Na, I know Jesus well. Even he wouldn't pay that much for it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:46, 25 September 12
Post by: TFM on 22:46, 25 September 12
Ok, I got exactly the same module at home :-) Somebody like it for - a special price - 297 Euros (including shipping and well package)?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:48, 25 September 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:48, 25 September 12
I want it!!! For 2,97€ ;)
ok, ok, 29,70€ is also a fair price
ok, ok, 29,70€ is also a fair price
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:45, 26 September 12
Post by: TFM on 20:45, 26 September 12
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 23:48, 25 September 12Ok, and 270 postage.... hey, like seen on ebay ;-)
I want it!!! For 2,97€ ;)
ok, ok, 29,70€ is also a fair price
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:59, 28 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:59, 28 September 12
@Ynot.Zer0: oh my god... had I seen it I'd have hit that!!! That was a ridiculous price for an Enterprise, they can easily go over 300 euros... Maybe the location had something to do with it, although I can't see what.
As for the lightpen... well, others worship coconuts, others fall in love with their cars, a little fetish never hurt :D
As for the lightpen... well, others worship coconuts, others fall in love with their cars, a little fetish never hurt :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 15:44, 28 September 12
Post by: steve on 15:44, 28 September 12
I am starting to feel sorry for the Enterprise seller for not getting a higher price for it.
I did see that auction, but I do not want an Enterprise computer and am wary of buying anything from another country.
People on this forum say the CPC is cheaply designed, but at least it had all its sockets fitted, unlike the Enterprise.
I did see that auction, but I do not want an Enterprise computer and am wary of buying anything from another country.
People on this forum say the CPC is cheaply designed, but at least it had all its sockets fitted, unlike the Enterprise.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:33, 28 September 12
Post by: TFM on 17:33, 28 September 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:59, 28 September 12Fetish? So... .... .... maybe they don't know where to plug the pen in? But isn't it a bit small for that?
As for the lightpen... well, others worship coconuts, others fall in love with their cars, a little fetish never hurt :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 28 September 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 28 September 12
Well, the owner should have put a reserve price. I got my boxed E64 for over 200 pounds, IIRC...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:47, 28 September 12
Post by: TFM on 21:47, 28 September 12
E64 - ah 64 bits :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:09, 29 September 12
Post by: steve on 22:09, 29 September 12
Here is both a CPC 464 and a CPC 6128 with one GT65 monochrome monitor for collection only from washington, Tyne and Wear.
Current bid is £20
Current bid is £20
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 16:30, 30 September 12
Post by: steve on 16:30, 30 September 12
Sorry, I forgot the link to the above auction, here it is.
Amstrad cpc 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-/170915043190?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27cb549776)
Amstrad cpc 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-/170915043190?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27cb549776)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:57, 30 September 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:57, 30 September 12
Seriously, wtf? £62 with 8 minutes to go on a 464 + colour monitor, a joystick and a few games. Retro Amstrad 64k Colour Personal Computer CPC 464 Fully working with 44 games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200823793206)
I must be missing something...
I must be missing something...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:57, 30 September 12
Post by: steve on 22:57, 30 September 12
It is unusual in the fact that the seller is willing to pack it up including the monitor for just over £8, I would expact £15-£20 P+P, most CPCs are sold without a monitor so that the seller does not have the risk of the monitor arriving damaged.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:13, 30 September 12
Post by: steve on 23:13, 30 September 12
SOLD FOR £264
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280978450867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
A few disk games and programming utilities.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280978450867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
A few disk games and programming utilities.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:55, 01 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:55, 01 October 12
Quote from: steveSOLD FOR £264Ack!...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280978450867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
A few disk games and programming utilities.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: McKlain on 14:43, 01 October 12
Post by: McKlain on 14:43, 01 October 12
Vintage! Rare! Classic! Almost new! Games included!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: amstar on 16:58, 01 October 12
Post by: amstar on 16:58, 01 October 12
Looks like a new/mint CPC 464 + is up for sale. Computer Vintage Amstrad Home Computer System modello 464 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.it/itm/Computer-Vintage-Amstrad-Home-Computer-System-modello-464-plus-/290780098755?pt=Retrocomputer&hash=item43b3d830c3) Worldwide shipping too, very tempting.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 19:02, 01 October 12
Post by: MacDeath on 19:02, 01 October 12
why not, the good point with this one is that you can almost "easily" turn it into an Amstrad X128PLUS*
*6+4 = X = 10...
*6+4 = X = 10...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:09, 01 October 12
Post by: TotO on 19:09, 01 October 12
Quote from: amstar on 16:58, 01 October 12Worldwide shipping too, very tempting.127€ the CPC464+ :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:45, 02 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:45, 02 October 12
What sad individual is messing up the CPC hardware prices with these ridiculous bids??
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300783157688?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300783157688?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 02 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 02 October 12
Wow, that went a bit high, I think, without a monitor...
Quote from: TotOQuote from: amstar on Yesterday at 18:58:46Worldwide shipping too, very tempting.127€ the CPC464+
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 02 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 02 October 12
Quote from: BryceWhat sad individual is messing up the CPC hardware prices with these ridiculous bids??What the.... same buyer as the last crazy auction.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:49, 02 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:49, 02 October 12
And again....
Super selten: Trackball für Schneider / Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300783160632?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true)
Bryce.
Super selten: Trackball für Schneider / Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300783160632?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 14:06, 02 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 14:06, 02 October 12
Those prices are insane...great for the seller, but really ::)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:12, 02 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:12, 02 October 12
...and again same highest bidder. This guy (or guys) is throwing thousands of euros at it! I felt like laughing out loud...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 15:53, 02 October 12
Post by: MugUK on 15:53, 02 October 12
Thinking I might just take some of my Amstrad originals with me to EuroCon in Karlsruhe this weekend!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: amstar on 16:30, 02 October 12
Post by: amstar on 16:30, 02 October 12
Well had to skip that 464+ though, bank account says no :( And already got 3 arnolds in my collection. And with the harsh financial times hanging over us it's probably not the most apropriate time to go berzerk on e(vil)bay? Looks like that auction winning guy on German Ebay thinks otherwise.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:52, 02 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 19:52, 02 October 12
The guy spending big is Spanish, not German.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 20:02, 02 October 12
Post by: TotO on 20:02, 02 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 19:52, 02 October 12Sure. German selling big only on ebay... ;)
The guy spending big is Spanish, not German.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:52, 02 October 12
Post by: TFM on 22:52, 02 October 12
Well, if I would sell the same devices (and I have them all), then I would get 3 Euros or maybe 3,20. Spanish economy seems not to do that bad if one can invest more than 1000 Euros in CPC stuff. And don't forget, the second highest bidder actually made the prices. So there are TWO of them :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 09 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 09 October 12
Anybody spot this one yet. For collectors who want everything in one go:
Vintage Computer Collection Sinclair, Atari, Oric, BBC, Acorn, Sharp, Commodore (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Computer-Collection-Sinclair-Atari-Oric-BBC-Acorn-Sharp-Commodore-/221135457466?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item337cb34cba)
Personally I think he should have sold them individually and he'd get a lot more for them.
@Badstarr / MaV: No! One collection is enough :D
Bryce.
Vintage Computer Collection Sinclair, Atari, Oric, BBC, Acorn, Sharp, Commodore (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Computer-Collection-Sinclair-Atari-Oric-BBC-Acorn-Sharp-Commodore-/221135457466?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item337cb34cba)
Personally I think he should have sold them individually and he'd get a lot more for them.
@Badstarr / MaV: No! One collection is enough :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:34, 09 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:34, 09 October 12
50 computers? Quite a haul!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:18, 09 October 12
Post by: TFM on 20:18, 09 October 12
Selling my graveyard for integrated circuits ... :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 21:38, 09 October 12
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 21:38, 09 October 12
If anyone's interested in an NC100... Amstrad NC100 Notepad Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-NC100-Notepad-Computer-/150913765121?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2323294f01#ht_904wt_1271)
There's also an NC200 but no cables, etc.
That collection of computers is mad - that's gotta go for a lot more than the current bid!
There's also an NC200 but no cables, etc.
That collection of computers is mad - that's gotta go for a lot more than the current bid!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:11, 09 October 12
Post by: TFM on 23:11, 09 October 12
Some RAM (256 KB):
DK´TRONICS 256K SILICON DISC Schneider CPC Amstrad 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/DK-TRONICS-256K-SILICON-DISC-Schneider-CPC-Amstrad-464-664-6128-/280991749452?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item416c69d54c)
The Amstrad Sega MegaDrive:
Amstrad @ Sega Megadrive !!!super RAR!!! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Sega-Megadrive-super-RAR-/160897297216?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item257639eb40)
DK´TRONICS 256K SILICON DISC Schneider CPC Amstrad 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/DK-TRONICS-256K-SILICON-DISC-Schneider-CPC-Amstrad-464-664-6128-/280991749452?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item416c69d54c)
The Amstrad Sega MegaDrive:
Amstrad @ Sega Megadrive !!!super RAR!!! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Sega-Megadrive-super-RAR-/160897297216?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item257639eb40)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:26, 10 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:26, 10 October 12
The NCs come up a lot lately, strangely enough! But they're always super-lovely.
Damn, I traded a DKT 256k Silicon Disc for a 6128 years ago, wish I'd kept it... :( (and, argh - one again, Deutschland only. Couldn't Merkel have brought some CPC gear along?)
Damn, I traded a DKT 256k Silicon Disc for a 6128 years ago, wish I'd kept it... :( (and, argh - one again, Deutschland only. Couldn't Merkel have brought some CPC gear along?)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:15, 10 October 12
Post by: TFM on 16:15, 10 October 12
Reptoids don't do that
However, just ask the seller, I think most of them will ship to Europe too.
However, just ask the seller, I think most of them will ship to Europe too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:33, 10 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 22:33, 10 October 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:26, 10 October 12
Couldn't Merkel have brought some CPC gear along?)
She brought you a live re-enactment of Street Fighter, What more do you want?? :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:16, 11 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:16, 11 October 12
Quote from: BryceQuote from: Gryzor on Yesterday at 16:26:57Couldn't Merkel have brought some CPC gear along?)Did I miss that? -ohhhh get it now. Well, in Steet Fighter you didn't have entire sections of a city cordoned off, or tear gas, or SWAT teams holding girls as human shields. Quite the dystopic title I'd say!
She brought you a live re-enactment of Street Fighter, What more do you want??
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rexbeng on 14:19, 11 October 12
Post by: rexbeng on 14:19, 11 October 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:16, 11 October 12... SWAT teams holding girls as human shields
I wonder why not? ;D
rb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:34, 11 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:34, 11 October 12
Quote from: rexbengQuote from: Gryzor on Today at 16:16:16 ... SWAT teams holding girls as human shieldsWell, any fool knows a girl doesn't last long against molotov cocktails or stones. You need something more permanent unless you're going to be looking for fruits/chicken roast/emeralds in trash bins all the time.
I wonder why not?
rb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:15, 11 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:15, 11 October 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:16, 11 October 12
Well, in Steet Fighter you didn't have entire sections of a city cordoned off, or tear gas, or SWAT teams holding girls as human shields. Quite the dystopic title I'd say!
We need a remake of Street fighter, this time with Girls as human shields! :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 18:58, 11 October 12
Post by: Terje_Norway on 18:58, 11 October 12
Hi,
Have a look at this auction :
19 Stück SCHNEIDER CPC6128 Amstrad - es gehen alle !!! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/19-Stuck-SCHNEIDER-CPC6128-Amstrad-es-gehen-alle-/230863922601?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c08fe5a9)
A really nice and useful auction, if Your interested in having a F E W spare CPC6128 machines :D
Price only 888.00 EUR ! ! !
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Have a look at this auction :
19 Stück SCHNEIDER CPC6128 Amstrad - es gehen alle !!! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/19-Stuck-SCHNEIDER-CPC6128-Amstrad-es-gehen-alle-/230863922601?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c08fe5a9)
A really nice and useful auction, if Your interested in having a F E W spare CPC6128 machines :D
Price only 888.00 EUR ! ! !
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:41, 11 October 12
Post by: TFM on 19:41, 11 October 12
Well, one can discuss the pricing, but....
To place all 19 of them on the dirty garden floor - that's really what makes me NOT liking them in particular. Shame on that guy! How can s/o treat a CPC with so much disrespect. And the seller seems not to be the one who could have been expected.
Poor CPCs - I really hope they get a good home and a caring new owner.
To place all 19 of them on the dirty garden floor - that's really what makes me NOT liking them in particular. Shame on that guy! How can s/o treat a CPC with so much disrespect. And the seller seems not to be the one who could have been expected.
Poor CPCs - I really hope they get a good home and a caring new owner.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:50, 11 October 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:50, 11 October 12
Seems a bit odd that they're all QWERTY layout, even the Schneider ones...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:52, 11 October 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:52, 11 October 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:26, 10 October 12Just out of interest, what's the usual going price for these? I picked up 3 NC100s and a PPC1512 as a job lot from a car boot sale recently, 1 seems dead but the other 2 are OK. I was planning on keeping both the working NC100s (and presumably the dead one too), but I'd never actually seen any on ebay so I really had no idea what they were worth when I bought them...
The NCs come up a lot lately, strangely enough! But they're always super-lovely.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 20:12, 11 October 12
Post by: TotO on 20:12, 11 October 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:41, 11 October 12To place all 19 of them on the dirty garden floor - that's really what makes me NOT liking them in particular. Poor CPCs - I really hope they get a good home and a caring new owner.It's what I though first, seeing that!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:44, 11 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 21:44, 11 October 12
Forget the dirty floor. 19 6128's for €880 is around €47 per 6128. Not exactly a bargain, they often go for less.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:18, 11 October 12
Post by: steve on 23:18, 11 October 12
I do not read german, but it seems there is only one GT65 monitor for those 19 CPC 6128s.
I always consider a CPC without a monitor to be incomplete, yet they form the majority on ebay because sellers do not want to send a monitor anywhere, where do all these orphaned monitors end up?
I always consider a CPC without a monitor to be incomplete, yet they form the majority on ebay because sellers do not want to send a monitor anywhere, where do all these orphaned monitors end up?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:26, 12 October 12
Post by: TFM on 00:26, 12 October 12
If somebody is interrested, but the price is too high, you can send an offer. Good luck.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 07:58, 12 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 07:58, 12 October 12
Quote from: ralferoo on 19:50, 11 October 12
Seems a bit odd that they're all QWERTY layout, even the Schneider ones...
As far as I have seen & read all Schneider's were QWERTY as well (my 4 Schneiders are all QWERTY).
From wikipedia...
To achieve a German "QWERTZ" keyboard layout, Schneider marketed a small software to reassign the keys as well as sticker labels for the keys.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:46, 12 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 09:46, 12 October 12
Quote from: steve on 23:18, 11 October 12
I do not read german, but it seems there is only one GT65 monitor for those 19 CPC 6128s.
I always consider a CPC without a monitor to be incomplete, yet they form the majority on ebay because sellers do not want to send a monitor anywhere, where do all these orphaned monitors end up?
I have 3 GT65s in the garage, which I don't need. But they are impossible to get rid of due to the cost of posting them anywhere. I will probably dump them during the next clean out.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:47, 12 October 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:47, 12 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 09:46, 12 October 12new cpc screen drivers with multiple monitor span ;)
I have 3 GT65s in the garage, which I don't need. But they are impossible to get rid of due to the cost of posting them anywhere. I will probably dump them during the next clean out.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:00, 12 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:00, 12 October 12
Yeah sure, 4 monitors= 4x16K Screen RAM, at that point the 464 has run out of space for anything else :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 10:02, 12 October 12
Post by: MaV on 10:02, 12 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 09:46, 12 October 12I will probably dump them during the next clean out.No, you won't. We'll find a better solution, and I think I can make a bit of room in my basement.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:23, 12 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 10:23, 12 October 12
I was offered another one for free only this week and I turned it down. There are too many of them and most CPC users don't want to work on a green screen. SCART and VGA solutions are used mainly these days.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 10:45, 12 October 12
Post by: MugUK on 10:45, 12 October 12
Maybe the Oldenburg Computer Museum could make use of them if you're going to bin them?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 12 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 12 October 12
Oldenburg is about 300Km from here, so I'd have to ship them there too.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 12:36, 12 October 12
Post by: MugUK on 12:36, 12 October 12
Ach .. ah well.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:05, 12 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:05, 12 October 12
I know you've visited Oldenburg a few times in the past, so next time you go there, take a detour through Cologne (and bring a big box with you) :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MugUK on 13:28, 12 October 12
Post by: MugUK on 13:28, 12 October 12
Going back in mid-December but via Bremen. If you fancy popping up for a few beers, or some glühwein, I'll meet you there.
However, I'll look into a detour via Colonge when I book my flights ;-)
However, I'll look into a detour via Colonge when I book my flights ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:07, 12 October 12
Post by: TFM on 15:07, 12 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 09:46, 12 October 12
I have 3 GT65s in the garage, which I don't need. But they are impossible to get rid of due to the cost of posting them anywhere. I will probably dump them during the next clean out.
Bryce.
OMG!!! Dumping CPC hardware, please not!!! The Greeny screeny is well for coding (I use it therefore) and for watching that French GFX spectacle demo/slideshow (of which I forgot it's name).
We find a solution for that - for sure! But these wonderful CRTs will never ever get reproduced again! So please don't dump them, that would be a pity.
EDIT: You can offer them to the guy buying the 19 CPCs on ebay, they lack CRTs.
IMO: To work with a CPC means to use real hardware - that includes in particular the original CRT monitor, because a lot of demos or games won't work with adapted flatscreen solutions.
Further, our original CPC monitors have hardware antializing, which makes things look way better on them than on flatscreen monitors.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 15:22, 12 October 12
Post by: MaV on 15:22, 12 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 10:23, 12 October 12I like my green screens!
There are too many of them and most CPC users don't want to work on a green screen.
Anyway, you can reserve at least one for me. I'll be happy to carry it home when we'll meet sometime.
@TFM: I think you mean Climax-G:
http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=21784&howmanycomments=-1 (http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=21784&howmanycomments=-1)
Beautiful demo. I'd really like to see more of this in the future.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:27, 12 October 12
Post by: TFM on 15:27, 12 October 12
Yes. Yes. And of course. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 22:48, 12 October 12
Post by: robcfg on 22:48, 12 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 07:58, 12 October 12
As far as I have seen & read all Schneider's were QWERTY as well (my 4 Schneiders are all QWERTY).
From wikipedia...
To achieve a German "QWERTZ" keyboard layout, Schneider marketed a small software to reassign the keys as well as sticker labels for the keys.
Cheers,
Shane
Not the Schneider one, but I dumped a similar program called "Deutast (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Deutast)".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 00:54, 13 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 00:54, 13 October 12
Quote from: MaV on 15:22, 12 October 12
Anyway, you can reserve at least one for me. I'll be happy to carry it home when we'll meet sometime.
It's yours for free if you ever happen to be in Cologne, as I said to MugUK, bring a big box :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:57, 15 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:57, 15 October 12
Anybody seen this idiot here: AMSTRAD CPC464 EMULATOR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC464-EMULATOR-/110964686367?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d602be1f)
If you are capable of loging in to ebay and buying something, why would you not simply download the emulator for free? He spent so much time explaining why it's legal, that he forgot to mention which emulator he's selling? :D
Bryce.
If you are capable of loging in to ebay and buying something, why would you not simply download the emulator for free? He spent so much time explaining why it's legal, that he forgot to mention which emulator he's selling? :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 18:41, 15 October 12
Post by: MacDeath on 18:41, 15 October 12
WTF is this ? :o
hahaha, an emulator DVD...
hahaha, an emulator DVD...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:43, 15 October 12
Post by: TotO on 19:43, 15 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 14:57, 15 October 12He spent so much time explaining why it's legal, that he forgot to mention which emulator he's selling? :DIn fact, he sell the DVD, not the content... But he hope that nerds will bid for the picture...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:50, 15 October 12
Post by: TFM on 19:50, 15 October 12
Quote from: TotO on 19:43, 15 October 12In fact, she... he is a she (it seems to me).
In fact, he sell the DVD, not the content... But he hope that nerds will bid for the picture...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:59, 15 October 12
Post by: TotO on 19:59, 15 October 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:50, 15 October 12That explain a lot... She sell an emulator and though it's nice to help others having difficulties to download. ;D
In fact, she... he is a she (it seems to me).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 21:27, 15 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 21:27, 15 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 12:45, 02 October 12
What sad individual is messing up the CPC hardware prices with these ridiculous bids??
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300783157688?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
Looks like the same two bidders were at it again...
Amstrad CPC 464 - dk'tronics Silicon Disc
http://www.ebay.es/itm/251160380471?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.es%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D251160380471%26_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/251160380471?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.es%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D251160380471%26_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)
Ooh, just a thought...SPECIAL REQUEST TO BRYCE, please do not make any more MegaFlash's, Lower ROM board's or USB mouse adapter's.
At the rate things are going I may be able to retire off my current collection of BryceWare. ;)
In 20 years time I may be able to get a €1000 for the Megaflash alone. ;D
Add to that my home made, one of a kind MegaROM and I'm all "cashed up" so to speak.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:51, 16 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:51, 16 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 21:27, 15 October 12
Ooh, just a thought...SPECIAL REQUEST TO BRYCE, please do not make any more MegaFlash's, Lower ROM board's or USB mouse adapter's.
At the rate things are going I may be able to retire off my current collection of BryceWare. ;)
In 20 years time I may be able to get a €1000 for the Megaflash alone. ;D
Add to that my home made, one of a kind MegaROM and I'm all "cashed up" so to speak.
Cheers,
Shane
You obviously didn't read the small-print... Page 464, paragraph 6128 of the MegaFlash licence agreement clearly states: §6128: Bryce recieves 10% of any profits made if you sell the device in the future :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:59, 16 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 08:59, 16 October 12
Actually, if I get a €1000 for it then I will gladly give you 10% :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 16 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 16 October 12
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:50, 15 October 12
In fact, she... he is a she (it seems to me).
Shelly is also a Sirname in England, so it could be either. I would guess it's a guy.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 01:43, 17 October 12
Post by: MacDeath on 01:43, 17 October 12
QuoteShelly is also a Sirname in England:laugh: This is not clearly obvious to us non english natives I guess.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 02:41, 17 October 12
Post by: TFM on 02:41, 17 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 15:29, 16 October 12Well if Shelly is the SIRname, then you're right. But if Shelly is the LADYname.... :laugh:
Shelly is also a Sirname in England, so it could be either. I would guess it's a guy.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 07:19, 18 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 07:19, 18 October 12
I think this may go for a bit as well...
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/VORTEX-M1-Floppy-Disk-Drive-VDOS-2-0-Laufwerk-FDD-Schneider-CPC-/110964864221?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item19d60574dd)
Cheers,
Shane
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/VORTEX-M1-Floppy-Disk-Drive-VDOS-2-0-Laufwerk-FDD-Schneider-CPC-/110964864221?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item19d60574dd)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:46, 18 October 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:46, 18 October 12
Who needs 19 CPC 6128?
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230863922601 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230863922601)
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230863922601 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230863922601)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:46, 18 October 12
Post by: TFM on 15:46, 18 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 07:19, 18 October 12
I think this may go for a bit as well...
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/VORTEX-M1-Floppy-Disk-Drive-VDOS-2-0-Laufwerk-FDD-Schneider-CPC-/110964864221?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item19d60574dd)
Cheers,
Shane
That's quite a legend. A second 3.5" floppy can be integrated. It can drive up to four floppys. Under FutureOS they are E, F, G and H.
Now... it can by a simple ROM exchange also enabled to run on a 6128!
I would get it, but will not bid, because the price will surely getting pretty high.
Really hope that someone gets it who really USES it, and no creedy collector.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 22:27, 21 October 12
Post by: 00WReX on 22:27, 21 October 12
Interesting pattern emerging...2 bidders buying some of the rarer Amstrad stuff in Europe.
I'm sure there must be other things they have purchased, these are just the 3 I've noticed lately.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 02.10.12 13:30:29 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 02.10.12 12:33:07 MESZ
Amstrad CPC 464 - dk'tronics Silicon Disc - Schneider
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 15-oct-12 12:13:16 H.Esp
j***u ( privado ) 352,00 EUR 15-oct-12 20:05:44 H.Esp
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 21.10.12 20:46:00 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 21.10.12 11:45:01 MESZ
I'm sure there must be other things they have purchased, these are just the 3 I've noticed lately.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 02.10.12 13:30:29 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 02.10.12 12:33:07 MESZ
Amstrad CPC 464 - dk'tronics Silicon Disc - Schneider
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 15-oct-12 12:13:16 H.Esp
j***u ( privado ) 352,00 EUR 15-oct-12 20:05:44 H.Esp
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 21.10.12 20:46:00 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 21.10.12 11:45:01 MESZ
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:45, 21 October 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:45, 21 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 22:27, 21 October 12
Interesting pattern emerging...2 bidders buying some of the rarer Amstrad stuff in Europe.
I'm sure there must be other things they have purchased, these are just the 3 I've noticed lately.
It's all incest :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:47, 21 October 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 23:47, 21 October 12
Remember the 19 CPC 6128?
Now the seller sells each seperately.
Each starts with 66€
= 1254€
Wow!!!
My car has been cheaper...
But nice specs:
Artikelmerkmale
Read more here:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230869015566 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230869015566)
Now the seller sells each seperately.
Each starts with 66€
= 1254€
Wow!!!
My car has been cheaper...
But nice specs:
Artikelmerkmale
Zustand: | Gebraucht | Marke: | Samsung |
Schnittstelle: | SATA I | Speicherkapazität: | 500 GB |
Cache: | 16 MB | Herstellernummer: | HD501LJ/KIT |
Read more here:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230869015566 (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230869015566)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 22 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 22 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 22:27, 21 October 12
Interesting pattern emerging...2 bidders buying some of the rarer Amstrad stuff in Europe.
I'm sure there must be other things they have purchased, these are just the 3 I've noticed lately.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 02.10.12 13:30:29 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 02.10.12 12:33:07 MESZ
Amstrad CPC 464 - dk'tronics Silicon Disc - Schneider
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 15-oct-12 12:13:16 H.Esp
j***u ( privado ) 352,00 EUR 15-oct-12 20:05:44 H.Esp
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 21.10.12 20:46:00 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 21.10.12 11:45:01 MESZ
It's the Commodore User Group! They are trying to make our CPCs extinct! :D
I think I need to start selling some CPC stuff, seems like the right time (before they run out of money).
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 14:20, 22 October 12
Post by: xesrjb on 14:20, 22 October 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 22:27, 21 October 12
Interesting pattern emerging...2 bidders buying some of the rarer Amstrad stuff in Europe.
I'm sure there must be other things they have purchased, these are just the 3 I've noticed lately.
ROMplus ROMBOX für Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 mit 15 ROM-Plätzen & XDDOS
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 02.10.12 13:30:29 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 02.10.12 12:33:07 MESZ
Amstrad CPC 464 - dk'tronics Silicon Disc - Schneider
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 15-oct-12 12:13:16 H.Esp
j***u ( privado ) 352,00 EUR 15-oct-12 20:05:44 H.Esp
VORTEX M1 Floppy Disk Drive VDOS 2.0 Laufwerk FDD Schneider CPC
j***u ( privat ) 358,00 EUR 21.10.12 20:46:00 MESZ
e***a ( 2413) 357,00 EUR 21.10.12 11:45:01 MESZ
I know them both!
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 14:22, 22 October 12
Post by: xesrjb on 14:22, 22 October 12
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 23:47, 21 October 12
Remember the 19 CPC 6128?
Now the seller sells each seperately.
Each starts with 66€
= 1254€
nice try!
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:07, 22 October 12
Post by: TFM on 19:07, 22 October 12
Quote from: xesrjb on 14:20, 22 October 12
I know them both!
xesrjb
Really? So is Bryce right?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:35, 22 October 12
Post by: beaker on 20:35, 22 October 12
Quote from: xesrjb on 14:20, 22 October 12
I know them both!
xesrjb
Do they want to adopt me? I am 34 years old and toilet trained[nb]depending on how much I've had to drink ;) [/nb]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:40, 22 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:40, 22 October 12
A bit old for adoption don't you think? :D And the 10% toilet trained (assuming that 90% of the time you've reached that beer level) might be a problem around retro computers.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:51, 23 October 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:51, 23 October 12
Quote from: xesrjb on 14:20, 22 October 12
I know them both!
xesrjb
This is Jesus6128 (I'm 99% sure):
j***u ( privado ) 352,00 EUR 15-oct-12 20:05:44 H.Esp
Ebay (Germany) made a mistake here and wrote "privado" instead of "privat" ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:58, 23 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:58, 23 October 12
I spoke with Jesus6128 just this week and he says he didn't bid on any of these items.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 12:20, 23 October 12
Post by: Devilmarkus on 12:20, 23 October 12
Hummm... Ok :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 12:29, 23 October 12
Post by: MaV on 12:29, 23 October 12
Quote from: Bryce on 11:58, 23 October 12Is he broke after all those years and countless auctions? ;)
I spoke with Jesus6128 just this week and he says he didn't bid on any of these items.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:55, 23 October 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:55, 23 October 12
Broke? He could sell a couple of his rare tapes for a few thousands at those rates...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 13:32, 27 October 12
Post by: Joss on 13:32, 27 October 12
Hi! I have found this post and I think despite the technical question, it can be put here.
I saw this item at ebay:
PRG 710-1/10 EPROM Programmiergerät ROBOTRON (http://www.ebay.de/itm/181003381524?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_7303wt_1398)
Can be used to program the Amstrad ROMs :D ?It seems, TV Serie "Bonanza" could be watched too ...... ;D
I saw this item at ebay:
PRG 710-1/10 EPROM Programmiergerät ROBOTRON (http://www.ebay.de/itm/181003381524?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_7303wt_1398)
Can be used to program the Amstrad ROMs :D ?It seems, TV Serie "Bonanza" could be watched too ...... ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:13, 27 October 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:13, 27 October 12
The ZIF Socket is only a 24Pin one, so it couldn't program any of the ROMs usually used on a CPC. The largest EPROM it could take would be a 27C32 (4K) :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:30, 29 October 12
Post by: steve on 21:30, 29 October 12
Here are 3x CPC6128 and 1xCPC464 seller will post worldwide.
Job Lot of vintage computers 4 x Amstrad CPC 6128 and 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-of-vintage-computers-4-x-Amstrad-CPC-6128-and-464-/181009935049?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a25086ac9)
Job Lot of vintage computers 4 x Amstrad CPC 6128 and 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-of-vintage-computers-4-x-Amstrad-CPC-6128-and-464-/181009935049?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a25086ac9)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:50, 29 October 12
Post by: steve on 21:50, 29 October 12
Here is a 6128plus with colour monitor, UK only.
amstrad cpc 6128 plus with 7 games (colour 128kb, 3 inch floppy disk) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140876453050?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
amstrad cpc 6128 plus with 7 games (colour 128kb, 3 inch floppy disk) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140876453050?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:10, 01 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 20:10, 01 November 12
Oh wow, never seen one of these before!!! :o
[attachimg=1]
****NEW TATUNG CF2 BLANK 3" FLOPPY DISK ALSO FOR AMSTRAD CPC/SPECTRUM.....**** | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-TATUNG-CF2-BLANK-3-FLOPPY-DISK-ALSO-FOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-SPECTRUM-/121004096804?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:GB:3160&nma=true&si=hbiHNrMg6oKqYFd2MdSYrxjYAoE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
[attachimg=1]
****NEW TATUNG CF2 BLANK 3" FLOPPY DISK ALSO FOR AMSTRAD CPC/SPECTRUM.....**** | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-TATUNG-CF2-BLANK-3-FLOPPY-DISK-ALSO-FOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-SPECTRUM-/121004096804?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:GB:3160&nma=true&si=hbiHNrMg6oKqYFd2MdSYrxjYAoE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:37, 01 November 12
Post by: TFM on 21:37, 01 November 12
CT1 and MP3 for CPC...
Schneider/Amstrad CPC CT 1 und MP3 Tuner für CTM 644 Farbmonitor! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-CT-1-und-MP3-Tuner-fur-CTM-644-Farbmonitor-/121008892926?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2cb12bfe)
Schneider/Amstrad CPC CT 1 und MP3 Tuner für CTM 644 Farbmonitor! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-CT-1-und-MP3-Tuner-fur-CTM-644-Farbmonitor-/121008892926?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2cb12bfe)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:28, 02 November 12
Post by: ralferoo on 10:28, 02 November 12
Certainly in the UK, the TV tuner is now useless as all the analogue channels are switched off now. I guess there might still be some life for it in some parts of Europe. I'm not sure if the government is still going ahead with plans to make radio DAB only - there was substantially more objections to that, but I've not really heard anything for a while...
But essentially, the only use I can see for this now is if you have a really old video player with a broken SCART socket!
But essentially, the only use I can see for this now is if you have a really old video player with a broken SCART socket!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:32, 02 November 12
Post by: ralferoo on 10:32, 02 November 12
Sehr selten: Schneider CPC 664 mit funktionierendem Diskettenlaufwerk | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sehr-selten-Schneider-CPC-664-funktionierendem-Diskettenlaufwerk-/150934263583) << German 664.
It might just be a bad photo, but did Schneider 664s not have the blue keys? If not, that's most of their appeal gone! :(
It might just be a bad photo, but did Schneider 664s not have the blue keys? If not, that's most of their appeal gone! :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:11, 02 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:11, 02 November 12
Only the Amstrad 664 had blue keys, the Schneider version didn't.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:35, 04 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 20:35, 04 November 12
This is sad; someone left the home they were renting and they left/forgot these behind? :(
Amstrad CPC 6128 Games Floppy Discs cassettes | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Games-Floppy-Discs-cassettes-/300807387679?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609847a1f&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad CPC 6128 books NEWSLETTERS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-books-NEWSLETTERS-/300807367504?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609842b50&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad CPC 6128 Games Floppy Discs cassettes | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Games-Floppy-Discs-cassettes-/300807387679?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609847a1f&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad CPC 6128 books NEWSLETTERS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-books-NEWSLETTERS-/300807367504?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609842b50&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ivarf on 22:36, 04 November 12
Post by: ivarf on 22:36, 04 November 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:35, 04 November 12and his 6128 with dmp2000 printer and colour monitor
This is sad; someone left the home they were renting and they left/forgot these behind? :(
Amstrad CPC 6128 Games Floppy Discs cassettes | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Games-Floppy-Discs-cassettes-/300807387679?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609847a1f&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad CPC 6128 books NEWSLETTERS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-books-NEWSLETTERS-/300807367504?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4609842b50&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad CPC 6128 DMP 2000 spares or repair printer books | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-DMP-2000-spares-or-repair-printer-books-/300807361227?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item46098412cb)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 10:26, 05 November 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 10:26, 05 November 12
Quote from: ivarf on 22:36, 04 November 12I would buy it if I had the money. I'm going to contact them and see if I could just get the computer itself and go from there.
and his 6128 with dmp2000 printer and colour monitor
Amstrad CPC 6128 DMP 2000 spares or repair printer books | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-DMP-2000-spares-or-repair-printer-books-/300807361227?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item46098412cb)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:00, 05 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:00, 05 November 12
Doesn't it make you wonder about the story? Whether it was his from the beginning, or whether he was a collector, and why he left it back...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 05 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 05 November 12
I assume he moved into a rental house / apartment and found it in the basement / attic or whatever. These things happen. I got 2x Atari 800XLs this way a few years back :) Unfortunately neither of them worked :(
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 06 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 06 November 12
No, I meant about the guy leaving them behind, not the one who found the stuff!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:56, 06 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:56, 06 November 12
Maybe he died.[nb]Or he's a Commodore fan[/NB]
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:08, 06 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 14:08, 06 November 12
Quote from: BryceTantamount, then.
1. Or he's a Commodore fan
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:31, 06 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 14:31, 06 November 12
Essentially the same thing.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 10:54, 16 November 12
Post by: 00WReX on 10:54, 16 November 12
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 6128 INICRON ROM-RAM-Box for CPC 6128
Schneider CPC 6128, CPC6128; ROM-RAM-Box, Amstrad | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-6128-CPC6128-ROM-RAM-Box-Amstrad-/170937644697?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27ccad7699)
[attachimg=1]
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:03, 16 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:03, 16 November 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 10:54, 16 November 12
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 6128 INICRON ROM-RAM-Box for CPC 6128
Schneider CPC 6128, CPC6128; ROM-RAM-Box, Amstrad | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-6128-CPC6128-ROM-RAM-Box-Amstrad-/170937644697?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27ccad7699)
[attachimg=1]
Cheers,
Shane
For those who aren't up to speed on their German Language skills: The guy is only selling the empty PCB seen below, NOT a finished device!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:11, 16 November 12
Post by: 00WReX on 11:11, 16 November 12
ooh, I normally translate these...but did not this time, always the way.
Oh well, here's an Amstrad CPC 472 that I'm pretty sure is pre built :D
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Ordenador-AMSTRAD-CPC-472-completo-funcionando-y-juegos-/251182606336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3a7ba66800 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/Ordenador-AMSTRAD-CPC-472-completo-funcionando-y-juegos-/251182606336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3a7ba66800)
Cheers,
Shane
Oh well, here's an Amstrad CPC 472 that I'm pretty sure is pre built :D
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Ordenador-AMSTRAD-CPC-472-completo-funcionando-y-juegos-/251182606336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3a7ba66800 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/Ordenador-AMSTRAD-CPC-472-completo-funcionando-y-juegos-/251182606336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3a7ba66800)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:23, 16 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:23, 16 November 12
Oh, I always wanted to get my hands on one of those, just to see exactly how the extra 8K were connected.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 11:31, 16 November 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 11:31, 16 November 12
Quote from: Bryce on 11:23, 16 November 12I thought this was covered in a Spanish forum. They desoldered it and showed that the tracks don't quite get to the pads on the ram,
Oh, I always wanted to get my hands on one of those, just to see exactly how the extra 8K were connected.
Bryce.
but another take on it would be interesting.
Personally I could not see how the 8k could be accessed given the limit connections available at the rom slot....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:58, 16 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 11:58, 16 November 12
Yes, I read the stuff on the Spanish Forums. My plan was to come up with a simple mod that would make the 8K usable (probably requiring a few links to other parts of the main PCB).
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 12:02, 16 November 12
Post by: robcfg on 12:02, 16 November 12
Quote from: Bryce on 11:23, 16 November 12
Oh, I always wanted to get my hands on one of those, just to see exactly how the extra 8K were connected.
Bryce.
You can take a look here Mainboard Versions - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mainboard_Versions#CPC472).
Basically the took off the rom chip and put it in a separate pcb, with a couple of chips more that are not connected anywhere. If you take a closer look at the picture, you'll see that the ribbons have the number of cables for each pin of the rom chip, no extra juice there ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 16 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 16 November 12
The ROM signals are most of what you would need. All 8 Data lines, 5V, GND and some of the Address lines, so it should be possible to get the RAM working with just a few extra wires, but the RAM would be mapped somewhere strange, definitely not DKtronics compatible or anything like that.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:14, 17 November 12
Post by: 00WReX on 11:14, 17 November 12
Amstrad CPC6128 on ebay Australia.
Very yellowed keyboard...
Amstrad 128K | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-128K-/221154516865?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item337dd61f81)
It's an early model & the screenshot clearly shows the Awa distributor code on startup.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJC4FCFeBRLt2BQpskSJsv!~~60_3.JPG)
Cheers,
Shane
Very yellowed keyboard...
Amstrad 128K | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-128K-/221154516865?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item337dd61f81)
It's an early model & the screenshot clearly shows the Awa distributor code on startup.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJC4FCFeBRLt2BQpskSJsv!~~60_3.JPG)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 13:35, 18 November 12
Post by: dragon on 13:35, 18 November 12
one pang+navy seals+robocop 2
http://www.ebay.es/itm/GX-4000-AMSTRAD-PANG-ROBOCOP-2-NAVY-SEALS-CARTOUCHE-AMSTRAD-ocean-/150949325486?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item232547eaae (http://www.ebay.es/itm/GX-4000-AMSTRAD-PANG-ROBOCOP-2-NAVY-SEALS-CARTOUCHE-AMSTRAD-ocean-/150949325486?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item232547eaae)
http://www.ebay.es/itm/GX-4000-AMSTRAD-PANG-ROBOCOP-2-NAVY-SEALS-CARTOUCHE-AMSTRAD-ocean-/150949325486?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item232547eaae (http://www.ebay.es/itm/GX-4000-AMSTRAD-PANG-ROBOCOP-2-NAVY-SEALS-CARTOUCHE-AMSTRAD-ocean-/150949325486?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item232547eaae)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:54, 19 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:54, 19 November 12
That Awa screenshot is strangely moving; a lone relic...
Ok, something great: HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY . INFOCOM . 1984 . AMSTRAD . COMPLETE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HITCHHIKERS-GUIDE-GALAXY-INFOCOM-1984-AMSTRAD-COMPLETE-/190756424162) . Unfortunately seller only ships to the UK.
Ok, something great: HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY . INFOCOM . 1984 . AMSTRAD . COMPLETE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HITCHHIKERS-GUIDE-GALAXY-INFOCOM-1984-AMSTRAD-COMPLETE-/190756424162) . Unfortunately seller only ships to the UK.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:02, 19 November 12
Post by: beaker on 13:02, 19 November 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 11:54, 19 November 12
Ok, something great: HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY . INFOCOM . 1984 . AMSTRAD . COMPLETE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HITCHHIKERS-GUIDE-GALAXY-INFOCOM-1984-AMSTRAD-COMPLETE-/190756424162?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2c69f809e2&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101) . Unfortunately seller only ships to the UK.
Nice, I am over in Southampton in a few weeks for indoctrination into the new company after the latest takeover.... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:30, 19 November 12
Post by: ralferoo on 13:30, 19 November 12
Quote from: 00WReX on 11:14, 17 November 12Suspiciously he claims the keyboard works perfectly and then misses out the first few keys on each line as if they don't in fact work...
Very yellowed keyboard...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 19 November 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:55, 19 November 12
Well spotted!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:28, 19 November 12
Post by: beaker on 14:28, 19 November 12
Nice little collection with the AMX mouse and multiface II even if the 6128 possibly doesn't work... Shame it's collection only.
Amstrad CPC 6128 with lots of games and accessories. Working condition unknown | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106661430)
Amstrad CPC 6128 with lots of games and accessories. Working condition unknown | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271106661430)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:51, 19 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:51, 19 November 12
Quote from: ralferooQuote from: 00WReX on 17 November 2012, 12:14:56Very yellowed keyboard...Suspiciously he claims the keyboard works perfectly and then misses out the first few keys on each line as if they don't in fact work...Sneakyyyyy!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 16:22, 19 November 12
Post by: ralferoo on 16:22, 19 November 12
More 3" floppies: 10 X 3" DISKS (DISCS) FOR SPECTRUM OR AMSTRAD COMPUTERS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130800469690)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:08, 26 November 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:08, 26 November 12
More German stuff:
Schneider CPC 464 Vortex VDOS 2.0 Modul, X Laufwerke, 5.25" + 3", Defekt? | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Vortex-VDOS-2-0-Modul-X-Laufwerke-5-25-3-Defekt-/121024819914?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2da432ca&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Schneider CPC 464 Vortex Speichererweiterung SP512 mit Handbuch! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Vortex-Speichererweiterung-SP512-Handbuch-/121026034331?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2db6ba9b&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Schneider CPC 464 Vortex VDOS 2.0 Modul, X Laufwerke, 5.25" + 3", Defekt? | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Vortex-VDOS-2-0-Modul-X-Laufwerke-5-25-3-Defekt-/121024819914?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2da432ca&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Schneider CPC 464 Vortex Speichererweiterung SP512 mit Handbuch! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-464-Vortex-Speichererweiterung-SP512-Handbuch-/121026034331?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c2db6ba9b&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:20, 03 December 12
Post by: Bryce on 22:20, 03 December 12
Were any of you guys following this?
Apple Lisa Mac Macintosh XL A6S0200, Games, Software | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/160928488252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
Apple Lisa Mac Macintosh XL A6S0200, Games, Software | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/160928488252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 10:42, 05 December 12
Post by: archcosmo on 10:42, 05 December 12
here's a Multiface Two (http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-amstrad-computer-romatic-robot-multiface-two-interface-disk-game-games-/200858534048?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) up for auction
cheers
cheers
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 12:32, 05 December 12
Post by: 00WReX on 12:32, 05 December 12
Quote from: archcosmo on 10:42, 05 December 12
here's a Multiface Two (http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-amstrad-computer-romatic-robot-multiface-two-interface-disk-game-games-/200858534048?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) up for auction
cheers
Thanks for the heads up...I think I may bid on this.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:35, 05 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:35, 05 December 12
Quote from: 00WReXQuote from: archcosmo on Today at 11:42:24here's a Multiface Two up for auctionYou beat me to it by seconds...
cheers
Thanks for the heads up...I think I may bid on this.
Cheers,
Shane
I wanted to find another one; last time I tried the one I have there was some problem, though maybe I should open it up first and check it's whole inside. It's not like they go for cheap...
Just had an idea, would there be any point or interest in creating a price guide?
T
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:20, 05 December 12
Post by: Bryce on 13:20, 05 December 12
We could track prices, but a price guide is very difficult. I've seen MultiFace II go for anything from €30 to €70.
I have two of them (both working), one for the Speccy and one for the CPC :)
Bryce.
I have two of them (both working), one for the Speccy and one for the CPC :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:30, 13 December 12
Post by: ralferoo on 15:30, 13 December 12
LOL @ Amstrad 128k colour personal computer Amstrad CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221166019111) - "I have not seen one of these on ebay ever!!! so dont missout it could be your only chance to own one!!!!"
There's at least a couple of 6128s every month, usually many more, so this guy hadn't been looking very hard!
There's at least a couple of 6128s every month, usually many more, so this guy hadn't been looking very hard!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:33, 13 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:33, 13 December 12
Hahaha! Best description in a long time :D :D Seriously, I wish eBay allowed for comments in auctions...
Btw, Bryce, I missed your last reply. Yes, a price guide is very difficult. But you provided the answer yourself - even something like "Between 30 and 70" and "last seen going for..." would be helpful.
Btw, Bryce, I missed your last reply. Yes, a price guide is very difficult. But you provided the answer yourself - even something like "Between 30 and 70" and "last seen going for..." would be helpful.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:08, 14 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:08, 14 December 12
Obviously not designed for their computer range, but still, nice to have an Amstrad tape recorder if you use one with your 6128...
AMSTRAD DATA RECORDER CTR6100 WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-DATA-RECORDER-CTR6100-WORKING-/251196615959?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a7c7c2d17&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
AMSTRAD DATA RECORDER CTR6100 WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-DATA-RECORDER-CTR6100-WORKING-/251196615959?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a7c7c2d17&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:09, 14 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:09, 14 December 12
...and ten Maxell disks, NOS. Pity he only ships to Germany :(
CF2 3" Disks, 10er Pack von Maxell für Schneider Amstrad CPC NEU | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CF2-3-Disks-10er-Pack-Maxell-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-NEU-/150964088072?pt=DE_Computing_Floppy_Zip_Jaz_Disketten&hash=item2326292d08&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
CF2 3" Disks, 10er Pack von Maxell für Schneider Amstrad CPC NEU | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CF2-3-Disks-10er-Pack-Maxell-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-NEU-/150964088072?pt=DE_Computing_Floppy_Zip_Jaz_Disketten&hash=item2326292d08&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 11:11, 15 December 12
Post by: archcosmo on 11:11, 15 December 12
here's another Multiface Two (http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-amstrad-computer-romatic-robot-multiface-two-interface-disk-game-games-/190771007194?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2c6ad68eda) that's up for auction ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 17:03, 15 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 17:03, 15 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:08, 14 December 12Obviously not designed for their computer range, but still, nice to have an Amstrad tape recorder if you use one with your 6128...Ooh! But I missed it. It didn't sell, though. I'll be very tempted if it appears again. :D
AMSTRAD DATA RECORDER CTR6100 WORKING | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-DATA-RECORDER-CTR6100-WORKING-/251196615959?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a7c7c2d17&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
If these weren't for the CPC, where else did Amstrad use data recorders?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:05, 15 December 12
Post by: Bryce on 18:05, 15 December 12
Amstrad produced quite a bit of HiFi, radios and other audio hardware, so this tapedeck isn't specifically for a computer, it's just a standard music tapedeck.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:09, 15 December 12
Post by: mr_lou on 18:09, 15 December 12
Quote from: Bryce on 18:05, 15 December 12Amstrad produced quite a bit of HiFi, radios and other audio hardware, so this tapedeck isn't specifically for a computer, it's just a standard music tapedeck.
And you can often find them very cheap at the local recycle store.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 18:55, 15 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 18:55, 15 December 12
Oh, whoops – I see now that it's only the subtitle that mentions data; I'm sure I remember looking at the picture and it also saying that, but it doesn't.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:26, 16 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:26, 16 December 12
Amstrad still marketed (not produced) mini hi-fis under its name until a few years back; my mother in law still has one.
Meanwhile, there's this I'm bidding on (hands off! :D):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170959659368 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170959659368)
How much would you say it's worth paying for it?
Meanwhile, there's this I'm bidding on (hands off! :D):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170959659368 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170959659368)
How much would you say it's worth paying for it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 18:32, 16 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 18:32, 16 December 12
I don't know, but this one has the clock plus the radio tuner.
Amstrad CPC6128 computer plus many extras | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-computer-plus-many-extras-/281039285010?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item416f3f2b12)
I say 'the' as though I previously knew that either existed; I had no idea!
I was about to say that it's frustrating that all these are collect-in-person and too far away for me to get, but that's probably a good thing for my already precarious finances.
Amstrad CPC6128 computer plus many extras | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-computer-plus-many-extras-/281039285010?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item416f3f2b12)
I say 'the' as though I previously knew that either existed; I had no idea!
I was about to say that it's frustrating that all these are collect-in-person and too far away for me to get, but that's probably a good thing for my already precarious finances.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:37, 16 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 18:37, 16 December 12
You mean clock&radio PLUS the TV tuner. But it's a different device anyway :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 18:58, 16 December 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 18:58, 16 December 12
Quote from: db6128 on 18:32, 16 December 12
I say 'the' as though I previously knew that either existed; I had no idea!
Amstrad CT-1 Radio/Alarm Clock for CPC 6128/464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CT-1-Radio-Alarm-Clock-for-CPC-6128-464-/170959659368?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27cdfd6168&_uhb=1)
just to tempt you... the TV tuner is no good now they've switched off analog, but the radio signal should be fine until about 2015-ish when I think they're thinking of doing the same to radio.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:03, 16 December 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:03, 16 December 12
LORDS OF MIDNIGHT BIG BOX FOR AMSTRAD CPC 464 / 664 / 6128 DISK DISC GAME | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LORDS-OF-MIDNIGHT-BIG-BOX-FOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-DISC-GAME-/360501598588?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53ef91d97c&_uhb=1)
REALLY?! ..... really? £99 buy-it now and still has a P&P charge. I've never heard of the game to know if it's *RARE* :P
REALLY?! ..... really? £99 buy-it now and still has a P&P charge. I've never heard of the game to know if it's *RARE* :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 16 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 16 December 12
Quote from: Ynot.zer0Quote from: db6128 on Today at 19:32:28I say 'the' as though I previously knew that either existed; I had no idea!That's the one I linked to :D
Amstrad CT-1 Radio/Alarm Clock for CPC 6128/464 | eBay
just to tempt you... the TV tuner is no good now they've switched off analog, but the radio signal should be fine until about 2015-ish when I think they're thinking of doing the same to radio.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 19:22, 16 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 19:22, 16 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:37, 16 December 12You mean clock&radio PLUS the TV tuner. But it's a different device anyway :)Ah yeah, oops! Heh, good old RF modulators... the Dark Ages before the acceptance of SCART. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 16 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 16 December 12
Got to say, the clock/radio and the tv tuner are the only pieces I'm missing from my collection...
Btw, you can still use the tv tuner, just like all the TV sets lacking a digital receiver - by adding one :)
Btw, you can still use the tv tuner, just like all the TV sets lacking a digital receiver - by adding one :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:34, 16 December 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:34, 16 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:17, 16 December 12
That's the one I linked to :D
;D I didn't see your post. okay, no-one bid on that one, ignore my post - nothing to see here, move along...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:35, 16 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:35, 16 December 12
Hahaha no worries, I thought you were replying to my post. But I'm still wondering how much I should pay... also given that the poster has set a reserve price. 30 quid? 40?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:54, 17 December 12
Post by: Bryce on 09:54, 17 December 12
It took you two bids to get to 1 penny?? You really don't bid high. They usually go for about €10, but he has a reserve price on it, so who knows how high he's set it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:59, 17 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 09:59, 17 December 12
Yeah, I'm cheap like that :D
I haven't bid yet since he has set it to UK only (grrrrrr...), am talking to him though. Thanks for the price pointer!
I haven't bid yet since he has set it to UK only (grrrrrr...), am talking to him though. Thanks for the price pointer!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 02:35, 18 December 12
Post by: buzby on 02:35, 18 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:27, 16 December 12thats how i use my mp3 now by adding a digital box now they have switched of the analogue signal in the uk
Got to say, the clock/radio and the tv tuner are the only pieces I'm missing from my collection...
Btw, you can still use the tv tuner, just like all the TV sets lacking a digital receiver - by adding one :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 23:44, 18 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 23:44, 18 December 12
HxC-savvy folks:
Is this...
AMSTRAD / SPECTRUM +3 KIT:RIBBON CABLE AND PSU FOR 3,5" FLOPPY DRIVE OR HxC EMU (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-SPECTRUM-3-KIT-RIBBON-CABLE-AND-PSU-FOR-3-5-FLOPPY-DRIVE-OR-HxC-EMU-/121031876130?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c2e0fde22)
...as good as it claims to be? I thought that if I would want to use my (still hypothetical) HxC as drive A, aside from replacing the internal drive altogether, I would have to open the 6128 and do some surgery to the internal circuitry in order to make the switch – in other words, that A/B switching cannot be done by modifications only to the cable, but requires modding the hardware too. I doubt I will use the internal drive much if I do get an HxC, but I don't want to mess around with it if I don't have to.
Appreciate any confirmation either way.
Is this...
AMSTRAD / SPECTRUM +3 KIT:RIBBON CABLE AND PSU FOR 3,5" FLOPPY DRIVE OR HxC EMU (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-SPECTRUM-3-KIT-RIBBON-CABLE-AND-PSU-FOR-3-5-FLOPPY-DRIVE-OR-HxC-EMU-/121031876130?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c2e0fde22)
...as good as it claims to be? I thought that if I would want to use my (still hypothetical) HxC as drive A, aside from replacing the internal drive altogether, I would have to open the 6128 and do some surgery to the internal circuitry in order to make the switch – in other words, that A/B switching cannot be done by modifications only to the cable, but requires modding the hardware too. I doubt I will use the internal drive much if I do get an HxC, but I don't want to mess around with it if I don't have to.
Appreciate any confirmation either way.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 02:05, 19 December 12
Post by: buzby on 02:05, 19 December 12
hi
i have three of these cables two of the one in mention and on i have made myself and they work perfect as of yet, you can switch drives a / b and also switch which side of the floppy you want to use on a 3.5 disc as you cant turn these over like you can a 3 inch disc ( you probably know this already )
i have also seen others using these cables as well
hope this helps you
i have three of these cables two of the one in mention and on i have made myself and they work perfect as of yet, you can switch drives a / b and also switch which side of the floppy you want to use on a 3.5 disc as you cant turn these over like you can a 3 inch disc ( you probably know this already )
i have also seen others using these cables as well
hope this helps you
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 02:46, 19 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 02:46, 19 December 12
Sounds good, thanks! I just thought, based on quick reading about ABBA switches in the past, that they required internal modification. But if not, that's great.
If I did want to use a 3.5" drive, would I still need to mod in a Ready signal with these cables, or do they take care of that, too?
Cheers!
If I did want to use a 3.5" drive, would I still need to mod in a Ready signal with these cables, or do they take care of that, too?
Cheers!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 03:15, 19 December 12
Post by: buzby on 03:15, 19 December 12
hi
regarding the ready signal and modding the 3.5 drive usually with this cable the answer is no, well i havent had to on any drives as of yet
to get a ready signal on a cable you short pins 33 and 34 this is done for you on this cable, if you look close at the cable looking at it front the bottom you will see a shiny pin by the switch. this is a link between pins 33 and 34
you can see exactly how it all work by looking at this tutorial on the wiki see http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Guide_on_how_to_connect_a_3.5 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Guide_on_how_to_connect_a_3.5)
you could always have ago at making your own and also put the drive in a nice enclosure with the cable and instead of having just a wire linking the pins you could always have a switch and mount these in the enclosure
i think its all part of the fun when you are doing mods
cheers
regarding the ready signal and modding the 3.5 drive usually with this cable the answer is no, well i havent had to on any drives as of yet
to get a ready signal on a cable you short pins 33 and 34 this is done for you on this cable, if you look close at the cable looking at it front the bottom you will see a shiny pin by the switch. this is a link between pins 33 and 34
you can see exactly how it all work by looking at this tutorial on the wiki see http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Guide_on_how_to_connect_a_3.5 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Guide_on_how_to_connect_a_3.5)
you could always have ago at making your own and also put the drive in a nice enclosure with the cable and instead of having just a wire linking the pins you could always have a switch and mount these in the enclosure
i think its all part of the fun when you are doing mods
cheers
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 04:38, 19 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 04:38, 19 December 12
Great, thanks again!
I just realised now that the seller is the same person who started a thread for cables and other equipment not far below this one.
I'll definitely order one of these, even if I just use a 3.5" drive at first. I wonder whether I'll be able to resist the HxC! I think so, assuming 3.5" discs have decent enough lifetime left in them. Either way, it'll be very convenient; I don't know how good I'd be at soldering and so on. :D
Edit: Back on topic, eleven 3" discs, notably including the two system discs for one of the PCW?512 models, for anyone who might still be hunting either:
11x CF2 Floppy Disk Disc Bundle for Amstrad CPC PCW or Spectrum +3 computers. | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11x-CF2-Floppy-Disk-Disc-Bundle-for-Amstrad-CPC-PCW-or-Spectrum-3-computers-/110988744298?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d771d66a)
As for me, I think I'll just get one of those crazy 50-packs of 3.5" floppies, or something. I did realise that I'll need a USB floppy drive for my laptop. Shame I can't hack one of those 8 or something internal 3.5" drives to work and save the £8. : P
I just realised now that the seller is the same person who started a thread for cables and other equipment not far below this one.
I'll definitely order one of these, even if I just use a 3.5" drive at first. I wonder whether I'll be able to resist the HxC! I think so, assuming 3.5" discs have decent enough lifetime left in them. Either way, it'll be very convenient; I don't know how good I'd be at soldering and so on. :D
Edit: Back on topic, eleven 3" discs, notably including the two system discs for one of the PCW?512 models, for anyone who might still be hunting either:
11x CF2 Floppy Disk Disc Bundle for Amstrad CPC PCW or Spectrum +3 computers. | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11x-CF2-Floppy-Disk-Disc-Bundle-for-Amstrad-CPC-PCW-or-Spectrum-3-computers-/110988744298?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d771d66a)
As for me, I think I'll just get one of those crazy 50-packs of 3.5" floppies, or something. I did realise that I'll need a USB floppy drive for my laptop. Shame I can't hack one of those 8 or something internal 3.5" drives to work and save the £8. : P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:22, 19 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 15:22, 19 December 12
Yup, the seller is a member here and very responsive, I'm sure he'll give you any info you want if you nudge him :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 00:51, 20 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 00:51, 20 December 12
As well as the usual handful of 464s and assorted monitors (CTMs all part of bundles), there's a PCW9256 if anyone's into that sort of thing:
AMSTRAD PCW 9256 COMPLETE UNIT MONITOR PRINTER KEYBOARD DISKS & DUST COVERS | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PCW-9256-COMPLETE-UNIT-MONITOR-PRINTER-KEYBOARD-DISKS-DUST-COVERS-/140898674605?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20ce3727ad)
AMSTRAD PCW 9256 COMPLETE UNIT MONITOR PRINTER KEYBOARD DISKS & DUST COVERS | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PCW-9256-COMPLETE-UNIT-MONITOR-PRINTER-KEYBOARD-DISKS-DUST-COVERS-/140898674605?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20ce3727ad)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:13, 20 December 12
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:13, 20 December 12
have no idea why the word Amstrad got into this title?:*
1 x Hydrovitality Infusion Cream for the Amstrad Integra Face Care System | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Hydrovitality-Infusion-Cream-for-the-Amstrad-Integra-Face-Care-System-/110983861741?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Skincare_PP&hash=item19d72755ed&_uhb=1)
"possible protection from UV rays, from turning those 664 blue keys a dull colour?" ;D
*oh, I see.... it related to an Amstrad product..... he had fingers in every pie, didn't he!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:25, 20 December 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:25, 20 December 12
2 games for AMSTRAD 6128 CPC plus computers ( Gryzor & Frogger ) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-games-for-AMSTRAD-6128-CPC-plus-computers-Gryzor-Frogger-/321041834820?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4abf95a344)
is this reportable?
is this reportable?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 20 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 20 December 12
Quote from: arnoldemu2 games for AMSTRAD 6128 CPC plus computers ( Gryzor & Frogger ) | eBayYes it is...
is this reportable?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:28, 20 December 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:28, 20 December 12
AMSTRAD GX4000 CONSOLE COMPLETE COLLECTION ALL 22 CARTRIDGES IN STYLISH CASE | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-COMPLETE-COLLECTION-ALL-22-CARTRIDGES-IN-STYLISH-CASE-/230890430070?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item35c2245e76)
quite cheap...?
quite cheap...?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:30, 20 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 19:30, 20 December 12
"please view picture carefully", yes he posts the crappiest photo on eBay.
Anyone care sending me a nice Christmas present? :)
Anyone care sending me a nice Christmas present? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:34, 20 December 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:34, 20 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:27, 20 December 12and now reported....
Yes it is...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:35, 20 December 12
Post by: arnoldemu on 19:35, 20 December 12
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:30, 20 December 12You'd be lucky.
"please view picture carefully", yes he posts the crappiest photo on eBay.
Anyone care sending me a nice Christmas present? :)
Could you buy it for me??? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 20 December 12
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 20 December 12
Well, I would like to buy it. But that picture keeps me REALLY OFF! The monitor is short before falling down actually. If I would get it, then in broken pieces - no Thanks! (Good that I already have it's big brother).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:00, 21 December 12
Post by: ralferoo on 19:00, 21 December 12
Quote from: arnoldemu on 19:25, 20 December 12Sadly, in my experience no. Even though the cartridges are clearly both fake, when I contacted ebay TWICE in the past about a CPC plus multicartridge they simply said that it's not their job to decide if something is infringing copyright or not. I replied pointing out exactly where in their terms and conditions they said they take copyright infringement seriously, explained that this cartridge was never released and hence was a bootleg, explained that the games were all from different publishers, that such bootlegs were devaluing genuine single-game cartridges this was a compilation of and hence loosing them commission, and they just emailed back saying that copyright claims can only be lodged by the copyright holder. Since the developers of all these games had been acquired multiple times, some gone out of business, and I still hadn't found anyone who I thought might actually care after an hour of searching I gave up. Additionally, as I'd flagged it up here, I know a couple of other people had reported the item too.
2 games for AMSTRAD 6128 CPC plus computers ( Gryzor & Frogger ) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-games-for-AMSTRAD-6128-CPC-plus-computers-Gryzor-Frogger-/321041834820?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4abf95a344)
is this reportable?
So, unfortunately, the sad lesson is that you can complain all you like. Ebay actively encourages the sale of bootlegged material as long as it gets a cut and will refuse to intervene in an obvious case of bootlegging unless the copyright owner happens to notice and catches it themselves.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 19:40, 21 December 12
Post by: db6128 on 19:40, 21 December 12
Seems the seller did take them off sale, at least – due to either chickening out or not having realised before, depending on one's degree of cynicism. ;)
It's predictable that eBay wouldn't take this very seriously, though. They obviously get a lot of fake crap, so we can't expect them to notice everything, but you'd think they'd at least put on a show of caring in cases where people emailed them and they read it and bothered to reply; it seems counterproductive to their interests to basically admit that they aren't bothered.
It's predictable that eBay wouldn't take this very seriously, though. They obviously get a lot of fake crap, so we can't expect them to notice everything, but you'd think they'd at least put on a show of caring in cases where people emailed them and they read it and bothered to reply; it seems counterproductive to their interests to basically admit that they aren't bothered.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:34, 21 December 12
Post by: Bryce on 20:34, 21 December 12
That French guy is always trying to flog bootleg cartridges. Ebay does take copyright seriously, but only when contacted by the holder of the rights, not by anyone else. Annoying, but I can understand why they do it that way.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 23:27, 22 December 12
Post by: dragon on 23:27, 22 December 12
at least the french guy send the cartridges.
But this: ataridreams-uk2 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ataridreams-uk2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1543.l2654)
well,simply is a is a scammer.
I lost about 65e in one plotting,and the two pistole games.He never send me the games,but he sold my games in ebay latter.I can`t vote,because ebay retired the announces,because other ebay member who buy other gx4000 games.dennounce the lists as pirate cartridges and ebay retired the annouces.
well he send plotting,but as defective.And I return the game.but the sipping take around 1 mounth to u.k.So i lost +5e in package
A,he conned latter another buyer of gx4000 games,see the votes.A gx4000 never sended.
be careful.
I speak with the ebay member who dennounce the listing.He denounce in paypal the pirated cartridges.but paypal respond he need demostrated the cartridges are piracy.but he not know as do.(he recieved the cartridges,but home made).
But this: ataridreams-uk2 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ataridreams-uk2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1543.l2654)
well,simply is a is a scammer.
I lost about 65e in one plotting,and the two pistole games.He never send me the games,but he sold my games in ebay latter.I can`t vote,because ebay retired the announces,because other ebay member who buy other gx4000 games.dennounce the lists as pirate cartridges and ebay retired the annouces.
well he send plotting,but as defective.And I return the game.but the sipping take around 1 mounth to u.k.So i lost +5e in package
A,he conned latter another buyer of gx4000 games,see the votes.A gx4000 never sended.
be careful.
I speak with the ebay member who dennounce the listing.He denounce in paypal the pirated cartridges.but paypal respond he need demostrated the cartridges are piracy.but he not know as do.(he recieved the cartridges,but home made).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:28, 23 December 12
Post by: beaker on 00:28, 23 December 12
I used this seller before (I'm thinking twice, the first time I think he went by jagwiz_1 as he sold similar items, GX4000 games, Rubic cubes eBay My World - jagwiz_1 (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/jagwiz_1)).
I actually got my items but the labels aren't great quality, they're squared off rather than rounded on the edges, look too narrow and the text is quite blurry... also the bottom right of my Pang cartridge is lose suggesting they broke one of the tabs when opening it. Also I emailed him after buying Pang and he asked me which games I was after and he would speak to his "supplier" which raised all sorts of alarm bells.
It would be nice to know where all the cartridges come from...
I must admit, it's put me off buying anymore GX4000 cartridges off ebay. Instead some nice chap on the forum has modified an old Burnin' Rubber cartridge so I can stick my own EPROMs in :)
Below are images of my copies and here are links to what they should look like:
Pang (cartridge) - CPCWiki (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Pang_%28cartridge%29)
Switchblade (cartridge) - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Switchblade_%28cartridge%29)
I actually got my items but the labels aren't great quality, they're squared off rather than rounded on the edges, look too narrow and the text is quite blurry... also the bottom right of my Pang cartridge is lose suggesting they broke one of the tabs when opening it. Also I emailed him after buying Pang and he asked me which games I was after and he would speak to his "supplier" which raised all sorts of alarm bells.
It would be nice to know where all the cartridges come from...
I must admit, it's put me off buying anymore GX4000 cartridges off ebay. Instead some nice chap on the forum has modified an old Burnin' Rubber cartridge so I can stick my own EPROMs in :)
Below are images of my copies and here are links to what they should look like:
Pang (cartridge) - CPCWiki (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Pang_%28cartridge%29)
Switchblade (cartridge) - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Switchblade_%28cartridge%29)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:23, 24 December 12
Post by: dragon on 12:23, 24 December 12
He have another nick.....
GX4000 ENFORCER GX 4000 RARE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX4000-ENFORCER-GX-4000-RARE-/121042493852?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1c2eb1e19c)
I think he need varios nicks in prevision paypal and ebay ban he after no send the items.
GX4000 ENFORCER GX 4000 RARE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX4000-ENFORCER-GX-4000-RARE-/121042493852?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1c2eb1e19c)
I think he need varios nicks in prevision paypal and ebay ban he after no send the items.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:32, 24 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 12:32, 24 December 12
Regarding whether they're reportable or not; the reply I had received a while ago by eBay said merely that they cannot ascertain whether they're fake/bootlegs or not. But this latest reply suggests more than that.
Well, if I may suggest, we could just spread the info any way we can when such items surface - twitter, facebook, stuff like that...
But this last auction for Enforcer has a lovely GX in the photo :)
Well, if I may suggest, we could just spread the info any way we can when such items surface - twitter, facebook, stuff like that...
But this last auction for Enforcer has a lovely GX in the photo :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:48, 24 December 12
Post by: dragon on 12:48, 24 December 12
I buy a pair gx4000 games here:
Are 100% originals. 100% safe.
Only type "amstrad" in the search box.
http://www.myciti.es/index.php?change_language=english (http://www.myciti.es/index.php?change_language=english)
I only left seven games,the two pistol games,tintin,wild street,plotting,pinball,and the boxing game.
Are 100% originals. 100% safe.
Only type "amstrad" in the search box.
http://www.myciti.es/index.php?change_language=english (http://www.myciti.es/index.php?change_language=english)
I only left seven games,the two pistol games,tintin,wild street,plotting,pinball,and the boxing game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: satchman2000 on 16:30, 28 December 12
Post by: satchman2000 on 16:30, 28 December 12
Hi folks
I listed a few things on ebay:
They sold a million (disc)
Scalextric (disc)
Durell Big 4 Vol 2 (disc)
TNT compilation (disc)
Hollywood Collection (disc)
Amsoft 3d Grand Prix (disc)
a bundle of Amsoft Games
and a few other bits.
jjd2003 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/jjd2003/m.html?item=290836695546&pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item43b737c9fa&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
(if that link doesn't work, search for seller jjd2003.
cheers
Dave
I listed a few things on ebay:
They sold a million (disc)
Scalextric (disc)
Durell Big 4 Vol 2 (disc)
TNT compilation (disc)
Hollywood Collection (disc)
Amsoft 3d Grand Prix (disc)
a bundle of Amsoft Games
and a few other bits.
jjd2003 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/jjd2003/m.html?item=290836695546&pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item43b737c9fa&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
(if that link doesn't work, search for seller jjd2003.
cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 12:12, 29 December 12
Post by: radu14m on 12:12, 29 December 12
why don't you announce these items first here, and then if nobody wants them on ebay ?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: satchman2000 on 13:13, 29 December 12
Post by: satchman2000 on 13:13, 29 December 12
Well, here's a couple of things I havent listed yet- get in touch if you fancy them before they go on ebay..
Konamis Arcade Hits (disc- complete) - Green Beret, Mikie, Ping Pong, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Hyper Sports
Batman (3d isometric one), disc - complete
Graphic Adventure Creator, disc, complete
Tasword and Tasprint, disc, complete
If anyone wants to make me an offer, feel free :)
cheers
Dave
Konamis Arcade Hits (disc- complete) - Green Beret, Mikie, Ping Pong, Yie Ar Kung Fu and Hyper Sports
Batman (3d isometric one), disc - complete
Graphic Adventure Creator, disc, complete
Tasword and Tasprint, disc, complete
If anyone wants to make me an offer, feel free :)
cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 03:24, 30 December 12
Post by: TFM on 03:24, 30 December 12
Quote from: radu14m on 12:12, 29 December 12Because this thread is called "Re: Latest on ebay".
why don't you announce these items first here, and then if nobody wants them on ebay ?
The thinks you want you will find under the topic "Latest on CPC-Wiki, later on ebay"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:18, 30 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 13:18, 30 December 12
For those of you with more money than sense, Kangaroo is still selling:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item460b72d93b&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP) (€450 starting price)
Rarest Thing on Earh: Amstrad CPC 6128plus + Monitor Airbrushed "Kangaroo" | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Rarest-Thing-on-Earh-Amstrad-CPC-6128plus-Monitor-Airbrushed-Kangaroo-/300839755598) (starting price... a mere €790)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item460b72d93b&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP) (€450 starting price)
Rarest Thing on Earh: Amstrad CPC 6128plus + Monitor Airbrushed "Kangaroo" | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Rarest-Thing-on-Earh-Amstrad-CPC-6128plus-Monitor-Airbrushed-Kangaroo-/300839755598) (starting price... a mere €790)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:28, 30 December 12
Post by: beaker on 13:28, 30 December 12
>:( well that drive didn't last long...
Some nice stuff there, is TFM paying for the free advertising on this listing? CPC: Dobbertin ROM-Box inkl. 5 ROMs | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CPC-Dobbertin-ROM-Box-inkl-5-ROMs-/300838725319?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item460b62a6c7) :laugh:
Some nice stuff there, is TFM paying for the free advertising on this listing? CPC: Dobbertin ROM-Box inkl. 5 ROMs | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CPC-Dobbertin-ROM-Box-inkl-5-ROMs-/300838725319?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item460b62a6c7) :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 08:30, 31 December 12
Post by: TFM on 08:30, 31 December 12
No, I'm done with this guy.
He used it to insult my OS: "Die Dobbertin ROM-Box hat 7 Steckplätze, wobei 5 ROMs bereits eingesetzt sind, darunter auch Future OS von TFM. Diese Routinensammlung lässt sich aber ohne Probleme über die DIP-Switches und/oder durch das herausnehmen der ROM-Bausteine entfernen."
But he sold software which he has no rights to sell. The FutureOS there is Marabus personal version, so he breaks the law. But we talk about Kangaroo, so probably nobody is surprised.
He used it to insult my OS: "Die Dobbertin ROM-Box hat 7 Steckplätze, wobei 5 ROMs bereits eingesetzt sind, darunter auch Future OS von TFM. Diese Routinensammlung lässt sich aber ohne Probleme über die DIP-Switches und/oder durch das herausnehmen der ROM-Bausteine entfernen."
But he sold software which he has no rights to sell. The FutureOS there is Marabus personal version, so he breaks the law. But we talk about Kangaroo, so probably nobody is surprised.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:29, 31 December 12
Post by: Gryzor on 11:29, 31 December 12
Hm, interesting issue here. What license if FOS under, anyway? You could always report it to eBay...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:18, 07 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 14:18, 07 January 13
Anyone could bid on this for me? It's UK only :)
MYTH- HISTORY IN THE MAKING - AMSTRAD - VERY RARE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130830497890)
MYTH- HISTORY IN THE MAKING - AMSTRAD - VERY RARE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130830497890)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 20:27, 07 January 13
Post by: steve on 20:27, 07 January 13
I have put a bid on it for you, will you send me a pm with your maximum bid please.
@everyone else, please do not bid on this so Gryzor can get it at a reasonable price, Thanks.
@everyone else, please do not bid on this so Gryzor can get it at a reasonable price, Thanks.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:00, 08 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:00, 08 January 13
Hey mate, thanks so much :)
However, if someone is crazy about it go ahead, I'm not going to bid very high. I just like the game quite a bit and would like to have it as a sort of a curio for my collection. But if someone has childhood memories... oh well.
However, if someone is crazy about it go ahead, I'm not going to bid very high. I just like the game quite a bit and would like to have it as a sort of a curio for my collection. But if someone has childhood memories... oh well.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:09, 08 January 13
Post by: TFM on 18:09, 08 January 13
Well, it's a speccy port. But a good one :)
Title: 464 plus in Yorkshire
Post by: steve on 11:03, 09 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:03, 09 January 13
Here's a 464plus with 84 games, collection only from Yorkshire.
Amstrad 464 Plus with 84 Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-with-84-Games-/290839229396?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43b75e73d4)
Amstrad 464 Plus with 84 Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-with-84-Games-/290839229396?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43b75e73d4)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 11:10, 09 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:10, 09 January 13
"our prices are insane"
£200 reserve not met. (no bids)
Amstrad Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Computer-/170969330559?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27ce90f37f)
£200 reserve not met. (no bids)
Amstrad Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Computer-/170969330559?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item27ce90f37f)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:19, 09 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 11:19, 09 January 13
Quote from: steve"our prices are insane"On the bright side, it's still cheap for 150 games and the fun you'll get from them :)
£200 reserve not met. (no bids)
Amstrad Computer | eBay
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:14, 14 January 13
Post by: beaker on 15:14, 14 January 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:18, 30 December 12
For those of you with more money than sense, Kangaroo is still selling:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ultra-Rare-Dobbertin-HD20-Festplatte-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Rechnung-Disk-/300839786811?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item460b72d93b&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP) (€450 starting price)
Rarest Thing on Earh: Amstrad CPC 6128plus + Monitor Airbrushed "Kangaroo" | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Rarest-Thing-on-Earh-Amstrad-CPC-6128plus-Monitor-Airbrushed-Kangaroo-/300839755598) (starting price... a mere €790)
Got a few other interesting bits for sale including a Dobbertin RAM drive which seems to be going for a pretty penny (and about 50 minutes left..):
Dobbertin RAM-Drive 256 KB Speichererweiterung inkl. RDOS + X-DDOS #420 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300844571119)
Seems to have a few other ROMS and bits in his listings:
kangaroo-hjt | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/sch/kangaroo-hjt/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686)
I'm quite pleased as I finally have a real copy of Prehistorik 2 (from Kangaroo) which I've been looking out for like 10 years now so thanks for the initial link :) :) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:09, 14 January 13
Post by: TFM on 16:09, 14 January 13
507 Euros for a half-filled old Dobbertin RAM expansion???
Who is that feck*** insane to pay that price?
I have the same one at home, but with the double RAM, guess I'm a rich man.
Or maybe the seller is just haveing a ghost-buyer to push prices??
Here:
Dobbertin RAM-Drive 256 KB Speichererweiterung inkl. RDOS + X-DDOS #420 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300844571119?autorefresh=true)
Who is that feck*** insane to pay that price?
I have the same one at home, but with the double RAM, guess I'm a rich man.
Or maybe the seller is just haveing a ghost-buyer to push prices??
Here:
Dobbertin RAM-Drive 256 KB Speichererweiterung inkl. RDOS + X-DDOS #420 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300844571119?autorefresh=true)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:18, 14 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 16:18, 14 January 13
Quote from: beaker€507? You got to be kidding me, there's something fishy here...
Got a few other interesting bits for sale including a Dobbertin RAM drive which seems to be going for a pretty penny (and about 50 minutes left..):
Dobbertin RAM-Drive 256 KB Speichererweiterung inkl. RDOS + X-DDOS #420 | eBay
@TFM: we were posting at the same time. Definitely something going on with those auctions...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 17:57, 14 January 13
Post by: beaker on 17:57, 14 January 13
Oh? TBH I was quite happy with the €60 for Prehistorik 2 considering it doesn't come up all that often...
CPC-3": Prehistorik 2 für den CPC und CPCplus. Rar und cool :-) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300844124671)
Feel free to mock me if I've paid over the odds ;D
CPC-3": Prehistorik 2 für den CPC und CPCplus. Rar und cool :-) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300844124671)
Feel free to mock me if I've paid over the odds ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 14 January 13
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 14 January 13
Quote from: beaker on 17:57, 14 January 13
Oh? TBH I was quite happy with the €60 for Prehistorik 2 considering it doesn't come up all that often...
CPC-3": Prehistorik 2 für den CPC und CPCplus. Rar und cool :-) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300844124671)
Feel free to mock me if I've paid over the odds ;D
Sure you did - more than the original price. But you know already. ;)
Title: CPC 664
Post by: steve on 11:24, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:24, 15 January 13
There is a CPC664 here, Amsfrad 664 Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amsfrad-664-Computer-/150979522846?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item232714b11e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 11:28, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:28, 15 January 13
And a 464PLUS Amsfrad 464 Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amsfrad-464-Computer-/150979528557?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item232714c76d)
Title: CM14 Monitor
Post by: steve on 11:45, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:45, 15 January 13
CM14 Monitor, collection only from sheffield. Amstrad CM14 Colour 14" Monitor for CPC 464 & 6128 Plus Computers | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CM14-Colour-14-Monitor-for-CPC-464-6128-Plus-Computers-/130833527858?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e76493432)
Title: Re: Amstrad Action Magazines
Post by: 00WReX on 11:54, 15 January 13
Post by: 00WReX on 11:54, 15 January 13
Amstrad Action magazines on ebay Australia.
RARE Amstrad CPC Magazine - AMSTRAD ACTION - Lots of Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC-Magazine-AMSTRAD-ACTION-Lots-of-Issues-/290844672385?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item43b7b18181&_uhb=1)
Cheers,
Shane
RARE Amstrad CPC Magazine - AMSTRAD ACTION - Lots of Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC-Magazine-AMSTRAD-ACTION-Lots-of-Issues-/290844672385?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item43b7b18181&_uhb=1)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 11:56, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:56, 15 January 13
CPC464 boxed - ship worldwide - Amstrad CPC464 Micro Computer BOXED. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-Micro-Computer-BOXED-/111000451695?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d8247a6f)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 11:58, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 11:58, 15 January 13
CPC6128 boxed - ship worldwide - Amstrad CPC6128 Micro Computer BOXED. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Micro-Computer-BOXED-/111000456515?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19d8248d43)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:52, 15 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:52, 15 January 13
Nice, but he doesn't state the condition the machines are actually in. They could be mint, or they could even be NOS, but they could also have been well used and just put back to their boxes...?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:57, 15 January 13
Post by: beaker on 13:57, 15 January 13
Books look nice with no visible creasing and the keys on the 6128 don't appear to be yellowing. I think it could be worth a snipe :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 14:21, 15 January 13
Post by: steve on 14:21, 15 January 13
I would expect them to be used.
It is a good sign that he still has the box after all these years and he does say that they work, unlike some other auctions.
It is a good sign that he still has the box after all these years and he does say that they work, unlike some other auctions.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:56, 15 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 15:56, 15 January 13
Yeah, but still, it's too bad (and very strange) that he doesn't have photos of the machines themselves. Why would I want to look at it wrapped up?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:10, 15 January 13
Post by: beaker on 18:10, 15 January 13
Someone could be walking away with a good deal on a 6128+... Amstrad 6128 PLus Computer with monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261154417311)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:38, 15 January 13
Post by: TFM on 18:38, 15 January 13
What a pity, it's UK only. Hope it will find a good home!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 20:37, 15 January 13
Post by: Joss on 20:37, 15 January 13
.... and by now only 2 pounds ..... :-[
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 21:29, 15 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 21:29, 15 January 13
It jumped from £6.50 to £73 in about five seconds. FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU—
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:06, 16 January 13
Post by: TFM on 19:06, 16 January 13
Well, I never unterstood why folks must bit in the last second. That's kinda weird.
I mean... I think about how much I would like to afford and then I place my bid.
And I do that once at the beginning. That's it!
I mean... I think about how much I would like to afford and then I place my bid.
And I do that once at the beginning. That's it!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 20:08, 16 January 13
Post by: Joss on 20:08, 16 January 13
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:06, 16 January 13I do so now .... :D but I don't like it :-X . Once, someone else was overbidding me and then after 20 minutes he or she took the bid away (I could checked it in my email when I came home, ebay sends you, someone overbid and after 20 min another mail, you win .... that was very weird .....). Because this other "ghost-bidder" I won BUT at my maximum bid, what I wanted to bid plus a couple of Euros more. There was nobody else in the auction. Since than, I do it in the last minute .....
Well, I never unterstood why folks must bit in the last second. That's kinda weird.
....
I called ebay. They told me I should try to speak with the buyer. I did it so, and did not have to pay for it. But by today I'm not sure, if the "ghost-bidder" was a friend of the buyer or someone who wanted to know about the limit ..... he or she did not have any feedbacks ....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 20:31, 16 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 20:31, 16 January 13
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:06, 16 January 13Well, I never unterstood why folks must bit in the last second. That's kinda weird.Maybe in the abstract, but in reality, that's how it works. Sniping can be surprisingly effective and sometimes is essential. If one really wants an item, sometimes it's the best way to have a chance. At other times, it lets you get an item for a lower price than if someone else saw your desired price and bid higher. I'm not saying it's a particularly nice tactic, but there you go! I guess it's 'law of the jungle' on eBay, anyway. :laugh:
Anyway, I totally got out-sniped for that 6128+... :|
QuoteI mean... I think about how much I would like to afford and then I place my bid.Which is a nice idea, but I wonder: how often do you get outbid? ;)
And I do that once at the beginning. That's it!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:35, 16 January 13
Post by: beaker on 20:35, 16 January 13
Yeah, I use sniping tools now as well as ebay seems so open to abuse it's mental.
I know I've had it a few times where someone put in bids in the final moments hoping to increase the final selling price and almost immediately I got a second chance offer once the auction finished, or putting in a ridiculous amount to find out what my maximum bid is only to withdraw it, and those are the ones I know of. I am sure it's happened loads more times to me with people putting in fake bids to drive up the price a little without me realising. Although sniping doesn't stop it it may reduce it a bit if the dodgy seller doesn't have time to put in the fake bids.
The other group are those people putting in low bids hoping to get a bargain who won't have time to increase their bids once they've been outbid in the last few seconds.
Sniping doesn't guarantee you'll win the auction obviously, but it "may" help you get something at a better price. :D
Which reminds me I must get that 6128+ sent to my sister in the UK so I have something to play with when I am over there... ;) Just kidding - I did think about it though...
I know I've had it a few times where someone put in bids in the final moments hoping to increase the final selling price and almost immediately I got a second chance offer once the auction finished, or putting in a ridiculous amount to find out what my maximum bid is only to withdraw it, and those are the ones I know of. I am sure it's happened loads more times to me with people putting in fake bids to drive up the price a little without me realising. Although sniping doesn't stop it it may reduce it a bit if the dodgy seller doesn't have time to put in the fake bids.
The other group are those people putting in low bids hoping to get a bargain who won't have time to increase their bids once they've been outbid in the last few seconds.
Sniping doesn't guarantee you'll win the auction obviously, but it "may" help you get something at a better price. :D
Which reminds me I must get that 6128+ sent to my sister in the UK so I have something to play with when I am over there... ;) Just kidding - I did think about it though...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 21:00, 16 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 21:00, 16 January 13
Quote from: beaker on 20:35, 16 January 13Yeah, I use sniping tools now as well as ebay seems so open to abuse it's mental.Hey now, I'm an old-fashioned manual sniper, thank you very much. :P
QuoteSniping doesn't guarantee you'll win the auction obviously, but it "may" help you get something at a better price. :DYeah, as I said, this is the other advantage. Naively expecting a great deal, I was stunned when the 6128+ jumped from £10 or something all the way to £70. Still not too bad, mind you! I'm guessing it all works perfectly, although the seller wasn't willing to hedge their bets and say that.
QuoteWhich reminds me I must get that 6128+ sent to my sister in the UK so I have something to play with when I am over there... ;) Just kidding - I did think about it though...WHY YOU LITTLE [reads second sentence] Oh... [stops strangling beaker]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:32, 16 January 13
Post by: TFM on 21:32, 16 January 13
@Joss: That's a good point. ;) Shame on that greedy primates out there.
@db6129: IMO your theory works only as long nobody is bidding the way I do. :laugh:
@Beaker: You are one of the few with a great sister I guess. ;)
@db6129: IMO your theory works only as long nobody is bidding the way I do. :laugh:
@Beaker: You are one of the few with a great sister I guess. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 22:05, 16 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 22:05, 16 January 13
Quote from: TFM/FS on 21:32, 16 January 13@db6129: IMO your theory works only as long nobody is bidding the way I do. :laugh:Sure, but then your bid has to be very high for it to survive the entire time, especially the rapid-fire sniping near the end. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:16, 16 January 13
Post by: TFM on 22:16, 16 January 13
No. I just place my maximum bit at the beginning. If somebody wants to pay more, then I'm ok with that. I see no connection to sniping ??? If somebody does overbid me, I will not alter my opinion, why should I do? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 22:20, 16 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 22:20, 16 January 13
Yeah, sorry, I get it. :) And it is a good method. I guess you don't suffer from compulsive purchasing and terrible money-management like some people do ;) ... which is probably much better in the end! I'm so used to thinking 'MUST HAVE IT' that I forget that some people just name a sensible maximal price and leave it at that, haha.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:26, 16 January 13
Post by: TFM on 22:26, 16 January 13
Haha! It took me decades to be able to do that :P However Joss story is an good example for a reason for sniping.
I guess in future I do it a bit more like you do it. So I will bit not in the last second, but in the last hour or so ;)
I guess in future I do it a bit more like you do it. So I will bit not in the last second, but in the last hour or so ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 22:48, 16 January 13
Post by: Joss on 22:48, 16 January 13
Well ... compulsive bidding can everyone of us happens ........ after reading you I think the best way can be to think out the price/bid you want to pay and not giving it at the beginning but wait until the last minute to give it up.
.....
(If someone else bid higher before this last minute comes, you should switch off the Internet connection and go jogging :) )
.....
(If someone else bid higher before this last minute comes, you should switch off the Internet connection and go jogging :) )
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 02:42, 17 January 13
Post by: TFM on 02:42, 17 January 13
Good idea :-) But while you go jogging I will have a smoke ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 07:05, 17 January 13
Post by: archcosmo on 07:05, 17 January 13
Quote from: db6128 on 21:00, 16 January 13
Hey now, I'm an old-fashioned manual sniper, thank you very much. :P
sorry I've come into the conversation a bit late (time zone differences), but:
why manually snipe an auction when there's free online sniping sites to do the deed for you? eg http://www.gixen.com (http://www.gixen.com) ;D
just need to log in using your ebay ID and password, and fill in the item ID and your maximum price ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 12:55, 17 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 12:55, 17 January 13
I also always bid in the last 10 seconds or so. Actually, the first bid on that 664 was me, but that was an unreasonably low figure because I wanted ebay to remind me of the auction before it ended, which is does if you've been outbid.
Now, the reason for sniping is simple. People get all emtional about things, and artificially inflate their perceived value of something if they think someone else thinks it's worth more. So, what typically happens is they'll bid £20 because they think that's a fair price. Someone else will bid £25 and they'll think a bit more and decide to up it to £30 because it's obviously worth more than they thought. The person bidding £25 might actually have placed a £40 bit, so it'll instantly go up to £35 and they'll see they're instantly outbid, and go "ooh, gosh, this must be really good" and so they'll bid up to £50. (I know these figures aren't exactly right, the ebay bid increment is actually £1 at these prices).
Usually, there's some psychology involved though. People decide to increase their bids more the closer it is to the auction end, because it then becomes the need to make a snap judgement and by then they're emotionally involved because they've already placed 3 bids. In reality, though, they're actually bidding £50 for something they initially thought was worth £20. And they might actually get it for £45 in this scenario and think they've got a bargain, but they've still paid more than double what they thought it was worth and more than everybody else thought it was worth.
My strategy is to decide well in advance what I think something is worth to me. So, maybe I've looked at recent prices and decided it's worth £40 (the second bidder in the scenario above). I see someone has already bid £20 on the item, but that's fine because I think it's worth more. In the dying seconds I bid £40 and it trumps the £20 bid and I win it for £25. I'm happy, I got it for less than I assessed it was worth and more importantly, I haven't allowed anyone the chance to bid emotionally above me. Another positive point is that I'm already online and so I can pay for the item within a minute of the auction ending, which always makes sellers happy!
On the other hand, I might bid £40 and the previous guy actually had a higher bid and it sells for £45 and I have no opportunity to increase my bid. That's fine, it's more than I thought it was worth, and he had obviously also previously assessed the value and bid £45 or £50 or whatever and got it for a fair price. I'll just wait for the next one. You've got to be pragmatic though when the auction completes for the just bid increment above your maximum bid. It could be they just pipped you at the post, it could be that they were prepared to pay far, far more. You've just got to accept that the price was more than you previously decided it was worth and wait for the item to come up for sale again.
What also often happens, as in this case is I'll decide it's worth £50. I wait until the dying seconds to place my £50 only to discover that by the time I click confirm it's already above that and the bid isn't even recorded.
Sometimes (actually more often than I'd care to admit), I've forgotten to actually log on to place my last few seconds bid. Or more annoyingly, the ebay session timed out and it decides you need to log in which takes longer than the time left, etc. In those cases, an automatic sniper would have helped out, but even though I like to take the emotional aspect out of bidding, it's definitely exciting to find out instantly if you've won or not.
Either way, I'll rarely put a bid on early an item unless it's just to remind myself I'm interested (actually, I won a PS3 and a 6128 that I didn't really want because the starting prices were lower than I thought they'd sell for but nobody else bid). Because all you're doing is giving people longer to think about a higher value for the item. The only time when it's actually a good strategy is if something has a definite worth of maybe £20.50 and the bids are already up to about £16. If you bid £20.01 then you'll beat a later bidder of £20 by a penny, but due to the bid increments, the next bid will need to be £21 and so most people won't bid further because they can get it cheaper elsewhere. That said, there are a lot of stupid buyers on ebay who'll happily pay more than the buy it now price from other sellers or even from a normal online shop, because they've got emotionally invested in an auction.
The other interesting thing I've noticed is that a high starting bid will put people off - e.g. often things remain unsold where the starting bid is £40, even though the 99p auctions often go for a higher final price. Again, this is usually when you have 2 emotional people outbidding each other over several hours before the end of the auction.
Now, the reason for sniping is simple. People get all emtional about things, and artificially inflate their perceived value of something if they think someone else thinks it's worth more. So, what typically happens is they'll bid £20 because they think that's a fair price. Someone else will bid £25 and they'll think a bit more and decide to up it to £30 because it's obviously worth more than they thought. The person bidding £25 might actually have placed a £40 bit, so it'll instantly go up to £35 and they'll see they're instantly outbid, and go "ooh, gosh, this must be really good" and so they'll bid up to £50. (I know these figures aren't exactly right, the ebay bid increment is actually £1 at these prices).
Usually, there's some psychology involved though. People decide to increase their bids more the closer it is to the auction end, because it then becomes the need to make a snap judgement and by then they're emotionally involved because they've already placed 3 bids. In reality, though, they're actually bidding £50 for something they initially thought was worth £20. And they might actually get it for £45 in this scenario and think they've got a bargain, but they've still paid more than double what they thought it was worth and more than everybody else thought it was worth.
My strategy is to decide well in advance what I think something is worth to me. So, maybe I've looked at recent prices and decided it's worth £40 (the second bidder in the scenario above). I see someone has already bid £20 on the item, but that's fine because I think it's worth more. In the dying seconds I bid £40 and it trumps the £20 bid and I win it for £25. I'm happy, I got it for less than I assessed it was worth and more importantly, I haven't allowed anyone the chance to bid emotionally above me. Another positive point is that I'm already online and so I can pay for the item within a minute of the auction ending, which always makes sellers happy!
On the other hand, I might bid £40 and the previous guy actually had a higher bid and it sells for £45 and I have no opportunity to increase my bid. That's fine, it's more than I thought it was worth, and he had obviously also previously assessed the value and bid £45 or £50 or whatever and got it for a fair price. I'll just wait for the next one. You've got to be pragmatic though when the auction completes for the just bid increment above your maximum bid. It could be they just pipped you at the post, it could be that they were prepared to pay far, far more. You've just got to accept that the price was more than you previously decided it was worth and wait for the item to come up for sale again.
What also often happens, as in this case is I'll decide it's worth £50. I wait until the dying seconds to place my £50 only to discover that by the time I click confirm it's already above that and the bid isn't even recorded.
Sometimes (actually more often than I'd care to admit), I've forgotten to actually log on to place my last few seconds bid. Or more annoyingly, the ebay session timed out and it decides you need to log in which takes longer than the time left, etc. In those cases, an automatic sniper would have helped out, but even though I like to take the emotional aspect out of bidding, it's definitely exciting to find out instantly if you've won or not.
Either way, I'll rarely put a bid on early an item unless it's just to remind myself I'm interested (actually, I won a PS3 and a 6128 that I didn't really want because the starting prices were lower than I thought they'd sell for but nobody else bid). Because all you're doing is giving people longer to think about a higher value for the item. The only time when it's actually a good strategy is if something has a definite worth of maybe £20.50 and the bids are already up to about £16. If you bid £20.01 then you'll beat a later bidder of £20 by a penny, but due to the bid increments, the next bid will need to be £21 and so most people won't bid further because they can get it cheaper elsewhere. That said, there are a lot of stupid buyers on ebay who'll happily pay more than the buy it now price from other sellers or even from a normal online shop, because they've got emotionally invested in an auction.
The other interesting thing I've noticed is that a high starting bid will put people off - e.g. often things remain unsold where the starting bid is £40, even though the 99p auctions often go for a higher final price. Again, this is usually when you have 2 emotional people outbidding each other over several hours before the end of the auction.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 13:45, 17 January 13
Post by: MaV on 13:45, 17 January 13
Yes, the emotional aspect is the driving factor of biddings.
Whenever I'm outbid I also ask myself if I'm willing to invest just as much time searching for the same item again and risking again to be outbid. Because let's face it, Ebay auctions steal a lot of your time (mainly searching, but also waiting, communication, fetching the package). For uncommon items this usually means that I'm willing to bid a bit more on the item I'm currently looking at.
But prices in the last few years have exploded beyond reasoning.
One of the last auctions for a CPC 6128 with colour monitor I've seen went up close to 140 Euros. A day after that the next (private) seller sells the same configuration with a starting bid of 100 Euros, unsurprisingly it did not take long and one bid on the auction which had still 9 days to go.
If there's two or three more auctions like that, 100 Euros will be established as the entry point for such an item, and even reasonable buyers will eventually have to accept the high price to have a reasonable chance of acquiring one.
Whenever I'm outbid I also ask myself if I'm willing to invest just as much time searching for the same item again and risking again to be outbid. Because let's face it, Ebay auctions steal a lot of your time (mainly searching, but also waiting, communication, fetching the package). For uncommon items this usually means that I'm willing to bid a bit more on the item I'm currently looking at.
But prices in the last few years have exploded beyond reasoning.
One of the last auctions for a CPC 6128 with colour monitor I've seen went up close to 140 Euros. A day after that the next (private) seller sells the same configuration with a starting bid of 100 Euros, unsurprisingly it did not take long and one bid on the auction which had still 9 days to go.
If there's two or three more auctions like that, 100 Euros will be established as the entry point for such an item, and even reasonable buyers will eventually have to accept the high price to have a reasonable chance of acquiring one.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 14:31, 17 January 13
Post by: steve on 14:31, 17 January 13
The disadvantage of bidding early or using a sniping program is that you are commited to buy if you win the auction, whereas I can watch an auction and have until the last few seconds to decide whether I really want that item.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 14:59, 17 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 14:59, 17 January 13
Quote from: MaV on 13:45, 17 January 13Actually, I have a couple of automatic searches, so every day ebay emails me if anything with 664, 6128 or GX4000 appears in the title or description. So, I get 2 emails per day, usually both with the same few games for 464/664/6128, but it's easy to to glance at that when I'm checking my mail to see if there's anything of interest.
Whenever I'm outbid I also ask myself if I'm willing to invest just as much time searching for the same item again and risking again to be outbid. Because let's face it, Ebay auctions steal a lot of your time (mainly searching, but also waiting, communication, fetching the package). For uncommon items this usually means that I'm willing to bid a bit more on the item I'm currently looking at.
I'm maybe interested in the email once a week, and maybe bid as a result once per month, but I don't actually have to spend much time searching for anything.
Actually, I'm not sure €100 is massively overpriced for a 6128 with a good condition monitor. The base units are typically £35-£50 in the UK and certainly usually over £50 with a screen, so I'd say €50 without monitor has been the starting point for almost 2 years, and monitors are definitely relative scarce (compared to the keyboard), especially as in the UK most colour monitors don't have 12V output. I've got 11 CPCs and between that lot I've got 2 working monitors and 3 broken ones. Of the working ones, only one has 12V out.
That said, keep looking for bargains. I've paid around £35 (€50) for all but one of my 6128s - all without monitors and only one of them has a working drive. However on once occasion, I won a boxed 6128 and monitor with £10 (€15) because it was collection only. It's obviously not common, but it does happen if you make bids on things that people don't spot (or don't want to drive to if it's collection only).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:04, 17 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 15:04, 17 January 13
Quote from: steve on 14:31, 17 January 13I thought sniping sites did allow you to cancel your bid. I can imagine it maybe not working if you cancel in the last few seconds, because they have a whole load of servers all trying to place a proxy bid for you, and they might not all get the cancellation message, but certainly I believed they used to advertise the fact that you could change your mind because the ebay bid hadn't been placed as a benefit. I guess you'd probably still be charged the snipe fee though.
The disadvantage of bidding early or using a sniping program is that you are commited to buy if you win the auction, whereas I can watch an auction and have until the last few seconds to decide whether I really want that item.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:11, 17 January 13
Post by: beaker on 15:11, 17 January 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 15:04, 17 January 13
I thought sniping sites did allow you to cancel your bid.
Gixen is free and will allow you to cancel the bid up to 2 minutes before the listing ends.
Quote from: ralferoo on 14:59, 17 January 13
That said, keep looking for bargains. I've paid around £35 (€50) for all but one of my 6128s - all without monitors and only one of them has a working drive. However on once occasion, I won a boxed 6128 and monitor with £10 (€15) because it was collection only. It's obviously not common, but it does happen if you make bids on things that people don't spot (or don't want to drive to if it's collection only).
Ah I remember when I used to get those sort of conversion rates being paid in Sterling and living in Euro-land. Memories.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:45, 17 January 13
Post by: Bryce on 15:45, 17 January 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 14:59, 17 January 13
I've paid around £35 (€50) for all but one of my 6128s
I know you guys are proud of your pound and all that, but £35 is currently around €42, not €50! :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 15:59, 17 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 15:59, 17 January 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 12:55, 17 January 13Usually, there's some psychology involved though. People decide to increase their bids more the closer it is to the auction end, because it then becomes the need to make a snap judgement and by then they're emotionally involved because they've already placed 3 bids. In reality, though, they're actually bidding £50 for something they initially thought was worth £20. And they might actually get it for £45 in this scenario and think they've got a bargain, but they've still paid more than double what they thought it was worth and more than everybody else thought it was worth.Yes, this. 'I MUST not lose, even if I pay twice as much! My PRIDE is at stake!' :laugh:
[...] there are a lot of stupid buyers on ebay who'll happily pay more than the buy it now price from other sellers or even from a normal online shop, because they've got emotionally invested in an auction.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 23:00, 18 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 23:00, 18 January 13
Quote from: Bryce on 15:45, 17 January 13Sound as a pound mate, sound as a pound.
I know you guys are proud of your pound and all that, but £35 is currently around €42, not €50! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 22:00, 20 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 22:00, 20 January 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 14:59, 17 January 13A prime example of a good collection-only bargain here: Amstrad 464 Colour With Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160955360577)
... collection only. It's obviously not common, but it does happen if you make bids on things that people don't spot (or don't want to drive to if it's collection only).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 22:06, 20 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 22:06, 20 January 13
Whoa!
Yes, collection-only deals can be insanely good, but infuriatingly so for those of us who cannot drive! I've recently been buying a lot of musical equipment including two keyboards and was able to arrange postage, and in one case I travelled about 60 miles on train and bus to collect 18.5 kg worth of stuff and take it back by hand... but this doesn't work for everything, and in some cases, great things are missed out.
Monitors tend almost always to be collection-only; if not, I'd probably try to pick up a CTM644, although it would be largely redundant now that I have the SCART cable (which doesn't work on all TVs due to the encoding but would presumably be fine on my invincible Sony Wega Trinitron).
Edit: Speaking of which, I then found a 464 that comes with a 644 rather than a 640: Amstrad 464 computer v1 with colour monitor. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-computer-v1-with-colour-monitor-/130830032030?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7613dc9e) Something to consider for those searching for a 6128-compatible monitor, then: they can be hiding behind 464s! ;)
Yes, collection-only deals can be insanely good, but infuriatingly so for those of us who cannot drive! I've recently been buying a lot of musical equipment including two keyboards and was able to arrange postage, and in one case I travelled about 60 miles on train and bus to collect 18.5 kg worth of stuff and take it back by hand... but this doesn't work for everything, and in some cases, great things are missed out.
Monitors tend almost always to be collection-only; if not, I'd probably try to pick up a CTM644, although it would be largely redundant now that I have the SCART cable (which doesn't work on all TVs due to the encoding but would presumably be fine on my invincible Sony Wega Trinitron).
Edit: Speaking of which, I then found a 464 that comes with a 644 rather than a 640: Amstrad 464 computer v1 with colour monitor. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-computer-v1-with-colour-monitor-/130830032030?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7613dc9e) Something to consider for those searching for a 6128-compatible monitor, then: they can be hiding behind 464s! ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 22:51, 20 January 13
Post by: Joss on 22:51, 20 January 13
Quote from: db6128 on 22:06, 20 January 13
Whoa!
Yes, collection-only deals can be insanely good ......
And a good deal for people who buy and collect them only to sell it right afterwards in little parts with postage ....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 23:40, 20 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 23:40, 20 January 13
I'm split about whether or not that's 'immoral', really... If the seller isn't being massively exploited and the seller can be bothered listing separately, it's not that bad.
I mean, that musical equipment I bought yesterday cost £40 for a tonne of things, yet the guy seemed to have an idea of what he's talking about, so I didn't question the price! ;) And I have already sold one of the items for £45, keeping the one I really wanted and still having another couple that will probably sell later. So, I effectively got paid £5 to get a piece of equipment that I wanted! Is this type of re-selling really bad? As I said, not always, I don't think, as long as the seller is not being exploited maliciously. I don't need or want the other bits that came as part of the deal, so why not sell them, for as much as I can get?
We have to assume that people are happy to take the price they have listed and that the goods can be used in whichever way afterwards (barring blasphemous usage or destruction :D); we assume that the seller, obviously having the internet, had the opportunity to check prices and suchlike if they wanted to.
Sometimes, I will advise a seller that a price is far too low. However, yes, I hold my hands up and admit that the likelihood of this is significantly lower if I'm wanting to buy it myself... :blank:
I mean, that musical equipment I bought yesterday cost £40 for a tonne of things, yet the guy seemed to have an idea of what he's talking about, so I didn't question the price! ;) And I have already sold one of the items for £45, keeping the one I really wanted and still having another couple that will probably sell later. So, I effectively got paid £5 to get a piece of equipment that I wanted! Is this type of re-selling really bad? As I said, not always, I don't think, as long as the seller is not being exploited maliciously. I don't need or want the other bits that came as part of the deal, so why not sell them, for as much as I can get?
We have to assume that people are happy to take the price they have listed and that the goods can be used in whichever way afterwards (barring blasphemous usage or destruction :D); we assume that the seller, obviously having the internet, had the opportunity to check prices and suchlike if they wanted to.
Sometimes, I will advise a seller that a price is far too low. However, yes, I hold my hands up and admit that the likelihood of this is significantly lower if I'm wanting to buy it myself... :blank:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 01:09, 21 January 13
Post by: Joss on 01:09, 21 January 13
Sure, you are right. You forget only that to pick the goods up, to sell them again and make the package and the postage take time and time is money ;-) I am confidence that today all the sellers who sell only to collect receive, if the good is ok, a lot of emails from possible buyers with the hint they should post to reach more people and to get more money. If they don't do it is their own choice ^-^ .... I am only angry (brrr .... sniff ... sniff .... ) when I see good Amstrads in UK ebay only to collect and I cannot reach them ....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 01:26, 21 January 13
Post by: db6128 on 01:26, 21 January 13
Quote from: Joss on 01:09, 21 January 13You forget only that to pick the goods up, to sell them again and make the package and the postage take time and time is money ;-)Definitely, yes. I did hint that it takes work for the re-seller, but I didn't explain it as well as you! As for me, I don't even like having to list 2 or 3 things, so I don't think I could work through a bag of tapes and list them one by one! Or I would have done that with my tapes already. Not to mention all the fees...
QuoteI am confidence that today all the sellers who sell only to collect receive, if the good is ok, a lot of emails from possible buyers with the hint they should post to reach more people and to get more money.Sure, and I'm quite often one of those possible buyers who's asking for postage. :laugh:
QuoteI am only angry (brrr .... sniff ... sniff .... ) when I see good Amstrads in UK ebay only to collect and I cannot reach them ....Heh, me too. I guess we just have to keep bothering the sellers with our requests to post! ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:21, 21 January 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:21, 21 January 13
I don't mind when people buy a large collection and sell the items separately, even if they make a profit on it. It allows poeple to get one particular game they want without having to buy €150 of other stuff just to get it.
What I do object to are the idiots who disassemble perfectly good and working machines to make a profit. Check out how many "Working C64 PCBs - without SID / video timing chip" you'll find on ebay, where the same seller will then sell you the SID for €30+. These people obviously are just trying to rip people off.
Bryce.
What I do object to are the idiots who disassemble perfectly good and working machines to make a profit. Check out how many "Working C64 PCBs - without SID / video timing chip" you'll find on ebay, where the same seller will then sell you the SID for €30+. These people obviously are just trying to rip people off.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:30, 21 January 13
Post by: TFM on 20:30, 21 January 13
If custormers would be smart enought, they wouldn't buy from them. But since humans are selfish... What do you expect from that species? (Me? Nothing good).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:39, 21 January 13
Post by: Bryce on 21:39, 21 January 13
What gets me is that people actually buy them! I've tracked a few in ebay. SIDs selling for up to €30 + €6,90 postage! and on the same day a complete C64 (fully working - including SID) going for €12 + €3,90 postage?
Why?
Bryce.
Why?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 06:08, 22 January 13
Post by: TFM on 06:08, 22 January 13
Because some individuals are really stupid, careless or too rich?!?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:17, 22 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 11:17, 22 January 13
I'm hoping it's that most people have enough respect for classic computers that they won't destroy a fully working computer just for one chip. I suspect my optimism in this area is misguided though...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 22 January 13
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 22 January 13
I hope you'll be right one day. Today I hope that at least a few good people are out there.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:45, 22 January 13
Post by: steve on 21:45, 22 January 13
The C64 is the most numerous classic computer, 28 million made?, they can afford to lose a few.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:04, 22 January 13
Post by: Bryce on 22:04, 22 January 13
So that one day the ebay C64 sellers can put "Rare" in the description and actually be right for the first time? :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:02, 23 January 13
Post by: beaker on 00:02, 23 January 13
Quote from: steve on 21:45, 22 January 13
The C64 is the most numerous classic computer, 28 million made?, they can afford to lose a few.
28 million.... and I still end up with the painted turd with a dodgy sticker on it... :laugh:
Mine's currently being used as a doorstop which is why there's a little extra wear on the front bottom left :P
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:20, 23 January 13
Post by: Bryce on 13:20, 23 January 13
I hope there's no damage to the door!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 14:12, 23 January 13
Post by: buzby on 14:12, 23 January 13
so my biggest pain in the arse on ebay is when they dont bother to leave you feedback, i had 3 people collect items from my house and i left them feedback whilst they were still here and yes youve guess it a month has gone by and still no feedback.
the other is when they dont bother to answer your emails, i ave sent 5 emails to somebody ref: my fishing chair and no answer.
the other is when you do get a reply of them and they then ask you why you are asking them for a despatch time when they have already posted it..................... well hello ebay sellers if you mark the posted box then you wont get a email
rant over ;D
time to send some more emails to find out where my goods are
also i have just found out via my post lady that they are 5 days behind with delivery of parcels and letters because they couldnt be let out due to the snow.
we get abit of snow in the uk and all of the country comes to a stand still BLOODY HELL UK GET A GRIP ON THINGS :o
time to emigrate i think
now the rant is over lol ;D
the other is when they dont bother to answer your emails, i ave sent 5 emails to somebody ref: my fishing chair and no answer.
the other is when you do get a reply of them and they then ask you why you are asking them for a despatch time when they have already posted it..................... well hello ebay sellers if you mark the posted box then you wont get a email
rant over ;D
time to send some more emails to find out where my goods are
also i have just found out via my post lady that they are 5 days behind with delivery of parcels and letters because they couldnt be let out due to the snow.
we get abit of snow in the uk and all of the country comes to a stand still BLOODY HELL UK GET A GRIP ON THINGS :o
time to emigrate i think
now the rant is over lol ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 10:20, 25 January 13
Post by: archcosmo on 10:20, 25 January 13
pew pew - snipers can take aim for this boxed Multiface 2 ;D
Multiface Two Romantic Robot Amstrad CPC Complet | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MULTIFACE-TWO-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-AMSTRAD-CPC-COMPLET-/370744068614?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)
Multiface Two Romantic Robot Amstrad CPC Complet | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MULTIFACE-TWO-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-AMSTRAD-CPC-COMPLET-/370744068614?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:29, 25 January 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:29, 25 January 13
More boxed stuff:
Vintage AMSTRAD NC100 NOTEPAD COMPUTER boxed VGC Alan Sugar | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-AMSTRAD-NC100-NOTEPAD-COMPUTER-boxed-VGC-Alan-Sugar-/200884116157?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ec5a05abd&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad 464 Plus with Games Boxed In Mint Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Games-Boxed-Mint-Condition-/330861701632?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d08e4ea00&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Vintage AMSTRAD NC100 NOTEPAD COMPUTER boxed VGC Alan Sugar | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-AMSTRAD-NC100-NOTEPAD-COMPUTER-boxed-VGC-Alan-Sugar-/200884116157?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ec5a05abd&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Amstrad 464 Plus with Games Boxed In Mint Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Games-Boxed-Mint-Condition-/330861701632?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d08e4ea00&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:40, 31 January 13
Post by: ralferoo on 19:40, 31 January 13
Been quiet in here for a while. So, I present the bargain of the century at 29.99: THEY SOLD A MILLION FOR AMSTRAD CPC 464 / 664 / 6128 DISK DISC GAME | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THEY-SOLD-A-MILLION-FOR-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-DISK-DISC-GAME-/360501615345)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:53, 31 January 13
Post by: TFM on 19:53, 31 January 13
30 Pounds :laugh: More than the new price :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:16, 01 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 15:16, 01 February 13
Apparently it's got three games: "BEACH HEAD" , "SABRE WULF" and the GTW called "THANKS FOR LOOKING", hence its hefty price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 17:31, 01 February 13
Post by: ralferoo on 17:31, 01 February 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 15:16, 01 February 13Actually, thinking about it, the TSAM version of JSW was a re-working that had the same levels as the original spectrum version, not the extended version that had previously been on sale for the Amstrad. No idea why it was downgraded as presumably they had no intentions of continuing to sell the original version.
Apparently it's got three games: "BEACH HEAD" , "SABRE WULF" and the GTW called "THANKS FOR LOOKING", hence its hefty price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ciana on 14:03, 02 February 13
Post by: Ciana on 14:03, 02 February 13
This sold early in Janurary.
What else can be said, other than LOL?
Buyer seems genuine, they left a feedback!
VINTAGE AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER WITH CTM 640 MONITOR (VGC) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-CTM-640-MONITOR-VGC-/290799457462)
What else can be said, other than LOL?
Buyer seems genuine, they left a feedback!
VINTAGE AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER WITH CTM 640 MONITOR (VGC) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-CTM-640-MONITOR-VGC-/290799457462)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 14:17, 02 February 13
Post by: db6128 on 14:17, 02 February 13
It does seem to be in pretty great condition (rather insufficient number of photos notwithstanding) and comes with a rare colour monitor (albeit not a 644, but if anything, the 640s might be more rare), numerous electronic upgrades, software, documentation, and a joystick. I don't see much of a problem with the price, really, certainly not hugely comedic. Plus, it's one of the few listings of CPCs (never mind monitors) for which postage is offered, which also helps.
Sure, they go cheaper, but if someone had the money and was willing to pay for this, I don't think they're particularly foolish. I've seen worse, anyway!
Sure, they go cheaper, but if someone had the money and was willing to pay for this, I don't think they're particularly foolish. I've seen worse, anyway!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:23, 02 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:23, 02 February 13
I'm with @db6128 on this one; it's not a crazy price, and if you're new and just looking for a guaranteed nice, working CPC it's worth it, though of course you can find them for much cheaper!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:29, 02 February 13
Post by: Ynot.zer0 on 19:29, 02 February 13
Romantic Robot Multiface Two & Rombox for Amstrad CPC 464, 664 & 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Romantic-Robot-Multiface-Two-Rombox-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-/281057036897?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item41704e0a61)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:42, 02 February 13
Post by: TFM on 19:42, 02 February 13
Quote from: Ciana on 14:03, 02 February 13
This sold early in Janurary.
What else can be said, other than LOL?
Buyer seems genuine, they left a feedback!
VINTAGE AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER WITH CTM 640 MONITOR (VGC) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-CTM-640-MONITOR-VGC-/290799457462)
Just took a look at it. Uups!!! But thanks to your post I found this here, and it's interesting for Plus users (if someone needs a color monitor):
Amstrad CM14 Colour 14" Monitor for CPC 464 & 6128 Plus Computers | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CM14-Colour-14-Monitor-CPC-464-6128-Plus-Computers-/130841603912?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D5315185268700851838%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D290799457462%26)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 14:16, 04 February 13
Post by: ralferoo on 14:16, 04 February 13
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:42, 02 February 13Oh, glad someone's finally bid on it! I'm sure she's listed that monitor a couple of times and whilst I want one, going to Sheffield would just cost too much in fuel to make it worthwhile... :(
interesting for Plus users (if someone needs a color monitor)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:34, 05 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 14:34, 05 February 13
A fiver for it? Damn!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 22:55, 05 February 13
Post by: db6128 on 22:55, 05 February 13
I don't think I've ever said this seriously before, but:
pwn3d
That's the kind of thing I'd have bought myself for that price, 'just in case'! But it's probably best that my hoarding instinct left it alone this time. ;)
pwn3d
That's the kind of thing I'd have bought myself for that price, 'just in case'! But it's probably best that my hoarding instinct left it alone this time. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 17:28, 07 February 13
Post by: ralferoo on 17:28, 07 February 13
Group buy anyone? Over 30 Years of Videogames Collection The Story of Videogames | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121062811693) :o 8) :-X :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 17:41, 07 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 17:41, 07 February 13
Year sure! It's not worth even 1/100th of what he's asking for. :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:53, 07 February 13
Post by: TFM on 17:53, 07 February 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 17:28, 07 February 13OMG! That's an incredible collection, but single items are already worth more than the starting bid. I guess he will get some more more more money out of this. On the other hand the customer need to have a truck to pick up all that stuff, that may scare people off from buying. But this offer is an extraordinary chance.
Group buy anyone? Over 30 Years of Videogames Collection The Story of Videogames | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121062811693) :o 8) :-X :'(
Edit: Missed a couple of the zeros at first, did read 550 not 550.000,00
Well you know.... The browser is to blame :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 17:58, 07 February 13
Post by: robcfg on 17:58, 07 February 13
Nah, I'll pass. I have most of the stuff anyway... :P (just kidding. I'll be needing a moonbase to store that much things).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:59, 07 February 13
Post by: TFM on 17:59, 07 February 13
Yeah! And a martian base too ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:14, 07 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 19:14, 07 February 13
Quote from: TFM/FS on 17:53, 07 February 13
OMG! That's an incredible collection, but single items are already worth more than the starting bid. I guess he will get some more more more money out of this. On the other hand the customer need to have a truck to pick up all that stuff, that may scare people off from buying. But this offer is an extraordinary chance.
Ok, I've gone through the pictures several times now and seem to be missing something. What single item is worth more than half a million dollars in your opinion?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 19:38, 07 February 13
Post by: MaV on 19:38, 07 February 13
Quote from: Bryce on 19:14, 07 February 13Nothing. It's illusionary to sell all the stuff at once and at that price. He may get quite a few bucks if he is patient and takes the time to sell each piece individually.
Ok, I've gone through the pictures several times now and seem to be missing something. What single item is worth more than half a million dollars in your opinion?
He does have a few juicy pieces like Shantae - one of the rarest of cartridges for the GBC - which is going for ~150 bucks for the cartridge only, and he has it complete.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:27, 07 February 13
Post by: beaker on 21:27, 07 February 13
Spooge!!!! Just had a quick look and very nice collection. That boxed LT in perfect condition would easily be £1000+, Ninja Cop for the GBA is one of the rarer titles would sell for £100+ because of the limited release, probably same for Earthbound and Panzer Dragoon Saga (and he has 2 copies). Probably all starts adding up. I am going into a small room now to cry like a school girl as I compare my pathetic GBA collection to his :(
Anyone want it? £100,000 ovno :laugh:
Anyone want it? £100,000 ovno :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 07 February 13
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 07 February 13
Never mind beaker, don't cry. You are a great person and money can't buy that :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 16:00, 08 February 13
Post by: MaV on 16:00, 08 February 13
I've just read somewhere that the white Gamecube "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles" edition was limited to 150, so that might fetch a good sum of money. As might the two Dreamcasts "Biohazard" edition.
And anyone who doubts that it may find a buyer, should remember this one here which has been sold apparently (?):
BIGGEST COLLECTION EVER? 22 SEGA / NINTENDO / PC ENGINE FULLSETS,FACTORY SEALED! (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300736846867?nma=true&si=YibbofCVsWmb%2BrxzKxORvDXv36Q%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true)
And anyone who doubts that it may find a buyer, should remember this one here which has been sold apparently (?):
BIGGEST COLLECTION EVER? 22 SEGA / NINTENDO / PC ENGINE FULLSETS,FACTORY SEALED! (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300736846867?nma=true&si=YibbofCVsWmb%2BrxzKxORvDXv36Q%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:04, 08 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 16:04, 08 February 13
Yeah, the way he went about selling it is just stupid. For something that in your eyes is worth at *least* half a mil you do a little campaign, you advertise it. And of course eBay is not the best way to do it - it's not like there's going to be a bidding war. I think if you already have a collection like this you know the other persons who would want it. But then again those would probably already have a good chunk of it, so they'd only buy it to sell the items piecemeal. However, in that case, you need lots of time to work through it and make your business case, so the timeframe of an auction is simply not enough.
Hopefully he'll donate the lot to the Wiki. I'm willing to rent a boat and sail all the way to Genoa, then do a few ups and downs myself if need be.
Hopefully he'll donate the lot to the Wiki. I'm willing to rent a boat and sail all the way to Genoa, then do a few ups and downs myself if need be.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 18:50, 08 February 13
Post by: db6128 on 18:50, 08 February 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:04, 08 February 13Hopefully he'll donate the lot to the Wiki.That's the spirit! Keep the dream alive! ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: HAL6128 on 09:34, 16 February 13
Post by: HAL6128 on 09:34, 16 February 13
What's all about this:
Design your own Z80 microcomputer,20MHz,32k RAM, 64k EEROM, ZX Spectrum,Amstrad (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Design-your-own-Z80-microcomputer-20MHz-32k-RAM-64k-EEROM-ZX-Spectrum-Amstrad-/121063202930?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1c2fede072)
Is it possible to rebuild a CPC with such a kit set? Rebuild (emulate) the Amstrad CPC specific CRTC?
Design your own Z80 microcomputer,20MHz,32k RAM, 64k EEROM, ZX Spectrum,Amstrad (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Design-your-own-Z80-microcomputer-20MHz-32k-RAM-64k-EEROM-ZX-Spectrum-Amstrad-/121063202930?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1c2fede072)
Is it possible to rebuild a CPC with such a kit set? Rebuild (emulate) the Amstrad CPC specific CRTC?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:01, 16 February 13
Post by: ralferoo on 10:01, 16 February 13
Quote from: HAL 6128 on 09:34, 16 February 13Short answer: no
What's all about this:
Design your own Z80 microcomputer,20MHz,32k RAM, 64k EEROM, ZX Spectrum,Amstrad (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Design-your-own-Z80-microcomputer-20MHz-32k-RAM-64k-EEROM-ZX-Spectrum-Amstrad-/121063202930?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item1c2fede072)
Is it possible to rebuild a CPC with such a kit set? Rebuild (emulate) the Amstrad CPC specific CRTC?
The kit is meant for people who want to build a Z80 computer from their own design. It wouldn't be much good for emulating an older system because the CPU isn't an exact Z80 clone - it's designed to run at 20MHz and some of the instructions have different timings to the original Z80, so even if you ran it at 4MHz, it'd still not run everything at exactly the right speeds. The CPU is only a small part of a system like the CPC, but if you're building a very simple computer e.g. CPU, RAM, ROM and serial port, it's almost everything you need.
That guy often also sells packs with more things - e.g. this auction includes a load of other chips including a VDP (like a CRTC and the video parts of the gate array in one chip) and serial: Design your own Z80 microcomputer,ideal for making a ZX Spectrum,MSX,Amstrad | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/121064133269)
If you thinking of doing something like this, you'll need to learn how to make PCBs (you're probably actually fine with single sided homemade boards), how to do basic soldering and read up on the subject first. The Z80 datasheet (http://www.z80.info/zip/z80cpu_um.pdf (http://www.z80.info/zip/z80cpu_um.pdf)) is the best source for understanding how to connect things together and what all the pins do.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 16:59, 16 February 13
Post by: db6128 on 16:59, 16 February 13
The big collection of games and consoles that we were talking about has been removed from eBay. Shocking twist.
Seller's remorse, or might there have been truth in the suspicions of people I spoke to on another site who thought he might have been just showing off?
Seller's remorse, or might there have been truth in the suspicions of people I spoke to on another site who thought he might have been just showing off?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:00, 17 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:00, 17 February 13
Go through all this trouble just to show off?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: db6128 on 17:50, 17 February 13
Post by: db6128 on 17:50, 17 February 13
I also thought that was unlikely to be the reason, but a couple of people did suggest it, so I was just mentioning the possibility.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 17:51, 17 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 17:51, 17 February 13
For the rich people on the forum:
CONSOLE AMSTRAD-464 PLUS BOXATO | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160964534735?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
CONSOLE AMSTRAD-464 PLUS BOXATO | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160964534735?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 20:02, 17 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 20:02, 17 February 13
Should this really go for only 10 quid?
Some UK resident, bid 25 quid for me please.
Amstrad GX4000 Console - Boxed with Burning Rubber game cart | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121065089429?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Some UK resident, bid 25 quid for me please.
Amstrad GX4000 Console - Boxed with Burning Rubber game cart | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121065089429?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:19, 17 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:19, 17 February 13
Ended for 10.50? Fuuuu*k...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 20:27, 17 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 20:27, 17 February 13
Someone is a lucky bastard.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:08, 17 February 13
Post by: steve on 22:08, 17 February 13
8 minutes to the end of the auction is not enough time for people to even see the post, let alone bid on it, sorry.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 06:49, 18 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 06:49, 18 February 13
Quote from: steve on 22:08, 17 February 13
8 minutes to the end of the auction is not enough time for people to even see the post, let alone bid on it, sorry.
I didn't expect so, but it never hurts hoping. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:52, 18 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 09:52, 18 February 13
I've seen quite a few GX4000s going for between 10 and 20 pounds lately. They don't seem to be as popular as one might think. There was even a "Buy Now" GX4000 on for 15 pounds and it was almost a week before it went.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 10:33, 18 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 10:33, 18 February 13
Quote from: Bryce on 09:52, 18 February 13
I've seen quite a few GX4000s going for between 10 and 20 pounds lately. They don't seem to be as popular as one might think. There was even a "Buy Now" GX4000 on for 15 pounds and it was almost a week before it went.
That's insane.
But that means we should get them now, while they're cheap, before the electronic gurus in this community invent some clever and cheap way of making cartridges for it. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:39, 18 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 10:39, 18 February 13
Bryce, I don't think those GXs you've seen were boxed and neat... otherwise I think I'd have hit one! I have a loose one naturally, time to get the full deal :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:41, 18 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:41, 18 February 13
They weren't all boxed, but one was and went for 19 pounds. I would have taken it myself, but as so often it was UK only.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 10:47, 18 February 13
Post by: mr_lou on 10:47, 18 February 13
Quote from: Bryce on 10:41, 18 February 13
They weren't all boxed, but one was and went for 19 pounds. I would have taken it myself, but as so often it was UK only.
So who do we have from the UK who can buy them up and distribute among us? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:03, 18 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:03, 18 February 13
Are there forwarding services in the UK, like there are in the states? Where you can send stuff and then have it sent to you no matter what country?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:27, 19 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 11:27, 19 February 13
I don't think I've seen the non-budget release before. great condition, too! Amstrad CPC ~ Friday The 13th - The Computer Game ~ Bug Byte ~ SCC ~ NEW | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Friday-13th-Computer-Game-Bug-Byte-SCC-NEW-/170918797389?_trksid=p5197.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26itu%3DI%252BUA%26otn%3D3%26pmod%3D271153430912%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5701318178977542595&_qi=RTM1319883)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:46, 20 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 14:46, 20 February 13
Hey, if noone is bidding at this, I'd appreciate it if I could get it without a bidding war. Just saying :)
*****REPLACEMENT AMSTRAD CPC 464 KEYBOARD(1st VERSION)***** | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-KEYBOARD-1st-VERSION-/121066831308?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c30253dcc)
*****REPLACEMENT AMSTRAD CPC 464 KEYBOARD(1st VERSION)***** | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-KEYBOARD-1st-VERSION-/121066831308?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c30253dcc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 15:15, 20 February 13
Post by: buzby on 15:15, 20 February 13
Hi I have a bid on it has I have a none working 464 , I did put a wanted ad on here a while back for a keyboard but unfortunately no one could help at the time
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 20 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 20 February 13
Good thing I asked, PM sent :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:26, 24 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:26, 24 February 13
Just to let you know, that c65 went for the nice sum of... €6000 (including postage, though :D ). Wtf... Not even one tenth of that...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 28 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 28 February 13
Here's an interesting offer: Schraube von einem Amstrad Schneider CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schraube-von-einem-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC6128-/230935868982?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c4d9b636)
Probably most interesting for 6128 owners that happen to have a screw loose! :D
Bryce.
Probably most interesting for 6128 owners that happen to have a screw loose! :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:18, 28 February 13
Post by: beaker on 12:18, 28 February 13
rotfl :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 28 February 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:01, 28 February 13
Hahaha amazing... well, it's 'spares' I guess. I love the description, with big letters:
Hier gibt es eine
Schraube
!!!
Hier gibt es eine
Schraube
!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:13, 28 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 15:13, 28 February 13
He's probably breaking several ebay rules, as he's only using the screw auction to advertise the 6128 and GT65 that he's hoping to sell without having to pay ebay extortion fees.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:53, 28 February 13
Post by: TFM on 20:53, 28 February 13
Quote from: Bryce on 11:39, 28 February 13
Here's an interesting offer: Schraube von einem Amstrad Schneider CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schraube-von-einem-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC6128-/230935868982?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c4d9b636)
Probably most interesting for 6128 owners that happen to have a screw loose! :D
Bryce.
Also, wenn ich mir die Grammatik so durchlesen, dann bekomme ich ernsthafte Zweifel an der Qualität der angebotenen Hardware, ich denke mal das ist ein Trick um Leute zu betrügen.
English: I doubt the offer.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:05, 28 February 13
Post by: Bryce on 21:05, 28 February 13
There's nothing in the ebay rules to say that you have good grammar to post items :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:08, 28 February 13
Post by: TFM on 21:08, 28 February 13
I have a seventh sense for that things 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 22:53, 06 March 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 22:53, 06 March 13
Let's assemble a cheap CPC 6128:
Part 1: A screw... Cheap!!! Start is 1€ + 6.90€ shipping inside Germany...
Schraube von einem Amstrad Schneider CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schraube-von-einem-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC6128-/230935868982?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c4d9b636)
So let's buy it and wait for the other parts, too...
Part 1: A screw... Cheap!!! Start is 1€ + 6.90€ shipping inside Germany...
Schraube von einem Amstrad Schneider CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schraube-von-einem-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC6128-/230935868982?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item35c4d9b636)
So let's buy it and wait for the other parts, too...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 09:50, 07 March 13
Post by: robcfg on 09:50, 07 March 13
QuoteVersand erfolgt sehr gut verpackt als versichertes DHL Post Paket
Ahhh, what a pity, he doesn't send it to Spain... ;D
I guess the people of DHL will have to put a label bigger than the screw itself so it doesn't get lost!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:51, 07 March 13
Post by: Bryce on 09:51, 07 March 13
Already mentioned 5 or 6 posts above. The screw is just his bate to advertise the complete CPCs he has on offer and try to avoid paying ebay fees.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 10 March 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 10 March 13
It's the new venture by DeAgostini: build your own home computer, we provide everything you'll need in 464 weekly issues.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Badstarr on 00:11, 12 March 13
Post by: Badstarr on 00:11, 12 March 13
If there are any amongst you that have recently taken leave of their senses, perhaps you would be interested in this little eBay gem? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-cpc-plus-cm14-monitor-/330887278987
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 21 March 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 21 March 13
A nice 6128 Plus with slight (?) faults:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121082602409 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121082602409)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121082602409 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121082602409)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 21 March 13
Post by: Gryzor on 13:12, 21 March 13
Also, this thread has now passed the 1000 post mark. Wow. Maybe we should have an eBay sub-forum instead? This would facilitate discussion...
Title: WILL POST TO EUROPE
Post by: steve on 21:22, 21 March 13
Post by: steve on 21:22, 21 March 13
Four CPC 464 computers, 3 monitors and more.
4 x Amstrad CPC 464 computers / 3 monitors / manuals / books / original games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Amstrad-CPC-464-computers-3-monitors-manuals-books-original-games-/271176052862?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3f235a307e)
4 x Amstrad CPC 464 computers / 3 monitors / manuals / books / original games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Amstrad-CPC-464-computers-3-monitors-manuals-books-original-games-/271176052862?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3f235a307e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:28, 21 March 13
Post by: steve on 21:28, 21 March 13
CM14 colour monitor, pick up from Woking, Surrey.
AMSTRAD CPC CM14 COLOR MONITOR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-CM14-COLOR-MONITOR-/121073083757?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c3084a56d)
AMSTRAD CPC CM14 COLOR MONITOR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-CM14-COLOR-MONITOR-/121073083757?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c3084a56d)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:51, 22 March 13
Post by: Bryce on 13:51, 22 March 13
Here's a potential bargain for anyone near Essex: Amstrad CPC6128 Plus Monitor + lots of games bundle rare GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Plus-Monitor-lots-of-games-bundle-rare-GX4000-/121082602409?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c3115e3a9)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 15:47, 22 March 13
Post by: redbox on 15:47, 22 March 13
Quote from: Bryce on 13:51, 22 March 13
Here's a potential bargain for anyone near Essex: Amstrad CPC6128 Plus Monitor + lots of games bundle rare GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Plus-Monitor-lots-of-games-bundle-rare-GX4000-/121082602409?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c3115e3a9)
Except the 'arrow keys sticking on boot' sounds suspiciously like a fecked keyboard membrane.
Trust me, I did realigned every single key on my Plus and no joy. Put in another membrane and voila, perfecto.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:45, 22 March 13
Post by: Gryzor on 16:45, 22 March 13
I think I'll lock this thread now and create a new sub-forum for eBay topics...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 20:44, 22 March 13
Post by: steve on 20:44, 22 March 13
This thread brings ebay auctions to everyones attention in a single thread instead of hundreds of threads and should remain, it does not prevent anyone opening a thread to discuss particular auctions if that is necessary.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:07, 22 March 13
Post by: Gryzor on 21:07, 22 March 13
Why would it be easier to follow in a single, huge thread instead of several, clear-titled ones? Plus, conversation was always problematic here...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 02:41, 23 March 13
Post by: steve on 02:41, 23 March 13
This thread was to bring auctions to peoples attention, not really to discuss them, although that happened as well, if you have a lot of separate threads and several are discussed extensively it will drive other recent threads lower down the index page possibly to be ignored by those looking for recent auctions.
If this thread is too long you could delete the first 50-60 pages, they have served their purpose.
If this thread is too long you could delete the first 50-60 pages, they have served their purpose.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:24, 23 March 13
Post by: Bryce on 14:24, 23 March 13
How about breaking it up per Year so that it doesn't get crazy long. ie: "Latest on ebay 2013"
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 01:51, 25 March 13
Post by: Border_7 on 01:51, 25 March 13
That sounds good... could even go by "Month" as well.
What about other places like gumtree.com etc? bit of Amstrad stuff there as well...
What about other places like gumtree.com etc? bit of Amstrad stuff there as well...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 12:27, 01 April 13
Post by: fergus944 on 12:27, 01 April 13
I have just relisted on Ebay some Amstrad Computer User magazines:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290890774919 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290890774919)
and this may be of interest to our Australian members, since I am located in Sydney. Yes, I'm happy to post overseas, but postage is expensive, even printed matter.
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*** THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD *** Thank you to the purchaser.
AND a big thank you to the CPC Forum for helping me sell these !!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290890774919 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290890774919)
and this may be of interest to our Australian members, since I am located in Sydney. Yes, I'm happy to post overseas, but postage is expensive, even printed matter.
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*** THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD *** Thank you to the purchaser.
AND a big thank you to the CPC Forum for helping me sell these !!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:27, 01 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 16:27, 01 April 13
@steve: yes, it was to bring auctions to forumites' attention, but also discuss them (otherwise it'd be a closed thread). And you may be right about pushing some threads down the line, but still, how is this worse than going through a huge thread looking for a specific aution? Doesn't compute.
@Bryce/Border_7: this suggestion concedes that there's a problem with current structure, and proposes a half-solution... I see no real meaning in that, apart from having more manageable chunks of ueber-long threads. Yes, it *would* be better, but why not go al the way?
@Bryce/Border_7: this suggestion concedes that there's a problem with current structure, and proposes a half-solution... I see no real meaning in that, apart from having more manageable chunks of ueber-long threads. Yes, it *would* be better, but why not go al the way?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 00:40, 02 April 13
Post by: Border_7 on 00:40, 02 April 13
Fergus944,
These look like ACU mags :D
These look like ACU mags :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 02:51, 02 April 13
Post by: fergus944 on 02:51, 02 April 13
Thank you Border_7, yes they are Amstrad Computer User, and I have now modified my original message. I have already sold the Amstrad Action, and I am confused between the two, as usual. Sorry.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: archcosmo on 05:50, 02 April 13
Post by: archcosmo on 05:50, 02 April 13
fergus7 - sounds interesting!
I'll put a bid on your magazines before the auction closes as I can collect them from you
I'll put a bid on your magazines before the auction closes as I can collect them from you
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:15, 05 April 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:15, 05 April 13
I know it's not a CPC, but there are a few Coco fans here too and I've haven't seen one in this good a condition for a very long time: Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer 1 (Coco) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tandy-TRS-80-Color-Computer-1-Coco-/321098893504?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4ac2fc48c0)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 15:05, 05 April 13
Post by: 00WReX on 15:05, 05 April 13
Wow that CoCo does look nice.
I have a soft spot for the CoCo range as these were the computers I used a High School.
I have a few CoCo's :-X 1,2,& 3...but my Original is nowhere near as tidy as that one.
I got it off the original owner and he had done heaps of mods inside and it was so heavily used the silver has worn off a fair bit of it through to the black plastic. I intend restoring this at some point...needs a respray. still works though.
I do have a couple of mint boxed CoCo 2's though.
Cheers,
Shane
I have a soft spot for the CoCo range as these were the computers I used a High School.
I have a few CoCo's :-X 1,2,& 3...but my Original is nowhere near as tidy as that one.
I got it off the original owner and he had done heaps of mods inside and it was so heavily used the silver has worn off a fair bit of it through to the black plastic. I intend restoring this at some point...needs a respray. still works though.
I do have a couple of mint boxed CoCo 2's though.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 05 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 05 April 13
Never used one, but it looks very nice and retro :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 06:59, 06 April 13
Post by: fergus944 on 06:59, 06 April 13
I have just listed a Multiface II on Ebay -
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290893339803 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290893339803)
I am located in Australia, but will post worldwide.
John Ferguson
*** THIS HAS NOW BEEN SOLD ***
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290893339803 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290893339803)
I am located in Australia, but will post worldwide.
John Ferguson
*** THIS HAS NOW BEEN SOLD ***
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Siorah on 01:04, 09 April 13
Post by: Siorah on 01:04, 09 April 13
lots of disks here 3" for those that need blanks:
AMSTRAD CPC, PCW, SPECTRUM, TATUNG EINSTEIN BLANK 3" DISK DISC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200913683669)
Edit, I bought them all. Who wants to volunteer archiving the software on them?
AMSTRAD CPC, PCW, SPECTRUM, TATUNG EINSTEIN BLANK 3" DISK DISC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200913683669)
Edit, I bought them all. Who wants to volunteer archiving the software on them?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 08:25, 09 April 13
Post by: robcfg on 08:25, 09 April 13
Hi!
I'm particularly interested in PCW software, and I can dump them. Only thing is, I live in Spain.
If you don't find anyone near to where you live and you don't mind sending them, I'd dump them and return them to you as fast as I can.
Regards,
Rob
I'm particularly interested in PCW software, and I can dump them. Only thing is, I live in Spain.
If you don't find anyone near to where you live and you don't mind sending them, I'd dump them and return them to you as fast as I can.
Regards,
Rob
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Siorah on 08:34, 09 April 13
Post by: Siorah on 08:34, 09 April 13
hiya rob, I'll see who else is available, because i'm not sure my 6128 can read PCW format, and my PCW256 has dead drives (needs new belts) so yea, my pcw is pretty much out of commission for this task.
I got all 60 due to the fact there could be important software to archive for prosperity, and we didn't then have them split up. but as well as i need about 45 disks for school :)
I got all 60 due to the fact there could be important software to archive for prosperity, and we didn't then have them split up. but as well as i need about 45 disks for school :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ivanzx on 21:20, 10 April 13
Post by: Ivanzx on 21:20, 10 April 13
Hello everybody,
Although I am more of a ZX Spectrum fan, I usually post in WoS and other Spectrum forums, I have a rare spanish CPC game for sale in ebay, so maybe somebody would be interested :)
The game is Stroper:
Stroper - Zigurat - Amstrad CPC - No Spectrum | eBay (http://www.ebay.es/itm/Stroper-Zigurat-Amstrad-CPC-No-Spectrum-/111046801311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item19dae7b79f)
Of course, dont hesitate to contact me for questions ;)
Thanks for watching!
Although I am more of a ZX Spectrum fan, I usually post in WoS and other Spectrum forums, I have a rare spanish CPC game for sale in ebay, so maybe somebody would be interested :)
The game is Stroper:
Stroper - Zigurat - Amstrad CPC - No Spectrum | eBay (http://www.ebay.es/itm/Stroper-Zigurat-Amstrad-CPC-No-Spectrum-/111046801311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item19dae7b79f)
Of course, dont hesitate to contact me for questions ;)
Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:29, 10 April 13
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:29, 10 April 13
Welcome Ivanzx!
Thankyou for visiting. I hope you sell your game.
Thankyou for visiting. I hope you sell your game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 08:33, 11 April 13
Post by: ralferoo on 08:33, 11 April 13
@Ivanzx: You might want to try listing it in amibay too as that's often a different cross section of potential buyers...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:20, 13 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 11:20, 13 April 13
Three NC200s for spares, they look in pristine condition, but seller only ships to the UK (dammit):
Job Lot of 3 x Amstrad Notebook NC200 Vintage Computers - Spares / Repair | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-3-x-Amstrad-Notebook-NC200-Vintage-Computers-Spares-Repair-/111050665073?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19db22ac71&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Job Lot of 3 x Amstrad Notebook NC200 Vintage Computers - Spares / Repair | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-3-x-Amstrad-Notebook-NC200-Vintage-Computers-Spares-Repair-/111050665073?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19db22ac71&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 22:26, 13 April 13
Post by: Joss on 22:26, 13 April 13
Nothing special about this one but the colour of the diskette:
Amstrad PCW 8 x Joyce 3" Disk 720kB neu | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8-x-Joyce-3-Disk-720kB-neu-/321105800736?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4ac365ae20)
I've seen them in blue, but rosa is total new for me :D .... little "shock" indeed ....
Amstrad PCW 8 x Joyce 3" Disk 720kB neu | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8-x-Joyce-3-Disk-720kB-neu-/321105800736?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item4ac365ae20)
I've seen them in blue, but rosa is total new for me :D .... little "shock" indeed ....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 02:30, 14 April 13
Post by: TFM on 02:30, 14 April 13
That label seems to be a prank (pink disc). It's a CF2D and not DD, so... no 720 KO (KB).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:05, 16 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:05, 16 April 13
This is mildly interesting indeed :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 03:01, 17 April 13
Post by: fergus944 on 03:01, 17 April 13
Today I have listed three Amstrad books on Ebay
Child's Guide to the Amstrad Micro -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900433919?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
BASIC Programming on the AMSTRAD Computers -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900445892?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Fifty Learning Programs for the Amstrad CPC 464/664/6128 -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900078921?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
I am located in Sydney, Australia, but will post worldwide - ask me for a postage quote.
*** ALL THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD ***
John Ferguson
Best wishes.
Child's Guide to the Amstrad Micro -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900433919?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
BASIC Programming on the AMSTRAD Computers -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900445892?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Fifty Learning Programs for the Amstrad CPC 464/664/6128 -
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900078921?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
I am located in Sydney, Australia, but will post worldwide - ask me for a postage quote.
*** ALL THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD ***
John Ferguson
Best wishes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 21 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 21 April 13
LEATHER GODDESSES OF PHOBOS for the PCW. Yours for the tiny sum of... £300! He-he-heh...
◄► LEATHER GODDESSES OF PHOBOS - INFOCOM 1986 - AMSTRAD PCW - COMPLETE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-GODDESSES-PHOBOS-INFOCOM-1986-AMSTRAD-PCW-COMPLETE-/130885523614?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7962989e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
◄► LEATHER GODDESSES OF PHOBOS - INFOCOM 1986 - AMSTRAD PCW - COMPLETE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-GODDESSES-PHOBOS-INFOCOM-1986-AMSTRAD-PCW-COMPLETE-/130885523614?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7962989e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:55, 21 April 13
Post by: Bryce on 12:55, 21 April 13
Yeah, but he does guarantee that it's "untested, it should still work". :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:57, 21 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:57, 21 April 13
"Here's 300 quid in monopoly monies. Haven't tested them in a bank, but they should work".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 04:47, 22 April 13
Post by: Border_7 on 04:47, 22 April 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:57, 21 April 13
"Here's 300 quid in monopoly monies. Haven't tested them in a bank, but they should work".
LOL - I've got some games on tape that I haven't used since 1991. You can have the lot for $250. Some of the magnetic tape has become powdery... but I'm sure they still work ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 08:25, 23 April 13
Post by: AMSDOS on 08:25, 23 April 13
Quote from: Border_7 on 04:47, 22 April 13
LOL - I've got some games on tape that I haven't used since 1991. You can have the lot for $250. Some of the magnetic tape has become powdery... but I'm sure they still work ;D
Anything serious or of programming interest?
Title: Re: Interesting CPC in Australia
Post by: 00WReX on 08:28, 23 April 13
Post by: 00WReX on 08:28, 23 April 13
As someone who is interested by the different revisions of CPC (both internal & external differences) as well as the slight differences for the different markets (Spanish/French/German etc) I find this CPC 464 that has just come up on ebay Australia very interesting.
Amstrad CPC 464 Computer complete with original boxes | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-complete-with-original-boxes-/321111812445?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item4ac3c1695d)
I have even contacted the owner to verify some things and he has been extremely helpful and is the original purchaser who purchased it from the usual retail outlet that was selling them in Australia at the time.
Straight up you will notice that it is the original tall key 464 with the brown keys as used on the original Schneider (German) version.
The case on top is marked with the usual (original) Amstrad badge and the cassette door has the usual colour markings not the Schneider one, even though the cassette record button is also the brown version. After contacting the seller he provided a few more photos. The sticker/badge on the bottom of the CPC is the Schneider version (so German text). On bootup the computer shows the "Awa" distributor message (so intended for the Australian market).
The seller has assured me this is exactly how he purchased this in Australia and it is untouched and never been opened up or things swapped etc.
The seller was not aware of the differences and just thought it was an everyday (normal) CPC.
I have never seen another one like it in all the years I have been looking at Amstrad CPC stuff.
The seller was even nice enough to scan me the DDI brochure (with the Awa-Thorn distributor details) and emailed them to me. I will upload them soon to the Awa section of the wiki.
Sounds to me like for a short period of time they ran out of some bits and used what they had. Still makes for an interesting CPC (well for me at least).
I would like to buy it but Brisbane is a very long way from where I am and the postage costs would be high.
Attached are the extra pictures the seller sent me.
[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
Cheers,
Shane
Amstrad CPC 464 Computer complete with original boxes | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-complete-with-original-boxes-/321111812445?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item4ac3c1695d)
I have even contacted the owner to verify some things and he has been extremely helpful and is the original purchaser who purchased it from the usual retail outlet that was selling them in Australia at the time.
Straight up you will notice that it is the original tall key 464 with the brown keys as used on the original Schneider (German) version.
The case on top is marked with the usual (original) Amstrad badge and the cassette door has the usual colour markings not the Schneider one, even though the cassette record button is also the brown version. After contacting the seller he provided a few more photos. The sticker/badge on the bottom of the CPC is the Schneider version (so German text). On bootup the computer shows the "Awa" distributor message (so intended for the Australian market).
The seller has assured me this is exactly how he purchased this in Australia and it is untouched and never been opened up or things swapped etc.
The seller was not aware of the differences and just thought it was an everyday (normal) CPC.
I have never seen another one like it in all the years I have been looking at Amstrad CPC stuff.
The seller was even nice enough to scan me the DDI brochure (with the Awa-Thorn distributor details) and emailed them to me. I will upload them soon to the Awa section of the wiki.
Sounds to me like for a short period of time they ran out of some bits and used what they had. Still makes for an interesting CPC (well for me at least).
I would like to buy it but Brisbane is a very long way from where I am and the postage costs would be high.
Attached are the extra pictures the seller sent me.
[attachimg=1]
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[attachimg=3]
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:48, 23 April 13
Post by: Bryce on 08:48, 23 April 13
Interesting mix. It must be one of the very first ones. Does he know exactly when he bought it?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 09:18, 23 April 13
Post by: 00WReX on 09:18, 23 April 13
He thinks around mid 85...looking at the serial number, I think the last part translates to the 5th month 1985.
This does tie in with the fact it also comes with a CTM-644 monitor and not the CTM-640. The 664 was out by that date.
Cheers,
Shane
This does tie in with the fact it also comes with a CTM-644 monitor and not the CTM-640. The 664 was out by that date.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 12:18, 23 April 13
Post by: steve on 12:18, 23 April 13
Were the keys originally brown, or were they originally grey keys that have since yellowed with age?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 12:32, 23 April 13
Post by: 00WReX on 12:32, 23 April 13
Quote from: steve on 12:18, 23 April 13Definitely Brown. I have a early Schneider (tall key version) and the keyboard is exactly the same.
Were the keys originally brown, or were they originally grey keys that have since yellowed with age?
Only the later low key version 464 has the grey keys (I have one of those as well and the colour is quite different).
This can also be seen on the "Keyboard Versions" page of the wiki (although that does say grey next to the tall key version, that part of the description is wrong).
Keyboard Versions - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Keyboard_Versions)
Below is a picture of my Schneider...and below that my grey key 464.
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[attachimg=2]
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:33, 23 April 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:33, 23 April 13
I don't think they yellow like that... same colour as the tape drive key, too.
PS ooh, your gray 464 is beautiful!
PS ooh, your gray 464 is beautiful!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 13:21, 23 April 13
Post by: fergus944 on 13:21, 23 April 13
I have listed another two items on Ebay
Colossus 4 Bridge for the Amstrad 6128
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290904066355?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
and the Tomahawk Flight Simulator
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900467039?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
As I have said in my earlier post regarding three Amstrad books on Ebay, I live in Sydney Australia, and am happy to post worldwide - ask me for a quote
if you are interested.
Best Wishes
John Ferguson
*** ALL THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD ***
John Ferguson
Colossus 4 Bridge for the Amstrad 6128
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290904066355?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
and the Tomahawk Flight Simulator
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d�r (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290900467039?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
As I have said in my earlier post regarding three Amstrad books on Ebay, I live in Sydney Australia, and am happy to post worldwide - ask me for a quote
if you are interested.
Best Wishes
John Ferguson
*** ALL THESE HAVE NOW BEEN SOLD ***
John Ferguson
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:33, 23 April 13
Post by: Bryce on 13:33, 23 April 13
Tomahawk was one of my favourite games back then. Unfortunately I recently discovered, that the LensLock only works on screens up to about 15in. My 19in screen is too big to use it, so I couldn't play the game :(
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:02, 23 April 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:02, 23 April 13
When the disk is one sided only:
Copy a cracked version on side B ;)
Copy a cracked version on side B ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:54, 23 April 13
Post by: TFM on 16:54, 23 April 13
Quote from: Bryce on 13:33, 23 April 13
Tomahawk was one of my favourite games back then. Unfortunately I recently discovered, that the LensLock only works on screens up to about 15in. My 19in screen is too big to use it, so I couldn't play the game :(
Bryce.
If you like Tomahawk, then you will love Gunship. Give it a try.
Title: Re: Interesting CPC in Australia
Post by: Border_7 on 00:27, 24 April 13
Post by: Border_7 on 00:27, 24 April 13
Quote from: 00WReX on 08:28, 23 April 13
As someone who is interested by the different revisions of CPC (both internal & external differences) as well as the slight differences for the different markets (Spanish/French/German etc) I find this CPC 464 that has just come up on ebay Australia very interesting.
Amstrad CPC 464 Computer complete with original boxes | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-complete-with-original-boxes-/321111812445?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item4ac3c1695d)
I have even contacted the owner to verify some things and he has been extremely helpful and is the original purchaser who purchased it from the usual retail outlet that was selling them in Australia at the time.
Straight up you will notice that it is the original tall key 464 with the brown keys as used on the original Schneider (German) version.
The case on top is marked with the usual (original) Amstrad badge and the cassette door has the usual colour markings not the Schneider one, even though the cassette record button is also the brown version. After contacting the seller he provided a few more photos. The sticker/badge on the bottom of the CPC is the Schneider version (so German text). On bootup the computer shows the "Awa" distributor message (so intended for the Australian market).
The seller has assured me this is exactly how he purchased this in Australia and it is untouched and never been opened up or things swapped etc.
The seller was not aware of the differences and just thought it was an everyday (normal) CPC.
I have never seen another one like it in all the years I have been looking at Amstrad CPC stuff.
The seller was even nice enough to scan me the DDI brochure (with the Awa-Thorn distributor details) and emailed them to me. I will upload them soon to the Awa section of the wiki.
Sounds to me like for a short period of time they ran out of some bits and used what they had. Still makes for an interesting CPC (well for me at least).
I would like to buy it but Brisbane is a very long way from where I am and the postage costs would be high.
Attached are the extra pictures the seller sent me.
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[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
Cheers,
Shane
Wow that is an interesting 464 (rare hybrid?). Are you going to buy it???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 00:29, 24 April 13
Post by: Border_7 on 00:29, 24 April 13
Quote from: AMSDOS on 08:25, 23 April 13
Anything serious or of programming interest?
No, just games... and I was only joking...they have had the gong! Trying to sell them wouldn't be very appropriate of me.
BTW, Theres a CPC664 for sale in Victoria, AU:
Amstrad CPC 664 Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-Computer-/230964967917?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item35c695b9ed&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1414)
Don't see these often!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 01:10, 24 April 13
Post by: 00WReX on 01:10, 24 April 13
Quote from: Border_7 on 00:27, 24 April 13
Wow that is an interesting 464 (rare hybrid?). Are you going to buy it???
It is interesting, but no I'm not going to buy it.
I'm pretty much done with my Vintage computer collection. I have simply run out of room.
I have one room in the house that is mine (well I've taken it over anyway), if my collection spills outside that then I would not be in the good books with the wife.
I also have 3 teenage kids that have their own rooms, so if I can get them to start sharing a room I could have more space ;) .
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 06:12, 24 April 13
Post by: Border_7 on 06:12, 24 April 13
Ha Ha Ha
Yes, Wife + Kids getting a bit in the way there! Need to build a mega man cave :D
Yes, Wife + Kids getting a bit in the way there! Need to build a mega man cave :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:31, 24 April 13
Post by: Bryce on 08:31, 24 April 13
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 15:02, 23 April 13
When the disk is one sided only:
Copy a cracked version on side B ;)
As a 464 owner, I only had the tape version.
I played Gunship quite a bit too, but I preferred Tomahawk.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 12:14, 24 April 13
Post by: AMSDOS on 12:14, 24 April 13
Quote from: Border_7 on 00:29, 24 April 13
No, just games... and I was only joking...they have had the gong! Trying to sell them wouldn't be very appropriate of me.
BTW, Theres a CPC664 for sale in Victoria, AU:
Amstrad CPC 664 Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-Computer-/230964967917?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item35c695b9ed&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1414)
Don't see these often!
Has since got the hammer, surprised it went for $184.50 and just has the Green Screen, seems a bit rich. ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 10:09, 15 May 13
Post by: awergh on 10:09, 15 May 13
Someone listed Tobruk on ebay :) (well I found the unsold listing but they finally relisted) and its on tape which aparently isn't on the internet anywhere not cpc power or anywhere so I guess only the disk version has been dumped.
When I asked about it before they seemed to be ok with posting it to AU but I can't bid on it right now so someone else could buy it and dump instead maybe?
I guess it depends if they can reply or if its easier to just get someone else to dump it since I've never actually done that.
Then I can have dual 464 action assuming I can just use a laplink cable to connect them together.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140974234236 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140974234236)
When I asked about it before they seemed to be ok with posting it to AU but I can't bid on it right now so someone else could buy it and dump instead maybe?
I guess it depends if they can reply or if its easier to just get someone else to dump it since I've never actually done that.
Then I can have dual 464 action assuming I can just use a laplink cable to connect them together.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140974234236 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140974234236)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:29, 19 May 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:29, 19 May 13
Ah damn, ended. Anyone got it? Only one bid!
Title: 464PLUS
Post by: steve on 11:29, 26 May 13
Post by: steve on 11:29, 26 May 13
464PLUS tape door missing but seems to be working. amstrad 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-464-/321132153013?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac4f7c8b5)
Tapes do not load so probably needs a new drive belt.
Collection only, from Gravesend, Kent.
Tapes do not load so probably needs a new drive belt.
Collection only, from Gravesend, Kent.
Title: CPC6128 nice collection
Post by: steve on 11:42, 26 May 13
Post by: steve on 11:42, 26 May 13
CPC6128 with Printer, Cassette recorder and some games, collection only from Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Amstrad CPC 6128 + Monitor + DMP 3160 Printer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Monitor-DMP-3160-Printer-/140980542087?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20d3185a87)
Amstrad CPC 6128 + Monitor + DMP 3160 Printer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Monitor-DMP-3160-Printer-/140980542087?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20d3185a87)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fgbrain on 21:43, 05 June 13
Post by: fgbrain on 21:43, 05 June 13
nobody mentioned these outrageous bids:
Multiface Two boxed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140977177999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Approximately EUR 85.40 >:(
5 dk'Tronics Amstrad CPC add-ons
5 DK'Tronics Amstrad CPC Add Ons | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171043534835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Winning bid:EUR 431.00 :o :o
Old CPC hardware is getting very expensive...Perhaps very rare with high demand!!
Multiface Two boxed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140977177999?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Approximately EUR 85.40 >:(
5 dk'Tronics Amstrad CPC add-ons
5 DK'Tronics Amstrad CPC Add Ons | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171043534835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Winning bid:EUR 431.00 :o :o
Old CPC hardware is getting very expensive...Perhaps very rare with high demand!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 22:12, 05 June 13
Post by: TotO on 22:12, 05 June 13
No software or manuals, untested, sold as not working... :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 22:20, 05 June 13
Post by: ralferoo on 22:20, 05 June 13
£73 for a mint multiface 2 in box... well, I don't think I've ever seen one in a box go up on ebay before, so it might not be a bad deal...
The dk'tronics stuff seems probably overpriced, but I'm not really sure.
The dk'tronics stuff seems probably overpriced, but I'm not really sure.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:25, 06 June 13
Post by: Bryce on 09:25, 06 June 13
Yeah, that's the standard price for a MultiFace in that condition. The DK stuff is definitely over-priced.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 16:01, 14 June 13
Post by: Munchausen on 16:01, 14 June 13
Another multiface that looks as though it will sell sky high (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-MULTIFACE-TWO-MADE-BY-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-UK-untested-attic-find-/161045539957).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:29, 15 June 13
Post by: Gryzor on 10:29, 15 June 13
A boxed NC100: Amstrad notepad computer NC100 nearly new boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-notepad-computer-NC100-nearly-new-boxed-/300917715865?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123)
I wanted it, but seller can't change it from UK-only...:(
I wanted it, but seller can't change it from UK-only...:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Flonky_Tash on 15:38, 18 June 13
Post by: Flonky_Tash on 15:38, 18 June 13
Good afternoon, I have put up for sale my Amstrad DDI-1 disk drive and interface if anybody is interested, cheers.
Amstrad CPC Disk Drive | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181160519593?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Edit: Link fixed
Amstrad CPC Disk Drive | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181160519593?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Edit: Link fixed
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 17:37, 18 June 13
Post by: beaker on 17:37, 18 June 13
Wow, not surprised it didn't hang around long at that price :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:06, 20 June 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:06, 20 June 13
20 quid? OMG.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: darren_edd on 17:31, 23 June 13
Post by: darren_edd on 17:31, 23 June 13
Hi,
I just wanted to drop a note on the ebay page to say that I am clearing out all my Amstrad games.
130 of them, I have now dropped them all to £1.99 to clear them out.
I wanted to see if regular users wanted any before other traders snap them up and re-sell them.
I have had a few already snapped up by other traders to put straight in there shop.
But open to anyone, to boost collection, re-sale , back up copies or buy to trade.
Amstrad CPC -Single Cassette -Sale @ £1.99 each in TDS Retro (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/TDS-Retro-Gaming-CBM64NOVO/Amstrad-/_i.html?_fsub=4592611014&_sid=988304744&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)
Genuine Sale all down to £1.99 They are being updated as I type this by Turbo Lister.
Many thanks for the chance to post this, I will ship worldwide and multiple purchase will have postage combined.
Thanks
I just wanted to drop a note on the ebay page to say that I am clearing out all my Amstrad games.
130 of them, I have now dropped them all to £1.99 to clear them out.
I wanted to see if regular users wanted any before other traders snap them up and re-sell them.
I have had a few already snapped up by other traders to put straight in there shop.
But open to anyone, to boost collection, re-sale , back up copies or buy to trade.
Amstrad CPC -Single Cassette -Sale @ £1.99 each in TDS Retro (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/TDS-Retro-Gaming-CBM64NOVO/Amstrad-/_i.html?_fsub=4592611014&_sid=988304744&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)
Genuine Sale all down to £1.99 They are being updated as I type this by Turbo Lister.
Many thanks for the chance to post this, I will ship worldwide and multiple purchase will have postage combined.
Thanks
Title: 6128PLUS - post Worldwide
Post by: steve on 15:06, 29 June 13
Post by: steve on 15:06, 29 June 13
RARE!!! - post worldwide - 6128PLUS.
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS 3 INCH DISK COMPUTER CONSOLE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-3-INCH-DISK-COMPUTER-CONSOLE-/360686029209?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53fa900999)
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS 3 INCH DISK COMPUTER CONSOLE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-3-INCH-DISK-COMPUTER-CONSOLE-/360686029209?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53fa900999)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 18:20, 29 June 13
Post by: ralferoo on 18:20, 29 June 13
If you're in France, a currently very cheap (€2.50) 664 with an hour to go: http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151067514071 (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151067514071) The keys look very faded though...
I would have bid myself but he states about 4 times that he only ships within France.
I would have bid myself but he states about 4 times that he only ships within France.
Title: CM14 Monitor - post Worldwide
Post by: steve on 10:32, 30 June 13
Post by: steve on 10:32, 30 June 13
You might need this if you buy the 6128+ posted above.
AMSTRAD CPC PLUS CM14 COLOUR MONITOR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-PLUS-CM14-COLOUR-MONITOR-/360686042609?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53fa903df1)
AMSTRAD CPC PLUS CM14 COLOUR MONITOR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-PLUS-CM14-COLOUR-MONITOR-/360686042609?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53fa903df1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 03:00, 06 July 13
Post by: steve on 03:00, 06 July 13
Well it appears that 2 bidders have pushed the price of the 6128+, mentioned 3 posts up, to £102 :o and there are still 2 days to go, yet the colour monitor which is being sold separately is still only 99p. ???
Title: Re: 6128PLUS - post Worldwide
Post by: dcdrac on 19:54, 08 July 13
Post by: dcdrac on 19:54, 08 July 13
Quote from: steve on 15:06, 29 June 13
RARE!!! - post worldwide - 6128PLUS.
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS 3 INCH DISK COMPUTER CONSOLE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-3-INCH-DISK-COMPUTER-CONSOLE-/360686029209?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item53fa900999)
This winging its way to me, finally got one
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 20:05, 08 July 13
Post by: steve on 20:05, 08 July 13
Congratulations, I was starting to feel guilty for posting the auction here thinking I was responsible for the price climbing so high, but I don't think it had that much effect. :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 20:21, 08 July 13
Post by: dcdrac on 20:21, 08 July 13
it was summer madness on my part hahahahah
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 20:24, 08 July 13
Post by: dcdrac on 20:24, 08 July 13
Just seen this
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS 3 INCH DISK COMPUTER CONSOLE Not Commodore Amiga | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-3-INCH-DISK-COMPUTER-CONSOLE-Not-Commodore-Amiga-/261242539938?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cd344cfa2)
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 PLUS 3 INCH DISK COMPUTER CONSOLE Not Commodore Amiga | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PLUS-3-INCH-DISK-COMPUTER-CONSOLE-Not-Commodore-Amiga-/261242539938?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cd344cfa2)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:16, 09 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:16, 09 July 13
Really love those machines, have fun with it :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 17:55, 11 July 13
Post by: MaV on 17:55, 11 July 13
Crap! There goes our chance to finally have a complete version of "Frankie Crashed on Jupiter". :( I was hoping to win the auction but there's no way I'd pay 307 Euros for it (don't know of Quiwi's rarity and if it has been transferred to a dsk file).
CPC: Kingsoft: Quiwi mit 400 Fragen + Box Frankie Crashed on Jupiter | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300927384343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Note: The only version of "Frankie ..." I have found so far, does not feature the second side of the disk, so no graphics.
CPC: Kingsoft: Quiwi mit 400 Fragen + Box Frankie Crashed on Jupiter | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/300927384343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Note: The only version of "Frankie ..." I have found so far, does not feature the second side of the disk, so no graphics.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 09:02, 12 July 13
Post by: robcfg on 09:02, 12 July 13
Don't be sad, I think CPCManiaco got that auction...
On the other hand, it seems that the auction includes the box of FCoJ, but not the actual game.
Let's see what happens when the games arrive.
On the other hand, it seems that the auction includes the box of FCoJ, but not the actual game.
Let's see what happens when the games arrive.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 10:22, 12 July 13
Post by: MaV on 10:22, 12 July 13
Quote from: robcfg on 09:02, 12 July 13Don't be sad, I think CPCManiaco got that auction...:)
QuoteOuch, you're right! It just says Box for FcoJ. :(
On the other hand, it seems that the auction includes the box of FCoJ, but not the actual game.
Let's see what happens when the games arrive.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 11:37, 12 July 13
Post by: robcfg on 11:37, 12 July 13
Today is your lucky day!
I was talking to CPCManiaco and he already had a copy of FCoJ, and said that a full dump will be available at cpc-power once it comes online again.
;)
I was talking to CPCManiaco and he already had a copy of FCoJ, and said that a full dump will be available at cpc-power once it comes online again.
;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 12:36, 12 July 13
Post by: MaV on 12:36, 12 July 13
Quote from: robcfg on 11:37, 12 July 13YAY!!! :D
Today is your lucky day!
I was talking to CPCManiaco and he already had a copy of FCoJ, and said that a full dump will be available at cpc-power once it comes online again.
;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:22, 12 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:22, 12 July 13
Oooh another game! Woo-hoo!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 17:25, 12 July 13
Post by: steve on 17:25, 12 July 13
That other 6128+ is now at £92 so maybe they are worth more than I realised 8) .
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:06, 12 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:06, 12 July 13
They usually go for GBP100-120 I'd say...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:58, 12 July 13
Post by: TFM on 18:58, 12 July 13
307 Euros for one game and an empty box? I really don't know how this guy get's his crap sold for that much. Is that a fake auction?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 08:22, 13 July 13
Post by: fergus944 on 08:22, 13 July 13
I have just listed on Ebay two books: AMSTRAD Advanced Users Guide by Daniel Martin, and The Ins and Outs of the AMSTRAD by Don Thomasson.
Starting price is $8 plus post for them both.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290945371493 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290945371493)
Thanks
John Ferguson, Sydney Australia.
** Note - these two books have now been sold **
John Ferguson
Starting price is $8 plus post for them both.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290945371493 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290945371493)
Thanks
John Ferguson, Sydney Australia.
** Note - these two books have now been sold **
John Ferguson
Title: Great condition 6128...
Post by: Gryzor on 17:26, 14 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:26, 14 July 13
Well, I'm in the market for a mint-looking 6128, but this went quite high:
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 - Working & Refurbished | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-Working-Refurbished-/151076211742?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1120&autorefresh=true)
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 - Working & Refurbished | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-Working-Refurbished-/151076211742?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1120&autorefresh=true)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Amtix on 17:36, 14 July 13
Post by: Amtix on 17:36, 14 July 13
I should know...my bid of £55.00 for that exact listing was easy torpedo'd out of the water!
Title: Re: Frankie Crashed on Jupiter
Post by: Nich on 14:11, 16 July 13
Post by: Nich on 14:11, 16 July 13
Quote from: robcfg on 11:37, 12 July 13I managed to grab CPCManiaco's dump of Frankie Crashed on Jupiter shortly before CPC-POWER went down as I was aware that only side 1 of the disc was available on the Internet. I recently uploaded a deprotected version of the game to NVG:
I was talking to CPCManiaco and he already had a copy of FCoJ, and said that a full dump will be available at cpc-power once it comes online again.
ftp://ftp.nvg.ntnu.no/pub/cpc/games/adventur/text/frankcra.zip
What I don't quite understand is why a German company would release a fully English-language text adventure for a German market?! ???
Title: Re: Frankie Crashed on Jupiter
Post by: TFM on 19:45, 16 July 13
Post by: TFM on 19:45, 16 July 13
Quote from: Nich on 14:11, 16 July 13Because we Germans think in an global scale. The usage of English language is common to us. Most of us speak two, three or more languages. [nb]While Americans obviously speak only one language, and this is questionable ;-)[/nb] Further there is no Need to insist in small nationalistic thoughts and bothering the rest of the world by using a non-world-language.
What I don't quite understand is why a German company would release a fully English-language text adventure for a German market?! ???
Or maybe they just did a single English version for all Countries to save Money, that was actually quite common back the day.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:28, 16 July 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:28, 16 July 13
Or because they wanted to make the most money and the majority of Amstrad users were in the UK? Much more likely.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:54, 16 July 13
Post by: TFM on 20:54, 16 July 13
Quote from: Bryce on 20:28, 16 July 13
Or because they wanted to make the most money and the majority of Amstrad users were in the UK? Much more likely.
Bryce.
Quote from: TFM/FS on 19:45, 16 July 13
Or maybe they just did a single English version for all Countries to save Money, that was actually quite common back the day.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:27, 17 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:27, 17 July 13
A text adventure with two sides? How much text is there? Obviously no compression to speak of?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:28, 17 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:28, 17 July 13
Hahaha!
"Currently carring (sic):
An Amstrad presentation tape
An arcade quality joystick"
I wonder where this is going...
"Currently carring (sic):
An Amstrad presentation tape
An arcade quality joystick"
I wonder where this is going...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 10:09, 18 July 13
Post by: Nich on 10:09, 18 July 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:27, 17 July 13Side 2 of Frankie Crashed on Jupiter contains all the pictures that accompany the text.
A text adventure with two sides? How much text is there? Obviously no compression to speak of?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:23, 18 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:23, 18 July 13
Huh. But how do you use them?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:21, 26 July 13
Post by: TFM on 20:21, 26 July 13
CPC6128 for few bucks...
Schneider cpc 6128 Computer nicht 464 mit Disketten Laufwerk | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-cpc-6128-Computer-nicht-464-mit-Disketten-Laufwerk-/300939091264?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item46115e1d40)
Schneider cpc 6128 Computer nicht 464 mit Disketten Laufwerk | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-cpc-6128-Computer-nicht-464-mit-Disketten-Laufwerk-/300939091264?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item46115e1d40)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:31, 26 July 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:31, 26 July 13
Looks a bit battered in the left corner :(
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:15, 26 July 13
Post by: TFM on 21:15, 26 July 13
What can you expect for that money?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 23:49, 26 July 13
Post by: robcfg on 23:49, 26 July 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:23, 18 July 13
Huh. But how do you use them?
You're asked to switch the disc, and it loads the images automatically. Otherwise you only see text.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 03:12, 29 July 13
Post by: fergus944 on 03:12, 29 July 13
I have now listed on Ebay the "Amstrad 464 664 6128 Users Omnibus" for sale. See the following
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290953084126 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290953084126)
I am happy to post overseas - please ask me for a postage quote.
John Ferguson
Sydney, Australia
***This item is now sold***
J Ferguson
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290953084126 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290953084126)
I am happy to post overseas - please ask me for a postage quote.
John Ferguson
Sydney, Australia
***This item is now sold***
J Ferguson
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:37, 30 July 13
Post by: Gryzor on 08:37, 30 July 13
Really like that book. Is it only me? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:42, 30 July 13
Post by: steve on 19:42, 30 July 13
Not just you, I have two copies, the first I bought new, it had a whole chunk of repeated pages in it, so a few years ago I bought another copy off ebay to see if it was the same. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 05:03, 01 August 13
Post by: fergus944 on 05:03, 01 August 13
I have listed a copy of the AMSTRAD 6128 User Instructions (the manual that came with the machine) on Ebay at
THE Amstrad 6128 User Instructions | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290954648347?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
and the Enid Blyton Famous Five game for the AMSTRAD 6128 at
Blyton Famous Five Adventure Game FOR Amstrad 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290954653811?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
I am happy to post overseas. Please ask me for a postage quote so I know where you live. For example to post to France, the 130 gram Enid Blyton game pack would be AUD 18 by airmail or AUD 11 by sea mail.
Thanks
John Ferguson, Sydney, Australia
***These items are now sold***
J Ferguson
THE Amstrad 6128 User Instructions | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290954648347?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
and the Enid Blyton Famous Five game for the AMSTRAD 6128 at
Blyton Famous Five Adventure Game FOR Amstrad 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290954653811?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
I am happy to post overseas. Please ask me for a postage quote so I know where you live. For example to post to France, the 130 gram Enid Blyton game pack would be AUD 18 by airmail or AUD 11 by sea mail.
Thanks
John Ferguson, Sydney, Australia
***These items are now sold***
J Ferguson
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:04, 01 August 13
Post by: Gryzor on 07:04, 01 August 13
Ohhh Enid Blyton... =)
You have set your auction Australia only, is that correct?
You have set your auction Australia only, is that correct?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: John Ferguson on 23:47, 02 August 13
Post by: John Ferguson on 23:47, 02 August 13
No, it's not correct. I am happy to post overseas The "Australia only" is set automatically by Ebay because I have not specified the cost of overseas postage. If you wish, I'll get a postage quote for you.
John Ferguson
John Ferguson
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 12:56, 11 August 13
Post by: dcdrac on 12:56, 11 August 13
Another 6128 Plus for sale
Amstrad 6128 + (plus) boxed (RARE) + Amstrad GX4000 boxed with games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-plus-boxed-RARE-Amstrad-GX4000-boxed-with-games-/130965264487?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7e235867)
Amstrad 6128 + (plus) boxed (RARE) + Amstrad GX4000 boxed with games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-plus-boxed-RARE-Amstrad-GX4000-boxed-with-games-/130965264487?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7e235867)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 15:09, 11 August 13
Post by: mr_lou on 15:09, 11 August 13
Quote from: dcdrac on 12:56, 11 August 13
Another 6128 Plus for sale
Amstrad 6128 + (plus) boxed (RARE) + Amstrad GX4000 boxed with games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-plus-boxed-RARE-Amstrad-GX4000-boxed-with-games-/130965264487?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1e7e235867)
Hm, I'd like to bid on the GX4000 and the games. Don't have much use for the CPC6128+ though.
Anyone interested in that one, in case I bid and win? And what would you be willing to pay for it?
Then maybe we could lure the seller into shipping it as two packages.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:28, 11 August 13
Post by: Bryce on 16:28, 11 August 13
He's only shipping to the UK, so he may not accept your bid.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 17:36, 11 August 13
Post by: mr_lou on 17:36, 11 August 13
Quote from: Bryce on 16:28, 11 August 13
He's only shipping to the UK, so he may not accept your bid.
I noticed, but I've asked if he's willing to ship to Denmark. :)
Also asked if he's willing to send in two packages.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:30, 11 August 13
Post by: ralferoo on 21:30, 11 August 13
I'm actually pretty tempted by this, very keen to get a 6128+ and it's local to me as well! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 13:38, 12 August 13
Post by: mr_lou on 13:38, 12 August 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 21:30, 11 August 13
I'm actually pretty tempted by this, very keen to get a 6128+ and it's local to me as well! :)
How local? As in you can just drive there to pick up?
I've received a reply from the seller. He's willing to ship to Denmark. He's also willing to split the items into two packages and send to different locations.
Let's talk on IRC.
Title: 464 PLUS - collection only from Gravesend, Kent.
Post by: steve on 12:40, 17 August 13
Post by: steve on 12:40, 17 August 13
464 PLUS - collection only
21 hours left currently £20 amstrad 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-464-/321183260967?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac803a127)
Includes colour monitor.
21 hours left currently £20 amstrad 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-464-/321183260967?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac803a127)
Includes colour monitor.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 11:59, 31 August 13
Post by: ralferoo on 11:59, 31 August 13
One for Bryce probably, a very expensive but nice looking Acorn Atom: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-ACORN-ATOM-COMPUTER-VGC/290930725208 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-ACORN-ATOM-COMPUTER-VGC/290930725208)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CanonMan on 16:34, 31 August 13
Post by: CanonMan on 16:34, 31 August 13
That guy has a habit of buying computers using the same eBay account and then relisting them a couple of weeks or so later, at two or three times the price he paid for them. His name is mud over on the Acorn forum....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:12, 01 September 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:12, 01 September 13
500 quid? Fuck...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:48, 01 September 13
Post by: beaker on 18:48, 01 September 13
And is only posting to the UK. The swine! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 01 September 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 01 September 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 11:59, 31 August 13
One for Bryce probably, a very expensive but nice looking Acorn Atom: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-ACORN-ATOM-COMPUTER-VGC/290930725208 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-ACORN-ATOM-COMPUTER-VGC/290930725208)
Why for me?? I wouldn't pay that kind of price!! I'd like an Atom, but I'm not mad!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fergus944 on 17:05, 02 September 13
Post by: fergus944 on 17:05, 02 September 13
A copy of the Amstrad 6128 User Instructions is up for sale on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290969172370 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290969172370)
This is a second copy that I had (the other sold a month ago).
John Ferguson
Sydney, Australia
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290969172370 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290969172370)
This is a second copy that I had (the other sold a month ago).
John Ferguson
Sydney, Australia
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:48, 02 September 13
Post by: beaker on 18:48, 02 September 13
Not ebay but someone has put up a 6128+ on adverts.ie if anyone's interested? It's untested and it's just the machine but he is willing to post and takes Paypal.
http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-6128-plus-computer/3687544 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-6128-plus-computer/3687544)
http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-6128-plus-computer/3687544 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-6128-plus-computer/3687544)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 07:02, 15 September 13
Post by: mr_lou on 07:02, 15 September 13
Did anyone paste a link to this CPC6128+ yet?
Amstrad cpc 6128 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-/281165938414?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4176cbbeee)
Only 10 hours left.
Amstrad cpc 6128 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-/281165938414?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4176cbbeee)
Only 10 hours left.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Joss on 10:39, 15 September 13
Post by: Joss on 10:39, 15 September 13
There is another one in Germany:
Amstrad Schneider CPC 6128+ inkl. Monitor bunt | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/141060408827?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Amstrad Schneider CPC 6128+ inkl. Monitor bunt | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/141060408827?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:13, 19 September 13
Post by: steve on 19:13, 19 September 13
Incredible!, a book just sold on ebay for £66, it's called "subroutines for the Amstrad CPC464 + 664".
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 19 September 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:17, 19 September 13
Versand nach:
Deutschland
Tsk...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:27, 19 September 13
Post by: steve on 19:27, 19 September 13
Translation please.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 19 September 13
Post by: TFM on 20:02, 19 September 13
It's Xesrjb, just contact him and he will ship to other countries too - I guess.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 20:40, 19 September 13
Post by: xesrjb on 20:40, 19 September 13
shipping worldwide!!!
xesrjb
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:04, 20 September 13
Post by: TFM on 18:04, 20 September 13
Quote from: xesrjb on 20:40, 19 September 13
shipping worldwide!!!
xesrjb
What happened to the SF2 you tried to sell? [nb]Ok, maybe you realized that you forgot to put FutureOS on it, to get a better price ;D [/nb]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - 464 6128 CTM bundle in Victoria, Australia.
Post by: 00WReX on 03:15, 21 September 13
Post by: 00WReX on 03:15, 21 September 13
Not a bad little bundle in Victoria, Australia.
CPC 464, 6128 & CTM 640 Colour Monitor.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wzIAAOxyI5VSNZGA/$T2eC16FHJHoFGliv3c64BSNZG!Lizg~~60_57.JPG) (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wzIAAOxyI5VSNZGA/$T2eC16FHJHoFGliv3c64BSNZG!Lizg~~60_57.JPG)
TWO Amstrad PC'S in Melbourne, VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Two-Amstrad-PCs/121176489990?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D12%26meid%3D1430395177417309529%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D171126167907%26)
Cheers,
Shane
CPC 464, 6128 & CTM 640 Colour Monitor.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wzIAAOxyI5VSNZGA/$T2eC16FHJHoFGliv3c64BSNZG!Lizg~~60_57.JPG) (http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/wzIAAOxyI5VSNZGA/$T2eC16FHJHoFGliv3c64BSNZG!Lizg~~60_57.JPG)
TWO Amstrad PC'S in Melbourne, VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Two-Amstrad-PCs/121176489990?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D12%26meid%3D1430395177417309529%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D171126167907%26)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: duk_duw on 13:29, 21 September 13
Post by: duk_duw on 13:29, 21 September 13
good to see!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:46, 21 September 13
Post by: TFM on 18:46, 21 September 13
For people like me, who like the real hardware this comes in convenient:
Amstrad Schneider CPC 3" Disketten 135 x Spiele | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-3-Disketten-135-x-Spiele-/141066953427?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item20d83ee2d3)
I would buy it, if I wouldn't have already a fair stock of it (for my games...).
Amstrad Schneider CPC 3" Disketten 135 x Spiele | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-3-Disketten-135-x-Spiele-/141066953427?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item20d83ee2d3)
I would buy it, if I wouldn't have already a fair stock of it (for my games...).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 08:04, 23 September 13
Post by: Border_7 on 08:04, 23 September 13
Quote from: 00WReX on 03:15, 21 September 13
Not a bad little bundle in Victoria, Australia.
CPC 464, 6128 & CTM 640 Colour Monitor.
Cheers,
Shane
Crikey! wow
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:21, 23 September 13
Post by: ralferoo on 19:21, 23 September 13
On ebay now, 2 DDI-1+FDI-1. They've got reserves on though, so bidding might be a bit painful...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070429455 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070429455)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070422755 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070422755)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070429455 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070429455)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070422755 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141070422755)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 01:04, 26 September 13
Post by: Border_7 on 01:04, 26 September 13
Not quite Ebay - but New Zealand's 'TradeMe' has a few treasures from time to time:
Amstrad CPC464 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/vintage/auction-643092023.htm)
Amstrad CPC464 | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/vintage/auction-643092023.htm)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:04, 26 September 13
Post by: ralferoo on 19:04, 26 September 13
Quote from: Border_7 on 01:04, 26 September 13I wouldn't pay that for a 464 though!
Not quite Ebay - but New Zealand's 'TradeMe' has a few treasures from time to time:
Whereabouts in NZ are you? I sometimes go over around Christmas time to visit my sister in Auckland and also try to get to the South to do some tramping. Probably won't be for another couple of years now though - couldn't afford it this year and my sister is coming back to the UK next year... :(
Oh, and my sister raves about trademe too... I think half the stuff she buys she found on there!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 23:49, 26 September 13
Post by: Border_7 on 23:49, 26 September 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 19:04, 26 September 13
I wouldn't pay that for a 464 though!
Whereabouts in NZ are you? I sometimes go over around Christmas time to visit my sister in Auckland and also try to get to the South to do some tramping. Probably won't be for another couple of years now though - couldn't afford it this year and my sister is coming back to the UK next year... :(
Oh, and my sister raves about trademe too... I think half the stuff she buys she found on there!
I used to live in Nelson - Top of the South Island. Awesome place! Moved back to Australia some years ago now... Yeah TradeMe isn't too bad! We were in Auckland a few months ago... I forget how chilly it gets there...especially down south.
It is far to come from the UK that's for sure :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 16:43, 27 September 13
Post by: xesrjb on 16:43, 27 September 13
@TFM
Done!!
xesrjb
Done!!
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:15, 03 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 18:15, 03 October 13
I just stumbled across this:
amstrad dktronics 6128 mouse interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-dktronics-6128-mouse-interface-/141071275884?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20d880d76c)
Interesting to anyone?
amstrad dktronics 6128 mouse interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-dktronics-6128-mouse-interface-/141071275884?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20d880d76c)
Interesting to anyone?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:44, 03 October 13
Post by: TFM on 18:44, 03 October 13
Looks interesting. Does somebody know if this kind was sold a lot, or is it something very rare?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:41, 03 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 19:41, 03 October 13
It's not that rare, there were loads of them.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 09:13, 04 October 13
Post by: BluesBrothers on 09:13, 04 October 13
Is it possible to use the AMX mouse with this or do you need the AMX version interface?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 04 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 04 October 13
No, I think it had its own mouse that wasn't compatible with the AMX mouse.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:08, 04 October 13
Post by: TFM on 18:08, 04 October 13
The AMX mouse used an own adapter to plug into the joystick port of the CPC.
Well, never saw that dk'tronics mouse before, but if it is that common, it may make sense to support it.
Shite! Now it ended already.
Well, never saw that dk'tronics mouse before, but if it is that common, it may make sense to support it.
Shite! Now it ended already.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:21, 04 October 13
Post by: TFM on 18:21, 04 October 13
Nice original Amstrad analogue Joystick for the 6128 Plus.
Retro Amstrad Joystick AJ - 5 Used | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Amstrad-Joystick-AJ-5-Used-/390670472124?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item5af5c653bc)
Retro Amstrad Joystick AJ - 5 Used | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Amstrad-Joystick-AJ-5-Used-/390670472124?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item5af5c653bc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:24, 04 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 18:24, 04 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 18:21, 04 October 13
Nice original Amstrad analogue Joystick for the 6128 Plus.
Retro Amstrad Joystick AJ - 5 Used | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Amstrad-Joystick-AJ-5-Used-/390670472124?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item5af5c653bc)
This is nice indeed. I'm gonna bid on it.
Shame I'm left handed. The buttons are on the wrong side for me. But oh well. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:25, 04 October 13
Post by: TFM on 18:25, 04 October 13
Did already put 5 Pound on it, but at the end it will a more anyway. So good luck!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:26, 04 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 18:26, 04 October 13
You're also on the wrong side of the water to bid on it too :( Postage to UK only.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:29, 04 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 18:29, 04 October 13
Quote from: Bryce on 18:26, 04 October 13
You're also on the wrong side of the water to bid on it too :( Postage to UK only.
I'm a rebel. I bid anyway.
(No I ask seller of course if he's willing to ship to Denmark first). :)
EDIT: But officially, I'm a rebel.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 04 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:56, 04 October 13
If TFM bid 5 pounds on it and you bid too, why is only one bid showing?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:15, 04 October 13
Post by: TFM on 21:15, 04 October 13
That's easy to explain: In Denmark electricity is very expansive. so they slow down the electrons in the cables to save money. That means if you press "Bid" then it takes them 7 hours until the bit arrives :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 04:52, 05 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 04:52, 05 October 13
Quote from: Bryce on 20:56, 04 October 13If TFM bid 5 pounds on it and you bid too, why is only one bid showing?
Officially I'm still waiting for sellers reply about being willing to ship to Denmark.
Unofficially, TFM's explanation is totally valid, because I'm a rebel so I have of course bid without waiting for sellers reply on this question.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 09:25, 05 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 09:25, 05 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 18:25, 04 October 13Did already put 5 Pound on it, but at the end it will a more anyway. So good luck!
Um..... don't you live in Germany?
So what if you win, and seller won't ship to Germany?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:11, 05 October 13
Post by: TFM on 18:11, 05 October 13
Rebels don't care about that ;) [nb]Well live in usa, but shipping goes to Germany.[/nb]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:31, 08 October 13
Post by: 00WReX on 13:31, 08 October 13
CPC 464 + Green Screen + DDI-1 in Canberra, Australia.
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CPC 464 + Green Screen in Victoria, Australia.
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Cheers,
Shane
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Amstrad CPC 64 Vintage Computer Games Software Manuals P UP Fraser ACT in South (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC-64-Vintage-Computer-Games-Software-Manuals-P-Up-Fraser-ACT-/251350526582?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item3a85a8aa76)
CPC 464 + Green Screen in Victoria, Australia.
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Vintage Amstrad CPC 464 Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-/251354111851?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item3a85df5f6b)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:08, 08 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 15:08, 08 October 13
Both look like they are in pretty good physical condition too :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:05, 08 October 13
Post by: TFM on 19:05, 08 October 13
Quote from: mr_lou on 18:24, 04 October 13
This is nice indeed. I'm gonna bid on it.
Did you get the joystick, or was it somebody else?
If yes, could you do a simple test for me?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 19:11, 08 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 19:11, 08 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 19:05, 08 October 13Did you get the joystick, or was it somebody else?
If yes, could you do a simple test for me?
Yea I got it, but seller isn't returning to me about price for shipment.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:14, 08 October 13
Post by: TFM on 19:14, 08 October 13
Then GOOD LUCK with that. Can't be too much.
Could you try to check out if this joystick works on a Plus machine with the Plus Version of FutureOS?? I only had one chance to test it with real hardware ever (with a different joystick). Your help really would be appreciated. :)
Could you try to check out if this joystick works on a Plus machine with the Plus Version of FutureOS?? I only had one chance to test it with real hardware ever (with a different joystick). Your help really would be appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 19:31, 08 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 19:31, 08 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 19:14, 08 October 13
Could you try to check out if this joystick works on a Plus machine with the Plus Version of FutureOS?? I only had one chance to test it with real hardware ever (with a different joystick). Your help really would be appreciated. :)
No promises.
I've thought about checking out FutureOS, but it's not exactly high on my priority list.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:39, 08 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:39, 08 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 19:14, 08 October 13
Then GOOD LUCK with that. Can't be too much.
Could you try to check out if this joystick works on a Plus machine with the Plus Version of FutureOS?? I only had one chance to test it with real hardware ever (with a different joystick). Your help really would be appreciated. :)
It's easy to convert an old PC analogue joystick (which you can easily and cheaply get on ebay) to CPC analogue. Then you can test FutureOS all you want. I can make you one if you want.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:22, 08 October 13
Post by: TFM on 22:22, 08 October 13
Good idea. And if you can make one, please test with your 6128 Plus, because I can't access my Plus before May 2014 :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:55, 10 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:55, 10 October 13
[Rant_Mode]
ebay rant: So the people at ebay took a look at their sorting system and decided it was still too easy to find things, so that had to be changed!
Now, when for example you are in Classic Computers or whatever and click on the list of brands, they're no longer alphabetically sorted, oh no, that would be too easy, the twats have gone a changed it to being sorted by how many items of that brand are on offer! Who the hell searches by amount of offers?? If I'm looking for an Amstrad, I'm hardly going to pick a Commodore just because there's more of them!! So finding a brand to click on, means going through the list entire list instead just scanning quickly down to brand.
Have these guys no idea how people buy stuff? Don't they use ebay? I'm sure this isn't just a problem for Classic Computers, buying almost anything I would look for a certain brand rather than how many are on offer?
[/Rant_Mode]
Bryce.
ebay rant: So the people at ebay took a look at their sorting system and decided it was still too easy to find things, so that had to be changed!
Now, when for example you are in Classic Computers or whatever and click on the list of brands, they're no longer alphabetically sorted, oh no, that would be too easy, the twats have gone a changed it to being sorted by how many items of that brand are on offer! Who the hell searches by amount of offers?? If I'm looking for an Amstrad, I'm hardly going to pick a Commodore just because there's more of them!! So finding a brand to click on, means going through the list entire list instead just scanning quickly down to brand.
Have these guys no idea how people buy stuff? Don't they use ebay? I'm sure this isn't just a problem for Classic Computers, buying almost anything I would look for a certain brand rather than how many are on offer?
[/Rant_Mode]
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:04, 10 October 13
Post by: TFM on 17:04, 10 October 13
Don't forget that 90% of the humans out there are already zombies, they just buy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:23, 10 October 13
Post by: beaker on 20:23, 10 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 17:04, 10 October 13
Don't forget that 90% of the humans out there are already zombies, they just buy.
I take exception to that statement >:(
I just bought 2x Acorn Electrons and a Plus 1 on Amibay. I didn't need them, and I definitely don't need 2 but I don't have any so I bought them anyway. At lunchtime I had to take my old father to the Doctors and while I was waiting I went to the charity shop in town and bought Tekken 5 for €2. Not sure when I'll play it as I have over 500 titles I still have to play not including ROM images.... I prefer to think of myself as a hoarder :P
The really sad thing was Bryce had seen me declare interest in the Acorn Electrons and was waiting for an email from me looking to see what else I could buy for them :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:12, 10 October 13
Post by: Gryzor on 21:12, 10 October 13
eBay every now and then breaks things that used to work just fine - how advanced searches are done and saved, RSS feeds, now this... I guess their usability testers are untrained monkeys.
Regarding the analogue joystick, there's no 'wrong' and 'right' side for the buttons. One can handle a joystick+buttons regardless of their relative position, like arcade cabs prove. It's just a matter of personal preference - and what you're used to. It's like footballers - being left-handed doesn't mean you have to be left-footed, too.
Regarding the analogue joystick, there's no 'wrong' and 'right' side for the buttons. One can handle a joystick+buttons regardless of their relative position, like arcade cabs prove. It's just a matter of personal preference - and what you're used to. It's like footballers - being left-handed doesn't mean you have to be left-footed, too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:18, 10 October 13
Post by: Bryce on 23:18, 10 October 13
The Electron is so striped down, that it's almost impossible to use without expansions. It doesn't even have joysticks without a huge expansion. So buying extra stuff for it tends to be a must. But it's a great machine when you have it expanded. It's one of my favourites.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 23:51, 10 October 13
Post by: 00WReX on 23:51, 10 October 13
Hey beaker, I have basically exactly the same as what you are getting 2x Acorn Electrons (an Issue2 and an Issue6 mainboard) and a Plus 1 expansion. One of the Electrons was from when a few of the guys on the forum did a group buy and had a heap of bits & pieces.
I pretty sure it was Bryce that convinced me...nothing to do with reckless buying or anything :D
I've probably had mine a year to 18 months max. and prior to that had not even seen an Electron in the flesh.
Have not done much with them. They both work great, and I have loaded the odd game from a .wav file on my laptop through the tape port. I also purchased a ROM cartridge from the UK to test the Plus 1 but I think it has an issue as it has never worked correctly (the ROM).
Anyway, have fun with it...if you ever get around to unboxing it ;D
Hopefully Bryce can make some fancy addon for it ;)
Cheers,
Shane
I pretty sure it was Bryce that convinced me...nothing to do with reckless buying or anything :D
I've probably had mine a year to 18 months max. and prior to that had not even seen an Electron in the flesh.
Have not done much with them. They both work great, and I have loaded the odd game from a .wav file on my laptop through the tape port. I also purchased a ROM cartridge from the UK to test the Plus 1 but I think it has an issue as it has never worked correctly (the ROM).
Anyway, have fun with it...if you ever get around to unboxing it ;D
Hopefully Bryce can make some fancy addon for it ;)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:01, 11 October 13
Post by: beaker on 00:01, 11 October 13
Thanks Shane, I recently bought a BBC Master from that same group buy and fitted it with a TurboMMC which is great :D
Yeah, after a couple of years the Acorn Electron definitely felt deficient compared to my mates Amstrad CPC 464's. I was a little (very) pissed when my parents gave it away to our neighbours though... it was my first computer :'( The firstbyte joystick adapter wasn't too large but needed a cassette to patch the software to be able to use it although it allowed you to use digital joysticks which was useful. It'll be great to own one again :D I actually prefer the Repton interface on the Elk compared to the BBC Micro where I have no idea how much time I have remaining...
Quote from: Bryce on 23:18, 10 October 13
The Electron is so striped down, that it's almost impossible to use without expansions. It doesn't even have joysticks without a huge expansion. So buying extra stuff for it tends to be a must. But it's a great machine when you have it expanded. It's one of my favourites.
Bryce.
Yeah, after a couple of years the Acorn Electron definitely felt deficient compared to my mates Amstrad CPC 464's. I was a little (very) pissed when my parents gave it away to our neighbours though... it was my first computer :'( The firstbyte joystick adapter wasn't too large but needed a cassette to patch the software to be able to use it although it allowed you to use digital joysticks which was useful. It'll be great to own one again :D I actually prefer the Repton interface on the Elk compared to the BBC Micro where I have no idea how much time I have remaining...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:14, 12 October 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:14, 12 October 13
I was reading the history of the Electron a while ago on The Register; seriously, what were they thinking?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:02, 12 October 13
Post by: dcdrac on 21:02, 12 October 13
They saw the market the Spectrum was generating and tried to cash in on it and cocked up
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:53, 13 October 13
Post by: beaker on 10:53, 13 October 13
Symbiface II going in Germany. Fairly nice case for it.
Symbiface II für Schneider/Amstrad CPC 6128 Komplettpaket | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261304001911)
Symbiface II für Schneider/Amstrad CPC 6128 Komplettpaket | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261304001911)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 20:11, 13 October 13
Post by: mr_lou on 20:11, 13 October 13
Anyone in UK living close to Gosport?
Amstrad 6128 Plus - Home Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-/310768301877)
Amstrad 6128 Plus - Home Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-/310768301877)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:00, 14 October 13
Post by: TFM on 00:00, 14 October 13
Quote from: beaker on 10:53, 13 October 13
Symbiface II going in Germany. Fairly nice case for it.
Symbiface II für Schneider/Amstrad CPC 6128 Komplettpaket | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261304001911)
250 Euros and 6 days to go..... :laugh: Good luck!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:06, 14 October 13
Post by: beaker on 00:06, 14 October 13
Holy crap that's shot up! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 17:35, 15 October 13
Post by: Munchausen on 17:35, 15 October 13
Quote from: mr_lou on 20:11, 13 October 13
Anyone in UK living close to Gosport?
Amstrad 6128 Plus - Home Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-/310768301877)
Oooh, nice. This one might be possible for me as I regularly drive to So'ton.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 18:27, 16 October 13
Post by: radu14m on 18:27, 16 October 13
damn, why all this brilliant and cheap offer are always located in uk ?
:)
:)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:13, 16 October 13
Post by: TFM on 19:13, 16 October 13
Well, you should thing about making a short holiday break in GB. A flight is cheaper then a 6128 Plus these days. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:07, 16 October 13
Post by: beaker on 20:07, 16 October 13
Not a flight from Ireland if you put luggage in the hold :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 16 October 13
Post by: TFM on 21:04, 16 October 13
Well, the keyboard fits in the "laptop" case. And the monitor.... well, ok a bit less handy handbag, but with some good will....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:12, 20 October 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:12, 20 October 13
Holly cow that was an amazing case job!
>€500? wow.
>€500? wow.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 11:58, 25 October 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 11:58, 25 October 13
Amstrad MegaPC on ebay, these don't make an appearance too often !!
Amstrad Megapc 386SX | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Megapc-386SX-/181244321028?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a3300dd04)
Amstrad Megapc 386SX | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Megapc-386SX-/181244321028?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a3300dd04)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:54, 25 October 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:54, 25 October 13
And comes with packaging? Wow. I so want it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 22:21, 26 October 13
Post by: remax on 22:21, 26 October 13
It will certainly finish very high... it was one of my teenager dreams :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MacDeath on 00:44, 27 October 13
Post by: MacDeath on 00:44, 27 October 13
come with a GX4000 compatible analog joy, and yes it must be great to be able to play Megadrive on a VGA monitor...
Also Mega drive paddles with the Logo amstrad is a must have... and you can play all of those legendary MS-Dos era VGA games...
Also Mega drive paddles with the Logo amstrad is a must have... and you can play all of those legendary MS-Dos era VGA games...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:48, 28 October 13
Post by: TFM on 17:48, 28 October 13
Quote from: The Last Bandit on 11:58, 25 October 13
Amstrad MegaPC on ebay, these don't make an appearance too often !!
Amstrad Megapc 386SX | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Megapc-386SX-/181244321028?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a3300dd04)
Didn't end very high at all. 182 Pounds... well... you pay more for a SF2 (see auction before).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:16, 28 October 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:16, 28 October 13
That's cheap for sure!
Indeed the Amstrad-branded Sega controllers are neat!
Indeed the Amstrad-branded Sega controllers are neat!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 01:02, 29 October 13
Post by: remax on 01:02, 29 October 13
Quote from: TFM on 17:48, 28 October 13
Didn't end very high at all. 182 Pounds... well... you pay more for a SF2 (see auction before).
At this price, i would have been in England, i would have seriously considered about buying it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: nrgroom on 20:07, 07 November 13
Post by: nrgroom on 20:07, 07 November 13
There's a 664 on eBay.
I've never actually seen one of these in real life. Shame it appears to be broken. Is this a common fault, and can it be fixed ?
faulty - AMSTRAD 64K colour personal computer / console - cpc 664 floppy disc | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/faulty-AMSTRAD-64K-colour-personal-computer-console-cpc-664-floppy-disc-/221311393503?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item33872fdedf)
I've never actually seen one of these in real life. Shame it appears to be broken. Is this a common fault, and can it be fixed ?
faulty - AMSTRAD 64K colour personal computer / console - cpc 664 floppy disc | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/faulty-AMSTRAD-64K-colour-personal-computer-console-cpc-664-floppy-disc-/221311393503?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item33872fdedf)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 05:52, 08 November 13
Post by: steve on 05:52, 08 November 13
Yes, the 664 keyboard membrane is known to be flaky, you may be able to clean/repair the membrane, but you can also buy replacement membranes for £25 from rwap.
You should also expect to have to replace the drive belt.
You should also expect to have to replace the drive belt.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:13, 08 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:13, 08 November 13
From my experience, the membranes aren't worth repairing. They are so flaky, that as soon as you've fixed one part another part will fail a few days later. It's well worth investing in a new membrane unless you want to spend more time fixing it than using it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 11:07, 08 November 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 11:07, 08 November 13
Seems like a lot for a broken unit. Are they that much in demand ?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:20, 08 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 11:20, 08 November 13
They are relatively rare. It will probably reach 100 pounds or there abouts.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 15:24, 08 November 13
Post by: Munchausen on 15:24, 08 November 13
And it's in good condition too, despite the keyboard membrane which is an easy fix. Most 664s I've seen come up for sale have really badly faded keys.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:58, 08 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 18:58, 08 November 13
Well they weren't all blue to start with. My 664 is a complete grey keyboard version and there was a beige/brown version too.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 19:57, 08 November 13
Post by: beaker on 19:57, 08 November 13
So tempting, my sister is still living in Bournemouth so she could probably go around and collect it and bring it over at Christmas :D :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:10, 08 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:10, 08 November 13
Well the price is still relatively reasonable, but there's still 6 days to go.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:06, 09 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:06, 09 November 13
Looks lovely, and judging from the bids the broken membrane doesn't stop others...
(but what the heck has he done with the power cable?!)
(but what the heck has he done with the power cable?!)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:27, 10 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 18:27, 10 November 13
Don't know how many use ROMboxes nowadays, but here's a trio of essentials:
Utopia ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Utopia-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106186?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3ca&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Maxam ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxam-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106189?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3cd&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Parados ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parados-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106197?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3d5&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Judging from the manual's font these are not originals, but still, for someone who needs them, GBP7 a pop is not too bad.
Utopia ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Utopia-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106186?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3ca&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Maxam ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxam-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106189?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3cd&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Parados ROM for Amstrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parados-ROM-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-464-664-6128-/231092106197?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item35ce29b3d5&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Judging from the manual's font these are not originals, but still, for someone who needs them, GBP7 a pop is not too bad.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CanonMan on 20:36, 10 November 13
Post by: CanonMan on 20:36, 10 November 13
Those Arnor ROMs are definitely not originals!
They used to come with proper printer manuals in black plastic cases with paper covers, like some of the more expensive games did. I've got some originals up in the loft :)
They used to come with proper printer manuals in black plastic cases with paper covers, like some of the more expensive games did. I've got some originals up in the loft :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:42, 11 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 09:42, 11 November 13
Definitely copies. You can easily make these yourself for a few Euros.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:43, 11 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 09:43, 11 November 13
Yes, I know. But if you don't have a burner these may come in handy, hence my posting.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 22:44, 12 November 13
Post by: Munchausen on 22:44, 12 November 13
Quote from: Bryce on 18:58, 08 November 13
Well they weren't all blue to start with. My 664 is a complete grey keyboard version and there was a beige/brown version too.
Bryce.
Who said anything about blue?! I've seen faded keys on all 664 varieties. My preference would be for blue then grey then brown though they're all pretty. But I can't justify getting a 664 anyway, especially so close to my GFs birthday :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:42, 12 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 23:42, 12 November 13
So she wouldn't be impressed if you got her a CPC664 for her birthday? :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 10:07, 13 November 13
Post by: Munchausen on 10:07, 13 November 13
Unimpressed just doesn't even begin to describe it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:54, 15 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 12:54, 15 November 13
That'll explain the wifes reaction to the CPC6128+ I got her for Christmas.
Speaking of which. There's a 6128+ on ebay Germany at the moment (a rare occurrance although it's a french model): Amstrad CPC 6128 Plus AZERTY mit Anleitung und Burnin Rubber Cartridge 6128plus (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-AZERTY-mit-Anleitung-und-Burnin-Rubber-Cartridge-6128plus-/181261931378?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2a340d9372)
And a 464+ too (and it's a UK qwerty): Amstrad CPC 464 Plus mit Anleitung 464plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Plus-mit-Anleitung-464plus-/181261933158?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2a340d9a66)
Bryce.
Speaking of which. There's a 6128+ on ebay Germany at the moment (a rare occurrance although it's a french model): Amstrad CPC 6128 Plus AZERTY mit Anleitung und Burnin Rubber Cartridge 6128plus (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-AZERTY-mit-Anleitung-und-Burnin-Rubber-Cartridge-6128plus-/181261931378?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2a340d9372)
And a 464+ too (and it's a UK qwerty): Amstrad CPC 464 Plus mit Anleitung 464plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Plus-mit-Anleitung-464plus-/181261933158?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2a340d9a66)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:03, 15 November 13
Post by: beaker on 13:03, 15 November 13
Nice and they come with a nice patina as well :)
Only €20 to Ireland and may work out better value than that one on adverts.ie where he's rearranged the azerty keyboard into a qwerty one...
Only €20 to Ireland and may work out better value than that one on adverts.ie where he's rearranged the azerty keyboard into a qwerty one...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: nrgroom on 20:36, 15 November 13
Post by: nrgroom on 20:36, 15 November 13
re the 664 on ebay
It went for an amazing £202. :o
Wow.
I'm pleased that I was busy at work when the auction ended, because i've got a habit of getting in over my head when it comes to eBay bidding, and could have ended up with an empty bank account.
Much cheaper to just use half the memory of my 6128, and pretend it's a 664 ;)
Quote from: Bryce on 20:10, 08 November 13
Well the price is still relatively reasonable, but there's still 6 days to go.
Bryce.
It went for an amazing £202. :o
Wow.
I'm pleased that I was busy at work when the auction ended, because i've got a habit of getting in over my head when it comes to eBay bidding, and could have ended up with an empty bank account.
Much cheaper to just use half the memory of my 6128, and pretend it's a 664 ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 20:59, 15 November 13
Post by: redbox on 20:59, 15 November 13
Quote from: nrgroom on 20:36, 15 November 13
It went for an amazing £202.
That's not amazing, that's about right.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: nrgroom on 21:28, 15 November 13
Post by: nrgroom on 21:28, 15 November 13
Well you're probably right, I guess it's worth what the winning bidder is willing to pay.
Seems a bit high to me, given that the membrane need fixing/replacing. I was hoping to snap it up for £80.
I remember getting my 464 for a nice crisp £10. But then I suppose theres thousands of them about...
Seems a bit high to me, given that the membrane need fixing/replacing. I was hoping to snap it up for £80.
I remember getting my 464 for a nice crisp £10. But then I suppose theres thousands of them about...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 09:33, 16 November 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 09:33, 16 November 13
£202 is a lot to pay, I guess this is an Amstrad fan looking to complete a collection as there are cheaper ways to get a working Amstard. I picked up my 6128 recently on ebay for €12, needs a bit of work but more or less fully functional.
Also 464+ on Adverts.ie going for €60 but that probably be haggled down a bit.
Also 464+ on Adverts.ie going for €60 but that probably be haggled down a bit.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:48, 17 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 17:48, 17 November 13
€260 for a faulty 664? Reasonable? Yeah, no way. Maybe half.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:21, 19 November 13
Post by: TFM on 19:21, 19 November 13
Compared to the prices I payed 10 years ago, that's all very expensive. Beginning 2000's a 6128 was about 10-20 Euros, a 664 maybe 10 more, but not always. And now prices add an order of magnitude, that's sick.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:10, 19 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 21:10, 19 November 13
Btw, to give some perspective, you can get a Sam Coupe or an Enterprise for that kind of money!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:41, 19 November 13
Post by: TFM on 21:41, 19 November 13
Well, ok, I assume they are definitely more scarce. But technology is more or less on same level. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:28, 19 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 22:28, 19 November 13
Quote from: TFM on 21:41, 19 November 13
Well, ok, I assume they are definitely more scarce. But technology is more or less on same level. :)
In retroworld, technology / speed / power of a computer has no relation to the price. A C64 is much more powerful than an Altair 8800, but the price is the complete opposite.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 23:39, 19 November 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 23:39, 19 November 13
Quote from: Bryce on 22:28, 19 November 13
In retroworld, technology / speed / power of a computer has no relation to the price. A C64 is much more powerful than an Altair 8800, but the price is the complete opposite.
Bryce.
Exactly, how much is even a dead Apple 1 worth these days ?
I have a Atari Jaguar CD (working) for 1 Million euros is anyone wants it ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:03, 20 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 10:03, 20 November 13
Damn! SIXTY FOUR BITS!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:06, 20 November 13
Post by: beaker on 10:06, 20 November 13
Quote from: The Last Bandit on 23:39, 19 November 13
I have a Atari Jaguar CD (working) for 1 Million euros is anyone wants it ;D
Such a treasure exists in Ireland???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 10:38, 20 November 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 10:38, 20 November 13
Yep, but it sucks big time.
Actually have an nice collection of crap consoles, GX-4000, Jaguar, CDi :)
Actually have an nice collection of crap consoles, GX-4000, Jaguar, CDi :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:30, 20 November 13
Post by: TFM on 20:30, 20 November 13
Quote from: Bryce on 22:28, 19 November 13
In retroworld, technology / speed / power of a computer has no relation to the price. A C64 is much more powerful than an Altair 8800, but the price is the complete opposite.
Bryce.
Of course, in retro world it works exactly as you say... Well, I just don't live there. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:55, 20 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 20:55, 20 November 13
Quote from: TFM on 20:30, 20 November 13
Of course, in retro world it works exactly as you say... Well, I just don't live there. ;)
You may not live there, but in the world where the retro computers are sold it works that way, so if you intend buying one, then you're going to have to live with it anyway.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:05, 20 November 13
Post by: TFM on 21:05, 20 November 13
Nope! ;) Got all I need. :D
When I did listen to Rock music in the 80ies, it was called Rock, today some call it classic rock. Why should I change it?
When I got the CPC for reasons I liked it and decided to use it, why should I change that?
So what 'they' call Retro is for me the technology I did grow up with and am acquainted to. If some of 'them' freak out and get prices to insanity - I will just not join them. :)
Sure technology advances, but this does not make older things worse, they stay as they are. And I can don things with the CPC which couldn't be done with a PC (at least by me). No it's not retro for me, it's my preferred system - this wonderful CPC - and I don't see a change coming soon.
When I did listen to Rock music in the 80ies, it was called Rock, today some call it classic rock. Why should I change it?
When I got the CPC for reasons I liked it and decided to use it, why should I change that?
So what 'they' call Retro is for me the technology I did grow up with and am acquainted to. If some of 'them' freak out and get prices to insanity - I will just not join them. :)
Sure technology advances, but this does not make older things worse, they stay as they are. And I can don things with the CPC which couldn't be done with a PC (at least by me). No it's not retro for me, it's my preferred system - this wonderful CPC - and I don't see a change coming soon.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:23, 20 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 21:23, 20 November 13
I'm really happy for you, but none of that changes reality :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:24, 20 November 13
Post by: TFM on 23:24, 20 November 13
What you call reality is purely POV. There is no law of nature defining things at 'retro', this is all man-made definition. And nobody agrees anyway. Same with cars... How old is an oldtimer? :)
But we're getting really offtopic
But we're getting really offtopic
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:25, 21 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 10:25, 21 November 13
My point wasn't about the age of retro computers, rather what they cost. And the fact (not pov) remains: The price of a retro computer is not related to the processing power of the item.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:20, 21 November 13
Post by: TFM on 17:20, 21 November 13
Well, you're right for ebay, but not when buying a computer from FutureSoft ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 19:34, 21 November 13
Post by: Munchausen on 19:34, 21 November 13
I've got a fully working HP-85 with accessories, manuals and software... a strange beast (with a processor that operates in binary coded decimal) that I rescued from certain death. They seem to be reasonably valuable hp-85 in Vintage Computing | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Vintage-Computing-/11189/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=hp-85)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:27, 21 November 13
Post by: TFM on 20:27, 21 November 13
No excuses anylonger!
6128 for 10 bucks!
Schneider Personal Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Personal-Computer-/221317854497?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3387927521)
6128 for 10 bucks!
Schneider Personal Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Personal-Computer-/221317854497?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item3387927521)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:30, 21 November 13
Post by: Bryce on 22:30, 21 November 13
Let's see if it's still for €10 in 22 hours :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 05:57, 22 November 13
Post by: awergh on 05:57, 22 November 13
If only 6128s were that cheap in Australia... I'd hate to know what it will be once the auction finishes.
Amstrad CPC6128 Rare Perfect Working Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Rare-Perfect-Working-Condition-/131052773911)
Amstrad CPC6128 Rare Perfect Working Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Rare-Perfect-Working-Condition-/131052773911)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:05, 23 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:05, 23 November 13
A nice lot, but only if you live near something called Bexleyheath...
AMSTRAD CPC 464+MONITOR+DD-1 DISK DRIVE+TV TUNER+RADIO/ALARM CLOCK+GAMES | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-MONITOR-DD-1-DISK-DRIVE-TV-TUNER-RADIO-ALARM-CLOCK-GAMES-/181267023198?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a345b455e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
AMSTRAD CPC 464+MONITOR+DD-1 DISK DRIVE+TV TUNER+RADIO/ALARM CLOCK+GAMES | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-MONITOR-DD-1-DISK-DRIVE-TV-TUNER-RADIO-ALARM-CLOCK-GAMES-/181267023198?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a345b455e&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:GB:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:10, 24 November 13
Post by: TFM on 00:10, 24 November 13
Quote from: Bryce on 22:30, 21 November 13
Let's see if it's still for €10 in 22 hours :)
Bryce.
Ended at 22,22... well how could you know? Too much 2's for coincidences.... Bryce can tell the future!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 00:14, 24 November 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 00:14, 24 November 13
Schneider / Amstrad CPC Disks:
(please ask for shipping costs outside Germany, before you place your bet!)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337892651)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337893733)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337894687)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337895389)
Dusty, rusty, untested!!!! :P
(please ask for shipping costs outside Germany, before you place your bet!)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337892651)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337893733)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337894687)
Schneider / Amstrad CPC,PCW: 20 ungetestete 3" Disketten | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/261337895389)
Dusty, rusty, untested!!!! :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:37, 24 November 13
Post by: Gryzor on 19:37, 24 November 13
Untested? We'd expect better from you :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:42, 24 November 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:42, 24 November 13
No time, no motivation... I just took them out of a box, and that's it.
But I'm sure, some of them will not work anymore...
But I'm sure, some of them will not work anymore...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 20:01, 01 December 13
Post by: dcdrac on 20:01, 01 December 13
Holy heck this is pricey
Amstrad 6128 Plus Home Computer Sytem Nuevo New | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-Sytem-Nuevo-New-/281205270481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item417923e7d1#ht_102wt_1149)
Amstrad 6128 Plus Home Computer Sytem Nuevo New | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-Sytem-Nuevo-New-/281205270481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item417923e7d1#ht_102wt_1149)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:09, 01 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:09, 01 December 13
Er... good luck. Another 200 euros for postage... So I can't even put in a realistic offer :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:19, 01 December 13
Post by: Bryce on 22:19, 01 December 13
Quote from: dcdrac on 20:01, 01 December 13
Holy heck this is pricey
Amstrad 6128 Plus Home Computer Sytem Nuevo New | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-Plus-Home-Computer-Sytem-Nuevo-New-/281205270481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item417923e7d1#ht_102wt_1149)
He's on drugs. If he's not, he should be.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 12:32, 02 December 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 12:32, 02 December 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:09, 01 December 13
Er... good luck. Another 200 euros for postage... So I can't even put in a realistic offer :D
Must have been a free listing.. poor deluded individual.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:13, 02 December 13
Post by: MaV on 14:13, 02 December 13
Now, now, guys. I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.
What I infer from this auction is that the guy has serious problems with placing the decimal point at the right position.
What I infer from this auction is that the guy has serious problems with placing the decimal point at the right position.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:18, 02 December 13
Post by: Bryce on 14:18, 02 December 13
Quote from: MaV on 14:13, 02 December 13
Now, now, guys. I'm sure it's a misunderstanding.
What I infer from this auction is that the guy has serious problems with placing the decimal point at the right position.
So it's an Amstrad 61,28 he's selling? :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:25, 02 December 13
Post by: MaV on 14:25, 02 December 13
Correct! With a 20,00 DMP printer and a CM 0,14 monitor. :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:39, 05 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 14:39, 05 December 13
Damn that's a small monitor.
Really, can't wrap my head around the stupidity of this auction.
Really, can't wrap my head around the stupidity of this auction.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:41, 05 December 13
Post by: TFM on 16:41, 05 December 13
This guy is not stupid. He is a visionary. Because he can see the Euro collapsing. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 17:37, 05 December 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 17:37, 05 December 13
The pricing is in €-Cent...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:31, 07 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:31, 07 December 13
I put in an offer for €50. he hasn't declined yet :D
Title: Couple of nice games
Post by: Macc on 12:50, 07 December 13
Post by: Macc on 12:50, 07 December 13
Not mine but thought they deserve a mention, Mystery of Arkham Manor and Gargoyle Classics, both sealed, Gargoyle on disk;
[ebay]370956328864[/ebay]
[ebay]281219752797[/ebay]
[ebay]370956328864[/ebay]
[ebay]281219752797[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 15:42, 07 December 13
Post by: ralferoo on 15:42, 07 December 13
I might offer -€149 plus the shipping... ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 13:22, 10 December 13
Post by: Macc on 13:22, 10 December 13
Issue 1 Speccy for sale
[ebay]111235406266[/ebay]
[ebay]111235406266[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:29, 10 December 13
Post by: ralferoo on 13:29, 10 December 13
I like the way the PCB tracks look hand drawn! :) I obviously knew about the "dead cockroach" before, but I'd never seen a photo of the rest of the PCB...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:58, 10 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 15:58, 10 December 13
Had to look the "dead cockroach" up. Heh... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 17:18, 10 December 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 17:18, 10 December 13
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:29, 10 December 13
I like the way the PCB tracks look hand drawn! :) I obviously knew about the "dead cockroach" before, but I'd never seen a photo of the rest of the PCB...
They probably were hand drawn or at least the original mask was. Had to do similar in college after stepping up from wire wrapping - what a pain in the ass...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:52, 10 December 13
Post by: Bryce on 21:52, 10 December 13
Boards were all done like that back then. I spent my college days with a stencil in my hand, although I preferred straight uniform lines than long curves, but we were taught to use long smooth curves?? Maybe they thought the electrons wouldn't manage the sharp corners and fly out the side :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:04, 10 December 13
Post by: TFM on 22:04, 10 December 13
That actually can happen if you increase frequency high enough. 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:13, 10 December 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:13, 10 December 13
Sharp corners and high frequencies don't mix well, although can't have been much of a problem back in the Spectrum days. N64 has got some nice curved routing on it as well.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:35, 10 December 13
Post by: Bryce on 22:35, 10 December 13
Sharp corners are only a problem on high frequencies if they happen to form an antenna out of the track. Electrons tend travel at the same speed no matter what frequency they happen to be switching at, so it's not like they are missing the bend just because the frequency was increased. :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:51, 10 December 13
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:51, 10 December 13
Quote from: Bryce on 22:35, 10 December 13
so it's not like they are missing the bend just because the frequency was increased. :D
Also know as the Scaletrix theory :D
Thankfully never had to route any complicated stuff myself but remember our SI and analog guys bitching alot about trace routing when 1Ghz clocks started ticking.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:07, 10 December 13
Post by: Bryce on 23:07, 10 December 13
Most modern routers calculate the correct track length / meandering automatically if it's set up properly. It's annoying, but at least you don't have to calculate it yourself.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 03:02, 11 December 13
Post by: TFM on 03:02, 11 December 13
Quote from: Bryce on 22:35, 10 December 13
Sharp corners are only a problem on high frequencies if they happen to form an antenna out of the track. Electrons tend travel at the same speed no matter what frequency they happen to be switching at, so it's not like they are missing the bend just because the frequency was increased. :D
Bryce.
Oh well, in the pub two blocks down (I moved recently) there are a couple of Electrons who barely make it around the first corner. And their frequency is not the highest ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 20:51, 12 December 13
Post by: Nich on 20:51, 12 December 13
A copy of The Mystery of Arkham Manor sold on eBay for £51.00! :o
The Mystery of Arkham Manor Amstrad CPC Game - Melbourne House (DCC) SEALED | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370956328864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
I've also seen another copy sell for around £18 a few weeks ago.
Why is it selling for so much? It's not that rare! What really annoys me is that I my own copy of this game was sold on eBay for only £2.99 two years ago! >:(
The Mystery of Arkham Manor Amstrad CPC Game - Melbourne House (DCC) SEALED | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370956328864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
I've also seen another copy sell for around £18 a few weeks ago.
Why is it selling for so much? It's not that rare! What really annoys me is that I my own copy of this game was sold on eBay for only £2.99 two years ago! >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:29, 12 December 13
Post by: TFM on 22:29, 12 December 13
Collectors seem to go more and more crazy! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 15:47, 14 December 13
Post by: Macc on 15:47, 14 December 13
[ebay]111238566453[/ebay]
[ebay]111238532596[/ebay]
[ebay]111238577290[/ebay]
All sold now
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 09:14, 16 December 13
Post by: Macc on 09:14, 16 December 13
Quote from: Macc on 13:22, 10 December 13Last day!
Issue 1 Speccy for sale
[ebay]111235406266[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 15:08, 17 December 13
Post by: BluesBrothers on 15:08, 17 December 13
Quote from: Nich on 20:51, 12 December 13
A copy of The Mystery of Arkham Manor sold on eBay for £51.00! :o
The Mystery of Arkham Manor Amstrad CPC Game - Melbourne House (DCC) SEALED | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370956328864?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
I've also seen another copy sell for around £18 a few weeks ago.
Why is it selling for so much? It's not that rare! What really annoys me is that I my own copy of this game was sold on eBay for only £2.99 two years ago! >:(
What can I say. Ebay is an absolutely crazy place. It just takes 2 people to really, really want it at the same time and that mad eye twitch kicks in as each is determined they'll win "No matter what the cost!" :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:05, 20 December 13
Post by: TFM on 23:05, 20 December 13
By accident I found this:
New Symbos by Paperback Book English Free Shipping 5512531689 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Symbos-by-Paperback-Book-English-Free-Shipping-/380694881398?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item58a32ee476)
Looked like a coincidence, but no...
SymbOS: Amazon.co.uk: Ronald Cohn Jesse Russell: Books (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SymbOS-Ronald-Cohn-Jesse-Russell/dp/B007Q26IRY)
Does Prodatron know about it?
New Symbos by Paperback Book English Free Shipping 5512531689 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Symbos-by-Paperback-Book-English-Free-Shipping-/380694881398?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item58a32ee476)
Looked like a coincidence, but no...
SymbOS: Amazon.co.uk: Ronald Cohn Jesse Russell: Books (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SymbOS-Ronald-Cohn-Jesse-Russell/dp/B007Q26IRY)
Does Prodatron know about it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 10:28, 21 December 13
Post by: remax on 10:28, 21 December 13
Quote from: TFM on 23:05, 20 December 13
By accident I found this:
New Symbos by Paperback Book English Free Shipping 5512531689 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Symbos-by-Paperback-Book-English-Free-Shipping-/380694881398?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item58a32ee476)
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!
Quote
Looked like a coincidence, but no...
SymbOS: Amazon.co.uk: Ronald Cohn Jesse Russell: Books (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SymbOS-Ronald-Cohn-Jesse-Russell/dp/B007Q26IRY)
Does Prodatron know about it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:54, 22 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 08:54, 22 December 13
Wtf... nice find! Is it even legal?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:24, 26 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 12:24, 26 December 13
Here we have a lovelingly modded 6128 sporting an internal HxC:
Amstrad Schneider CPC 6128 mit internem HxC Floppy-Emulator | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-6128-internem-HxC-Floppy-Emulator-/121240246390?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c3a7b5876&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
And a nice 464 expanded to 512KB (Vortex?):
Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 mit 512K Erweiterung, funktionsfähig | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-512K-Erweiterung-funktionsfahig-/141147159055?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item20dd06ba0f&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Amstrad Schneider CPC 6128 mit internem HxC Floppy-Emulator | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-6128-internem-HxC-Floppy-Emulator-/121240246390?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c3a7b5876&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
And a nice 464 expanded to 512KB (Vortex?):
Schneider Amstrad CPC 464 mit 512K Erweiterung, funktionsfähig | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-512K-Erweiterung-funktionsfahig-/141147159055?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item20dd06ba0f&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:45, 26 December 13
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:45, 26 December 13
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:24, 26 December 13
Here we have a lovelingly modded 6128 sporting an internal HxC:
Amstrad Schneider CPC 6128 mit internem HxC Floppy-Emulator | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-6128-internem-HxC-Floppy-Emulator-/121240246390?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1c3a7b5876&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:DE:101)
I wonder how he got "Kaiser" working on a CPC 6128? As the Kaiser codes are for 464 only.
Did he downgrade it to BASIC and OS 1.0?
Edit: Saw it: He uses the crappy 19k BASIC only version of Kaiser...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:38, 27 December 13
Post by: TFM on 23:38, 27 December 13
What's about a rewrite of Kaiser for 128 KB? Would be nice IMHO.
Meanwhile some chicken are flattering...
Cyber-Chicken für Schneider / Amstrad CPC, Release 2013! NEU, Limitiert | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Cyber-Chicken-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Release-2013-NEU-Limitiert-/171201229925?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27dc637465)
Meanwhile some chicken are flattering...
Cyber-Chicken für Schneider / Amstrad CPC, Release 2013! NEU, Limitiert | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Cyber-Chicken-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-Release-2013-NEU-Limitiert-/171201229925?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item27dc637465)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:04, 31 December 13
Post by: Gryzor on 20:04, 31 December 13
Who's Cologne-1974 then? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:14, 01 January 14
Post by: Bryce on 13:14, 01 January 14
Not, me... 5 years too young :(
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 20:58, 10 January 14
Post by: Macc on 20:58, 10 January 14
MINT Issue 1 Speccy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111254774334?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:10, 10 January 14
Post by: Gryzor on 21:10, 10 January 14
I'll let it slide :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 15:14, 11 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 15:14, 11 January 14
I cannot believe these are selling for £16/95 each I have four of them
official CONTROL PAD / CONTROLLER, JOYSTICK - amstrad GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/official-CONTROL-PAD-CONTROLLER-JOYSTICK-amstrad-GX4000-/221339714800?pt=UK_Controllers_Attachments&hash=item3388e004f0)
official CONTROL PAD / CONTROLLER, JOYSTICK - amstrad GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/official-CONTROL-PAD-CONTROLLER-JOYSTICK-amstrad-GX4000-/221339714800?pt=UK_Controllers_Attachments&hash=item3388e004f0)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:28, 11 January 14
Post by: Bryce on 15:28, 11 January 14
They are if you are trying to make a hefty profit on them :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:20, 11 January 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:20, 11 January 14
LOL, they're only selling for that price if someone buys them for that. As you can quite often get a GX4000 with 2 of them included for that price, I doubt he's going to sell many of them!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 00:19, 12 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 00:19, 12 January 14
And I cannot believe some wants this much for Burning Rubber
Amstrad GX4000 Burnin Rubber Game Cartridge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Burnin-Rubber-Game-Cartridge/191011515122?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D4051392143989244230%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D221292460496%26)
Amstrad GX4000 Burnin Rubber Game Cartridge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Burnin-Rubber-Game-Cartridge/191011515122?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D4051392143989244230%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D221292460496%26)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 01:47, 12 January 14
Post by: ralferoo on 01:47, 12 January 14
ULTRA RARE. ONLY 20 COPIES OF THIS GAME WERE EVER MADE. etc...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 17:41, 13 January 14
Post by: The Last Bandit on 17:41, 13 January 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 00:19, 12 January 14
And I cannot believe some wants this much for Burning Rubber
Amstrad GX4000 Burnin Rubber Game Cartridge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Burnin-Rubber-Game-Cartridge/191011515122?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D4051392143989244230%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D221292460496%26)
Peanuts compared to what I was stupid enough to pay for a 6128+ OS cart a while back..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:22, 13 January 14
Post by: TFM on 20:22, 13 January 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 00:19, 12 January 14
And I cannot believe some wants this much for Burning Rubber
Amstrad GX4000 Burnin Rubber Game Cartridge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Burnin-Rubber-Game-Cartridge/191011515122?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D286%26meid%3D4051392143989244230%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D221292460496%26)
Well, if you reproduce a cartridge, then this price is approx. what it costs you or me. ACIDs are not cheap to buy. The price is IMHO fair.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:46, 13 January 14
Post by: Bryce on 20:46, 13 January 14
Quote from: The Last Bandit on 17:41, 13 January 14
Peanuts compared to what I was stupid enough to pay for a 6128+ OS cart a while back..
You should have asked here first. I and others here probably have a few spares.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 21:42, 13 January 14
Post by: The Last Bandit on 21:42, 13 January 14
I know, only discovered this site and buying the 6128+ and was wondering what to do with it. >:(
'Google first - buy later' is my motto from now on..
'Google first - buy later' is my motto from now on..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:51, 13 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 21:51, 13 January 14
I have a spare copy of operation wolf you can have
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:55, 13 January 14
Post by: TFM on 22:55, 13 January 14
How much would you like for it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 12:25, 14 January 14
Post by: The Last Bandit on 12:25, 14 January 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 21:51, 13 January 14
I have a spare copy of operation wolf you can have
I'm good thanks. Eprom programmer lets me experiment with all the available carts now :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:37, 16 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 23:37, 16 January 14
I could have sworn I saw some 3 1/2 inch floppies with Amstrad games on them for sale on ebay recently
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 17:15, 23 January 14
Post by: Macc on 17:15, 23 January 14
Quote from: Macc on 20:58, 10 January 14
MINT Issue 1 Speccy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111254774334?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Now fitted with a brand new membrane as I stupidly bust the original getting datecodes off the chips!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fgbrain on 18:20, 25 January 14
Post by: fgbrain on 18:20, 25 January 14
Check this out..
Der Blaue Kristall Amstrad CPC Originalverpackung Big Boxed Deutsch | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DER-BLAUE-KRISTALL-Amstrad-CPC-Originalverpackung-BIG-boxed-deutsch-/261380640590)
Very rare..
Der Blaue Kristall Amstrad CPC Originalverpackung Big Boxed Deutsch | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DER-BLAUE-KRISTALL-Amstrad-CPC-Originalverpackung-BIG-boxed-deutsch-/261380640590)
Very rare..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 01:16, 26 January 14
Post by: TFM on 01:16, 26 January 14
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 14:19, 27 January 14
Post by: Token on 14:19, 27 January 14
:o Infernal House Lankhor Amstrad Disk CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Infernal-House-Lankhor-AMSTRAD-Disk-CPC-464-664-6128-/171228737978?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item27de0731ba)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:22, 27 January 14
Post by: Devilmarkus on 15:22, 27 January 14
Quote from: Token on 14:19, 27 January 14
:o Infernal House Lankhor Amstrad Disk CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Infernal-House-Lankhor-AMSTRAD-Disk-CPC-464-664-6128-/171228737978?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o&hash=item27de0731ba)
I'm sure, they had a mistake in writing 20,00€ ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:54, 27 January 14
Post by: Bryce on 15:54, 27 January 14
Na, he's just one of those dis-illusioned twats that put silly prices on things. Check out his other items :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 18:28, 27 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 18:28, 27 January 14
it is a very very silly price
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:04, 27 January 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:04, 27 January 14
Can I have some of what he's smoking? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 20:51, 27 January 14
Post by: Token on 20:51, 27 January 14
spam for his shop?! :P
it would be amazing that someone pay for that :D
it would be amazing that someone pay for that :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:39, 28 January 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:39, 28 January 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 20:04, 27 January 14
Can I have some of what he's smoking? ;)
Yeah, but don't buy it from him, his prices are crap :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 10:21, 28 January 14
Post by: The Last Bandit on 10:21, 28 January 14
Picked up a very clean copy of "Ins and Outs of The Amstrad" for 61p yesterday, must have been priced incorrectly as all others were in the €20 range.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 21:05, 28 January 14
Post by: dragon on 21:05, 28 January 14
Amstrad MP-3 TV Tuner x 3 and CT-1 Radio/Alarm Clock | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-MP-3-TV-Tuner-x-3-and-CT-1-Radio-Alarm-Clock-/181308891201?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a36da2041)
I'm interested in the French with scart.
There anyone around here that search any of the others? and live in u.k.
I'm interested in the French with scart.
There anyone around here that search any of the others? and live in u.k.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:05, 29 January 14
Post by: dcdrac on 23:05, 29 January 14
Just put this up myself, Operation Thunderbolt, OS/Burning rubber and a controller pad, hope I have not pitched it too high.
Amstrad Console/PLUS cartridges Burning Rubber and Operation Thunderbolt | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Console-PLUS-cartridges-Burning-Rubber-and-Operation-Thunderbolt-/231147572476?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35d1780cfc)
Amstrad Console/PLUS cartridges Burning Rubber and Operation Thunderbolt | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Console-PLUS-cartridges-Burning-Rubber-and-Operation-Thunderbolt-/231147572476?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35d1780cfc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:04, 02 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 20:04, 02 February 14
Quote from: dragon on 21:05, 28 January 14
Amstrad MP-3 TV Tuner x 3 and CT-1 Radio/Alarm Clock | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-MP-3-TV-Tuner-x-3-and-CT-1-Radio-Alarm-Clock-/181308891201?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2a36da2041)
I'm interested in the French with scart.
There anyone around here that search any of the others? and live in u.k.
Ah damn, saw it too late and it's UK only, otherwise I might have put in a bid. However, it's strange - two of the TV tuners have a three-position switch, what's up with that?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 02 February 14
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 02 February 14
That's for input selection, the frequency of the television. Can't tell it in better words. Like AM or FM you know.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:03, 03 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 10:03, 03 February 14
Oh, no, I know what it's about (apologies), VHS/UHF1/UHF3 probably, it's just that I haven't seen this model before. Mine doesn't have a selector.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 23:06, 03 February 14
Post by: ralferoo on 23:06, 03 February 14
Possibly overpriced DDI-1: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321313628903 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321313628903)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 18:40, 05 February 14
Post by: Macc on 18:40, 05 February 14
Hotrodded ZX81
[ebay]111273057623[/ebay]
[ebay]111273057623[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:28, 05 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 19:28, 05 February 14
Off-topic, ZX81 :D But I had never heard of HRG. The demo is impressive!
IMG 07681 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJh9XK6ySo&feature=youtu.be)
IMG 07681 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJh9XK6ySo&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 22:35, 05 February 14
Post by: dragon on 22:35, 05 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:04, 02 February 14
Ah damn, saw it too late and it's UK only, otherwise I might have put in a bid. However, it's strange - two of the TV tuners have a three-position switch, what's up with that?
Yeah, the difference is Spanish,german etc=pal. with uhf,vhf, selector. Uk=pal uk without vhf selector, french is ntsc, but he have a scart socket(composite). So I think is the best mp-3 aviable, and difficult to found :( .
Here(time ago :) ). Vhf and uhf is very commond.
Here where i live until the analog blackout, I can get tve(spanish public channel in vhf!(I live near madrid). Navacerrada repeater was so powerful,that could capture even in Germany.
TV-DX 08.09.2009 - LATE SEASON - TVE1 on VHF ch E2 Navacerrada, E via sporadic-e in NW-Germany (2) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pY71EMv_7U#) :).
Also broadcast on UHF
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 22:48, 05 February 14
Post by: Macc on 22:48, 05 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:28, 05 February 14
Off-topic, ZX81 :D But I had never heard of HRG. The demo is impressive!
IMG 07681 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJh9XK6ySo&feature=youtu.be)
I should have kept filming longer to be honest, the demo gets even better!
Title: 6128+
Post by: steve on 02:37, 09 February 14
Post by: steve on 02:37, 09 February 14
Amstrad 6128+ in Greece, 6 days left.
Amstrad cpc 6128 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151225830574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Amstrad cpc 6128 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151225830574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 03:29, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 03:29, 09 February 14
Yes I'd spotted that. Was just contemplating who I knew in Greece that might help me out when I sat back and realised how badly I've already overspent this last few months :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:37, 09 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 12:37, 09 February 14
Well, I'm in Greece, so if you change your mind...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:29, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:29, 09 February 14
I'd just committed myself to an NEC PC engine a few hours earlier which was beyond my budget for this month and I think the Shipping on the 6128+ from Greece to UK is the final deciding factor. But thank you ever so much for the kind offer it is very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 15:07, 09 February 14
Post by: redbox on 15:07, 09 February 14
Oooh, good choice - PC Engines are awesome :-)
Not that Plus-es aren't of course...!
Not that Plus-es aren't of course...!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:56, 09 February 14
Post by: beaker on 15:56, 09 February 14
And may I mention the Tatung Einstein makes a fantastic shelf for it. It's like they were meant to go together :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 16:11, 09 February 14
Post by: ralferoo on 16:11, 09 February 14
Quote from: redbox on 15:07, 09 February 14I still need to do some homebrew for my PCFX. That takes the PCE awesome and raises it... :)
Oooh, good choice - PC Engines are awesome :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 16:20, 09 February 14
Post by: mr_lou on 16:20, 09 February 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 13:29, 09 February 14
I'd just committed myself to an NEC PC engine a few hours earlier which was beyond my budget for this month and I think the Shipping on the 6128+ from Greece to UK is the final deciding factor. But thank you ever so much for the kind offer it is very much appreciated.
Yea, the shipping cost is annoying.
But if you're lucky you'll find a seller who has TWO machines you want. Then you'll save on postage. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:23, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:23, 09 February 14
Quote from: beaker on 15:56, 09 February 14
And may I mention the Tatung Einstein makes a fantastic shelf for it. It's like they were meant to go together :laugh:
To be fair I reckon you could sit about a dozen people for dinner around the Einstein :laugh:
It is an absolutely brilliant machine but it is just sooooooooooooooooooooooooo vast :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:26, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:26, 09 February 14
Quote from: redbox on 15:07, 09 February 14
Oooh, good choice - PC Engines are awesome :-)
Not that Plus-es aren't of course...!
Yes I'm very excited about getting my hands on the PC engine. I'd love a 6128 Plus also be I do have a 464 Plus upgraded to 6128 with drive out the back so I can be patient and wait for the best bargain to come along
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:31, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:31, 09 February 14
Quote from: mr_lou on 16:20, 09 February 14
Yea, the shipping cost is annoying.
But if you're lucky you'll find a seller who has TWO machines you want. Then you'll save on postage. ;)
Indeed. Have you had chance to test them both yet?
That's the thing I love about forum networks though as when a community pulls together you can save a small fortune on shipping. It's sad the effect ebay's stupid shipping policies have affected prices and made it harder to combine shipping costs
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 17:18, 09 February 14
Post by: mr_lou on 17:18, 09 February 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 16:31, 09 February 14
Indeed. Have you had chance to test them both yet?
No. I was out looking for a PSU today though. Found one that works for a CPC, but not for the ZX Spectrum.
But currently our living room is completely empty. We're getting a new couch tomorrow. Have spent the weekend cleaning the carpet etc.
We need to get this home re-arrangement over first, before I have time to take a closer look at the machines.
I did notice a little dent in the lower left corner on the front of the ZX though, but I'll live.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:06, 09 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:06, 09 February 14
A dent on the Speccy you say. I don't remember that. Can you send me a pic of it by any chance. If there's any problems at all I'd like to make them right.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 19:58, 09 February 14
Post by: beaker on 19:58, 09 February 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 16:11, 09 February 14
I still need to do some homebrew for my PCFX. That takes the PCE awesome and raises it... :)
Whoa, are you seriously trying to tell me the PCFX can improve on the pixelated T&A of Strip Fighter 2 on the PCE???? :o
I mean I can spend all day playing this with a box of tissues by my side ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:17, 09 February 14
Post by: Bryce on 20:17, 09 February 14
Quote from: beaker on 15:56, 09 February 14
And may I mention the Tatung Einstein makes a fantastic shelf for it. It's like they were meant to go together :laugh:
And I used to think the PC Engine was big? I had to zoom in to find it on that massive lump of 80's goodness.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 00:41, 10 February 14
Post by: Token on 00:41, 10 February 14
:D whatta HUGE, massive computer. Never heard of it before.
I watched King's valley on Youtube, really lovely. I felt hypnotized like when I watch Montezuma's Revenge on the 800XL. Ossum oldies.
I watched King's valley on Youtube, really lovely. I felt hypnotized like when I watch Montezuma's Revenge on the 800XL. Ossum oldies.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:50, 10 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 21:50, 10 February 14
Pixel pr0n! The bestest pr0n!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: HAL6128 on 19:46, 13 February 14
Post by: HAL6128 on 19:46, 13 February 14
Nice return-on-invest...
Is it worth or crazy?
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: "CPC Info - Das Clubmagazin" No. 6 - 10 (1992) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-CPC-Info-Das-Clubmagazin-No-6-10-1992-/181316476720?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: Rundschlag Ausgabe 1 - 5, Signierte Ausgabe RAR | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Rundschlag-Ausgabe-1-5-Signierte-Ausgabe-RAR-/181316500982?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: Rundschlag Ausgabe 16 - 19 + Scene Map | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Rundschlag-Ausgabe-16-19-Scene-Map-/181316508973?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Is it worth or crazy?
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: "CPC Info - Das Clubmagazin" No. 6 - 10 (1992) | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-CPC-Info-Das-Clubmagazin-No-6-10-1992-/181316476720?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: Rundschlag Ausgabe 1 - 5, Signierte Ausgabe RAR | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Rundschlag-Ausgabe-1-5-Signierte-Ausgabe-RAR-/181316500982?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Amstrad / Schneider CPC: Rundschlag Ausgabe 16 - 19 + Scene Map | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-Rundschlag-Ausgabe-16-19-Scene-Map-/181316508973?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:DE:3160)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 13 February 14
Post by: beaker on 20:05, 13 February 14
And I thought I'd blown my budget when I bought a 664, Acorn Atom and Hot Roded ZX81 for around the price that one of those listings finished at ???
I know which I'd rather have but I guess if you have to have something and money is no object then why not?
I know which I'd rather have but I guess if you have to have something and money is no object then why not?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:41, 13 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:41, 13 February 14
:o Speechless
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:01, 13 February 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:01, 13 February 14
I assume the magazines are all on their way to Spain by now :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:29, 13 February 14
Post by: beaker on 21:29, 13 February 14
I assumed Jesus6128 was the runner up with the private feedback
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:42, 13 February 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:42, 13 February 14
It was another well known high-bidder who got it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 22:09, 13 February 14
Post by: redbox on 22:09, 13 February 14
Shame really as it would be a lot nicer if they were scanned and put on the wiki...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 00:35, 14 February 14
Post by: Token on 00:35, 14 February 14
It's there since a lot of time now, maybe it was posted yet.
Poli Diaz Español Spanish Nuevo Brand NEW Sealed Amstrad PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Poli-Diaz-Espanol-Spanish-NUEVO-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-AMSTRAD-PCW-/231154763129?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35d1e5c579)
Poli Diaz Español Spanish Nuevo Brand NEW Sealed Amstrad PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Poli-Diaz-Espanol-Spanish-NUEVO-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-AMSTRAD-PCW-/231154763129?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35d1e5c579)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:27, 14 February 14
Post by: TFM on 17:27, 14 February 14
There was a good reason for the magazines getting sold for that prices. That's all I say. So you can PM me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 18:35, 14 February 14
Post by: Devilmarkus on 18:35, 14 February 14
Quote from: TFM on 17:27, 14 February 14
There was a good reason for the magazines getting sold for that prices. That's all I say. This post will get deleted anyway - like 70% of my posts (for personal reasons of course, no logic behind it). So you can PM me.
[ot]Well, TFM,
I can't understand you sometimes ;)
On the one hand you are writing, that people insult you, that they treat you like xXxXxXxX and whatever....
On the other hand, you also stray fire...
Sure: I perhaps know about the reasons, why you don't want to tell more details about the prices. And I agree here.
But:
Or I wouldn't post anything then, or I would just post, that there has been a good reason for that prices.
That's all.
Nobody would delete your postings, when you would not add things like you added here.[/ot]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 13:48, 15 February 14
Post by: Terje_Norway on 13:48, 15 February 14
Hi,
This is NOT an CPC auction, but it might be worth mentioning ???
It's for a complete BRAND NEW Einstein 256 computer w/disc drive (YES, a 3inch build in disc drive. A CPC664 lookalike ? ? ?).
Perhaps some of these pictures should be added to a relevant cpcwiki page.
(Can't remember seeing pictures of other machines using 3inch disc drives on the wiki)
tatung Einstein 256 computer BRAND NEW* Boxed with system disk plus games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tatung-Einstein-256-computer-BRAND-NEW-Boxed-with-system-disk-plus-games-/141190397854?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20df9a7f9e)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
This is NOT an CPC auction, but it might be worth mentioning ???
It's for a complete BRAND NEW Einstein 256 computer w/disc drive (YES, a 3inch build in disc drive. A CPC664 lookalike ? ? ?).
Perhaps some of these pictures should be added to a relevant cpcwiki page.
(Can't remember seeing pictures of other machines using 3inch disc drives on the wiki)
tatung Einstein 256 computer BRAND NEW* Boxed with system disk plus games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tatung-Einstein-256-computer-BRAND-NEW-Boxed-with-system-disk-plus-games-/141190397854?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20df9a7f9e)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:04, 15 February 14
Post by: beaker on 14:04, 15 February 14
... not doing my bank balance any favours but thanks for the link :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:37, 22 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 12:37, 22 February 14
Billy la banlieue Loriciel disquette disk amstrad cpc 664 6128 464 Fr | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Billy-la-banlieue-Loriciel-disquette-disk-amstrad-cpc-664-6128-464-Fr-/390780404320)
I want this so badly, but this seller keeps relisting it at €99...
I want this so badly, but this seller keeps relisting it at €99...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:23, 22 February 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 13:23, 22 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:37, 22 February 14
Billy la banlieue Loriciel disquette disk amstrad cpc 664 6128 464 Fr | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Billy-la-banlieue-Loriciel-disquette-disk-amstrad-cpc-664-6128-464-Fr-/390780404320)
I want this so badly, but this seller keeps relisting it at €99...
Why not just send the guy a cheeky offer
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:25, 22 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 13:25, 22 February 14
Because I want the game, not to just irritate him :D
Oh, also, there's no Best Offer.
Hey, just noticed that the description says: "Vous achetez la photo.". I don't know if it's a French expression or just a scam?
Oh, also, there's no Best Offer.
Hey, just noticed that the description says: "Vous achetez la photo.". I don't know if it's a French expression or just a scam?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 15:26, 22 February 14
Post by: Token on 15:26, 22 February 14
100€ for a photo, easy money ;)
Billy is really one game of you think when speaking CPC...
Billy is really one game of you think when speaking CPC...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 15:50, 22 February 14
Post by: Carnivius on 15:50, 22 February 14
Never heard of that game but is any CPC game worth that much?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:24, 22 February 14
Post by: Bryce on 16:24, 22 February 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:25, 22 February 14
Hey, just noticed that the description says: "Vous achetez la photo.". I don't know if it's a French expression or just a scam?
It's not a phrase! It's a scam! Technically he could claim he's selling a photo.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:12, 22 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 18:12, 22 February 14
Maybe it is a scam, but he's got a great score and the title is clear, "Billy la banlieue Loriciel disquette disk". So I'm guessing you can easily get your money back...
@Carnivac: it's a great game. Obscure outside France, but quite unique. But no, it's not worth 100 euros :D
@Carnivac: it's a great game. Obscure outside France, but quite unique. But no, it's not worth 100 euros :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fano on 11:31, 23 February 14
Post by: fano on 11:31, 23 February 14
Again a french people that doesn't write french correctly , poor country :-\
Billy la banlieue is an epic cpc game for frenchies (i think nearly all CPC french users played it), one of best known but doesn't deserve 99€, even if it's not only a picture, that's a scam :laugh:
Billy la banlieue is an epic cpc game for frenchies (i think nearly all CPC french users played it), one of best known but doesn't deserve 99€, even if it's not only a picture, that's a scam :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:06, 23 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 13:06, 23 February 14
Well, I just asked him, for curiosity's sake :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:50, 24 February 14
Post by: Gryzor on 09:50, 24 February 14
Seller got back to me, this one is for the game, not for a photo :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 15:45, 25 February 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 15:45, 25 February 14
Been taking advantage of some reasonable prices to build up my collection of original CPC discs.. In the last two weeks, I got around ten for around £40 inc p&p and hoping to get another three tonight (anyone who bids me up on Tengen Trilogy will suffer my daughter beating them with her crutches).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:42, 25 February 14
Post by: TFM on 19:42, 25 February 14
Ok, it's yours. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 20:28, 25 February 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 20:28, 25 February 14
Thanks!
I managed to get it.. I missed the last one due to technical problems with our broadband..
I managed to get it.. I missed the last one due to technical problems with our broadband..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:48, 25 February 14
Post by: TFM on 20:48, 25 February 14
Oh man. Bad luck, sorry to hear!
Yeah, ebay can be a pain. Either you bit to early and sum guys use that to push the price up. Or you're a bit late and the connection fools you. Had that problem before, but it will all come back one day.
Yeah, ebay can be a pain. Either you bit to early and sum guys use that to push the price up. Or you're a bit late and the connection fools you. Had that problem before, but it will all come back one day.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 00:45, 26 February 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 00:45, 26 February 14
Well, I've got a trade involving a hard drive full of Doctor Who goodies with a friend of mine in Devon who has ten ton of CPC discs from back in the day.. sending hte drive to him next week so hopefully, I'll have some good stuff. Stuff I know is in that lot is Shadow of the Beast and Gauntlet 3. (that is from a photo he sent me).
Title: 6128PLUS
Post by: steve on 11:56, 03 March 14
Post by: steve on 11:56, 03 March 14
6128 PLUS, 6 days remaining, AMSTRAD 6128 PLUS GAMES CONSOLE, MONITOR AND GAMES - GOOD WORKING CONDITION | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-PLUS-GAMES-CONSOLE-MONITOR-AND-GAMES-GOOD-WORKING-CONDITION-/281277276523?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item417d6ea16b)
Title: Re: 6128PLUS
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:46, 03 March 14
Post by: Devilmarkus on 14:46, 03 March 14
Quote from: steve on 11:56, 03 March 14
6128 PLUS, 6 days remaining, AMSTRAD 6128 PLUS GAMES CONSOLE, MONITOR AND GAMES - GOOD WORKING CONDITION | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-PLUS-GAMES-CONSOLE-MONITOR-AND-GAMES-GOOD-WORKING-CONDITION-/281277276523?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item417d6ea16b)
I always have to laugh when I see such offers on ebay:
good working condition...
why there is no photo showing this computer is working?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:06, 03 March 14
Post by: Gryzor on 19:06, 03 March 14
Yeah,
"I CAN'T VERIFY IF THE GAMES ALL WORK"
He couldn't bother plugging all FIVE of them in?
"I CAN'T VERIFY IF THE GAMES ALL WORK"
He couldn't bother plugging all FIVE of them in?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:44, 03 March 14
Post by: Devilmarkus on 19:44, 03 March 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:06, 03 March 14
"I CAN'T VERIFY IF THE GAMES ALL WORK"
He couldn't bother plugging all FIVE of them in?
Let's try...
1...
2...
3...
humm...
mum? what comes after 3?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:11, 03 March 14
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:11, 03 March 14
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 19:44, 03 March 14I know this....
Let's try...
1...
2...
3...
humm...
mum? what comes after 3?
Is it 5?
:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 6128PLUS
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:13, 03 March 14
Post by: arnoldemu on 21:13, 03 March 14
Quote from: Devilmarkus on 14:46, 03 March 14Yes, this is not good.
I always have to laugh when I see such offers on ebay:
good working condition...
why there is no photo showing this computer is working?
I can see a yellow cart so it seems it's a BASIC and Burnin Rubber cart.
Perhaps he doesn't know how to press F1/F2??? Or perhaps pressing F1/F2 doesn't work and the keyboard is broken?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 03 March 14
Post by: TFM on 21:53, 03 March 14
Or he is just not a CPC specialist, got the computer from somebody and sells it now. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:15, 03 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:15, 03 March 14
That's weird! I was watching this the first time he listed it at £55. So it goes unsold and then he decides to put the price up. Definitely unusual tactics
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 22:48, 03 March 14
Post by: Carnivius on 22:48, 03 March 14
Seems to have good feedback from a previous sale of a 6128 plus with different games.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:53, 03 March 14
Post by: TFM on 22:53, 03 March 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 22:15, 03 March 14
That's weird! I was watching this the first time he listed it at £55. So it goes unsold and then he decides to put the price up. Definitely unusual tactics
Oh well. Sometimes a price is too good and people assume there must be something wrong with it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:55, 03 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:55, 03 March 14
Annoying though as was just feeling a bit skint on the day it ended at £55 and would have bid on it had it been relisted at the same. It's like he knew I wanted it :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:59, 03 March 14
Post by: TFM on 22:59, 03 March 14
Well, offer him a 45er and if he doesn't sell at ebay, hopefully you get it! ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 14:02, 08 March 14
Post by: dcdrac on 14:02, 08 March 14
This seems to be missing a decimal point.....
!! LOOK GIANT MASSIVE Amstrad cpc 464 comp & games BUNDLE !! Read Listing !! | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOOK-GIANT-MASSIVE-Amstrad-cpc-464-comp-games-BUNDLE-Read-Listing-/141213423055?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20e0f9d5cf)
!! LOOK GIANT MASSIVE Amstrad cpc 464 comp & games BUNDLE !! Read Listing !! | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOOK-GIANT-MASSIVE-Amstrad-cpc-464-comp-games-BUNDLE-Read-Listing-/141213423055?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20e0f9d5cf)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 14:14, 08 March 14
Post by: ralferoo on 14:14, 08 March 14
It's admittedly a "fairly large" stack of tapes, but not "GIANT MASSIVE" by any means.
Also for a real WTF, doesn't include monitor at that price and if it costs more than £30 to ship, he'll charge even more. Talking about milking it!
Also for a real WTF, doesn't include monitor at that price and if it costs more than £30 to ship, he'll charge even more. Talking about milking it!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 14:24, 08 March 14
Post by: dcdrac on 14:24, 08 March 14
Now this is a better offer:
Original USER INSTRUCTIONS For The AMSTRAD DMP 2000 Printer items in BRISTOL (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BRISTOL-COMPUTER-RECYCLING/Vintage-Computing-/_i.html?_fsub=5150678011&_sid=56620951&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)
Original USER INSTRUCTIONS For The AMSTRAD DMP 2000 Printer items in BRISTOL (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BRISTOL-COMPUTER-RECYCLING/Vintage-Computing-/_i.html?_fsub=5150678011&_sid=56620951&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 01:09, 11 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 01:09, 11 March 14
Looks good if anyone wants an Amstrad
Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer with Colour Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Computer-with-Colour-Monitor-/161244931122?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item258af26432)
Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer with Colour Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Computer-with-Colour-Monitor-/161244931122?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item258af26432)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: S0nic on 11:40, 11 March 14
Post by: S0nic on 11:40, 11 March 14
if someone find's on ebay somewhere amstrad cpc464 broken or parts for selling i need datassete just door let me know on private message please , thanks
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 11:42, 11 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 11:42, 11 March 14
Need games? :P !! LOOK GIANT MASSIVE Amstrad cpc 464 comp & games BUNDLE !! Read Listing !! | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOOK-GIANT-MASSIVE-Amstrad-cpc-464-comp-games-BUNDLE-Read-Listing-/141213423055?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20e0f9d5cf)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 11:46, 11 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 11:46, 11 March 14
Quote from: S0nic on 11:40, 11 March 14
if someone find's on ebay somewhere amstrad cpc464 broken or parts for selling i need datassete just door let me know on private message please , thanks
Amstrad CPC 464 64K Personal Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-64K-Personal-Computer-/141212142345?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20e0e64b09)
AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-/321343708386?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ad193dce2)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: S0nic on 13:03, 11 March 14
Post by: S0nic on 13:03, 11 March 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 11:46, 11 March 14
Amstrad CPC 464 64K Personal Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-64K-Personal-Computer-/141212142345?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item20e0e64b09)
AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-/321343708386?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ad193dce2)
thanks for helping :) i wish to find one with red colour on datassette door , because my is broken :) ...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 13:05, 11 March 14
Post by: radu14m on 13:05, 11 March 14
Quote from: S0nic on 11:40, 11 March 14
if someone find's on ebay somewhere amstrad cpc464 broken or parts for selling i need datassete just door let me know on private message please , thanks
grrrr...only delivery to uk.... >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:13, 12 March 14
Post by: Bryce on 15:13, 12 March 14
Talking absolute b*ll0cks:
Extremely Rare Vintage Soft Key Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ 128 (+PC Cassette Adapter) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extremely-Rare-Vintage-Soft-Key-Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-128-PC-Cassette-Adapter-/291100398425?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43c6ef9359)
The foil keyboard connectors sticking out the back would also suggest that it's not working as he suggests?
Bryce.
Extremely Rare Vintage Soft Key Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ 128 (+PC Cassette Adapter) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extremely-Rare-Vintage-Soft-Key-Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-128-PC-Cassette-Adapter-/291100398425?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43c6ef9359)
The foil keyboard connectors sticking out the back would also suggest that it's not working as he suggests?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: S0nic on 11:12, 13 March 14
Post by: S0nic on 11:12, 13 March 14
Quote from: radu14m on 13:05, 11 March 14
grrrr...only delivery to uk.... >:(
i can ask seller sometime they change and accept to send out of UK ....but i need only door with red colour
ps
why cpc 464 have different colour on datassete door , sometimes is white , yellow or red?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:24, 13 March 14
Post by: dragon on 12:24, 13 March 14
Quote from: S0nic on 11:12, 13 March 14
i can ask seller sometime they change and accept to send out of UK ....but i need only door with red colour
ps
why cpc 464 have different colour on datassete door , sometimes is white , yellow or red?
Maybe is standar colours from country as plus cartridges, The spanish cpc 464 are all red.
teclado amstrad ordenador cpc 464 color 64k | 42143696 (http://www.todocoleccion.net/teclado-amstrad-ordenador-cpc-464-color-64k~x42143696)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 14:02, 13 March 14
Post by: gerald on 14:02, 13 March 14
Quote from: dragon on 12:24, 13 March 14Looks more like paint aging.
Maybe is standar colours from country as plus cartridges, The spanish cpc 464 are all red.
teclado amstrad ordenador cpc 464 color 64k | 42143696 (http://www.todocoleccion.net/teclado-amstrad-ordenador-cpc-464-color-64k~x42143696)
Schneider have a grey painting.
Amstrad should be red. However, the red seem to be a mix of yellow and magenta (as expected), where the magenta fades away with age (UV effect ?).
You can see nearly all shade from the proper red to yellow.
I've one which is somehow orange, but you can clearly see an uneven layer of redish on top of yellow paint.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: S0nic on 15:59, 13 March 14
Post by: S0nic on 15:59, 13 March 14
Quote from: gerald on 14:02, 13 March 14
Looks more like paint aging.
Schneider have a grey painting.
Amstrad should be red. However, the red seem to be a mix of yellow and magenta (as expected), where the magenta fades away with age (UV effect ?).
You can see nearly all shade from the proper red to yellow.
I've one which is somehow orange, but you can clearly see an uneven layer of redish on top of yellow paint.
so it's not importnat what colour i put, i have red but can put yellow to replace broken red door?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 17:05, 13 March 14
Post by: gerald on 17:05, 13 March 14
Quote from: S0nic on 15:59, 13 March 14Well, if original colour is important for you, you should aim at a red painted door.
so it's not importnat what colour i put, i have red but can put yellow to replace broken red door?
But a grey on Amstrad or Red/Yellow on Schneider is wrong ;)
On that picture, you can see a nice yellow to red gradient :(
(http://www.silicium.org/oldskool/images/catalog/uk/amstrad/cpc464magnetocassette.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 23:51, 13 March 14
Post by: Executioner on 23:51, 13 March 14
How often do these come up on ebay?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20202%26meid%3D5465707786028892665%26pid%3D100013%26prg%3D9063%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D291023948508)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20202%26meid%3D5465707786028892665%26pid%3D100013%26prg%3D9063%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D291023948508)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 00:05, 14 March 14
Post by: beaker on 00:05, 14 March 14
Nice find :D I've already blown a wad on a WonderMega this month but I wouldn't mind one of these too :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:37, 14 March 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:37, 14 March 14
Quote from: Executioner on 23:51, 13 March 14
How often do these come up on ebay?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Miles-Gordon-Technologies-Sam-Coupe/121294011582?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20202%26meid%3D5465707786028892665%26pid%3D100013%26prg%3D9063%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D291023948508)
I was following a boxed one just lately, but it went for stupid money in the end, as do most things I'd like to buy: Very Rare Boxed Vintage Enterprise Sixty Four 64 Computer with Software +++ | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Very-Rare-Boxed-Vintage-Enterprise-Sixty-Four-64-Computer-with-Software-/291097794352?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=k0h0PmO6%252FHi6EwGZgZnlATqan3s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:28, 14 March 14
Post by: beaker on 10:28, 14 March 14
I paid more for the WonderMega :-[ That boxed version does look in lovely condition.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pacomix on 13:53, 14 March 14
Post by: pacomix on 13:53, 14 March 14
The last Sam in eBay Germany didn't come with a disk drive... and it was sold for more than 200€... The world is mad...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:33, 14 March 14
Post by: Bryce on 15:33, 14 March 14
Gunstick in pretty good condition and boxed: Gun Stick für Schneider/Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Gun-Stick-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/191095100064?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2c7e27d2a0)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 16:09, 14 March 14
Post by: steve on 16:09, 14 March 14
The Science of Cambridge MK14 always fetches in excess of £600 on ebay, I now regret selling 3 mk14s for £20, even though that happened 30 years ago. ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:22, 14 March 14
Post by: beaker on 16:22, 14 March 14
Quote from: Bryce on 15:33, 14 March 14
Gunstick in pretty good condition and boxed: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Gun-Stick-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/191095100064?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2c7e27d2a0 (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=55407)
Bryce.
Is that the correct link?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:51, 14 March 14
Post by: Bryce on 16:51, 14 March 14
Oops, how did it do that?? Link corrected: Gun Stick für Schneider/Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Gun-Stick-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/191095100064?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item2c7e27d2a0)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:40, 15 March 14
Post by: Gryzor on 19:40, 15 March 14
Quote from: Bryce on 09:37, 14 March 14
I was following a boxed one just lately, but it went for stupid money in the end, as do most things I'd like to buy: Very Rare Boxed Vintage Enterprise Sixty Four 64 Computer with Software +++ | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Very-Rare-Boxed-Vintage-Enterprise-Sixty-Four-64-Computer-with-Software-/291097794352?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=k0h0PmO6%252FHi6EwGZgZnlATqan3s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Bryce.
That's a normal price for an Enterprise, they go for €300 usually...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 21:37, 16 March 14
Post by: Token on 21:37, 16 March 14
I really didn't expected a win here :D Since I saw a cool black 464 on cpcwiki I wanted to repaint a CPC.
Clavier Amstrad CPC 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Clavier-Amstrad-CPC-6128-/181345459541)
Clavier Amstrad CPC 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Clavier-Amstrad-CPC-6128-/181345459541)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:42, 16 March 14
Post by: steve on 21:42, 16 March 14
Please give a link to the repainted 464, and please let us see your 6128 after you have painted it. 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 21:46, 16 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 21:46, 16 March 14
You guys just missed out on an Amstrad CPC 464 for only £20!
Amstrad Cpc 464 With Original Monitor Joystick + 28 Games VGC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Cpc-464-With-Original-Monitor-Joystick-28-Games-VGC-/251471319066?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a8cdbd01a)
Local pick up which sucked
Back up! :laugh:
Amstrad Cpc 464 With Original Monitor Joystick + 28 Games VGC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Cpc-464-With-Original-Monitor-Joystick-28-Games-VGC/251477373780)
Amstrad Cpc 464 With Original Monitor Joystick + 28 Games VGC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Cpc-464-With-Original-Monitor-Joystick-28-Games-VGC-/251471319066?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a8cdbd01a)
Local pick up which sucked
Back up! :laugh:
Amstrad Cpc 464 With Original Monitor Joystick + 28 Games VGC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Cpc-464-With-Original-Monitor-Joystick-28-Games-VGC/251477373780)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 22:26, 16 March 14
Post by: Token on 22:26, 16 March 14
Quote from: steve on 21:42, 16 March 14
Please give a link to the repainted 464, and please let us see your 6128 after you have painted it. 8)
I found it, wasn't simple :P
Just picked up this little beauty from Ireland (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/just-picked-up-this-little-beauty-from-ireland/105/)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:45, 16 March 14
Post by: steve on 22:45, 16 March 14
Thanks, now I remember seeing that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 18:54, 17 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 18:54, 17 March 14
6128
AMSTRAD CPC6128 VINTAGE PERSONAL COMPUTER - WORKING WITH POWER & SCART CABLES | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC6128-VINTAGE-PERSONAL-COMPUTER-WORKING-WITH-POWER-SCART-CABLES-/301125839277?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item461c7fa9ad)
AMSTRAD CPC6128 VINTAGE PERSONAL COMPUTER - WORKING WITH POWER & SCART CABLES | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC6128-VINTAGE-PERSONAL-COMPUTER-WORKING-WITH-POWER-SCART-CABLES-/301125839277?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item461c7fa9ad)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 22:01, 17 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 22:01, 17 March 14
Amstrad CPC - "Dizzy" Games series | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331154932445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 13:57, 18 March 14
Post by: Macc on 13:57, 18 March 14
Got 6 16k upgraded ZX81's, professionally composite modded
[ebay]111302493718[/ebay]
[ebay]111302493718[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 20:33, 18 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 20:33, 18 March 14
amstrad cpc 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251478909129?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D251478909129%26_rdc%3D1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 11:14, 19 March 14
Post by: Macc on 11:14, 19 March 14
Another Issue 1 Speccy
[ebay]111303329224[/ebay]
[ebay]111303329224[/ebay]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 00:22, 21 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 00:22, 21 March 14
Quote from: Macc on 11:14, 19 March 14
Another Issue 1 Speccy
[ebay]111303329224[/ebay]
There's one here to Andy mate ;)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Issue 1 16K Computer W/ Fawn Keys In Excellent Condition (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=371028018594&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT)EXTREMELY LOW SERIAL No. 001-000341 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=371028018594&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 00:58, 21 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 00:58, 21 March 14
I want one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-Amstrad-Computer-Pin-badge-VGC-Enamel-/321331855636)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 14:28, 24 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 14:28, 24 March 14
Amstrad/Schneider CPC464 Plus VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC464-Plus-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/111308142228?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19ea7b7694)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:07, 24 March 14
Post by: Bryce on 16:07, 24 March 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 14:28, 24 March 14
Amstrad/Schneider CPC464 Plus VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC464-Plus-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/111308142228?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19ea7b7694)
?? 250 quid ?? You can have mine for 240 and I'll throw in the postal costs too :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 16:59, 24 March 14
Post by: gerald on 16:59, 24 March 14
Quote from: Bryce on 16:07, 24 March 14For 400 quid you also get a 6128+ or a 664 from this guy :o
?? 250 quid ?? You can have mine for 240 and I'll throw in the postal costs too :D
Bryce.
Video connectors and power supplies aren't cheap these days :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 17:09, 24 March 14
Post by: beaker on 17:09, 24 March 14
What next, 16k spectrum selling for £1000 ? lol
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 17:10, 24 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 17:10, 24 March 14
Quote from: beaker on 17:09, 24 March 14
What next, 16k spectrum selling for £1000 ? lol
£1100 I think you'll find ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 19:08, 24 March 14
Post by: dcdrac on 19:08, 24 March 14
I was staggered too, time to get the keyboard on the spare 664 working a can of retrobrite and see what I can get.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:13, 25 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 23:13, 25 March 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 00:58, 21 March 14
I want one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-Amstrad-Computer-Pin-badge-VGC-Enamel-/321331855636)
I couldn't help myself :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 10:48, 26 March 14
Post by: MaV on 10:48, 26 March 14
~ DER BLAUE KRISTALL ~ Amstrad CPC / Originalverpackung ~ BIG boxed ~ deutsch | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/DER-BLAUE-KRISTALL-Amstrad-CPC-Originalverpackung-BIG-boxed-deutsch-/261411665574?pt=DE_PC_Videospiele&hash=item3cdd5976a6)
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Why doesn't ebay stop these moronic prices? (rhetorical question) It's an offense to all our intellects.
Oh yes, just go on reading, BTW: untested!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rockrabilia on 20:54, 26 March 14
Post by: rockrabilia on 20:54, 26 March 14
Hello folks, I haven't posted on here before though do admit to lurking the forums for a number of years (in the nicest possible way of course!) There's every chance I know a number of you already via eBay, or from shows that we've attended, but please consider this a big hello to you all!
Anyway, I hope this is the right place to post a blatent advert for some of our CPC listings... this week we are auctioning a number of rather lovely Infocom adventure titles. It's rare for us to find this many Infocom games together in one go, let alone in this condition, hence the reason that I felt I had to shout about it:
rockrabilia | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/rockrabilia/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A1%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1&_ipg=200&_sc=1&_sop=1&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Six have been uploaded so far, along with a couple of other games including some Rainbird titles, but there are a further twelve Infocom auctions to be uploaded shortly.
Tim @ RoCKRaBiLiA :)
Anyway, I hope this is the right place to post a blatent advert for some of our CPC listings... this week we are auctioning a number of rather lovely Infocom adventure titles. It's rare for us to find this many Infocom games together in one go, let alone in this condition, hence the reason that I felt I had to shout about it:
rockrabilia | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/rockrabilia/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A1%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1&_ipg=200&_sc=1&_sop=1&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Six have been uploaded so far, along with a couple of other games including some Rainbird titles, but there are a further twelve Infocom auctions to be uploaded shortly.
Tim @ RoCKRaBiLiA :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:18, 26 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:18, 26 March 14
Hey Tim,
Great to see you over here
Goodluck with your auctions
Rob (BB)
Great to see you over here
Goodluck with your auctions
Rob (BB)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:20, 26 March 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 22:20, 26 March 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 22:18, 26 March 14
Hey Tim,
Great to see you over here
Goodluck with your auctions. For anyone who hasn't dealt with Tim before I will personally vouch for the fact he's a great chap and you can buy with confidence
Rob (BB)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:26, 26 March 14
Post by: dcdrac on 23:26, 26 March 14
so can I got Gargoyle classics from them recently speedy delivery all working
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rockrabilia on 23:39, 26 March 14
Post by: rockrabilia on 23:39, 26 March 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 22:18, 26 March 14
Great to see you over here
Goodluck with your auctions. For anyone who hasn't dealt with Tim before I will personally vouch for the fact he's a great chap and you can buy with confidence
Rob (BB)
Thanks for the generous words, Rob ;)
Quote from: dcdrac on 23:26, 26 March 14
so can I got Gargoyle classics from them recently speedy delivery all working
Cool, glad it reached you safely :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 00:07, 27 March 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 00:07, 27 March 14
I'm hoping to get Elite for my dad. that'll make him very happy, assuming I can get our CPC disc drive working.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 11:53, 27 March 14
Post by: xesrjb on 11:53, 27 March 14
Radiowecker, Modell CT1 Amstrad als Unterbaugerät Fernseher Monitor etc | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Radiowecker-Modell-CT1-Amstrad-als-Unterbaugerat-Fernseher-Monitor-etc-/271427168090?pt=DE_M%C3%B6bel_Wohnen_Wecker&hash=item3f3251e75a#ht_1322wt_1105)
NEW!!!!!
I've got one!
xesrjb
NEW!!!!!
I've got one!
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 21:55, 29 March 14
Post by: Neil79 on 21:55, 29 March 14
Omg!! Holy *** Go on Dizzy fans! Amstrad 464/664/6128 9 Dizzy Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-664-6128-9-Dizzy-Games-/191112046619?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2c7f2a681b)
;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: Nich on 19:46, 31 March 14
Post by: Nich on 19:46, 31 March 14
Quote from: rockrabilia on 20:54, 26 March 14Yikes! :o I know Infocom games are highly sought after, but it's very rare for CPC game to sell as high as the prices listed below:
Anyway, I hope this is the right place to post a blatent advert for some of our CPC listings... this week we are auctioning a number of rather lovely Infocom adventure titles. It's rare for us to find this many Infocom games together in one go, let alone in this condition, hence the reason that I felt I had to shout about it:
Six have been uploaded so far, along with a couple of other games including some Rainbird titles, but there are a further twelve Infocom auctions to be uploaded shortly.
Sorcerer (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390805920899?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £182.76
Spellbreaker (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390805920111?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £155.99
Wishbringer (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331162111349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £160.99
The Witness (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331162109834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £162.76
Suspect (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390805917556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £162.76
Ballyhoo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331162105164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £103.99
With twelve more games to sell, I think Tim is going to be an awful lot richer by the end of this week! I'd just love to know where he got the games from. ;) I don't stand a chance of winning any of them now. :(
I remember an eBay auction over 10 years ago where 5 CPC Infocom games (including Suspended - a game that I was fascinated by at the time) were on sale for £50.00. I really wish I'd bought them now, but I was just a poor university student back then... :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:41, 01 April 14
Post by: Gryzor on 08:41, 01 April 14
Holy. Crap.
A happy seller...
A happy seller...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 09:06, 01 April 14
Post by: MaV on 09:06, 01 April 14
Same reaction here. There's no way I could pay that much for one game. :(
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: rockrabilia on 10:56, 01 April 14
Post by: rockrabilia on 10:56, 01 April 14
Quote from: Nich on 19:46, 31 March 14
Yikes! :o I know Infocom games are highly sought after, but it's very rare for CPC game to sell as high
So, has this set some new records for CPC games? Naturally we'd hoped for some decent bids on these, but I'll have to admit our expectations were somewhat surpassed ;D We await a further flurry of activity with this evening's final dozen auctions. I can't imagine anyone has any money left, but we will see...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 16:58, 01 April 14
Post by: Token on 16:58, 01 April 14
I saw those games on the PCW :P text mode, meh :blank:
Rockrabilia: thanks for Pyjamarama, it was my first game ever ;) (I had the Amsoft version)
2 Cassettes Collector Rare Amstrad Amsoft Pour CPC464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/2-Cassettes-Collector-RARE-AMSTRAD-AMSOFT-pour-CPC464-/221406179284?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Jeux_de_marchandises&hash=item338cd62fd4)
haha :D
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: Nich on 20:49, 01 April 14
Post by: Nich on 20:49, 01 April 14
Quote from: rockrabilia on 10:56, 01 April 14I really don't know for certain, but as far as non-cartridge games are concerned, I reckon your recent sale of Sorcerer is the most expensive CPC game I've seen on eBay.
So, has this set some new records for CPC games? Naturally we'd hoped for some decent bids on these, but I'll have to admit our expectations were somewhat surpassed ;D We await a further flurry of activity with this evening's final dozen auctions. I can't imagine anyone has any money left, but we will see...
I've seen lots of French games (mostly adventure games) sell for well over the equivalent of £100 but I can't recall the highest price I've seen. However, a copy of Phénix Noir sold for about £173 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261432212241?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) yesterday. That's the only time I have ever seen this game on eBay so I'm not overly surprised it sold for so much!
However, these prices are not even close to the all-time record of £906.87 set back in October 2010 for the Holy Grail of cartridge games, Chase HQ II (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Chase_HQ_II:_Special_Criminal_Investigation).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 01:07, 02 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 01:07, 02 April 14
Dad and I saw the Spectrum version on Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis got for nearly £1,000 on eBay last year.. He's never seen a proper CPC version in the flesh although he has a copied version..
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: Nich on 19:07, 02 April 14
Post by: Nich on 19:07, 02 April 14
Quote from: rockrabilia on 10:56, 01 April 14And the results from round two are in...
We await a further flurry of activity with this evening's final dozen auctions. I can't imagine anyone has any money left, but we will see...
Suspended (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163619462?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £193.00
Moonmist (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163618692?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £79.76
Leather Goddesses of Phobos (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390807625859?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £64.36
Infidel (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163616859?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £149.00
Hollywood Hijinx (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390807624421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £66.00
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163614177?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £35.00
Cutthroats (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390807622382?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £67.00
The Lurking Horror (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163612351?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £73.00
Stationfall (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163611512?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £79.76
Planetfall (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163610305?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £64.36
Zork III (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390807619937?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £118.00
Zork II (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331163607730?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - £79.76
So Suspended has managed to surpass Sorcerer as the most expensive non-cartridge game I've seen on eBay! :)
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:19, 03 April 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 16:19, 03 April 14
Quote from: rockrabilia on 10:56, 01 April 14
So, has this set some new records for CPC games? Naturally we'd hoped for some decent bids on these, but I'll have to admit our expectations were somewhat surpassed ;D We await a further flurry of activity with this evening's final dozen auctions. I can't imagine anyone has any money left, but we will see...
Well done Tim. Can't think of a more deserving chap (well except for me of course ;) )
BB
Title: Re: CPC Infocom games for sale on eBay
Post by: Devlin on 00:00, 04 April 14
Post by: Devlin on 00:00, 04 April 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 16:19, 03 April 14
Well done Tim. Can't think of a more deserving chap (well except for me of course ;) )
BB
Wow. those went for quite a fair chunk of cash! I think i'll stick to the ones that cost £3-5 for now :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 17:25, 04 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 17:25, 04 April 14
Dad would have loved those Infocom games but a bit too expensive.
He'll have to settle for hte games I've found him on eBay and hope no-one else bids.
He'll have to settle for hte games I've found him on eBay and hope no-one else bids.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rockrabilia on 11:57, 06 April 14
Post by: rockrabilia on 11:57, 06 April 14
Quote from: Nich on 19:07, 02 April 14Gosh, that was all very exciting wasn't it! S'pose it's back to dealing in £2.99 games again now it's all over ...
So Suspended has managed to surpass Sorcerer as the most expensive non-cartridge game I've seen on eBay! :)
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 16:19, 03 April 14Thank you! Sadly, I'm all out of Issue 1 Spectrums so I had to pull something else out of the hat to keep up ;)
Well done Tim. Can't think of a more deserving chap (well except for me of course ;) )
Anyway, in case it's of interest to anyone, we have a large quantity of Amsoft auctions up now.
There's a few titles here that we've never stocked before: rockrabilia | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/rockrabilia/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A1%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1&_ipg=200&_sc=1&_sop=1&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Tim :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 13:51, 06 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 13:51, 06 April 14
I'm hoping to find a cheap disc copy of Hero Quest at some point so my daughter Annabelle and I can play it together.
(I do have a copy on my Amiga but the CPC version has a certain thrill to it)
(I do have a copy on my Amiga but the CPC version has a certain thrill to it)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: rockrabilia on 14:29, 06 April 14
Post by: rockrabilia on 14:29, 06 April 14
Quote from: zeropolis79 on 13:51, 06 April 14
I'm hoping to find a cheap disc copy of Hero Quest at some point so my daughter Annabelle and I can play it together.
(I do have a copy on my Amiga but the CPC version has a certain thrill to it)
Sadly that's not something that we have :( I had the original board game when it first came out - used to love playing that!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 16:28, 06 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 16:28, 06 April 14
I've got the board game in my attic! But it's too much to set up, considering Annabelle's got exams coming up and she got a bit behind with work while I was in hospital. Also, now spring and summer is upon us, she'll be training for swimming competitions. Despite her disabilities, she's the best swimmer in town.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 16:52, 06 April 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 16:52, 06 April 14
Quote from: gerald on 16:59, 24 March 14
For 400 quid you also get a 6128+ or a 664 from this guy :o
Video connectors and power supplies aren't cheap these days :D
That seller is a greedy cunt. I hope his greed means he has to pay out a fortune in listing fees for NO return.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 18:41, 06 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 18:41, 06 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 17:09, 24 March 14
What next, 16k spectrum selling for £1000 ? lol
People have been known to try and sell Speccies for high sums (and not get them).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 10:03, 07 April 14
Post by: Optimus on 10:03, 07 April 14
Hey, a CPC+ 6128 here!
Amstrad CPC 6128 Plus Computer - Fully Working & Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131155408736)
What I don't understand is why this one is still at 99.99?
When another CPC+ appeared I paid a lot of money because I thought it's rare.
But this one, appear the next few days, it's depressing to think I paid 4 times the price and no war is happening for this one. Can't understand it..
So, get it if you want!
Amstrad CPC 6128 Plus Computer - Fully Working & Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131155408736)
What I don't understand is why this one is still at 99.99?
When another CPC+ appeared I paid a lot of money because I thought it's rare.
But this one, appear the next few days, it's depressing to think I paid 4 times the price and no war is happening for this one. Can't understand it..
So, get it if you want!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:22, 07 April 14
Post by: beaker on 10:22, 07 April 14
I don't want you to feel worse but that's probably on the upper end/bordering on expensive... You could have gotten a nice boxed one for 90euros/£75 on Amibay (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=59761 (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=59761)). OK it was AZERTY. I paid £70 for mine and that came with a tape input mod and Parados on the cartridge :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 07 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 07 April 14
Yup, 4 times the price was definitely too much to pay. I got both my 6128+ and my 464+ for a lot less.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 16:07, 07 April 14
Post by: Optimus on 16:07, 07 April 14
Hehe, I know. It's a tough fact now. I was just too crazy to get my first CPC+, also it was very rare, months had past to see one, and I thought it was last opportunity. And even a regular CPC without even monitor could go at 100 today. Ok,. maybe not always, there are some cheaper ones too, but retro computers are quite more expensive than five years ago.
I should just forget it and enjoy my CPC+ and make it worth the money :)
I should just forget it and enjoy my CPC+ and make it worth the money :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:51, 07 April 14
Post by: beaker on 16:51, 07 April 14
That's the spirit :) I spent €50 on a gold coloured C64 with a duff cassette player and couldn't look at it for over a year (it was a day after coming back from Oz so I was jetlagged)... it was probably worth €20 tops as I got a beaut mint Night Moves pack with original joysticks for €25. Actually that's a lie, I used it as a door stop for 3 months but kept tripping over it. It's now getting JiffyDOS and an SD2IEC professionally installed in it and I'll probably have a go at respraying it from the nasty gold colour.
Listen, if this bloke gets €200 for this GX4000 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx-4000-entertainment-system-plus-game/4873115 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx-4000-entertainment-system-plus-game/4873115)), you know you can always sell it in Ireland for what you paid for it :)
Listen, if this bloke gets €200 for this GX4000 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx-4000-entertainment-system-plus-game/4873115 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx-4000-entertainment-system-plus-game/4873115)), you know you can always sell it in Ireland for what you paid for it :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:47, 07 April 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:47, 07 April 14
Aren't the gold C64s quite rare though?
Mind you, I can understand the doorstop thing. I must have bought my C64 about 15 months ago now and it was turned on once to make sure it worked and never since... :(
Mind you, I can understand the doorstop thing. I must have bought my C64 about 15 months ago now and it was turned on once to make sure it worked and never since... :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:42, 07 April 14
Post by: beaker on 20:42, 07 April 14
Paradroid90 would can probably confirm but AFAIK because they were only sprayed gold and so easy to fake the only ones worth anything are the ones with the original plaque from Commodore. There's a few things that lead me to think mine isn't quite right:
1. Mine is the C64G model and I am pretty sure all the gold ones were made before that
2. Someone's removed all the stickers from the top and bottom of the case... :laugh:
I think it's as fake as my Chinese Rolex ;D Still, I am going to use it now for installing stuff on as I don't care if I cut into the case.
1. Mine is the C64G model and I am pretty sure all the gold ones were made before that
2. Someone's removed all the stickers from the top and bottom of the case... :laugh:
I think it's as fake as my Chinese Rolex ;D Still, I am going to use it now for installing stuff on as I don't care if I cut into the case.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 05:49, 08 April 14
Post by: Optimus on 05:49, 08 April 14
Anyway, my next plan is to get a Sam Coupe. These are more frequent but always get over 300.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:30, 08 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 08:30, 08 April 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 19:47, 07 April 14
Aren't the gold C64s quite rare though?
Mind you, I can understand the doorstop thing. I must have bought my C64 about 15 months ago now and it was turned on once to make sure it worked and never since... :(
Only if they are attached to the glass plate with circuitry design and were one of the aniversary ones. A gold one that some bloke sprayed in his garage tend to go for less :D
@beaker: Yes, only the breadbin version was made into these "1 Million sold" versions. Also, their side plate (the metal plate around the joystick ports) is always missing on them for some reason, but they are working C64s.
Regarding the €200 GX4000, I like to make offers of €2 or €3 on these sales, just so that the seller realises how far off the market price he is.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 09:24, 08 April 14
Post by: beaker on 09:24, 08 April 14
Quote from: Optimus on 05:49, 08 April 14
Anyway, my next plan is to get a Sam Coupe. These are more frequent but always get over 300.
Oi, hands off the next one in mine!!! :laugh: So have you run out of the more common machines like me and turning your attention to the more exotics? Top of my list at the moment is the Sam Coupé, Sharp X68000 and Commodore Pet. I've just bought the WonderMega and FM Marty Towns II over the last month...
Quote from: Bryce on 08:30, 08 April 14
Regarding the €200 GX4000, I like to make offers of €2 or €3 on these sales, just so that the seller realises how far off the market price he is.
I tried that a couple of times (last time with some Electron games) and they just ignored me :( You know the Irish, especially on the West coast; they'll want €5k for a clapped out old banger, and knock on your door to sell you their 15 year old couch rather than take it down the dump :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:00, 08 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:00, 08 April 14
Commodore Pet?? Isn't the Tatung Einstein big and heavy enough for you? :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:35, 08 April 14
Post by: beaker on 10:35, 08 April 14
I needed something to weigh down the other side of the house ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:40, 08 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 11:40, 08 April 14
Ah, the house starting to subside. That's what happens when you build houses on bog land :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 12:36, 08 April 14
Post by: steve on 12:36, 08 April 14
Talking about big and heavy, I would like a TRS 80 model 2 and external disk drives on its own custom designed desk.
Only problem is my house is not big enough. ;D
Only problem is my house is not big enough. ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: paradroid90 on 16:32, 08 April 14
Post by: paradroid90 on 16:32, 08 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 10:35, 08 April 14
I needed something to weigh down the other side of the house ;D
Did the BBC Master not do that ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:39, 08 April 14
Post by: beaker on 16:39, 08 April 14
It did for a while :D until the BBC Model B messed it all up again >:( I've bought a second Amiga 1200 as a stop gap measure to try and stabilise the situation otherwise I might need to consider unpinning the foundations and back filling using Spectrums :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:35, 09 April 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:35, 09 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 16:39, 08 April 14
It did for a while :D until the BBC Model B messed it all up again >:( I've bought a second Amiga 1200 as a stop gap measure to try and stabilise the situation otherwise I might need to consider unpinning the foundations and back filling using Spectrums :'(
You can't use Speccys mate,... they are notouriously unstable ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:49, 09 April 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 01:49, 09 April 14
Quote from: zeropolis79 on 18:41, 06 April 14
People have been known to try and sell Speccies for high sums (and not get them).
In my defence I started the auction at 99p and the eventual buyer begged and begged for me to end the auction and relist for him buy it now and he stated the price :o
I shall feel no guilt especially as I'm already skint again ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 12:39, 10 April 14
Post by: Macc on 12:39, 10 April 14
vgc ZX81 boxed! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111316933617)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 11:43, 11 April 14
Post by: Macc on 11:43, 11 April 14
Mint Issue 1 Speccy! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111323666336)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 11:55, 11 April 14
Post by: MaV on 11:55, 11 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 16:39, 08 April 14I'm beginning to wonder whether it was a good idea statically with all my hardware to resettle to a flat on the 5th floor. ;)
It did for a while :D until the BBC Model B messed it all up again >:( I've bought a second Amiga 1200 as a stop gap measure to try and stabilise the situation otherwise I might need to consider unpinning the foundations and back filling using Spectrums :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:28, 11 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 12:28, 11 April 14
Quote from: MaV on 11:55, 11 April 14
I'm beginning to wonder whether it was a good idea statically with all my hardware to resettle to a flat on the 5th floor. ;)
No problem, get yourself a Tatung and the building will sink you back down to being on the third floor. Save you some of that stair climbing. :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:01, 11 April 14
Post by: MaV on 14:01, 11 April 14
Quote from: Bryce on 12:28, 11 April 14Hehe. That sounds like a good solution, but I prefer some stair climbing to train my back a bit after sitting the whole day at the office. :)
No problem, get yourself a Tatung and the building will sink you back down to being on the third floor. Save you some of that stair climbing. :)
Bryce.
That Tatung computer sounds very intriguing, if the shipping cost would not be that prohibitive. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 14:29, 11 April 14
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 14:29, 11 April 14
It's the crane hire that proves costly.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:57, 11 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:57, 11 April 14
Quote from: MaV on 14:01, 11 April 14
Hehe. That sounds like a good solution, but I prefer some stair climbing to train my back a bit after sitting the whole day at the office. :)
That Tatung computer sounds very intriguing, if the shipping cost would not be that prohibitive. ;)
Maybe the could have it floated down the Danube to you?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 15:00, 11 April 14
Post by: MaV on 15:00, 11 April 14
*lol* Do it the old way? You know, that might actually be cheaper. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:13, 14 April 14
Post by: Bryce on 12:13, 14 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 16:39, 08 April 14
It did for a while :D until the BBC Model B messed it all up again >:( I've bought a second Amiga 1200 as a stop gap measure to try and stabilise the situation otherwise I might need to consider unpinning the foundations and back filling using Spectrums :'(
@Beaker: Spotted this for you over on ebay: Philips-Computer P 310 von 1977 - ein Museumsstück ! in in Düsseldorf | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Philips-Computer-P-310-von-1977-ein-Museumsstuck-/130425021910?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1e5defe5d6)
You'll need to place the computer and the quad 8in disk drives in the centre of the house but the drives should be 10cm closer to the BBCs than the Tatung, that should level things out.
Or if MaV decides to get it he can sink down to basement level.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:36, 14 April 14
Post by: beaker on 12:36, 14 April 14
Damn, it would have looked so awesome in my little alcove ???
Title: Lankhor games sold on eBay
Post by: Nich on 21:23, 14 April 14
Post by: Nich on 21:23, 14 April 14
Quote from: Nich on 19:07, 02 April 14This is just getting ridiculous now. Several games by Lankhor were on sale on eBay France recently and look how much they sold for:
So Suspended has managed to surpass Sorcerer as the most expensive non-cartridge game I've seen on eBay! :)
La Malédiction (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111323353132?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - €999.00 (£829.69 at the time of posting this message)
La Crypte des Maudits (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111323354164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - €999.00 (£829.69)
SDAW (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141248169520?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - €1,680.00 (£1,395.27)
Alive (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141248171406?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - €1,650.00 (£1,370.35)
Fugitif (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141248174920?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) - €1,240.00 (£1,029.84)
I am well and truly gobsmacked! :o I used to own Fugitif and sold it on eBay France a few years ago for only £27! :'(
Of course, there is always the possibility that the buyer(s) won't pay upon realising just how much they have to cough up...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:30, 14 April 14
Post by: beaker on 21:30, 14 April 14
Well that doesn't sound like a good price to sell it at! Why didn't you stick a reserve on it? Has China discovered the CPC or something?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 22:11, 14 April 14
Post by: Macc on 22:11, 14 April 14
Nice Spectrum +2B on ebay! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111326639046)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:51, 14 April 14
Post by: dcdrac on 23:51, 14 April 14
has the rest of the world suddenly realised what a fabulous machine the CPC actually is....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:57, 15 April 14
Post by: Gryzor on 08:57, 15 April 14
Those prices are really out of this world...
Title: Re: Lankhor games sold on eBay
Post by: Nich on 20:14, 15 April 14
Post by: Nich on 20:14, 15 April 14
Quote from: beaker on 21:30, 14 April 14Are you referring to me selling Fugitif for £27? It's easy to say in hindsight that I should have set a reserve price, but I had actually bought my copy of Fugitif on eBay for around £8 (believe it or not!), and I was confident that it would sell for a high price. Again, in hindsight, £27 seems a very low sum now, but back then, I wasn't disappointed, given the price I had paid for the game originally.
Well that doesn't sound like a good price to sell it at! Why didn't you stick a reserve on it? Has China discovered the CPC or something?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: paradroid90 on 18:51, 16 April 14
Post by: paradroid90 on 18:51, 16 April 14
How Much :o
Amstrad 464 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-plus-/281311824880?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item417f7dcbf0)
Amstrad 464 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-plus-/281311824880?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item417f7dcbf0)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 19:50, 16 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 19:50, 16 April 14
Switchblade on disc just went for £56!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:18, 16 April 14
Post by: dcdrac on 21:18, 16 April 14
Quote from: paradroid90 on 18:51, 16 April 14
How Much :o
Amstrad 464 plus | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-plus-/281311824880?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item417f7dcbf0)
I have one in an identical condition I mean holy Hamish
and this too
Amstrad/Schneider CPC464 Plus VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC464-Plus-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/111308142228?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19ea7b7694)
and thanks to Mr Bryce a fully functional one of these
Amstrad/Schneider CPC6128 Plus VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC6128-Plus-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/151277346147?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2338d51d63)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:36, 16 April 14
Post by: dcdrac on 21:36, 16 April 14
Surely there is a missing decimal point here
Amstrad CPC / PCW --- Level 9 TIME AND MAGIK: THE TRILOGY 1988 DISK 464/664/6128 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-PCW-Level-9-TIME-AND-MAGIK-THE-TRILOGY-1988-DISK-464-664-6128-/131156253112?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e898599b8)
Amstrad CPC / PCW --- Level 9 TIME AND MAGIK: THE TRILOGY 1988 DISK 464/664/6128 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-PCW-Level-9-TIME-AND-MAGIK-THE-TRILOGY-1988-DISK-464-664-6128-/131156253112?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e898599b8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 22:00, 16 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 22:00, 16 April 14
I was thinking that too - I think this is the second time it's been listed at that price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 22:07, 16 April 14
Post by: dcdrac on 22:07, 16 April 14
I should be able to get those discs off this weekend.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 13:28, 17 April 14
Post by: Macc on 13:28, 17 April 14
Quote from: Macc on 11:43, 11 April 14Ending today!
Mint Issue 1 Speccy! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111323666336)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zeropolis79 on 18:53, 17 April 14
Post by: zeropolis79 on 18:53, 17 April 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 22:07, 16 April 14
I should be able to get those discs off this weekend.
If that's addressed to me, thanks!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:46, 06 May 14
Post by: beaker on 14:46, 06 May 14
6128 going over on Amibay for £55 inc. UK postage. Keyboard doesn't look yellowed.
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?60568-Amstrad-CPC6128 (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?60568-Amstrad-CPC6128)
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?60568-Amstrad-CPC6128 (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?60568-Amstrad-CPC6128)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:28, 06 May 14
Post by: TFM on 16:28, 06 May 14
Quote from: Macc on 13:28, 17 April 14
Ending today!
Out of curiosity... Is in this forum a single person interested in Spectrums?
imno it's a waste of time (for all) that spectrum stuff get's posted here.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 17:31, 06 May 14
Post by: beaker on 17:31, 06 May 14
I'm interested. TC is actually improving the sound on my +2 and sorting out the joystick port to work with Atari joysticks. I wouldn't mind an issue 1 at some point. Nice to see anything that a member is selling that's out of the ordinary (like an early version of a machine) :) shhh... I've actually been playing with my C64 over the last few weeks, and my other one is being fitted with JiffyDOS and I just bought an Ultimate II to go with it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ygdrazil on 17:42, 06 May 14
Post by: Ygdrazil on 17:42, 06 May 14
I'm also interested!
The Speccy is somehow related to the CPC, like it or not!
Quote from: beaker on 17:31, 06 May 14
I'm interested. TC is actually improving the sound on my +2 and sorting out the joystick port to work with Atari joysticks. I wouldn't mind an issue 1 at some point. Nice to see anything that a member is selling that's out of the ordinary (like an early version of a machine) :) shhh... I've actually been playing with my C64 over the last few weeks, and my other one is being fitted with JiffyDOS and I just bought an Ultimate II to go with it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:05, 06 May 14
Post by: Bryce on 19:05, 06 May 14
Quote from: TFM on 16:28, 06 May 14
Out of curiosity... Is in this forum a single person interested in Spectrums?
imno it's a waste of time (for all) that spectrum stuff get's posted here.
Proud owner of a ZX80, ZX81, 2x ZX Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128+ and Spectrum +3 :) They may not beat the CPC in any test, but they have their own charm. Especially if you grew up with one.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:12, 06 May 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:12, 06 May 14
Quote from: TFM on 16:28, 06 May 14I don't have one, so I'd buy a spectrum if there was one going cheap enough.
Out of curiosity... Is in this forum a single person interested in Spectrums?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:23, 06 May 14
Post by: TFM on 19:23, 06 May 14
Interesting, thank for your answers. Guess the advantage of the Spectrum is it's text mode, but I don't know much about it. It's video chip seems to be similar the the CBS collecovison, which is a system I had at 1984 and liked much (pre CPC era ,-))
Can the speccy somehow beat the c64? (faster cpu maybe?).
Can the speccy somehow beat the c64? (faster cpu maybe?).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 09:43, 07 May 14
Post by: Sykobee (Briggsy) on 09:43, 07 May 14
Quote from: TFM on 19:23, 06 May 14
Interesting, thank for your answers. Guess the advantage of the Spectrum is it's text mode, but I don't know much about it. It's video chip seems to be similar the the CBS collecovison, which is a system I had at 1984 and liked much (pre CPC era ,-))
Can the speccy somehow beat the c64? (faster cpu maybe?).
The Spectrum actually doesn't have a text mode, just a 6KB monochrome bitmap with a cranky memory layout. It has character sized attributes on top of that to set foreground/background colour within each character. No hardware scrolling. No sprites. Fixed 256x192 display. Even if a 4MHz Z80 is faster overall than a 1MHz 6502-derivative, in games the C64's video hardware capabilities freed a lot of CPU time up.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 18:38, 07 May 14
Post by: redbox on 18:38, 07 May 14
I agree, the Z80 may run faster but with the CPC you spend around 2/3 of a frame just drawing stuff to the screen - so in reality you are working with a 1mhz processor :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:04, 10 May 14
Post by: steve on 21:04, 10 May 14
AAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I just missed out on a PcW 16, I remembered the auction with just 6 seconds to go, and could not get a bid in, it sold for just £13.18.
I just missed out on a PcW 16, I remembered the auction with just 6 seconds to go, and could not get a bid in, it sold for just £13.18.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:16, 10 May 14
Post by: TFM on 22:16, 10 May 14
Quote from: redbox on 18:38, 07 May 14
I agree, the Z80 may run faster but with the CPC you spend around 2/3 of a frame just drawing stuff to the screen - so in reality you are working with a 1mhz processor :(
He does. :) No me though ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 07:19, 11 May 14
Post by: redbox on 07:19, 11 May 14
Quote from: steve on 21:04, 10 May 14
I just missed out on a PcW 16, I remembered the auction with just 6 seconds to go, and could not get a bid in, it sold for just £13.18.
Did it have a mouse with it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 10:58, 11 May 14
Post by: Terje_Norway on 10:58, 11 May 14
Quote from: redbox on 07:19, 11 May 14Yes, is did come with a mouse. Did actually look "cute" ;D
Did it have a mouse with it?
See link for the auction below :
AMSTRAD PcW16 - VINTAGE PC - 1995 - VERY RARE - PERFECT WORKING ORDER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PcW16-VINTAGE-PC-1995-VERY-RARE-PERFECT-WORKING-ORDER-/261474406044?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3ce116ce9c)
Look below for a "nice" description of an Amstrad PC2086/30.
The seller really gives his personal experience with this machine (2014 experiences I think ::) )
Amstrad PC2086/30 - Craptastic Plastic Fantastic | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PC2086-30-Craptastic-Plastic-Fantastic-/321402326344?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ad5124d48)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:54, 11 May 14
Post by: TFM on 21:54, 11 May 14
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 10:58, 11 May 14
Yes, is did come with a mouse. Did actually look "cute" ;D
See link for the auction below :
AMSTRAD PcW16 - VINTAGE PC - 1995 - VERY RARE - PERFECT WORKING ORDER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PcW16-VINTAGE-PC-1995-VERY-RARE-PERFECT-WORKING-ORDER-/261474406044?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3ce116ce9c)
Look below for a "nice" description of an Amstrad PC2086/30.
The seller really gives his personal experience with this machine (2014 experiences I think ::) )
Amstrad PC2086/30 - Craptastic Plastic Fantastic | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PC2086-30-Craptastic-Plastic-Fantastic-/321402326344?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ad5124d48)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
OMG! Whoever bought it, just made the deal of his life!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 18:59, 12 May 14
Post by: dcdrac on 18:59, 12 May 14
Is this any consolation?
AMSTRAD PCW 9512 FRONT PANEL | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PCW-9512-FRONT-PANEL-/331187751774?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d1c540b5e)
AMSTRAD PCW 9512 FRONT PANEL | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-PCW-9512-FRONT-PANEL-/331187751774?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4d1c540b5e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 19:12, 12 May 14
Post by: dcdrac on 19:12, 12 May 14
still has not found that decimal point yet
Amstrad CPC / PCW --- Level 9 TIME AND MAGIK: THE TRILOGY 1988 DISK 464/664/6128 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-PCW-Level-9-TIME-AND-MAGIK-THE-TRILOGY-1988-DISK-464-664-6128-/131180540525?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e8af8326d)
Amstrad CPC / PCW --- Level 9 TIME AND MAGIK: THE TRILOGY 1988 DISK 464/664/6128 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-PCW-Level-9-TIME-AND-MAGIK-THE-TRILOGY-1988-DISK-464-664-6128-/131180540525?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e8af8326d)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 09:40, 19 May 14
Post by: Optimus on 09:40, 19 May 14
Look, look,.. Vintage Pang gx4000 gx-4000 Amstrad computer game | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pang-gx4000-gx-4000-Amstrad-computer-game-/191156565541?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2c81d1b625)
I am keeping myself from buying. 50 is too much, but is one of the games I want.
I am keeping myself from buying. 50 is too much, but is one of the games I want.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 09:45, 19 May 14
Post by: beaker on 09:45, 19 May 14
That label looks so dodgy :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 12:37, 19 May 14
Post by: ralferoo on 12:37, 19 May 14
Yeah, I think the genuine label is usually *worse* quality than that! ;D
I suspect, but it's hard to tell without examining it for real, but that looks genuine to me! The label should be dot-matrix printed and it's hard to tell from that picture whether it is or not...
I suspect, but it's hard to tell without examining it for real, but that looks genuine to me! The label should be dot-matrix printed and it's hard to tell from that picture whether it is or not...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:50, 19 May 14
Post by: beaker on 12:50, 19 May 14
Really? I was expecting the label design to at least be similar to my dodgy copy on the right :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 12:57, 19 May 14
Post by: arnoldemu on 12:57, 19 May 14
Quote from: beaker on 12:50, 19 May 14both label designs are genuine I believe.
Really? I was expecting the label design to at least be similar to my dodgy copy on the right :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:35, 19 May 14
Post by: beaker on 13:35, 19 May 14
Hectic, learn something new every day. I knew of just the white labels from the demo machines and the design I have :)
Title: 464+ collect from pontefract
Post by: steve on 00:33, 23 May 14
Post by: steve on 00:33, 23 May 14
Starting price £50.
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Rare Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Rare-Computer/191184568514?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D7089881947032037887%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D20140107092241%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151309138502)
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Rare Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Rare-Computer/191184568514?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D7089881947032037887%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D20140107092241%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151309138502)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 08:19, 23 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 08:19, 23 May 14
Quote from: steve on 00:33, 23 May 14
Starting price £50.
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Rare Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Rare-Computer/191184568514?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D7089881947032037887%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D20140107092241%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151309138502)
Strangely you tempt me!
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:12, 23 May 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:12, 23 May 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 08:19, 23 May 14
Strangely you tempt me!
Craig
That would be quite a round trip for you, it's collection only.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:15, 23 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:15, 23 May 14
My parents in law live locally and we are visiting then at the end of June. ☺
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 17:32, 24 May 14
Post by: Terje_Norway on 17:32, 24 May 14
Hi,
You could have a look at the following auction :
Silicon Disc interface for Amstrad cpc 464. 256K Ram and OS on rom. Ultra rare.
Silicon Disc interface for Amstrad cpc 464. 256K Ram and OS on rom. Ultra rare. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicon-Disc-interface-for-Amstrad-cpc-464-256K-Ram-and-OS-on-rom-Ultra-rare-/390844160745?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item5b00209ae9)
This is now at 115 GBP and I don't think it's done yet. It's actually quite RARE and could actually end up in the region of 200-300 GBP (I think ! ! !)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS Years ago I bought two of the 6128 version. I think I payed about 60 EUR each (including postage). Those were the days ;D
You could have a look at the following auction :
Silicon Disc interface for Amstrad cpc 464. 256K Ram and OS on rom. Ultra rare.
Silicon Disc interface for Amstrad cpc 464. 256K Ram and OS on rom. Ultra rare. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicon-Disc-interface-for-Amstrad-cpc-464-256K-Ram-and-OS-on-rom-Ultra-rare-/390844160745?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item5b00209ae9)
This is now at 115 GBP and I don't think it's done yet. It's actually quite RARE and could actually end up in the region of 200-300 GBP (I think ! ! !)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS Years ago I bought two of the 6128 version. I think I payed about 60 EUR each (including postage). Those were the days ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 17:51, 24 May 14
Post by: robcfg on 17:51, 24 May 14
Isn't that item this one (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Dk%27tronics_Memory_Expansion_Gallery#256k_RAM_Silicon_Disc_for_CPC_464.2F664_.28ROM_and_RAM_in_separate_cartridges.29)?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:07, 24 May 14
Post by: Bryce on 19:07, 24 May 14
I've got two of those here. I'm rich!!! Not.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:19, 24 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:19, 24 May 14
Perhaps I should sell my 6128 silicon disc to finance the 464 plus
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 16:04, 26 May 14
Post by: dcdrac on 16:04, 26 May 14
The prices for Plus's seem to go up and up I got my 6128 with monitor and 464 plus for £80 each both work.
Thanks to the brilliant Bryce the floppy drive for the plus is cooking with gas...
Thanks to the brilliant Bryce the floppy drive for the plus is cooking with gas...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 16:29, 26 May 14
Post by: beaker on 16:29, 26 May 14
Seems to be prices in general, or maybe I am tight-fisted :laugh:
I'm trying to fill up a pallet in the UK with retro machines but everything on ebay seems to be going for stupid money :( Even importing things like the Sega 32x from the US isn't worth it with the postage and import taxes they charge you these days.
I'm actually finding a few things much cheaper in Ireland like a nice boxed Texas Instruments TI-99/4A for £20 which must be a first :laugh:
I'm trying to fill up a pallet in the UK with retro machines but everything on ebay seems to be going for stupid money :( Even importing things like the Sega 32x from the US isn't worth it with the postage and import taxes they charge you these days.
I'm actually finding a few things much cheaper in Ireland like a nice boxed Texas Instruments TI-99/4A for £20 which must be a first :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:00, 26 May 14
Post by: Gryzor on 17:00, 26 May 14
There's a copy of Billy la Banlieue breaking new ground at €199 on eBay right now, if anyone feels stupid enough.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 17:12, 26 May 14
Post by: robcfg on 17:12, 26 May 14
Even less known computers like the Dragon 32 are getting quite high on eBay. Go figure...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:01, 26 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:01, 26 May 14
If I was not after the 464 plus I'd be interested in this
AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER - GAMES / JOY STICKS / DISK-DRIVE / SPEECH / BUNDLE | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-GAMES-JOY-STICKS-DISK-DRIVE-SPEECH-BUNDLE/321412854997?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D7179259367707151571%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083358%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D390844160745)
WOW 464, Mono screen, DDI-1 and Floppy drive for £100.
AMSTRAD CPC 464 COMPUTER - GAMES / JOY STICKS / DISK-DRIVE / SPEECH / BUNDLE | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-GAMES-JOY-STICKS-DISK-DRIVE-SPEECH-BUNDLE/321412854997?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D7179259367707151571%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083358%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D390844160745)
WOW 464, Mono screen, DDI-1 and Floppy drive for £100.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:49, 26 May 14
Post by: steve on 22:49, 26 May 14
Or this 464/ctm/ddi-1 and games, AMSTRAD CPC 464 COLOUR COMPUTER & COLOUR MONITOR PLUS FLOPPY DISC AND GAMES. | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-COMPUTER-COLOUR-MONITOR-PLUS-FLOPPY-DISC-AND-GAMES/390850585961?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22472%26meid%3D7180967368821763000%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9725%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D321412854997&rt=nc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:10, 26 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:10, 26 May 14
Quote from: steve on 22:49, 26 May 14
Or this 464/ctm/ddi-1 and games, AMSTRAD CPC 464 COLOUR COMPUTER & COLOUR MONITOR PLUS FLOPPY DISC AND GAMES. | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-COMPUTER-COLOUR-MONITOR-PLUS-FLOPPY-DISC-AND-GAMES/390850585961?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22472%26meid%3D7180967368821763000%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9725%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D321412854997&rt=nc)
That one looks like a non runner tho.
Craig
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:17, 26 May 14
Post by: steve on 23:17, 26 May 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:10, 26 May 14
That one looks like a non runner tho.
Craig
Maybe, but it is collection only so the price won't rise much and should be a bargain.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:08, 27 May 14
Post by: ralferoo on 21:08, 27 May 14
WTF! :-X A 464+ currently at over £200 with 5 minutes to go: Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Rare Computer | eBay :o :o :o (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191184568514)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:34, 27 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:34, 27 May 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 21:08, 27 May 14
WTF! :-X A 464+ currently at over £200 with 5 minutes to go: Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Rare Computer | eBay :o :o :o (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191184568514)
And now it's my 464+ for 205. It's the monitor I really wanted. One with no yellowing. The 464 plus is just a bonus. I see a new HxC order coming up. Maybe next month.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:41, 27 May 14
Post by: beaker on 22:41, 27 May 14
HxC for the 464+??? ??? You do know it's not got a disk controller on the motherboard so you'll need to get someone to build one?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:47, 27 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:47, 27 May 14
Quote from: beaker on 22:41, 27 May 14
HxC for the 464+??? ??? You do know it's not got a disk controller on the motherboard so you'll need to get someone to build one?
I have 2 failed 6128 plus boards here that just want to donate an FDC etc....
So luck being I'll end up with a HxC equipped 4128 plus.
Craig
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:55, 27 May 14
Post by: beaker on 22:55, 27 May 14
Ah, that makes more sense :D Sounds cool, I've got the 6128+ with tape mod but I want to get a 464+ to do exactly the same :laugh: Let us know how it goes, with pictures :) I've thought about getting a CPC monitor but ended up going for this Sony PVM SONY Trinitron PVM-14L4 14" inch Professional Broadcast Video CRT Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271503731559) today that I'll use with my CPC's and everything else after it turned out my current Trinitron is left severely wanting with half my console collection :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 22:56, 27 May 14
Post by: redbox on 22:56, 27 May 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 22:34, 27 May 14
It's the monitor I really wanted. One with no yellowing.
There was one on eBay a couple of months ago that was only 99p, and it only sold after being listed 3 times.
I would strongly suggest getting a Sony Trinitron 14" instead, you can pick those up for £10 and the picture is 1000x better :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 23:04, 27 May 14
Post by: beaker on 23:04, 27 May 14
I've been pretty disappointed with my 14 inch Trinitron. Give it any exotic to handle and all I get is a black and white image. Look how it's making my poor PC Engine cry in the bottom right corner :laugh:
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:48, 27 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:48, 27 May 14
Quote from: redbox on 22:56, 27 May 14
There was one on eBay a couple of months ago that was only 99p, and it only sold after being listed 3 times.
I would strongly suggest getting a Sony Trinitron 14" instead, you can pick those up for £10 and the picture is 1000x better :)
I also like the styling and one plug solution as amstrad intended.
My current plus monitor is a little tatty and slightly yellowed, and I have an emergency b/w one if it ever dies completely. but that one looke un blemished and (for want of a better word) new. I always wanted a 464 plus as well so now I can have one. I'll need to perfect my soldering skills before I tackle the RAM IC's I guess but at least the FDC is socketed on the 6128 plus ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 05:38, 28 May 14
Post by: mr_lou on 05:38, 28 May 14
Quote from: beaker on 22:41, 27 May 14
HxC for the 464+??? ??? You do know it's not got a disk controller on the motherboard so you'll need to get someone to build one?
Are you sure about that? Bryce installed a HxC in my CPCplus, and I don't remember him adding a disk-controller too.
I've been looking at the CM14 monitor too to go with my CPCplus, but so far still not hooked enough on it. Maybe some day. It's just a bit more awesome having a "complete" set. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pelrun on 08:21, 28 May 14
Post by: pelrun on 08:21, 28 May 14
Quote from: beaker on 23:04, 27 May 14
I've been pretty disappointed with my 14 inch Trinitron. Give it any exotic to handle and all I get is a black and white image.
Is it set to the correct broadcast mode (PAL/NTSC)? If it's in the wrong one for the input you'll get B&W like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 09:19, 28 May 14
Post by: redbox on 09:19, 28 May 14
Quote from: beaker on 23:04, 27 May 14
I've been pretty disappointed with my 14 inch Trinitron. Give it any exotic to handle and all I get is a black and white image. Look how it's making my poor PC Engine cry in the bottom right corner :laugh:
Well that will happen if you will insist on buying the wrong one ;)
Silver my man, you need the silver one :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 09:23, 28 May 14
Post by: beaker on 09:23, 28 May 14
Quote from: mr_lou on 05:38, 28 May 14
Are you sure about that? Bryce installed a HxC in my CPCplus, and I don't remember him adding a disk-controller too.
I've been looking at the CM14 monitor too to go with my CPCplus, but so far still not hooked enough on it. Maybe some day. It's just a bit more awesome having a "complete" set. :)
:D Bad choice of words on my part, I meant the sockets are there but you need the components/parts to build it (see Mainboard Versions - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mainboard_Versions#CPC_6128.2B))
Quote from: pelrun on 08:21, 28 May 14
Is it set to the correct broadcast mode (PAL/NTSC)? If it's in the wrong one for the input you'll get B&W like that.
My version, sony trinitron kv-14t1u doesn't do NTSC signals through scart apparently. I've been through the service menu and there doesn't seem to be any options to change it. This means I can't use my NEC PC FX, Sega WonderMega, PC Engine and PC Engine Duo (although the SG-1000 II should be OK as Bryce modded it to RGB :) )
It doesn't so S-video so I can't use my PAL C64
Also my Texas Instruments TI-99/4A is going to use component which the TV definitely doesn't support.
Quote from: redbox on 09:19, 28 May 14
Well that will happen if you will insist on buying the wrong one ;)
Silver my man, you need the silver one :)
lol, yeah. I've been looking out for one for the last year but there's none coming up in my area. The PVM should be better still (although obviously I won't be able to use RF). It supports all video system standard (even SECAM I believe) and has connectors for RGB, Component and S-video.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 28 May 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 28 May 14
Quote from: mr_lou on 05:38, 28 May 14
Are you sure about that? Bryce installed a HxC in my CPCplus, and I don't remember him adding a disk-controller too.
I added the µPD765, SED (data separator), some logic and a pile of capacitors to your 464+ to make the HxC work, but they all fit on the original PCB as the 464+ and 6128+ used the same PCB.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:58, 28 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:58, 28 May 14
Any chance of a photo of the finished mod. The location of the hxc screen and buttons etc. I am pretty sure Bryce would do a better job than me
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 12:16, 28 May 14
Post by: beaker on 12:16, 28 May 14
Here's a link to the thread :) 464+ Mod (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/464-mod/)
If Bryce is too busy I might know of someone else who can do it in the UK :)
If Bryce is too busy I might know of someone else who can do it in the UK :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 28 May 14
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 28 May 14
Beaker got there before me :) By the way, it's a massive amount of work that took several weeks to complete.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:08, 28 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:08, 28 May 14
Quote from: Bryce on 12:26, 28 May 14
Beaker got there before me :) By the way, it's a massive amount of work that took several weeks to complete.
Bryce.
The length of time and to some extent the cost does not bother me. I have a tape-modded 6128+ anyway. And to be honest I'd rather send it to someone I trust (yes Bryce, that's you) and if he is happy to take on the job of sourcing the components and fitting them the any price or wait is reasonable.
Regards Craig.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:47, 29 May 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:47, 29 May 14
Quote from: Bryce on 12:26, 28 May 14
Beaker got there before me :) By the way, it's a massive amount of work that took several weeks to complete.
Bryce.
Looking at that thread you did FAR more on that than I would need.
I would *only* be looking for the 128k and floppy mod. I intend using a Symbiface or X-Mem on the 464 plus. I suppose I will buy an external cased HxC for it.
Is it possible to connect both a Floppy drive and HxC to the external drive connector or does the internal connector also need to be brought to the outside?
Regards
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:00, 29 May 14
Post by: beaker on 22:00, 29 May 14
I bought an external HxC and it's the best way to go if you have multiple machines. I use mine with my 664, 6128, 6128+, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, BBC Master and Tatung Einstein. The Atari ST and Archimedes 3010 I went/going for an internal HxC to mix it up a bit :laugh:
P.S. I am sure Bryce fitted the external floppy connector to MrLou's machines so he can probably fit an ABBA switch or you can buy the external floppy cable with the switches to turn off the internal drive and set the HxC as drive A.
P.S. I am sure Bryce fitted the external floppy connector to MrLou's machines so he can probably fit an ABBA switch or you can buy the external floppy cable with the switches to turn off the internal drive and set the HxC as drive A.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: martw80888 on 18:02, 31 May 14
Post by: martw80888 on 18:02, 31 May 14
Been busy getting some of my collection up on ebay: Amstrad CPC6128 for spares/repair, plus manual, cables, system disks etc | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151315811622?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
I have other related items up too, click on the "see other items" link to get to them.
Although the listings don't say so, I am willing to send items outside the UK, send me a message if you need a quote on postage costs.
I have other related items up too, click on the "see other items" link to get to them.
Although the listings don't say so, I am willing to send items outside the UK, send me a message if you need a quote on postage costs.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 31 May 14
Post by: Gryzor on 18:07, 31 May 14
Heh, that daisy-chained ROMbox is funny :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: martw80888 on 18:11, 31 May 14
Post by: martw80888 on 18:11, 31 May 14
It is an odd one :)
Looks tidy enough when it's all put together though.
Looks tidy enough when it's all put together though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:56, 31 May 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:56, 31 May 14
Heh, it looks like your TV is a microwave! :D I suspect your computer has been fried... ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 19:56, 03 June 14
Post by: dcdrac on 19:56, 03 June 14
If only I had the cash....
MITS Altair 680 Vintage Microcomputer - EXCELLENT Working Condtion | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITS-Altair-680-Vintage-Microcomputer-EXCELLENT-Working-Condtion-/271506867662?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item3f371205ce)
MITS Altair 680 Vintage Microcomputer - EXCELLENT Working Condtion | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITS-Altair-680-Vintage-Microcomputer-EXCELLENT-Working-Condtion-/271506867662?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item3f371205ce)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:52, 03 June 14
Post by: beaker on 20:52, 03 June 14
Do'h, if only I hadn't just bought an MSX2 today :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: redbox on 21:16, 03 June 14
Post by: redbox on 21:16, 03 June 14
Quote from: beaker on 20:52, 03 June 14
Do'h, if only I hadn't just bought an MSX2 today :laugh:
Oh my, I want one of those.
Whether I need one is a different matter 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:23, 03 June 14
Post by: beaker on 21:23, 03 June 14
lol, this is where I bought mine today :D
Hardware verkoop (http://www.bas-ditta.info/verkoopenlinks/hardware%20engels.htm)
I'll let you know what they're like when they arrive but Bas seems to be well regarded in the MSX circles. Postage is also quite expensive - he quoted me €45 to UK/Ireland for the 8250 but fortunately someone else was also interested in an MSX so we were able to split the postage. Bas also mentioned he's running low on stock. I think we might have the last 8250 :-[
Hardware verkoop (http://www.bas-ditta.info/verkoopenlinks/hardware%20engels.htm)
I'll let you know what they're like when they arrive but Bas seems to be well regarded in the MSX circles. Postage is also quite expensive - he quoted me €45 to UK/Ireland for the 8250 but fortunately someone else was also interested in an MSX so we were able to split the postage. Bas also mentioned he's running low on stock. I think we might have the last 8250 :-[
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:24, 03 June 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:24, 03 June 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 19:56, 03 June 14
If only I had the cash....
MITS Altair 680 Vintage Microcomputer - EXCELLENT Working Condtion | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITS-Altair-680-Vintage-Microcomputer-EXCELLENT-Working-Condtion-/271506867662?pt=US_Vintage_Computers_Mainframes&hash=item3f371205ce)
Oooo, it's "only" €920 at the moment... tempting :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:05, 05 June 14
Post by: Gryzor on 18:05, 05 June 14
God, what a beauty...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 18:14, 05 June 14
Post by: Carnivius on 18:14, 05 June 14
I want one just cos of all the lights and flicky switches! I can't resist flicky switches!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 05 June 14
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 05 June 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:05, 05 June 14
God, what a beauty...
Yes, but if I was going to spend that much, it would have to be an 8800. Much more interesting.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 22:10, 06 June 14
Post by: Gryzor on 22:10, 06 June 14
Ah yes, you're right about that!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:38, 23 June 14
Post by: beaker on 22:38, 23 June 14
Did anyone on the board here get this?
Huge collection of rare vintage computer games and accessories for Amstrad 6128+ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-collection-of-rare-vintage-computer-games-and-accessories-for-Amstrad-6128-/261504408647)
Bit p*ssed as I've been after a copy of Super Cauldron for 10 years now and I forgot to bid ???
Huge collection of rare vintage computer games and accessories for Amstrad 6128+ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-collection-of-rare-vintage-computer-games-and-accessories-for-Amstrad-6128-/261504408647)
Bit p*ssed as I've been after a copy of Super Cauldron for 10 years now and I forgot to bid ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 00:18, 24 June 14
Post by: steve on 00:18, 24 June 14
Not much for £277.50.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:28, 24 June 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:28, 24 June 14
Quote from: beaker on 22:38, 23 June 14
Did anyone on the board here get this?
Huge collection of rare vintage computer games and accessories for Amstrad 6128+ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-collection-of-rare-vintage-computer-games-and-accessories-for-Amstrad-6128-/261504408647)
Bit p*ssed as I've been after a copy of Super Cauldron for 10 years now and I forgot to bid ???
Damn, I could have done with 'legalising' my copy of prehistorik 2 too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 13:25, 26 June 14
Post by: Optimus on 13:25, 26 June 14
Hey, an Amstrad Mega PC (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-Complete-/201111658047?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ed3305e3f)!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:43, 26 June 14
Post by: Gryzor on 17:43, 26 June 14
Damn, the date only goes up to 2010, so I won't be bidding.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 16:22, 09 July 14
Post by: Neil79 on 16:22, 09 July 14
RARE GAME ~ Ocean/Nintendo Software ~ The Mario Brothers are Here ~ Amstrad CPC (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-GAME-Ocean-Nintendo-Software-The-Mario-Brothers-are-Here-Amstrad-CPC-/111396663134?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19efc22f5e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Trebmint on 17:47, 09 July 14
Post by: Trebmint on 17:47, 09 July 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 16:22, 09 July 14Never heard of this game. Is it indeed rare?
RARE GAME ~ Ocean/Nintendo Software ~ The Mario Brothers are Here ~ Amstrad CPC (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-GAME-Ocean-Nintendo-Software-The-Mario-Brothers-are-Here-Amstrad-CPC-/111396663134?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19efc22f5e)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:15, 09 July 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:15, 09 July 14
Quote from: Trebmint on 17:47, 09 July 14Looks pretty dire from the screenshot(s): Mario Bros. for Amstrad CPC (1987) - MobyGames (http://www.mobygames.com/game/mario-bros)
Never heard of this game. Is it indeed rare?
More info: Mario Bros. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Bros). and http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Bros._%28game%29 (http://www.mariowiki.com/Mario_Bros._%28game%29)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 20:01, 09 July 14
Post by: Carnivius on 20:01, 09 July 14
There was a CPC version? :o
It's a great little game especially in 2 players. It was also included as an extra on Super Mario Bros 3 on NES and I spent many hours playing my friends at it when not playing the main game. Part of the fun is that the players are solid to each other and can be bumped into the enemies. Or you can knock a safely flipped over back the right way up again just as the other player is about to finish them off and they get killed. Ahh, I love 2 player games where you can be co-operative and lovely to each other but then choose to backstab them all to hell. They're the best kind!
Hm, CPC version doesn't look as good from the screenshots but I dunno if it plays anywhere near as well as the NES game.
It's a great little game especially in 2 players. It was also included as an extra on Super Mario Bros 3 on NES and I spent many hours playing my friends at it when not playing the main game. Part of the fun is that the players are solid to each other and can be bumped into the enemies. Or you can knock a safely flipped over back the right way up again just as the other player is about to finish them off and they get killed. Ahh, I love 2 player games where you can be co-operative and lovely to each other but then choose to backstab them all to hell. They're the best kind!
Hm, CPC version doesn't look as good from the screenshots but I dunno if it plays anywhere near as well as the NES game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:55, 09 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:55, 09 July 14
Quote from: Carnivac on 20:01, 09 July 14
There was a CPC version? :o
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Hm, CPC version doesn't look as good from the screenshots but I dunno if it plays anywhere near as well as the NES game.
Hmmm, The floor is **WAY** too slippery on the CPC Version, making it nearly impossible to jump accurately (I just tested it from NVG) but I can see the attraction of the 2 player version. Therefore in my opinion it is not worth the 34.99 that it is currently on Ebay for.
One for the collectors I guess.... Perhaps it is rare because it is not so good ;)
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 21:09, 09 July 14
Post by: remax on 21:09, 09 July 14
I had it back in the days. Quite a good port of the arcade version. But i don't think it's nowhere a rare game
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:27, 09 July 14
Post by: beaker on 21:27, 09 July 14
Yeah, I had a couple of copies of it on tape when I was younger, I wouldn't have thought it was rare at all.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 14:29, 10 July 14
Post by: SyX on 14:29, 10 July 14
Quote from: remax on 21:09, 09 July 14I think the same, that game was common as mud. Nice for a two player game, better in green monitor than in the colour one... what awful palette!!!.
I had it back in the days. Quite a good port of the arcade version. But i don't think it's nowhere a rare game
But i never will understand why the mode 0 loading screen simulating game sprites and the game was in mode 1!?!??!?!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 10 July 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 10 July 14
In ebayworld anything can be ***RARE*** if the seller wants it to be. :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 14:36, 10 July 14
Post by: Carnivius on 14:36, 10 July 14
I understand the palette choice. Red & blue for Mario's usual colouring, black for outlines/details/background and white being the final colour so it's a neutral one able to be used all over. It's not pretty but it is somewhat logical. But yeah this should have been a Mode 0 game anyways and that loading screen just confirms that it would have looked much better. Even the Mode 0 Mario there looks far better defined than the Mode 1 version. Bit of a tease that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 01:51, 11 July 14
Post by: Border_7 on 01:51, 11 July 14
Not quite ebay, but New Zealand's TradeMe:
Amstrad CPC 3" Discs | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/vintage/auction-751323004.htm)
8 Blank 3" discs + 5 games.... NZ $20 !!
Amstrad CPC 3" Discs | Trade Me (http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/vintage/auction-751323004.htm)
8 Blank 3" discs + 5 games.... NZ $20 !!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 11:56, 11 July 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 11:56, 11 July 14
This looks in really good condition
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160)
worth every penny to I reckon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160)
worth every penny to I reckon
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:41, 11 July 14
Post by: Bryce on 12:41, 11 July 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 11:56, 11 July 14
This looks in really good condition
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191239219559&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160)
worth every penny to I reckon
But how much will it end up selling for?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 12:46, 11 July 14
Post by: steve on 12:46, 11 July 14
It does not have a monitor so it may not work and it is likely that the keyboard membrane will need to be replaced, so it is already overpriced.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 12:53, 11 July 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 12:53, 11 July 14
The membrane I'll admit is a bugger but these are usually easily fixed and it is in wonderful condition. It suppose it's a case of how swayed by condition you are.
Honestly if I wasn't brassed atm I might consider it to add to my ever increasing CPC collection. Unfortunately it might cost me parts of my anatomy with the wife :o
Honestly if I wasn't brassed atm I might consider it to add to my ever increasing CPC collection. Unfortunately it might cost me parts of my anatomy with the wife :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:20, 11 July 14
Post by: beaker on 13:20, 11 July 14
Yeah, I didn't think the CPC's were that hard to bring back to life? For a boxed version in that external condition I'd definitely have a punt at that price. Thanks BB :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 13:26, 11 July 14
Post by: steve on 13:26, 11 July 14
The membrane will cost £25-£30.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 13:33, 11 July 14
Post by: beaker on 13:33, 11 July 14
True, from RWAP. To me, if I could buy it and have it working for around the £150 (given the external condition from what I can see in the pictures, and it's boxed with the original polystyrene innards) I wouldn't feel really feel like I'd been done...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 14:47, 11 July 14
Post by: CPC_Fan on 14:47, 11 July 14
That looks in pretty good condition. If only I had that sort of money spare (plus more most likely), I would place a bid on it....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 22:23, 13 July 14
Post by: Gryzor on 22:23, 13 July 14
Mind you, it may be boxed but the grime on the keys shows it's been well used...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 10:11, 14 July 14
Post by: beaker on 10:11, 14 July 14
True, although they don't seem yellowed and the blue colour doesn't seem to have faded.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:15, 14 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 19:15, 14 July 14
This is some really rare stuff I believe. Seen on Home Computer Schneider CPC 464 + Kassette | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Home-Computer-Schneider-CPC-464-Kassette-/291190343842)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 19:30, 14 July 14
Post by: Token on 19:30, 14 July 14
Need!
;)
PS: very nice, never saw it before. Rare?!1
;)
PS: very nice, never saw it before. Rare?!1
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 19:32, 14 July 14
Post by: beaker on 19:32, 14 July 14
I think it's just a Schneider 464 that's been painted to make it look like a prototype. The wavy sticker above the main keys is a bit of a giveaway not to mention the pastic behind the cassette perspex is still grey. :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:01, 14 July 14
Post by: Gryzor on 21:01, 14 July 14
True (bis). I was just mentioning it to show it's not new/mint, probably, lovely as it looks.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:32, 14 July 14
Post by: ralferoo on 21:32, 14 July 14
The matching PSU is also a giveaway. Even if the prototype had a PSU rather than a monitor, it'd have had a UK power plug on the end!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 21:57, 14 July 14
Post by: Token on 21:57, 14 July 14
Those white sheets everywhere, he really want to sell it for good money :)
But very nice CPC at least. (made my day)
But very nice CPC at least. (made my day)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:58, 14 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:58, 14 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 19:32, 14 July 14
I think it's just a Schneider 464 that's been painted to make it look like a prototype. The wavy sticker above the main keys is a bit of a giveaway not to mention the pastic behind the cassette perspex is still grey. :-X
I saw a white CPC 464 prototype once, It was for sale on a market stall for £90 and it looked lovely, but it was 1986ish and I already had one at home so did not even think of buying it. Damn if only I had.
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:43, 16 July 14
Post by: Gryzor on 08:43, 16 July 14
Damn indeed...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:11, 16 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 19:11, 16 July 14
Looks like he's ramping up for mass production (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Home-Computer-Schneider-CPC-464-Edition-BEIGE-Kassette-/291192467737).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:27, 16 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:27, 16 July 14
Quote from: Poliander on 19:11, 16 July 14
Looks like he's ramping up for mass production (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Home-Computer-Schneider-CPC-464-Edition-BEIGE-Kassette-/291192467737).
Still have the same flaws tho, the Obvious grey plastic on the tape door, and the oh too dark keyboard.
I wish I'd bought the one I saw LOL. nearly 30 years later I have regret... Ooops!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 21:21, 16 July 14
Post by: steve on 21:21, 16 July 14
It looks nice, like a bar of white chocolate. ;D
It's funny how some Amiga owners are painting their Amigas black and here we have someone painting their CPC white or is it really white plastic?.
It's funny how some Amiga owners are painting their Amigas black and here we have someone painting their CPC white or is it really white plastic?.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 21:24, 16 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 21:24, 16 July 14
Quote from: steve on 21:21, 16 July 14It's funny how some Amiga owners are painting their Amigas black and here we have someone painting their CPC white or is it really white plastic?.
I'll tell you by the end of the week.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:28, 16 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:28, 16 July 14
Quote from: steve on 21:21, 16 July 14
It looks nice, like a bar of white chocolate. ;D
It's funny how some Amiga owners are painting their Amigas black and here we have someone painting their CPC white or is it really white plastic?.
the *real* white ones were white/cream plastic with cream and grey keyboards. and looked *really* very nice. A real one now however will be extremely expensive.
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 21:50, 16 July 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 21:50, 16 July 14
That fake proto CPC really does look good. If I ever had a real CPC again i'd want it to look like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 17:44, 19 July 14
Post by: Neil79 on 17:44, 19 July 14
bmx simulator *sealed* 6 amstrad cpc 4 zx spectrum games job lot joblot bundle | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmx-simulator-sealed-6-amstrad-cpc-4-zx-spectrum-games-job-lot-joblot-bundle-/271553193586?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3f39d4e672)
:laugh:
:laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 17:49, 19 July 14
Post by: Carnivius on 17:49, 19 July 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 17:44, 19 July 14
bmx simulator *sealed* 6 amstrad cpc 4 zx spectrum games job lot joblot bundle | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmx-simulator-sealed-6-amstrad-cpc-4-zx-spectrum-games-job-lot-joblot-bundle-/271553193586?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3f39d4e672)
:laugh:
The price! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:50, 19 July 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:50, 19 July 14
Wow what a bargain, I think I will bid £200 just to make sure I win.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 17:51, 19 July 14
Post by: Carnivius on 17:51, 19 July 14
Most of his other listings are sensibly priced but then there are a few which have crazy prices. I don't get it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:51, 19 July 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:51, 19 July 14
Probably just a typo, might be worth messaging him and letting him know
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 17:54, 19 July 14
Post by: Neil79 on 17:54, 19 July 14
Quote from: EgoTrip on 17:51, 19 July 14
Probably just a typo, might be worth messaging him and letting him know
yeh bmx simulator *sealed* 6 amstrad cpc 4 zx spectrum games job lot joblot bundle | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmx-simulator-sealed-6-amstrad-cpc-4-zx-spectrum-games-job-lot-joblot-bundle-/271552626870?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3f39cc40b6) :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:58, 19 July 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:58, 19 July 14
Saying that he does have some Ocean original games priced very high, like Donkey Kong. I know this is rare on the CPC but I don't follow Spectrum. Chances are it could be though?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 18:02, 19 July 14
Post by: gerald on 18:02, 19 July 14
Quote from: Poliander on 19:11, 16 July 14And this one has cost down mother board ;)
Looks like he's ramping up for mass production (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Home-Computer-Schneider-CPC-464-Edition-BEIGE-Kassette-/291192467737).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:41, 19 July 14
Post by: beaker on 18:41, 19 July 14
..and he still hasn't got back to me about the shipping costs to Ireland :laugh:
I wonder if he decided to repaint them because the plastics were getting yellowed? :laugh: The dark grey plastics ???
I wonder if he decided to repaint them because the plastics were getting yellowed? :laugh: The dark grey plastics ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:40, 19 July 14
Post by: ralferoo on 21:40, 19 July 14
Not technically related to the Amstrad, but this Schneider euro PC looks beautiful (but only ships to Germany): Schneider Euro PC mit Top Zubehör! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Euro-PC-mit-Top-Zubehor/291189610271)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: jbaudrand on 07:03, 20 July 14
Post by: jbaudrand on 07:03, 20 July 14
Well I have sold my entire collection in the 90's to my uncle for buying an A500... What a fool I've been... not to mention my uncle who throw it away...
just saw this:
Amstrad Discs Lucasfilm Games Prestige Collection Activision 1987 Ultra Rare | (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-discs-Lucasfilm-games-Prestige-Collection-Activision-1987-ultra-rare-/261529797843?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item3ce46404d3)
I want to hang myself...
just saw this:
Amstrad Discs Lucasfilm Games Prestige Collection Activision 1987 Ultra Rare | (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-discs-Lucasfilm-games-Prestige-Collection-Activision-1987-ultra-rare-/261529797843?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item3ce46404d3)
I want to hang myself...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 08:31, 20 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 08:31, 20 July 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 21:40, 19 July 14
Not technically related to the Amstrad, but this Schneider euro PC looks beautiful (but only ships to Germany): Schneider Euro PC mit Top Zubehör! | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Euro-PC-mit-Top-Zubehor/291189610271)
Saw this too. The battery has bleeded out and the boot process is hanging, probably a defective floppy. I like those devices, they're like spiritual successors of the CPCs.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 13:54, 20 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 13:54, 20 July 14
So here is one of those white colored Schneider CPC 464. It still had a very strong paint smell when I opened the box, it even was a little bit gluey... the color will probably peel off when you touch it too hard. It's a casing from a Spanish exemplar. Will return it to sender tomorrow.
Edit: attaching images fails... so here's a link (http://bayimg.com/HaPMmaafF)
Edit: attaching images fails... so here's a link (http://bayimg.com/HaPMmaafF)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 14:46, 20 July 14
Post by: gerald on 14:46, 20 July 14
Quote from: Poliander on 13:54, 20 July 14You cannot tell that from the port marking, french one also have the port marking written in Spanish as well as English.
It's a casing from a Spanish exemplar.
I suspect the Spanish marking has to do with Spanish law import (like the spanish keyboard / 472 / etc).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 18:31, 20 July 14
Post by: beaker on 18:31, 20 July 14
While I am happy to see something I own appreciate in value, is anyone else getting a tad worried that retro machines seem to be going through the roof over the last 6 months? It seemed to start off with NES and SNES games; whereas you were able to buy boxed games 4 or 5 years ago for a couple of quid, suddenly they doubled, trebled or quadrupled in price (which is why I now prefer using Everdrives and their kin) and now everything else seems to be following suit...
£182 for that 464 in the end Amstrad, CPC 664, Vimtage Computer, Boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191239219559) and items like the 464+ seem to be going up in value.
I originally got into collecting retro machines because it was a cheap hobby and your money went quite far. These days it seems every bit as expensive as buying modern machines. I'm just wondering where it will all end? :laugh:
£182 for that 464 in the end Amstrad, CPC 664, Vimtage Computer, Boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191239219559) and items like the 464+ seem to be going up in value.
I originally got into collecting retro machines because it was a cheap hobby and your money went quite far. These days it seems every bit as expensive as buying modern machines. I'm just wondering where it will all end? :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:14, 20 July 14
Post by: Poliander on 19:14, 20 July 14
Not really. 664s in good shape are really rare. On the other side, you still can get a working 464 for around 25 €. This one even has its original packaging... mmmmh :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:37, 20 July 14
Post by: beaker on 20:37, 20 July 14
:laugh: Maybe I am just turning into an old miser and sour at keep being outbid on Panasonic Q's :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:55, 20 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:55, 20 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 20:37, 20 July 14
:laugh: Maybe I am just turning into an old miser and sour at keep being outbid on Panasonic Q's :laugh:
After a quick bit of googling now I want one of those too!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SyX on 23:30, 20 July 14
Post by: SyX on 23:30, 20 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 20:37, 20 July 14I miss Lik Sang a lot, the Panasonic Q was one of the things that i was trying to buy before Lik Sang was closed :(
:laugh: Maybe I am just turning into an old miser and sour at keep being outbid on Panasonic Q's :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:44, 27 July 14
Post by: beaker on 22:44, 27 July 14
Someone must really want that Pluto prototype I am guessing
Rare Games Console Collection | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Games-Console-Collection-/111417409861)
Rare Games Console Collection | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Games-Console-Collection-/111417409861)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:13, 28 July 14
Post by: Bryce on 08:13, 28 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 22:44, 27 July 14
Someone must really want that Pluto prototype I am guessing
Rare Games Console Collection | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Games-Console-Collection-/111417409861)
They can't be serious bids, there's no way someone is prepared to pay 6412 pounds per console?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 08:26, 28 July 14
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 08:26, 28 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 18:31, 20 July 14
£182 for that 464 in the end Amstrad, CPC 664, Vimtage Computer, Boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191239219559) and items like the 464+ seem to be going up in value.
The CPC's prices spiked when there was all the coverage for the 30th anniversary. Scumbag dealers started to list machines at £400 on Ebay and then others followed suit.
This pushes everything else up because idiots are prepared to bid higher because they think they are getting a bargain.
This is actually what pushed me into getting new machines at the start of the year. My boxed 464 was only £15. I knew the coverage would push up prices.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 09:38, 28 July 14
Post by: beaker on 09:38, 28 July 14
Shame the seller used existing photos on the Pluto in the listing SEGA Pluto: The Console That Never Was? - IGN (http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/04/18/sega-pluto-the-console-that-never-was) :laugh: You're right, I think it was either a scam or the seller made a mistake nicking images off the net.
I guess it's only natural that with the extra coverage on the 30th Anniversary prices would increase.
There still seems some sensibly priced CPC's around, yesterday I was bidding on a 464+ with colour monitor and games that ended up at £70. OK it was a little grubby but nothing a good clean and some retr0brighting wouldn't fix IMO.
Amstrad 464 plus + | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281390572363)
I guess it's swings and roundabouts. Where one seems to increase, others fall.
There seems to have been a glut of Oric 1's on the market with several working ones selling for £40, and I picked up one for £22 :D which didn't work :laugh:
I guess it's only natural that with the extra coverage on the 30th Anniversary prices would increase.
There still seems some sensibly priced CPC's around, yesterday I was bidding on a 464+ with colour monitor and games that ended up at £70. OK it was a little grubby but nothing a good clean and some retr0brighting wouldn't fix IMO.
Amstrad 464 plus + | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281390572363)
I guess it's swings and roundabouts. Where one seems to increase, others fall.
There seems to have been a glut of Oric 1's on the market with several working ones selling for £40, and I picked up one for £22 :D which didn't work :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pelrun on 12:19, 28 July 14
Post by: pelrun on 12:19, 28 July 14
One day I'll manage to get a Plus down here in australia, but it is not this day.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:26, 28 July 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:26, 28 July 14
Quote from: beaker on 09:38, 28 July 14Most definitely, the picture of the consoles in the cabinet shows a standard Saturn, definately not a Pluto. Dodgy deal alright.
Shame the seller used existing photos on the Pluto in the listing SEGA Pluto: The Console That Never Was? - IGN (http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/04/18/sega-pluto-the-console-that-never-was) :laugh: You're right, I think it was either a scam or the seller made a mistake nicking images off the net.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:54, 28 July 14
Post by: ralferoo on 19:54, 28 July 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 13:26, 28 July 14I might be missing something... but the stupidly crazy priced auction doesn't mention Pluto anywhere.
Most definitely, the picture of the consoles in the cabinet shows a standard Saturn, definately not a Pluto. Dodgy deal alright.
EDIT: Oh, I see it's one of the included images.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 17:56, 30 July 14
Post by: Optimus on 17:56, 30 July 14
What a GX4000 bargain I missed!
There was Navy Seals for just 20. I was at work and I missed it.
Fortunately I got Batman which I wanted, for 25.
And look, Robocop 2 for just 18, unbelievable (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-AMSTRAD-GX4000-ROBOCOP-game-cartridge-BOXED-RARE-/131254573071?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e8f61d80f)! I already had this for maybe 40 or 50 :P
There was Navy Seals for just 20. I was at work and I missed it.
Fortunately I got Batman which I wanted, for 25.
And look, Robocop 2 for just 18, unbelievable (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-AMSTRAD-GX4000-ROBOCOP-game-cartridge-BOXED-RARE-/131254573071?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item1e8f61d80f)! I already had this for maybe 40 or 50 :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 19:49, 30 July 14
Post by: beaker on 19:49, 30 July 14
You and me both my friend. I almost had 5 GX4000 games including Batman and Robocop for €50
http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx4000-games/5983755 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx4000-games/5983755)
2 things The Last Bandit has beaten me to in the last week..... he's fast turning into my nemesis :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx4000-games/5983755 (http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/amstrad-gx4000-games/5983755)
2 things The Last Bandit has beaten me to in the last week..... he's fast turning into my nemesis :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:07, 30 July 14
Post by: The Last Bandit on 22:07, 30 July 14
Wasn't a bad deal at all, surprised they got back to me !!
I'm still on the look out for a CTM644 so if you see one let me know :D
I'm still on the look out for a CTM644 so if you see one let me know :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 11:46, 06 August 14
Post by: awergh on 11:46, 06 August 14
I have no where better to ask but I seriously have to wonder is there anything so special about this spectrum Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K RAM Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-48K-RAM-Computer-/131260465220) ?? I know it comes in a box but still..... $405 AUD !!, Is ebay au just that inflated in price now for vintage computer hardware?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 00:21, 07 August 14
Post by: Executioner on 00:21, 07 August 14
I paid $114.00 for mine (ZX Spectrum 48K), including postage, and it appears to be in about the same condition.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 03:59, 07 August 14
Post by: TFM on 03:59, 07 August 14
You would have gotten a Mother X4, a X-MEM, a Mini-Booster and a PlayCity for your CPC for that money ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:27, 07 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:27, 07 August 14
Really..... 75euro plus for this?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400750900126&alt=web
What is the difference between gold an normal releases? I know this is an awesome game. But not *that* much so.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400750900126&alt=web
What is the difference between gold an normal releases? I know this is an awesome game. But not *that* much so.
Title: 10 3" disks from Italy
Post by: steve on 01:35, 13 August 14
Post by: steve on 01:35, 13 August 14
Here are ten 3" disks to be sent from Italy Amstrad cpc 464 floppy drive a 3" brand new untested 10 pz 2fd amiga commodore | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-floppy-drive-a-3-brand-new-untested-10-pz-2fd-amiga-commodore-/121405476231?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c44548d87)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:42, 13 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 15:42, 13 August 14
Ebay rant...
Does ebay have some sort of "Dis-improvement Department", whose job it is to remove useful functions?? Up until recently I could search ebay.co.uk and say I only wanted to see items in the UK or Europe, now I have to trail through 6 million items from the US which due to ridiculous postage aren't interesting.
Bryce.
Does ebay have some sort of "Dis-improvement Department", whose job it is to remove useful functions?? Up until recently I could search ebay.co.uk and say I only wanted to see items in the UK or Europe, now I have to trail through 6 million items from the US which due to ridiculous postage aren't interesting.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 15:47, 13 August 14
Post by: beaker on 15:47, 13 August 14
Yeah, I noticed that too last night, when I changed to price (lowest first) I was able to change my location from Ireland to UK and then the option for UK only appeared again, then I could change it to ending soonest or newly listed and it preserved the UK only option. (I guess until they fix that bug). Just as well I am looking to post to the UK so the postage prices are correct :(
Talk about making you jump through hoops!
Not that I am coming across too much that I actually want on ebay at the moment. Well maybe some cement to secure my 2 TI-99 4/A's to plinths on either side of the driveway. Now that's proper nerdy and something I can do with my duplicate Atari Jaguars and Acorn Electrons as well :laugh:
Talk about making you jump through hoops!
Not that I am coming across too much that I actually want on ebay at the moment. Well maybe some cement to secure my 2 TI-99 4/A's to plinths on either side of the driveway. Now that's proper nerdy and something I can do with my duplicate Atari Jaguars and Acorn Electrons as well :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 18:01, 13 August 14
Post by: mr_lou on 18:01, 13 August 14
I noticed it too about a week ago or so, but thought/hoped they were just changing some things and that it the option would come back.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:15, 13 August 14
Post by: steve on 19:15, 13 August 14
Can you still use the "distance nearest first" option?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:44, 13 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 19:44, 13 August 14
Quote from: steve on 19:15, 13 August 14
Can you still use the "distance nearest first" option?
I wasn't aware that that ever existed, must take a look :) Although if it proves useful, then it's only a matter of time before they remove that too! >:(
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:41, 13 August 14
Post by: beaker on 22:41, 13 August 14
Not for the CPC but I love this blokes optimism. Despite having a crushed box the seller is describing it as mint condition
Atari Jaguar Doom game | Original | Fully Boxed | Mint condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171415525614)
Atari Jaguar Doom game | Original | Fully Boxed | Mint condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171415525614)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 14 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 14 August 14
Maybe he was talking about the Mint that he currently chewing on? :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 16:51, 18 August 14
Post by: Neil79 on 16:51, 18 August 14
Coleccion Amsoft Indescomp Amstrad CPC464 Complete CPC Operating System Manual | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COLECCION-AMSOFT-INDESCOMP-AMSTRAD-CPC464-COMPLETE-CPC-OPERATING-SYSTEM-MANUAL-/230878114710?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35c1687396)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:58, 18 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:58, 18 August 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 16:51, 18 August 14*cough* wow that's a lot of euros!
Coleccion Amsoft Indescomp Amstrad CPC464 Complete CPC Operating System Manual | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COLECCION-AMSOFT-INDESCOMP-AMSTRAD-CPC464-COMPLETE-CPC-OPERATING-SYSTEM-MANUAL-/230878114710?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35c1687396)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 22:57, 18 August 14
Post by: dragon on 22:57, 18 August 14
Quote from: Neil79 on 16:51, 18 August 14
Coleccion Amsoft Indescomp Amstrad CPC464 Complete CPC Operating System Manual | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COLECCION-AMSOFT-INDESCOMP-AMSTRAD-CPC464-COMPLETE-CPC-OPERATING-SYSTEM-MANUAL-/230878114710?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35c1687396)
it's not complete my dragons lack :).
PD: Who is the system x?.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:56, 19 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 13:56, 19 August 14
Hmmm, 51 tape games - Usually go for €2 to €3 per game = let's be generous and say €150. Manual = extremely generous €50.... Eh, what's the other three and half grand for? Is he sending Georgia Salpe around to play the games with you (naked) ??
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 14:00, 19 August 14
Post by: beaker on 14:00, 19 August 14
Prop up the Spanish economy for another month?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 14:06, 19 August 14
Post by: MaV on 14:06, 19 August 14
Doesn't the article describe gold coating and diamond inlays? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:13, 19 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:13, 19 August 14
Quote from: MaV on 14:06, 19 August 14on Georgia salpe?
Doesn't the article describe gold coating and diamond inlays? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 10:14, 20 August 14
Post by: Optimus on 10:14, 20 August 14
That guy is crazy. He has like 3 CPCs and 4CPCs together(?) for 70 euros.http://www.ebay.fr/sch/mathieu9032/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=A guy told me, someone got two CPC plus for 55 euros. Ahhh,. the pain!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:43, 20 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:43, 20 August 14
Quote from: Optimus on 10:14, 20 August 14
That guy is crazy. He has like 3 CPCs and 4CPCs together(?) for 70 euros.http://www.ebay.fr/sch/mathieu9032/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=A guy told me, someone got two CPC plus for 55 euros. Ahhh,. the pain!!!
"Non testés" = I know they don't work. :D
For spares (Tape lids / Gate arrays etc) it might still be worth it. The cases don't seem to be broken, so maybe they could all be saved and sold on?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:50, 20 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:50, 20 August 14
Well it's a keyboard if anyone needs one.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 11:31, 20 August 14
Post by: gerald on 11:31, 20 August 14
Quote from: Bryce on 10:43, 20 August 14I would not say so.
"Non testés" = I know they don't work. :D
From my experience, most if not all of the "non testé" worked fine (one just had to get it's power switch cleaned). The only non working ones I had were "working when tested 2 years ago" ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 11:53, 20 August 14
Post by: Optimus on 11:53, 20 August 14
Ah Ok, i thought non testes was like not tested, may be junk.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 12:59, 20 August 14
Post by: steve on 12:59, 20 August 14
From the number of different consoles he has listed, I assume he repairs them and these are beyond repair.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 13:09, 20 August 14
Post by: gerald on 13:09, 20 August 14
Quote from: Optimus on 11:53, 20 August 14"non testé" = not tested
Ah Ok, i thought non testes was like not tested, may be junk.
What Bryce meant was that the seller said not tested because he knows these are not working ;)
I just wanted to say that it really depend on seller. Some are honest, some are not !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:43, 20 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 13:43, 20 August 14
Yes, it really does depend on the seller, but due to the fact that the guy isn't just selling one CPC that he found in his attic, rather he has multiple console / 8-bit machines for sale = It seems to be his profession, it does seem a bit strange that he wouldn't power them up to earn more money from them.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:59, 20 August 14
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:59, 20 August 14
Quote from: gerald on 13:09, 20 August 14
"non testé" = not tested
What Bryce meant was that the seller said not tested because he knows these are not working ;)
I just wanted to say that it really depend on seller. Some are honest, some are not !
Nothing to do with being castrated then?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 14:34, 20 August 14
Post by: mr_lou on 14:34, 20 August 14
"Not tested" in old times meant "Not tested".
"Not tested" in recent time means "I know it doesn't work"
"Not tested" in the future means "Missing vital components I took out and used/sold elsewhere"
"Not tested" in recent time means "I know it doesn't work"
"Not tested" in the future means "Missing vital components I took out and used/sold elsewhere"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 15:01, 20 August 14
Post by: dcdrac on 15:01, 20 August 14
definition of working in ebay
power light came on......
power light came on......
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 19:20, 20 August 14
Post by: radu14m on 19:20, 20 August 14
if they were " tested" with swaped polarity then.... :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:36, 20 August 14
Post by: Poliander on 19:36, 20 August 14
Damn, I'm selling untested hardware, too. But I *really* have not tested them.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:24, 20 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:24, 20 August 14
Quote from: Poliander on 19:36, 20 August 14is that a whole fd1 for that price. Hmmmm might be very Interested. And is that correct postage to Ireland? I can replace the belt if needed lol.
Damn, I'm selling untested hardware, too. But I *really* have not tested them.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 20:32, 20 August 14
Post by: gerald on 20:32, 20 August 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 20:24, 20 August 14Looks like the drive enclosure only and description says no floppy drive included. ;)
is that a whole fd1 for that price. Hmmmm might be very Interested. And is that correct postage to Ireland? I can replace the belt if needed lol.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:46, 20 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:46, 20 August 14
Quote from: gerald on 20:32, 20 August 14
Looks like the drive enclosure only and description says no floppy drive included. ;)
Quote from: gerald on 20:32, 20 August 14hmmm I have 3 spare drives. One of which is 80track. Still not a bad price for the chassis.
Looks like the drive enclosure only and description says no floppy drive included. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:54, 21 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 08:54, 21 August 14
He's selling an FD-1 case but the power supply is inside, just the floppy drive is miising.
@Poliander (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=203): What happened to the 4 drives?
Bryce.
@Poliander (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=203): What happened to the 4 drives?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 09:00, 21 August 14
Post by: Munchausen on 09:00, 21 August 14
Quote from: mr_lou on 14:34, 20 August 14
"Not tested" in the future means "Missing vital components I took out and used/sold elsewhere"
Unfortunately I got caught by that one on an enterprise 128 I bought a while ago - I still haven't established if it's properly dead due to lack of time, but it is missing almost all of the power regulation circuitry. Which is mad because regulating 5V and stepping up 12V from 9 is really easy and the parts are more or less all standard - from this and the hack job they did of removing parts I can only assume whoever did it had no clue what they were doing (and thus I hope that the ASICs are still working).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:23, 21 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:23, 21 August 14
Probably easier to ignore the original regulator circuitry and supply the computer directly with a Spectrum+ or Amiga PSU.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 09:24, 21 August 14
Post by: Poliander on 09:24, 21 August 14
Quote from: Bryce on 08:54, 21 August 141x sent to Germany
He's selling an FD-1 case but the power supply is inside, just the floppy drive is miising.
@Poliander (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=203): What happened to the 4 drives?
Bryce.
2x sent to Greece
1x about to be sent to Australia, in case that guy pays (but I'm not sure...)
1x is still for sale
I have more of them, but they will be offered separatedly (e.g. not originally packaged or with Schneider company logo). I got them many years ago from Computer Studio in Backnang, the following company of Computer Weeske.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:29, 21 August 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:29, 21 August 14
So they were new spare parts without drives?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 09:38, 21 August 14
Post by: Poliander on 09:38, 21 August 14
Yep
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:27, 21 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:27, 21 August 14
Quote from: Poliander on 09:38, 21 August 14I'll have one on payday.
Yep
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 10:46, 21 August 14
Post by: Munchausen on 10:46, 21 August 14
Quote from: Bryce on 09:23, 21 August 14
Probably easier to ignore the original regulator circuitry and supply the computer directly with a Spectrum+ or Amiga PSU.
Bryce.
I'm going to repair the 5V line as it's basically just a couple of 7805s. For the 12V I have a lot of step up converters hanging around from a "£1 each, wow I'll take 10" ebay buy last year. Then it will work with the original 9V PSU. Now I just need some time for geekery...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:12, 23 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:12, 23 August 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 10:27, 21 August 14bought the case... Now to get some plus beige paint for it.
I'll have one on payday.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:12, 24 August 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:12, 24 August 14
Massive Literature auction here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?item=371128192898&hash=item5668f6cf82&pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&LH_Auction=1&_ipg=200&_ssn=microsprout0161&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=10)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 23:51, 24 August 14
Post by: Gryzor on 23:51, 24 August 14
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 21:12, 24 August 14
Massive Literature auction here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?item=371128192898&hash=item5668f6cf82&pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&LH_Auction=1&_ipg=200&_ssn=microsprout0161&LH_PrefLoc=2&_sop=10)
Yes, and not a single Amstrad item :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:56, 26 August 14
Post by: BluesBrothers on 18:56, 26 August 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 23:51, 24 August 14
Yes, and not a single Amstrad item :D
Ok fair cop but I reckon plenty of members here would enjoy burning some Commodore books :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:49, 28 August 14
Post by: Gryzor on 13:49, 28 August 14
Not out of tp yet :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:34, 29 August 14
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:34, 29 August 14
Sorry for asking a stupid question but does the 464 plus work without the burning rubber and basic cartridge, can you still load tapes up? It's been so long now since I've owned one that I can't remember.
There is one on eBay at the moment that I'm thinking of bidding on but it doesn't come with a cart and I don't want to buy it if I can't test it straight away.
There is one on eBay at the moment that I'm thinking of bidding on but it doesn't come with a cart and I don't want to buy it if I can't test it straight away.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 21:40, 29 August 14
Post by: gerald on 21:40, 29 August 14
Quote from: Robo on 21:34, 29 August 14A cartridge is mandatory. The plus does not have any internal ROM.
Sorry for asking a stupid question but does the 464 plus work without the burning rubber and basic cartridge, can you still load tapes up? It's been so long now since I've owned one that I can't remember.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:51, 29 August 14
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:51, 29 August 14
Ah ok that's what I thought. Seems like it may be a bit of a gamble as to whether it works or not then. He said that his daughter was playing a game on it last week which is funny as there is no cart!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:35, 30 August 14
Post by: Gryzor on 09:35, 30 August 14
You can always get a cart on eBay, but the auction description is a bit fishy...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:22, 30 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:22, 30 August 14
Everyone seems to be looking for these today.
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271590984744&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271590984744&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 19:26, 30 August 14
Post by: radu14m on 19:26, 30 August 14
only Posts to:United Kingdom :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:36, 31 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:36, 31 August 14
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281426673192&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:48, 31 August 14
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 21:48, 31 August 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 21:36, 31 August 14
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281426673192&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281426673192&alt=web)
That's exactly what I'm looking for. I know it's stupid but the faded amstrad logo on the keyboard is putting me off buying it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:53, 31 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:53, 31 August 14
Quote from: Robo on 21:48, 31 August 14well yes, I know what you mean. I paid £205 for mine in June. But below are *my* Amstrad logos....
That's exactly what I'm looking for. I know it's stupid but the faded amstrad logo on the keyboard is putting me off buying it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/a6aze5az.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/01/9y5e3a4a.jpg)
... and with no yellowing either.
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:00, 31 August 14
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:00, 31 August 14
Just how they should be.
There's another one on there at the moment with McDonald's stickers all over it. I'm not sure about it though as it comes with no cart so I would have no way of testing it. The seller reckons his daughter was playing a game on it the other day but I can't see how with no cart!
There's another one on there at the moment with McDonald's stickers all over it. I'm not sure about it though as it comes with no cart so I would have no way of testing it. The seller reckons his daughter was playing a game on it the other day but I can't see how with no cart!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:07, 31 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:07, 31 August 14
Quote from: Robo on 22:00, 31 August 14
Just how they should be.
There's another one on there at the moment with McDonald's stickers all over it. I'm not sure about it though as it comes with no cart so I would have no way of testing it. The seller reckons his daughter was playing a game on it the other day but I can't see how with no cart!
Hmmm, indeed. My 2 6128 plusses as definately more faded, My original one (Bought on launch and loved ever since) is very slightly yellow, and some light fading. the one I got to get a new CM14 after mine failed is yellow like a 40 a day smoker has breather on it 20 years and the badges are faded to almost cream. Oh well I have 2 working CM14's one slightly yellowed and faded badge the other is perfect, an unused MM12 perfect badge and no yellowing a perfect 464plus and the 2 6128 plusses as above. I think I'm a lucky man LOL.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:24, 31 August 14
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:24, 31 August 14
Have you thought about retrobrite. There's a video on YouTube where someone did it to some old computers and they came up really good, almost new looking.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:39, 31 August 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:39, 31 August 14
Quote from: Robo on 22:24, 31 August 14on my spare one (the really yellow example) yes, my own from New is not being touched lol. Other than the copymod, tape interface, abba and reset button internal mods it's 100% original :)
Have you thought about retrobrite. There's a video on YouTube where someone did it to some old computers and they came up really good, almost new looking.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:18, 31 August 14
Post by: steve on 23:18, 31 August 14
Quote from: Robo on 22:24, 31 August 14
Have you thought about retrobrite. There's a video on YouTube where someone did it to some old computers and they came up really good, almost new looking.
I have read comments to the effect that the yellowing comes back after a few months.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 23:21, 31 August 14
Post by: beaker on 23:21, 31 August 14
Quote from: steve on 23:18, 31 August 14
I have read comments to the effect that the yellowing comes back after a few months.
Clear coat it after you've retr0brighted it. Seems to be holding up on my ST after a year.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:09, 01 September 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:09, 01 September 14
Quote from: Robo on 21:48, 31 August 14
That's exactly what I'm looking for. I know it's stupid but the faded amstrad logo on the keyboard is putting me off buying it.
It looks like he retrobrited it without removing or covering the Logo.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 19:14, 01 September 14
Post by: beaker on 19:14, 01 September 14
Strange, I know the seller and he was going to retr0bright my Famicom but was worried about the stickers on the machine so I would be surprised if he didn't take the Amstrad logo into consideration. Who knows though, stranger things happen :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:21, 01 September 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:21, 01 September 14
Well mine is similarly faded without retrobrite. I guess the paint used just fades. Like red cars :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 19:36, 01 September 14
Post by: Token on 19:36, 01 September 14
I have two 6128+, the logo is normal, version C.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:47, 01 September 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:47, 01 September 14
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141390467785&alt=web
I'd give 25 Euro for it.
I'd give 25 Euro for it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:35, 13 September 14
Post by: dcdrac on 23:35, 13 September 14
This is insane
GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX4000-/201170095210?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ed6ac0c6a)
GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX4000-/201170095210?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ed6ac0c6a)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:44, 14 September 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:44, 14 September 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 23:35, 13 September 14Can someone tell me what the point is please.....
This is insane
GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GX4000-/201170095210?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ed6ac0c6a)
Description: "DO NOT BID ON THIS ITEM. THIS LISTING IS FOR SHOW PURPOSES ONLY"
Me not understand!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 09:12, 14 September 14
Post by: Lazy Dude on 09:12, 14 September 14
test auction maybe? keep a lookout for revised or additional listings maybe the guy is still learning! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 12:13, 14 September 14
Post by: remax on 12:13, 14 September 14
Perhaps he just want people using "Make an offer"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: spookspring on 18:04, 24 September 14
Post by: spookspring on 18:04, 24 September 14
Thanks to the couple of people who bought everything!
Got much more than I expected for the items so I feel I should
should donate something to CPC Wiki ...beers on me Cheers!
Hi all, my Amstrad project is complete, thanks for everyones help here on the Wiki. I restored
my 464, got online (to a BBS), took a digital picture, put tapes to disk, used a ROM, fixed a disk
drive, experienced a bus mouse, taught myself welding and printed a picture. My dream is
complete now time for someone else to share these vintage but still useful items:
Ebay Auction ENDED 5th Oct. AUCTION CLOSED
All items sold as - Tested & Working on a CPC 464 + 6128, cleaned, restored or modified
- Amstrad CPC 6128, manual, CP/M+ disc
- Amstrad DMP 2000 Printer, lead, manual
- ROMBO Vidi Digitiser - Video Convertor
- PACE ROM Box + RS232 & Nightingale Modem - CPC 464/664 Only
- Maplin DIY ROM Box + (Empty) Expansion Buffer
- AMX Mouse, software, manuals
- DK'Troniks Amstrad CPC Mouse Interface
- Genius GM-7 Bus Mouse
- Amdrum & Disc - Digital Drum Machine
- Amstrad DMP Printer Ribbon - Reinked
- CP/M+ Book & 3" System Disk for Amstrad CPC 6128
- CPM 2.2 & Dr Logo System Disks x5
- Amstrad Action, 14 Cassette Tapes - 60+ Programmes
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 18:19, 24 September 14
Post by: steve on 18:19, 24 September 14
Perhaps you could put links to the auctions.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 18:56, 24 September 14
Post by: dcdrac on 18:56, 24 September 14
Amstrad CPC 664 (with Classic Extras) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-with-Classic-Extras-/201172320153?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2ed6cdff99)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 18:58, 24 September 14
Post by: dcdrac on 18:58, 24 September 14
Amstrad/Schneider CPC464 Plus VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC464-Plus-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/111469773077?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19f41dc115)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:55, 25 September 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:55, 25 September 14
WOW, I have this...
Final Fight Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 Spectrum 3 Disc Disk Game Complete | eBay (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FINAL-FIGHT-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-SPECTRUM-3-disc-disk-game-Complete-/331304681499?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4d234c401b)
...never knew I was sitting on a gold mine
Oh No Hang on it's ebay!
Craig
Final Fight Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 Spectrum 3 Disc Disk Game Complete | eBay (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FINAL-FIGHT-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-SPECTRUM-3-disc-disk-game-Complete-/331304681499?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4d234c401b)
...never knew I was sitting on a gold mine
Oh No Hang on it's ebay!
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 14:29, 28 September 14
Post by: Lazy Dude on 14:29, 28 September 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 18:55, 25 September 14
WOW, I have this...
Final Fight Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 Spectrum 3 Disc Disk Game Complete | eBay (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FINAL-FIGHT-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-SPECTRUM-3-disc-disk-game-Complete-/331304681499?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4d234c401b)
...never knew I was sitting on a gold mine
Oh No Hang on it's ebay!
Craig
oh and dont forget it does say- Buy it now before it sells!
even though it has been relisted due to no takers
now where did i leave that spare 50 quid?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 14:50, 28 September 14
Post by: Poliander on 14:50, 28 September 14
Talking of goldmines: look at THAT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/191350818979)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:52, 28 September 14
Post by: ralferoo on 21:52, 28 September 14
Poliander: that is a very rare 464, not many have russian keys... ;)
(hint: T and K)
(hint: T and K)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 22:23, 28 September 14
Post by: Token on 22:23, 28 September 14
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:40, 29 September 14
Post by: TFM on 00:40, 29 September 14
Quote from: Poliander on 14:50, 28 September 14
Talking of goldmines: look at THAT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/191350818979)
In the USA anything CPC is _very_ expensive.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 14:42, 29 September 14
Post by: Macc on 14:42, 29 September 14
[ebay]111474794133[/ebay]
CPC464, MP1 and more!
CPC464, MP1 and more!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:04, 29 September 14
Post by: TFM on 19:04, 29 September 14
WoW! CPC stuff this time. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 22:38, 29 September 14
Post by: Macc on 22:38, 29 September 14
Yeah I know! Surprised myself! but it was in a pretty neglected state so I purchased it and then it took a fair bit of work to get it up to a standard I was happy with.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 10:46, 30 September 14
Post by: Optimus on 10:46, 30 September 14
Last time I lost a CPC+ monitor at good price. It was sent from France to worldwide, something like 30 pounds iirc, and costs I don't know.
But it was still good price I think and it's hard to find monitor esp. CPC+.
So I see this and because it was near the end of the month before pay day and I wanted to not buy more stuff, I said hmm maybe wait a bit. Then at night I thought "hey, but it's a good opportunity". And then it was sold :P
But it was still good price I think and it's hard to find monitor esp. CPC+.
So I see this and because it was near the end of the month before pay day and I wanted to not buy more stuff, I said hmm maybe wait a bit. Then at night I thought "hey, but it's a good opportunity". And then it was sold :P
Title: CPC 464, large lot, collection from london.
Post by: steve on 22:05, 30 September 14
Post by: steve on 22:05, 30 September 14
AMSTRAD CPC 464 + COLOUR MONITOR + MODULATOR CONVERTOR + LOADS GAMES + EXTRAS | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-MONITOR-MODULATOR-CONVERTOR-LOADS-GAMES-EXTRAS-/271622555037?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3f3df7459d)
Title: CPC repairs
Post by: steve on 23:33, 30 September 14
Post by: steve on 23:33, 30 September 14
Here is someone offering a repair service for CPC, I have not tried them.
Amstrad CPC Repair Service! Fix your CPC! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Repair-Service-Fix-your-CPC-/190800216342?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2c6c944116)
Amstrad CPC Repair Service! Fix your CPC! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Repair-Service-Fix-your-CPC-/190800216342?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item2c6c944116)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 19:02, 01 October 14
Post by: Macc on 19:02, 01 October 14
Just put 15 games on at 99p start auctions, clams and double cassette cases
Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Got more single cassettes Im going to try and get on tomorrow
Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Got more single cassettes Im going to try and get on tomorrow
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 20:22, 01 October 14
Post by: ralferoo on 20:22, 01 October 14
A bit expensive, but I suspect some of you (e.g. Bryce) would be interested in this: BBC Micro Model - Cambridge Co Processor 32016 - Cheese Wedge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBC-Micro-Model-Cambridge-Co-Processor-32016-Cheese-Wedge-/261611783377)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:25, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 20:25, 01 October 14
A bit... £100-150 would be more realistic IMO LOL
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:41, 01 October 14
Post by: Bryce on 20:41, 01 October 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 20:22, 01 October 14
A bit expensive, but I suspect some of you (e.g. Bryce) would be interested in this: BBC Micro Model - Cambridge Co Processor 32016 - Cheese Wedge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBC-Micro-Model-Cambridge-Co-Processor-32016-Cheese-Wedge-/261611783377)
Nah, not for me, even at a reasonable price. I have two BBCs. An Electron (accelerated with Plus 1, joystick cartridge and Pegasus Card) and a maxed out Master 128 with SD Floppy emulator. That's enough for me. I wouldn't mind getting an Atom though, but they go for silly prices these days.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:48, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 20:48, 01 October 14
Had 2 Atoms earlier in the year and used one to pay for some work.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 20:54, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 20:54, 01 October 14
The other one I got moaned at because I asked for some last minute revisions :( lol
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:20, 01 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:20, 01 October 14
If I could justify it, I'd go for a Master with SD adaptor. but I think I'd get shot by the wife if I bought another retro format LOL. My foray into Amiga 1200's was costly and came to nothing. I still prefer the CPC ;)
Craig
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:23, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 21:23, 01 October 14
BBC is compatible with more games and is the model I'd recommend. It's got some fantastic arcade conversions if you do.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:27, 01 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:27, 01 October 14
Well only if it works out cheaper than the expansions to her Electron to add a floppy drive and a decent amount of RAM
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 21:39, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 21:39, 01 October 14
Oh God yeah, I bought a refurbished "Hotrodded" BBC Micro from TheCorfiot over on Amibay for less than it cost me for my Plus 1 interface and PRES disk interface for the Electron. From memory, the other thing is the ROM for the DOS resides in memory so it means some games won't run off disk unless there's a patched version. The only game that you'll miss on the Beeb is Boxer, Repton is full screen and other games run much nicer on the Beeb. The TurboMMC is amazing. I mounted mine internally. It's also dead easy to hook up the HxC to the Beeb. Honestly, my first computer was an Electron but I'd much rather use a BBC Micro these days.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:22, 01 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:22, 01 October 14
Quote from: beaker on 21:39, 01 October 14I used BBC B and Masters at school - The doomsday disc was amazing (Yes I am *that* old) but never had one of my own, I was given a cpc 464 for christmas 1984, and have had at leasr 1 amstrad ever since... currently I have 3 plusses and 2 CPC 6128's!
Oh God yeah, I bought a refurbished "Hotrodded" BBC Micro from TheCorfiot over on Amibay for less than it cost me for my Plus 1 interface and PRES disk interface for the Electron. From memory, the other thing is the ROM for the DOS resides in memory so it means some games won't run off disk unless there's a patched version. The only game that you'll miss on the Beeb is Boxer, Repton is full screen and other games run much nicer on the Beeb. The TurboMMC is amazing. I mounted mine internally. It's also dead easy to hook up the HxC to the Beeb. Honestly, my first computer was an Electron but I'd much rather use a BBC Micro these days.
Is there room for a beeb, perhaps next year LOL.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 22:28, 01 October 14
Post by: ralferoo on 22:28, 01 October 14
Just in case you missed the important detail, that auction doesn't actually include the BBC computer. It's a rare (LOL, sorry but I think it's actually true this time!) 32016 expansion board with a (whopping for the time) 1MB of RAM. Back in the day, this expansion would have cost about 5 times the price of the computer...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 22:49, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 22:49, 01 October 14
Meh, before he relisted it it finished at £206 so I think he's still overpriced it :laugh: I only suggested a low price as I am tight b*****d :laugh:
BBC Micro Model - Cambridge Co Processor 32016 - Cheese Wedge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261598969133)
It is a nice bit of kit though,
BBC Micro Model - Cambridge Co Processor 32016 - Cheese Wedge | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261598969133)
It is a nice bit of kit though,
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:51, 01 October 14
Post by: Bryce on 22:51, 01 October 14
Quote from: beaker on 21:39, 01 October 14
Oh God yeah, I bought a refurbished "Hotrodded" BBC Micro from TheCorfiot over on Amibay for less than it cost me for my Plus 1 interface and PRES disk interface for the Electron. From memory, the other thing is the ROM for the DOS resides in memory so it means some games won't run off disk unless there's a patched version. The only game that you'll miss on the Beeb is Boxer, Repton is full screen and other games run much nicer on the Beeb. The TurboMMC is amazing. I mounted mine internally. It's also dead easy to hook up the HxC to the Beeb. Honestly, my first computer was an Electron but I'd much rather use a BBC Micro these days.
It's also a lot neater than an Acorn with several additions, cables etc. The Master has it all in one unit (although a rather large one).
The Co-pro expansion is rare, but only really good for collection purposes. I don't think there's much software that actually made use of it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:56, 01 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:56, 01 October 14
Quote from: Bryce on 22:51, 01 October 14The Z80 CoPro was required for CP/M surely? or did acorn doa deal to port the whole OS to the Beeb Architecture, thus restricting all compatible software?
It's also a lot neater than an Acorn with several additions, cables etc. The Master has it all in one unit (although a rather large one).
The Co-pro expansion is rare, but only really good for collection purposes. I don't think there's much software that actually made use of it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 23:01, 01 October 14
Post by: beaker on 23:01, 01 October 14
I think there was a version of elite that used it as well wasn't there?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 01:26, 02 October 14
Post by: TFM on 01:26, 02 October 14
Let me know when you guys see one of these HD64180 coprozessor cards for the CPC ;-) I only saw it once in my lifetime.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:30, 02 October 14
Post by: Bryce on 08:30, 02 October 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 22:56, 01 October 14
The Z80 CoPro was required for CP/M surely? or did acorn doa deal to port the whole OS to the Beeb Architecture, thus restricting all compatible software?
Yeah, but I don't really need CP/M on my Beeb. Never heard of the Elite version for it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 08:56, 02 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 08:56, 02 October 14
Quote from: Bryce on 08:30, 02 October 14I wonder what extra the z80 brought to beeb elite. As I recall that normal BBC b version was brilliant.
Yeah, but I don't really need CP/M on my Beeb. Never heard of the Elite version for it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: beaker on 09:35, 02 October 14
Post by: beaker on 09:35, 02 October 14
BBC Micro expansion unit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Micro_expansion_unit#6502_Second_Processor)
Ah, looks like it was only the 6502 wedge that had special versions of Elite and Revs and not the Z80 or Acorn Cambridge Co-Processor we're talking about. :-[
Ah, looks like it was only the 6502 wedge that had special versions of Elite and Revs and not the Z80 or Acorn Cambridge Co-Processor we're talking about. :-[
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 22:57, 02 October 14
Post by: Macc on 22:57, 02 October 14
After much faffing around, finally managed to get the rest of the Amstrad games online.
Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 18:08, 03 October 14
Post by: dcdrac on 18:08, 03 October 14
Amstrad cpc 464plus, with monitor , boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464plus-with-monitor-boxed-/121431354571?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item1c45df6ccb)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:10, 03 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:10, 03 October 14
Seems a bit pricey for a mm12 one. Even if it has boxes.
Title: Anatomy of the CPC
Post by: steve on 18:43, 03 October 14
Post by: steve on 18:43, 03 October 14
Very interesting book if you want technical information. The Anatomy of the CPC's (a comprehensive guide to the Amstrad CPC (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171478746864?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:19, 08 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:19, 08 October 14
I know I want one of these... (For the best 8 bit Lemmings and Prince of Persia) but not that much
VERY RARE VINTAGE MGT SAM COUPE COMPUTER (MINT BOXED) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-MGT-SAM-COUPE-COMPUTER-MINT-BOXED-/291007331656?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43c1637d48)
VERY RARE VINTAGE MGT SAM COUPE COMPUTER (MINT BOXED) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-MGT-SAM-COUPE-COMPUTER-MINT-BOXED-/291007331656?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item43c1637d48)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 03:58, 09 October 14
Post by: TFM on 03:58, 09 October 14
No tape? No floppy? So back to puncher and reader!? No, better making best lemmings on CPC with PlayCity :P :) :) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 12:19, 09 October 14
Post by: Macc on 12:19, 09 October 14
Quote from: Macc on 22:57, 02 October 14Ending later today!
After much faffing around, finally managed to get the rest of the Amstrad games online.
Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 16:41, 10 October 14
Post by: Macc on 16:41, 10 October 14
Quote from: Macc on 12:19, 09 October 14Re-listed what didnt sell in larger bundles now
Ending later today!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:01, 11 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:01, 11 October 14
Well it's not only Ebay with the mad prices
http://www.adverts.ie/other-computers/amstrad-cpc6128/6602817?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert&ssn=1 (http://www.adverts.ie/other-computers/amstrad-cpc6128/6602817?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert&ssn=1)
Hmmm, a little OTT me thinks.
http://www.adverts.ie/other-computers/amstrad-cpc6128/6602817?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert&ssn=1 (http://www.adverts.ie/other-computers/amstrad-cpc6128/6602817?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert&ssn=1)
Hmmm, a little OTT me thinks.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:09, 12 October 14
Post by: Gryzor on 10:09, 12 October 14
Well,it does include "cpm" disks... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:35, 12 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:35, 12 October 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:09, 12 October 14Teeheehee, And since the picture only shows the start up messages, I wonder if the Drive Belt ha survived 20 years of no use. i doubt it somehow.
Well,it does include "cpm" disks... :D
Craig
Title: Latest on ebay: RS232 in Australia!
Post by: TFM on 20:34, 20 October 14
Post by: TFM on 20:34, 20 October 14
Amstrad RS232C Serial Interface for CPC 464 CPC6128 Etc | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-RS232C-serial-interface-for-CPC-464-CPC6128-etc-/261626156448?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item3cea2255a0)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 19:25, 25 October 14
Post by: Neil79 on 19:25, 25 October 14
Wow! I thought this was a bit expensive till I saw what was included Amstrad CPC 6128 Computer - Games - Magazines - Working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Computer-Games-Magazines-Working-/251680511319?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3a9953d557)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:04, 28 October 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:04, 28 October 14
http://www.adverts.ie/6732423
nearly 400 for a cpc 6128. no I don't think so, even with a monitor and ram music machine.
nearly 400 for a cpc 6128. no I don't think so, even with a monitor and ram music machine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:06, 28 October 14
Post by: Gryzor on 19:06, 28 October 14
I'm sitting on a gold mine...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:29, 03 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:29, 03 November 14
Oh my God. It's true, everything on eBay is rare.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web
So rare in fact that every Cpc 6128 came with one!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web
So rare in fact that every Cpc 6128 came with one!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 21:35, 03 November 14
Post by: Poliander on 21:35, 03 November 14
Oh boy. It's not just rare, it's ALAN SUGAR RARE.
What about this (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Lightpen-Sprachmodul-DK-Tronics-RARITAT-/271646713777?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
What about this (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Lightpen-Sprachmodul-DK-Tronics-RARITAT-/271646713777?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 21:43, 03 November 14
Post by: gerald on 21:43, 03 November 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 21:29, 03 November 14Yes, but this one is unique : it has the 1170152 number on it !
Oh my God. It's true, everything on eBay is rare.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web)
So rare in fact that every Cpc 6128 came with one!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:45, 03 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:45, 03 November 14
Rofl !!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:46, 03 November 14
Post by: TFM on 21:46, 03 November 14
Really rare is this:
Datel Action Replay AMX für Schneider/Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Datel-Action-Replay-AMX-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/131333810199?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1e941ae817)
Datel Action Replay AMX für Schneider/Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Datel-Action-Replay-AMX-fur-Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-/131333810199?pt=Klassische_Computer&hash=item1e941ae817)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:00, 03 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:00, 03 November 14
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141457802631&alt=web
Gaming monitor, that's a new name for green screen!
Gaming monitor, that's a new name for green screen!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:11, 03 November 14
Post by: TFM on 23:11, 03 November 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:00, 03 November 14
Gaming monitor, that's a new name for green screen!
Only as long as it is on the pool table. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 11:16, 04 November 14
Post by: seanb on 11:16, 04 November 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 21:29, 03 November 14
Oh my God. It's true, everything on eBay is rare.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381040914448&alt=web)
So rare in fact that every Cpc 6128 came with one!
When i bought a disk of eBay to give to you to replace the one you gave me for robocop i bought that one for £2.
Didn't send it you as i found a spare one but i might sell mine for £15 and undercut him.
Title: Learn assembly language programming
Post by: steve on 14:05, 10 November 14
Post by: steve on 14:05, 10 November 14
With this course and book Amstrad Assembly Language Course Cassette & Book - Tim Herbertson 0003833097 | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Assembly-Language-Course-Cassette-Book-Tim-Herbertson-/291284741166?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item43d1ec6c2e)
Title: Re: Learn assembly language programming
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 10 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 10 November 14
Quote from: steve on 14:05, 10 November 14
With this course and book Amstrad Assembly Language Course Cassette & Book - Tim Herbertson 0003833097 | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Assembly-Language-Course-Cassette-Book-Tim-Herbertson-/291284741166?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item43d1ec6c2e)
Only posts to UK :(
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 10:28, 17 November 14
Post by: awergh on 10:28, 17 November 14
While its not a CPC the information about the PDS development system - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/PDS_development_system) is interesting.
Not quite sure I want one but it does look in reasonably nice shape although a little yellowed.
Apricot PC From 1983 BY ACT Intel 8086 512K RAM 2 X 3 5" Floppy Drives Monitor (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/APRICOT-PC-from-1983-by-ACT-INTEL-8086-512K-RAM-2-X-3-5-FLOPPY-DRIVES-MONITOR-/271668285368?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item3f40b10fb8)
Its certainly much nicer than the very sad 464 someone else listed recently.
Not quite sure I want one but it does look in reasonably nice shape although a little yellowed.
Apricot PC From 1983 BY ACT Intel 8086 512K RAM 2 X 3 5" Floppy Drives Monitor (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/APRICOT-PC-from-1983-by-ACT-INTEL-8086-512K-RAM-2-X-3-5-FLOPPY-DRIVES-MONITOR-/271668285368?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item3f40b10fb8)
Its certainly much nicer than the very sad 464 someone else listed recently.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:35, 17 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 12:35, 17 November 14
One of the really "rare" Schneider devices, but I still wouldn't pay that price: SCHNEIDER VIDEOPAC 7200 CONSOLE - Retro as Atari SNES Sega - RARE RETRO TREASURE (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-VIDEOPAC-7200-CONSOLE-Retro-as-Atari-SNES-Sega-RARE-RETRO-TREASURE-/381040353136?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58b7c65f70)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:36, 17 November 14
Post by: Gryzor on 15:36, 17 November 14
Whoa. Never seen either of them. The Schneider is especially nice!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 15:38, 17 November 14
Post by: Terje_Norway on 15:38, 17 November 14
Hi,
Have a look at the following auctions that ended Yesterday (16.11.2014) on Ebay.
It proves that some CPC users (or investors ? ? ?) has a lot of money. Perhaps more money than mind in my opinion ! ! !
The only item that could deserve these prices IMO is the Expansion Card. Perhaps someone could add this info to the CPCWIKI ? ? ?
Classic Arnor ROMs for Amstrad CPC
(Honeysoft HS-RX1 Sideways ROM Expansion Card)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213918658?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £155.55
Amstrad CPC FD1 External Disc Drive
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213932457?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £32.00
Amstrad CPC 64k RAM Memory Expansion
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213907570?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £103.55
Amstrad CPC Utility Software Bundle (3" Disc)
(AMX Mouse, Masterfile III, Draughtsman, LocoScript 2, HiSoft Catalogue, Tascopy 464, Mastercalc 128 and Stop Press)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213948845?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £49.00
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Have a look at the following auctions that ended Yesterday (16.11.2014) on Ebay.
It proves that some CPC users (or investors ? ? ?) has a lot of money. Perhaps more money than mind in my opinion ! ! !
The only item that could deserve these prices IMO is the Expansion Card. Perhaps someone could add this info to the CPCWIKI ? ? ?
Classic Arnor ROMs for Amstrad CPC
(Honeysoft HS-RX1 Sideways ROM Expansion Card)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213918658?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £155.55
Amstrad CPC FD1 External Disc Drive
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213932457?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £32.00
Amstrad CPC 64k RAM Memory Expansion
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213907570?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £103.55
Amstrad CPC Utility Software Bundle (3" Disc)
(AMX Mouse, Masterfile III, Draughtsman, LocoScript 2, HiSoft Catalogue, Tascopy 464, Mastercalc 128 and Stop Press)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201213948845?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Ended at : £49.00
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:12, 17 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 16:12, 17 November 14
The first (and most expensive) one was bought by a well known Spanish user, he was also bidding on some of those other items and he's well known for paying extremely high prices. I was bidding on a CPC disk recently (my limit was €7), but he and another well known Spanish "high bidder" got involved and the disk ended up going for €123!
As long as you're bidding on something that the two Spanish guys already own, you can probably get it for a reasonable price :D
What gets me, is that the two guys know each other! If they came to an arrangement on who bids for what, they could save themselves a fortune.
Bryce.
As long as you're bidding on something that the two Spanish guys already own, you can probably get it for a reasonable price :D
What gets me, is that the two guys know each other! If they came to an arrangement on who bids for what, they could save themselves a fortune.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Jckf on 18:23, 17 November 14
Post by: Jckf on 18:23, 17 November 14
This one has had only one bid for days now: Retro Vintage Amstrad CPC 464 Complete Set Up Monitor Keyboard 56 Games | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RETRO-VINTAGE-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPLETE-SET-UP-MONITOR-KEYBOARD-56-GAMES/121484147191?_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211150826%26meid%3D269660791efa4de8a41b6300c16edc6b%26pid%3D100103%26prg%3D20140211150826%26rkt%3D4%26clkid%3D2012089713849318695&_qi=RTM1793562)
Are you all just waiting for the end of the auction? ;)
Are you all just waiting for the end of the auction? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 19:04, 17 November 14
Post by: steve on 19:04, 17 November 14
Sniping is the only way to get something at a reasonable price, I usually forget and miss the end of the auction! ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:13, 17 November 14
Post by: TFM on 21:13, 17 November 14
Quote from: steve on 19:04, 17 November 14
Sniping is the only way to get something at a reasonable price, I usually forget and miss the end of the auction! ;D
Exactly not. I bid what I want to pay maximum and that's it. 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 00:39, 18 November 14
Post by: CPC_Fan on 00:39, 18 November 14
Quote from: Bryce on 16:12, 17 November 14
The first (and most expensive) one was bought by a well known Spanish user, he was also bidding on some of those other items and he's well known for paying extremely high prices. I was bidding on a CPC disk recently (my limit was €7), but he and another well known Spanish "high bidder" got involved and the disk ended up going for €123!
As long as you're bidding on something that the two Spanish guys already own, you can probably get it for a reasonable price :D
What gets me, is that the two guys know each other! If they came to an arrangement on who bids for what, they could save themselves a fortune.
Bryce.
No wonder I haven't had a chance then with anything that I have wanted to bid on recently :( Not really fair on anyone else imho if these two people are bidding extremely high amounts in the last few seconds, just so that it guarantees that one of them gets it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 01:03, 18 November 14
Post by: ralferoo on 01:03, 18 November 14
Quote from: CPC_Fan on 00:39, 18 November 14Unfortunately, this is really the only way as a buyer to get a good price.
No wonder I haven't had a chance then with anything that I have wanted to bid on recently :( Not really fair on anyone else imho if these two people are bidding extremely high amounts in the last few seconds, just so that it guarantees that one of them gets it.
There are several issues at play - generally people don't really know the market value of things, so they usually low ball their first bid and then they are often swayed by the thrill of the auction and when they're outbid, they'll usually up their bid by a small amount and keep going each time they're outbid and can often end up paying far over the usual going rate.
The only strategy that avoids the effects of these bidders is to decide on what you think the item is worth at maximum and bid that in the dying seconds. If they are outbid, they probably won't be online watching the auction to increase their bid by a little (and even if they do and just increase their bid a little, you'll probably get them on the auto bid up to your maximum). There's always the risk that someone else will bid in the last few seconds too (sometimes winning by only a couple of pence over your maximum) so sometimes it pays to be earlier by a few seconds.
But generally, this is the best way to bid. Even if you lose, you'll know you stuck to your maximum, but it gives you the best possible chance to win the item for your ideal price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 02:03, 18 November 14
Post by: steve on 02:03, 18 November 14
Bidding early simply tells other people that this might be something that they themselves should bid on.
I have placed a high early bid on a few occasions, either bidding was slow and I lost in the final few seconds or bidding was encouraged by my bid and I was outbid long before the end of the auction.
I have even bid high early and then realised it was an impulse bid and I did not really want the item, hopefully I would lose the auction, but I have ended up buying items I did not want.
I have placed a high early bid on a few occasions, either bidding was slow and I lost in the final few seconds or bidding was encouraged by my bid and I was outbid long before the end of the auction.
I have even bid high early and then realised it was an impulse bid and I did not really want the item, hopefully I would lose the auction, but I have ended up buying items I did not want.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:32, 18 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:32, 18 November 14
Those guys don't do the "up-it-a-little" bidding. Any auctions I've seen them in, they went straight in with a very high first bid a few seconds before the end. In some cases > €250. Madness (not the band, the other type).
Ask them yourself, they are both members here.
Bryce.
Ask them yourself, they are both members here.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:51, 18 November 14
Post by: TFM on 22:51, 18 November 14
Well, that's the principle of an auction. The best bid gets the product.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 03:46, 21 November 14
Post by: Executioner on 03:46, 21 November 14
The problem isn't the sniping, it's the way eBay does auctions. If they kept on extending the auction for a few minutes after a bid there wouldn't be any way you could snipe.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:08, 21 November 14
Post by: TFM on 22:08, 21 November 14
You got a good point there.
An the other hand ... what's so hard about it? I bet the maximum amount of money the product it worth to me. And that's it! Either I get it or not. In both cases I'm fine - either I made a good deal or I didn't pay too much.
Of course if someone is just not able to make decisions, for that kind of people sniping may be helpful. However in this case I suggest meditating ;)
An the other hand ... what's so hard about it? I bet the maximum amount of money the product it worth to me. And that's it! Either I get it or not. In both cases I'm fine - either I made a good deal or I didn't pay too much.
Of course if someone is just not able to make decisions, for that kind of people sniping may be helpful. However in this case I suggest meditating ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 02:24, 22 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 02:24, 22 November 14
Oooooh.
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231398254298&alt=web
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231398254298&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:07, 22 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:07, 22 November 14
Nice, but way too expensive.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:09, 22 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:09, 22 November 14
Quote from: Bryce on 10:07, 22 November 14If it were perfect then maybe. But with a faulty screen and in places a dopey looking case. ...
Nice, but way too expensive.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:06, 23 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:06, 23 November 14
Getting close to a possibility
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171553969894&alt=web
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171553969894&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:16, 23 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:16, 23 November 14
And a complete set......
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361126414866&alt=web
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361126414866&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:20, 23 November 14
Post by: steve on 22:20, 23 November 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 22:06, 23 November 14
Getting close to a possibility
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171553969894&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171553969894&alt=web)
This one has a broken key, probably not an easy fix.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:24, 23 November 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:24, 23 November 14
Quote from: steve on 22:20, 23 November 14But replacement keyboards are still available for not too much. Ok I don't need another Cpc but a Cpc 464 would complete my retro obsession.
This one has a broken key, probably not an easy fix.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 22:27, 23 November 14
Post by: steve on 22:27, 23 November 14
Last year I bought a broken 464 for 99p, if you pay £45 you want it to be fully working.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pinace on 23:14, 24 November 14
Post by: pinace on 23:14, 24 November 14
Quote from: Bryce on 14:10, 10 November 14
Only posts to UK :(
Bryce.
Just come to Spain. You have to ask the seller about the shipment, in many cases do not put any objection to send outside the UK ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:43, 25 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 09:43, 25 November 14
Yes, but why do they do that!!?? In ebay.de, ebay.fr and ebay.nl most things will be listed as "postage worldwide", but in the UK they seem to think the world ends at their coast.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 13:43, 25 November 14
Post by: ralferoo on 13:43, 25 November 14
Actually, there's a new move from ebay to try to change this behaviour: eBay.co.uk – Global Shipping Programme (http://portal.ebay.co.uk/gsp)
The premise is that you sell your items "UK only", ship it to a ebay address in the UK, they'll receive it and send it on to the recipient and sort out the cost of the extra postage on your behalf.
Having said that, I personally intend to opt out of it, even though they automatically opt everyone in. The main reason for that is that the onus on returns is still for the seller to pay for the entire cost of postage and whilst I've never had an item returned from the UK, there's no upside for me for shipping internationally even with this service and there's still more to go wrong and increased costs for me if it does...
The premise is that you sell your items "UK only", ship it to a ebay address in the UK, they'll receive it and send it on to the recipient and sort out the cost of the extra postage on your behalf.
Having said that, I personally intend to opt out of it, even though they automatically opt everyone in. The main reason for that is that the onus on returns is still for the seller to pay for the entire cost of postage and whilst I've never had an item returned from the UK, there's no upside for me for shipping internationally even with this service and there's still more to go wrong and increased costs for me if it does...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:05, 25 November 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:05, 25 November 14
Quote from: ralferoo on 13:43, 25 November 14
Actually, there's a new move from ebay to try to change this behaviour: eBay.co.uk – Global Shipping Programme (http://portal.ebay.co.uk/gsp)
The premise is that you sell your items "UK only", ship it to a ebay address in the UK, they'll receive it and send it on to the recipient and sort out the cost of the extra postage on your behalf.
Having said that, I personally intend to opt out of it, even though they automatically opt everyone in. The main reason for that is that the onus on returns is still for the seller to pay for the entire cost of postage and whilst I've never had an item returned from the UK, there's no upside for me for shipping internationally even with this service and there's still more to go wrong and increased costs for me if it does...
The two Spanish users who pay €150+ for DIY ROMboard PCB with 1 ROM installed (or any other random piece of CPC hardware) isn't incentive enough? :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 14:43, 25 November 14
Post by: steve on 14:43, 25 November 14
The(my) perception of "buyer fraud" on ebay makes me reluctant to sell anything on ebay, to anyone, anywhere. >:(
Except maybe BIN, cash on collection.
Except maybe BIN, cash on collection.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Narf on 19:34, 25 November 14
Post by: Narf on 19:34, 25 November 14
I was perusing ebay.fr a few days ago. Nearly everything I was interested in was postage to France only. I think it all comes down to the seller, or maybe people trying to make their prices look cheaper by only giving domestic rates.
If the Global shipping is rolled out worldwide, there's still a few items on eBay.fr I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.......
If the Global shipping is rolled out worldwide, there's still a few items on eBay.fr I wouldn't mind getting my hands on.......
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 21:21, 25 November 14
Post by: ralferoo on 21:21, 25 November 14
Quote from: Bryce on 14:05, 25 November 14Well, I don't have one of those to sell. If I was selling CPC related things, I'd probably advertise it here and then on amibay before considering ebay anyway.
The two Spanish users who pay €150+ for DIY ROMboard PCB with 1 ROM installed (or any other random piece of CPC hardware) isn't incentive enough? :D
The only things I ever sold on ebay were console and PC games that I got free copies of from work but had no interest in myself. As they'd typically sell within a day to a UK buyer, there's no incentive to open myself up to the extra risks of international selling. At the very least, I always do recorded delivery for free for MY protection...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 17:52, 03 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 17:52, 03 December 14
Mmmh, there (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171567424082) is an original Schneider CPC Station up for auction. I have one for myself, those are pretty rare. Hope it finds a good home.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:07, 03 December 14
Post by: TFM on 18:07, 03 December 14
I call this setup... Killer of the plugs. :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 18:20, 03 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 18:20, 03 December 14
Quote from: TFM on 18:07, 03 December 14
I call this setup... Killer of the plugs. :P
Hehe, yes... it even has an integrated switchable powerstrip. Here are two (http://bayimg.com/KailKaAGb) pics (http://bayimg.com/kAILjAAgB) from my setup. Have this station since I was 8 or 9 yrs old :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:28, 03 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:28, 03 December 14
Amstrad in the UK gave away similar desks at one point . Made of the shittiest chipboard and grey paint.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 18:38, 03 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 18:38, 03 December 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 18:28, 03 December 14
Amstrad in the UK gave away similar desks at one point . Made of the shittiest chipboard and grey paint.
Were they identical to those from Schneider?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:49, 03 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:49, 03 December 14
Dunno, I never had one. Just saw them in Dixon's and in AA adverts
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 20:41, 03 December 14
Post by: dcdrac on 20:41, 03 December 14
I remember seeing those desks in the adverts they did not look that good
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 21:23, 03 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 21:23, 03 December 14
Quote from: dcdrac on 20:41, 03 December 14
I remember seeing those desks in the adverts they did not look that good
They were not the same (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/general-discussion/computer-desk/?action=dlattach;attach=4356;image). The Schneider types are much more solid.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Crazy_Borg on 21:35, 03 December 14
Post by: Crazy_Borg on 21:35, 03 December 14
My brother had one of these desks with his Schneider CPC6128.
The wristbar had a different color, and it did not have the right platform (for the disk drive).
And the lower platform is a real shin killer. Ouch!
Cheapest compressed wood I have ever seen.
I don't believe it will survive the seller's dismantle attempt.
Don't know how bad the amstrad desks were, Schneider's desks weren't good either.
The wristbar had a different color, and it did not have the right platform (for the disk drive).
And the lower platform is a real shin killer. Ouch!
Cheapest compressed wood I have ever seen.
I don't believe it will survive the seller's dismantle attempt.
Don't know how bad the amstrad desks were, Schneider's desks weren't good either.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 03:14, 04 December 14
Post by: seanb on 03:14, 04 December 14
Quote from: Bryce on 09:43, 25 November 14
Yes, but why do they do that!!?? In ebay.de, ebay.fr and ebay.nl most things will be listed as "postage worldwide", but in the UK they seem to think the world ends at their coast.
Bryce.
Because when posting to Europe far too often we get some dodgy person trying to pull a fast one or when the item is sent out it is returned by their customs especially with electronics so why bother with the hassle.
We don't think the world ends at our coast but people beyond it make life too difficult to bother with the headache.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 04 December 14
Post by: TFM on 21:26, 04 December 14
Don't blame the rest of the world for your violent Royal Mail, there's nothing Royal about it, rather Hooligan like. Sorry, but I got so much destructed stuff from the UK, that's just crazy - and it doesn't happen with a single other country! :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 22:16, 04 December 14
Post by: seanb on 22:16, 04 December 14
So we have dodgy buyers outside the UK but with careful postal services and decent sellers in the uk but with a postal service that likes to practice playing rugby with the mail ;D ;D
I am joking before anyone from outside the UK jumps on me.
Some of the parcels I've received from mainland Europe have ended up in a right state :D
I am joking before anyone from outside the UK jumps on me.
Some of the parcels I've received from mainland Europe have ended up in a right state :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Macc on 23:20, 04 December 14
Post by: Macc on 23:20, 04 December 14
A few books for sale (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/startin189/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 05 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 05 December 14
Possible bargain 6128 for any of our German members?
Schneider CPC 6128 mit Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-6128-mit-Monitor-/231410604302)
Bryce.
Schneider CPC 6128 mit Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-6128-mit-Monitor-/231410604302)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 14:25, 05 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 14:25, 05 December 14
Quote from: Bryce on 13:40, 05 December 14
Possible bargain 6128 for any of our German members?
Schneider CPC 6128 mit Monitor | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-6128-mit-Monitor-/231410604302)
Bryce.
50 € is exactly what a Schneider CPC 6128 is currently worth in Germany. See item #281492037080 for example.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 05 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:35, 05 December 14
Quote from: Poliander on 14:25, 05 December 14
50 € is exactly what a Schneider CPC 6128 is currently worth in Germany. See item #281492037080 for example.
Yes, but I've seen several going for €100 or more. And this one had a monitor included too.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 14:48, 05 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 14:48, 05 December 14
Quote from: Bryce on 14:35, 05 December 14
Yes, but I've seen several going for €100 or more. And this one had a monitor included too.
Bryce.
Yes, indeed. But greenies don't sell well, 15 € maybe. More a kind of toxic waste :D ...and if one goes for more than ~65,00 € then there are some interesting accessories included, or original packaged or something. I also suspect that prices go much higher as soon someone (else) spots an EME-155/-156 floppy (too). Also enabling international shipping is recommended.
I still wonder why #131331232424 went THAT high. Perhaps someone has an idea...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:51, 05 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:51, 05 December 14
Quote from: Poliander on 14:48, 05 December 14Not sure why a wide mouth floppy drive would push up the price. Is optical write tab detection as opposed to a pin that big a deal?
Yes, indeed. But greenies don't sell well, 15 € maybe. More a kind of toxic waste :D ...and if one goes for more than ~65,00 € then there are some interesting accessories included, or original packaged or something. I also suspect that prices go much higher as soon someone (else) spots an EME-155/-156 floppy (too). Also enabling international shipping is recommended.
I still wonder why #131331232424 went THAT high. Perhaps someone has an idea...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 18:05, 05 December 14
Post by: Poliander on 18:05, 05 December 14
Quote from: CraigsBar on 17:51, 05 December 14
Not sure why a wide mouth floppy drive would push up the price. Is optical write tab detection as opposed to a pin that big a deal?
Well I changed my 664's internal drive from a EME-150A into a 155 yesterday. It runs much smoother and so my space bar has finally stopped rattling (Yay!!!! I HATED that so much) when the drive is active. I think the motor noise is a little bit louder than the 150As (I'm not quite sure about that), but the head moving mechanism on the other hand is MUCH less noisy. IMHO the insert/eject mechanism "feels" better than that from the 150As. So if I have to choose, the 155/156 types always win.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:24, 05 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:24, 05 December 14
Quote from: Poliander on 18:05, 05 December 14
Well I changed my 664's internal drive from a EME-150A into a 155 yesterday. It runs much smoother and so my space bar has finally stopped rattling (Yay!!!! I HATED that so much) when the drive is active. I think the motor noise is a little bit louder than the 150As (I'm not quite sure about that), but the head moving mechanism on the other hand is MUCH less noisy. IMHO the insert/eject mechanism "feels" better than that from the 150As. So if I have to choose, the 155/156 types always win.
Sounds like the 150A just needs a decent service. Grease the rods (Schienen) and head spindle (Gewindestange) and it shouldn't "rattle your space bar". :D (Cool description)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:29, 05 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:29, 05 December 14
As I have both the Wide mouth and narrow mouth drives, I must admit I prefer the aesthetics of the later drives, withthe simplified loading tray (Only tilting rather than fully raising then lowering the disc) I personally prefer the 5v drives from the plus, firstly they are 5v (D'oh statement of the bleeding obvious), but also being newer I guess then seem to run quieter with more 'feel' in the loading action.
I swear my original plus drive would spit the disc out like a toaster and you had to catch it mid flight!!
Craig
I swear my original plus drive would spit the disc out like a toaster and you had to catch it mid flight!!
Craig
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:23, 05 December 14
Post by: TFM on 22:23, 05 December 14
IMHO Plus drives break more often then the old ones. But that's just my personal experience.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:12, 05 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:12, 05 December 14
Hmmm, I've got 4 here, all working fine. 2 in 6128pluses and 2 in Cpc 6128s. All working perfectly.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 11:38, 09 December 14
Post by: Optimus on 11:38, 09 December 14
Amstrad CPC 6128 (US model : rare ?) vintage 8-bit computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-US-model-rare-vintage-8-bit-computer/121508757454)
Was there a US model?
Was there a US model?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:46, 09 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 11:46, 09 December 14
Yes.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 17:34, 09 December 14
Post by: TFM on 17:34, 09 December 14
Quote from: Optimus on 11:38, 09 December 14
Amstrad CPC 6128 (US model : rare ?) vintage 8-bit computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-US-model-rare-vintage-8-bit-computer/121508757454)
Was there a US model?
Sure, the 6128 was presented in USA first (first computer show). I wrote about the US monitor here:[nb]But sometimes people prefer to give me shit while I'm banned, instead of actually reading what I wrote. ;) [/nb]
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/the-schneider-amstrad-cpc-in-the-usa-means-60-hz-and-110-volts/msg84108/#msg84108
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:05, 18 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 10:05, 18 December 14
Relatively rare.. but is it worth THAT much???
Commodore Max Machine Ultimax sehr selten very rare OVP boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Commodore-Max-Machine-Ultimax-sehr-selten-very-rare-OVP-boxed-/181605545527)
Bryce.
Commodore Max Machine Ultimax sehr selten very rare OVP boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Commodore-Max-Machine-Ultimax-sehr-selten-very-rare-OVP-boxed-/181605545527)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:14, 18 December 14
Post by: Gryzor on 10:14, 18 December 14
€773?!? !? !? I guess there are Spanish Commodore users, too :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:22, 18 December 14
Post by: TFM on 18:22, 18 December 14
Quote from: Bryce on 10:05, 18 December 14
Relatively rare.. but is it worth THAT much???
Commodore Max Machine Ultimax sehr selten very rare OVP boxed | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Commodore-Max-Machine-Ultimax-sehr-selten-very-rare-OVP-boxed-/181605545527)
Bryce.
Serial number 37.xxx haha, not soooo rare then. 510 Basic bytes, seriously? Plastic foil keyboard? huh!
It's ... Kotzmodore as we say ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:08, 18 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:08, 18 December 14
The serial numbers were probably shared between EU (VIC 10), USA (Ultimax) and Japan (Max), but that's a Japanese labelled one. No idea how many were made, but the only difference is the label and the RF signal, otherwise it's a completely normal VIC 10.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:37, 18 December 14
Post by: TFM on 21:37, 18 December 14
So you need 120 of them to be 1/2 close to the 800XL. :P [nb]No, I have the heck no idea what I'm talking. But I like CPC and 8 bit Atari.[/nb]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:54, 18 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 21:54, 18 December 14
The VIC 10 was more or less a 4K C64 without the built in BASIC, so decide for yourself how powerful it was.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:46, 20 December 14
Post by: Gryzor on 09:46, 20 December 14
Wasn't it an abject failure when it launched?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:38, 20 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 11:38, 20 December 14
Quote from: Gryzor on 09:46, 20 December 14
Wasn't it an abject failure when it launched?
I believe so. A Commodore collector friend of mine has also told me that the Japanese version is the most common one to find, the EU and US versions are rarer.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 12:24, 20 December 14
Post by: Terje_Norway on 12:24, 20 December 14
Hi,
Have a look at the following. :D
According to the description it's a kind of russian "Amstrad" ( ::) ) computer :
Details about rare soviet 8 bit pc "Partner" amstrad zx spectrum msx atari
rare soviet 8 bit pc "Partner" amstrad zx spectrum msx atari | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-soviet-8-bit-pc-Partner-amstrad-zx-spectrum-msx-atari-/221546779884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33953794ec)
Perhaps someone can say something interesting about it. It doesn't look like the seller know to much either.
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Have a look at the following. :D
According to the description it's a kind of russian "Amstrad" ( ::) ) computer :
Details about rare soviet 8 bit pc "Partner" amstrad zx spectrum msx atari
rare soviet 8 bit pc "Partner" amstrad zx spectrum msx atari | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-soviet-8-bit-pc-Partner-amstrad-zx-spectrum-msx-atari-/221546779884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33953794ec)
Perhaps someone can say something interesting about it. It doesn't look like the seller know to much either.
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:13, 20 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 14:13, 20 December 14
It's a commercial clone of the "Radio 86RK, originally designed as a DIY project for Radio Magazine. There were several others. However I doubt it has much in common with the CPC, as I think they were based on an 8080 Clone CPU. They're not that rare either, they come up relatively often.
Bryce.
Edit: Here's some limited info on it: Radio-86RK (Russia) - Computing History (http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/32376/Radio-86RK-%28Russia%29/)
Bryce.
Edit: Here's some limited info on it: Radio-86RK (Russia) - Computing History (http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/32376/Radio-86RK-%28Russia%29/)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:32, 22 December 14
Post by: Bryce on 11:32, 22 December 14
Madness....
Goldener C64 126 (Golden Commodore C64 1000126, c64g,C=64,gold) *Selten Rar* | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Nr-126-Golden-Commodore-C64-1000126-c64g-C-64-gold-Selten-Rar-/171579625152)
Bryce.
Goldener C64 126 (Golden Commodore C64 1000126, c64g,C=64,gold) *Selten Rar* | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Goldener-C64-Nr-126-Golden-Commodore-C64-1000126-c64g-C-64-gold-Selten-Rar-/171579625152)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:46, 22 December 14
Post by: Gryzor on 11:46, 22 December 14
Not THAT one again!!!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:53, 29 December 14
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:53, 29 December 14
Out of my budget for a Cpc 664. Good luck to to all future bidders. 191462078875
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:02, 29 December 14
Post by: Gryzor on 12:02, 29 December 14
...which is this one:
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 Computer VERY RARE VINTAGE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191462078875)
:)
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 Computer VERY RARE VINTAGE | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191462078875)
:)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Border_7 on 06:31, 09 January 15
Post by: Border_7 on 06:31, 09 January 15
A proper 464 Schneider down under (don't see these down here hardly ever!!!)
current bid $11 !! Wow.
Amstrad Schneider CPC 464 Computer Rare Model Excellent Working Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-SCHNEIDER-CPC-464-COMPUTER-RARE-MODEL-EXCELLENT-WORKING-CONDITION-/171632678390?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item27f61ad5f6)
current bid $11 !! Wow.
Amstrad Schneider CPC 464 Computer Rare Model Excellent Working Condition | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-SCHNEIDER-CPC-464-COMPUTER-RARE-MODEL-EXCELLENT-WORKING-CONDITION-/171632678390?pt=AU_Computers_Vintage&hash=item27f61ad5f6)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Optimus on 15:48, 19 February 15
Post by: Optimus on 15:48, 19 February 15
Dk Tronics mouse (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DkTronics-Mouse-Interface-Amstrad-CPC-6128-/191484209338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c955928ba)
Does it work with old mouses with serial connection?
Is it supported in SymbOS?
Is it worth it?
Does it work with old mouses with serial connection?
Is it supported in SymbOS?
Is it worth it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 19 February 15
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 19 February 15
How about this: 2 Stück Joystick-/Computermaus für Atari, Schneider, Commodore C64, VC20, C128 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/151590626830)
You even get two of them and it works on the CPC, C64 or Atari XL/XE!
Bryce.
You even get two of them and it works on the CPC, C64 or Atari XL/XE!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 07:53, 20 February 15
Post by: Munchausen on 07:53, 20 February 15
Quote from: Optimus on 15:48, 19 February 15
Dk Tronics mouse (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DkTronics-Mouse-Interface-Amstrad-CPC-6128-/191484209338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c955928ba)
Does it work with old mouses with serial connection?
Is it supported in SymbOS?
Is it worth it?
It's a BusMouse interface, which uses serial connectors (DE-9) but has a different logical/electrical connection than serial mice (and are also what the PCW 16 uses). Bus mice are pretty rare and expensive things themselves these days, and you wont find an optical one, so it's not a terribly useful piece of kit really, only worth it if you want to collect these things I recon. As to SymbOS support, I couldn't say.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 10:42, 31 March 15
Post by: BluesBrothers on 10:42, 31 March 15
microsprout0161 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/microsprout0161/m.html?item=371293805194&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:06, 19 April 15
Post by: Gryzor on 18:06, 19 April 15
Quote from: BluesBrothers on 10:42, 31 March 15
microsprout0161 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/microsprout0161/m.html?item=371293805194&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Aaaand what is that? With no explanation or nothing...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 23:00, 03 May 15
Post by: ralferoo on 23:00, 03 May 15
Very nice looking 664 for £250 buy it now... A bit beyond my budget though: Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151648392882)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:44, 07 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 17:44, 07 June 15
Quote from: ralferoo on 23:00, 03 May 15
Very nice looking 664 for £250 buy it now... A bit beyond my budget though: Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay
Relisted at the same price...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:14, 11 June 15
Post by: TFM on 21:14, 11 June 15
US 6128 + GT65:
Amstrad CPC 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-/331565081923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d32d1a543)
Amstrad CPC 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-/331565081923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d32d1a543)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 06:21, 12 June 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 06:21, 12 June 15
Quote from: TFM on 21:14, 11 June 15Is it definitely a US 6128? It says in the description "The item is located in Greece"
US 6128 + GT65:
Amstrad CPC 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-/331565081923?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d32d1a543)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:32, 12 June 15
Post by: TFM on 20:32, 12 June 15
Told me Minnesota, but maybe I did read wrong. :-X :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:44, 14 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 10:44, 14 June 15
Auction details has it in the US, however description clearly says Greece.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:54, 16 June 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:54, 16 June 15
Gulp. 0 feedback score, and they want how much exactly?
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131536068801&alt=web
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131536068801&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 22:22, 16 June 15
Post by: seanb on 22:22, 16 June 15
Can't argue with the p&p though
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:11, 20 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 18:11, 20 June 15
This is a really interesting item, but indeed, not at the price...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Last Bandit on 21:35, 27 June 15
Post by: The Last Bandit on 21:35, 27 June 15
Very clean 464 here (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Rare-Boxed-1980s-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-Powers-Up-1-Game-Smiley-Old-/201377407062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee3076056)€70 BIN price. Might suit a collector looking for a nice example.
Also a 464+ (http://www.donedeal.ie/tv-for-sale/rare-amstrad-464-plus-with-working-monitor/9551417?offset=3)going for €750...but at least the monitor works.
Also a 464+ (http://www.donedeal.ie/tv-for-sale/rare-amstrad-464-plus-with-working-monitor/9551417?offset=3)going for €750...but at least the monitor works.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 07:37, 28 June 15
Post by: VincentGR on 07:37, 28 June 15
464+ going for €750... ridiculous >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:17, 28 June 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:17, 28 June 15
P'raps I should sell mine. I mean mine now has 128k, a colour screen and a disc interface. Based on that one I could get at least €1000. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:27, 28 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 09:27, 28 June 15
Heheh well, "going for" is different than "seller is asking for" :D Yeah, let it sit there for a while till he realises...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:47, 28 June 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:47, 28 June 15
Quote from: Gryzor on 09:27, 28 June 15I might offer him €50.
Heheh well, "going for" is different than "seller is asking for" :D Yeah, let it sit there for a while till he realises...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 28 June 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 28 June 15
But you get a copy/pasted brief history of the machine thrown in for free! My 464+ is selling for €740, but of course for that price the brief history isn't included (or a monitor) :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 10:55, 28 June 15
Post by: Poliander on 10:55, 28 June 15
So a Symbiface II is actually worth 130 € - nice to know.
Amtrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 - Symbiface II - Hardware Extension | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/131540450068)
Amtrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 - Symbiface II - Hardware Extension | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/131540450068)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:19, 28 June 15
Post by: Bryce on 13:19, 28 June 15
Quote from: Poliander on 10:55, 28 June 15
So a Symbiface II is actually worth 130 € - nice to know.
Amtrad / Schneider CPC 464 664 6128 - Symbiface II - Hardware Extension | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/131540450068)
Well that's what it was worth to that person. Doesn't necessarily mean they are actually worth that much :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:02, 28 June 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:02, 28 June 15
I'd say for a working one, that is fair.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 14:08, 28 June 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 14:08, 28 June 15
Quote from: The Last Bandit on 21:35, 27 June 15
Very clean 464 here (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Rare-Boxed-1980s-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-Powers-Up-1-Game-Smiley-Old-/201377407062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee3076056)€70 BIN price. Might suit a collector looking for a nice example.
Hah, mine was £15 last March and I threw away the box.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 14:15, 28 June 15
Post by: VincentGR on 14:15, 28 June 15
I just realized this:
Very clean 464 here (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Rare-Boxed-1980s-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-Powers-Up-1-Game-Smiley-Old-/201377407062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee3076056)€70 BIN price. Might suit a collector looking for a nice example.
Postage: £90.00 (approx. EUR 127.10) International Tracked Postage
Very clean 464 here (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Rare-Boxed-1980s-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-Powers-Up-1-Game-Smiley-Old-/201377407062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee3076056)€70 BIN price. Might suit a collector looking for a nice example.
Postage: £90.00 (approx. EUR 127.10) International Tracked Postage
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:06, 28 June 15
Post by: Bryce on 19:06, 28 June 15
Quote from: VincentGR on 14:15, 28 June 15
I just realized this:
Very clean 464 here (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-Rare-Boxed-1980s-Amstrad-CPC-464-Computer-Powers-Up-1-Game-Smiley-Old-/201377407062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee3076056)€70 BIN price. Might suit a collector looking for a nice example.
Postage: £90.00 (approx. EUR 127.10) International Tracked Postage
It will be delivered in a golden coach drawn by 4 white horses. You'll know when it arrives because the trumpets will have started their call to attention :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:18, 28 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 19:18, 28 June 15
I was at a wedding last night, and the bride was delivered in an ancient Mercedes roadster - probably 30s or 40s (unfortunately I haven't found the model). I bet that cost less...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 19:46, 28 June 15
Post by: VincentGR on 19:46, 28 June 15
Quote from: Bryce on 19:06, 28 June 15
It will be delivered in a golden coach drawn by 4 white horses. You'll know when it arrives because the trumpets will have started their call to attention :D
Bryce.
Oh I see, I thought it was a unicorn shipping.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:57, 28 June 15
Post by: Bryce on 19:57, 28 June 15
Quote from: VincentGR on 19:46, 28 June 15
Oh I see, I thought it was a unicorn shipping.
The wheels of golden coaches are usually cleaned with unicorn tears, using hens teeth to get into those hard to reach corners.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 20:16, 28 June 15
Post by: VincentGR on 20:16, 28 June 15
Quote from: Bryce on 19:57, 28 June 15
The wheels of golden coaches are usually cleaned with unicorn tears, using hens teeth to get into those hard to reach corners.
Bryce.
Wise words you have spoken Sir!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 23:09, 29 June 15
Post by: Gryzor on 23:09, 29 June 15
Well, I'm off ebay and/or most online buying... Paypal has been disconnected from local credit cards. Time for detox!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Token on 17:03, 30 June 15
Post by: Token on 17:03, 30 June 15
Amstrad 034 OH Mummy 034 Cassette | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-Oh-Mummy-Cassette-/281737085085?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4198d6c09d)
This is in excellent condition and great value for money.
23,00 GBP
10,43 GBP shipping (France)
This is in excellent condition and great value for money.
23,00 GBP
10,43 GBP shipping (France)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 15:19, 02 July 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 15:19, 02 July 15
This seems to be a fair price if anyone is interested.
I Had 2 of these in the 90's, after I smashed the screen on the first one. Great little gadgets.
http://www.adverts.ie/7953748
I Had 2 of these in the 90's, after I smashed the screen on the first one. Great little gadgets.
http://www.adverts.ie/7953748
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:06, 04 July 15
Post by: Audronic on 23:06, 04 July 15
Amstrad price in australia.
Amstrad 6128 128K Personal Computer Built IN Disk Drive 44 3" Disks in VIC | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-128K-Personal-Computer-BUILT-IN-DISK-DRIVE-44-3-DISKS-/261947222145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfd456881)
$409.00 Aust Dollars and 3 Days to go ????
Ray
Amstrad 6128 128K Personal Computer Built IN Disk Drive 44 3" Disks in VIC | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-128K-Personal-Computer-BUILT-IN-DISK-DRIVE-44-3-DISKS-/261947222145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfd456881)
$409.00 Aust Dollars and 3 Days to go ????
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 07:00, 05 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 07:00, 05 July 15
I was eying that off to have as a spare machine but... not at that price :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 08:42, 05 July 15
Post by: Audronic on 08:42, 05 July 15
@Dizyrythmia
Same here.
Did you see the System-80 go for $550.00 Yuck ( I come from a TRS-80 / System-80 world (Z80))
Oh well some have a lot of Play Money
Ray
Same here.
Did you see the System-80 go for $550.00 Yuck ( I come from a TRS-80 / System-80 world (Z80))
Oh well some have a lot of Play Money
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: freaktmp on 12:24, 05 July 15
Post by: freaktmp on 12:24, 05 July 15
It's a small world... (http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/showthread.php?48216-Just-bought-a-Dick-Smith-System-80)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 12:50, 05 July 15
Post by: 00WReX on 12:50, 05 July 15
Quote from: Audronic on 23:06, 04 July 15
Amstrad price in australia.
Amstrad 6128 128K Personal Computer Built IN Disk Drive 44 3" Disks in VIC | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-128K-Personal-Computer-BUILT-IN-DISK-DRIVE-44-3-DISKS-/261947222145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfd456881)
$409.00 Aust Dollars and 3 Days to go ??? ?
Ray
Certainly glad I started my (serious) Amstrad collecting around 12 years ago.
At the current rate I may be able to retire off my current collection :D
@Dizyrythmia
It is pickup only from Cranbourne, are you local ?
I am in Narre Warren and purchased a Spectravideo SVI-728 from the same seller recently.
From memory Audronic is from Williamstown...I know Amsdos is from Carrum Downs.
We could almost have an Amstrad meetup sometime.
Cheers,
Shane
EDIT: The 6128 is now at $419.00
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 13:04, 05 July 15
Post by: VincentGR on 13:04, 05 July 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 12:50, 05 July 15
Certainly glad I started my (serious) Amstrad collecting around 12 years ago.
At the current rate I may be able to retire off my current collection :D
I was very lucky with my CPCs.
I have 5, my 464 found in trash, one 6128 - gt65 - ctm644 - mp3 tuner 10euro.
3x6128 donation from friends, and my first machine since 1988.
I want a plus machine though, don't care if it is 464 or 6128.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 13:22, 05 July 15
Post by: Audronic on 13:22, 05 July 15
@ 00WReX
I wondered who got the 728, I have a 328 here looking for an expander.
Meet up might be a good idea ( I am very new to CPC world ).
Good to hear of at least 3 of us in Victoria.
Thanks Ray
I wondered who got the 728, I have a 328 here looking for an expander.
Meet up might be a good idea ( I am very new to CPC world ).
Good to hear of at least 3 of us in Victoria.
Thanks Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:06, 05 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 21:06, 05 July 15
I think I'll mess up the "Australian Retro Market" by buying a few CPCs here in Europe at European prices and passing them on for the same price plus postage to Australian users :D
Just for the fun of it.
Bryce.
Just for the fun of it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 21:08, 05 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 21:08, 05 July 15
Quote from: Bryce on 21:06, 05 July 15
I think I'll mess up the "Australian Retro Market" by buying a few CPCs here in Europe at European prices and passing them on for the same price plus postage to Australian users :D
Just for the fun of it.
I vote that you spend all this extra time on making batches of TotO's multiplay board instead. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:40, 05 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 21:40, 05 July 15
As a rule, I never produce batches of boards designed by other people. I occassionally build one for myself if I'm impressed with the design and it's not being produced, but as Gerald, ToTO, Jeff and others can confirm, I usually buy one directly from the designer to support the scene and development costs.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 00:25, 06 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 00:25, 06 July 15
Quote from: Bryce on 21:06, 05 July 15If anyone wants to do this it would discourage those Ebay price gougers we get here. :)
I think I'll mess up the "Australian Retro Market" by buying a few CPCs here in Europe at European prices and passing them on for the same price plus postage to Australian users :D
Just for the fun of it.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:15, 07 July 15
Post by: 00WReX on 13:15, 07 July 15
Quote from: Audronic on 23:06, 04 July 15
Amstrad price in australia.
Amstrad 6128 128K Personal Computer Built IN Disk Drive 44 3" Disks in VIC | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-6128-128K-Personal-Computer-BUILT-IN-DISK-DRIVE-44-3-DISKS-/261947222145?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfd456881)
$409.00 Aust Dollars and 3 Days to go ??? ?
Ray
19 hours left and the craziness continues...currently at $570 AU
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 13:51, 07 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 13:51, 07 July 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 13:15, 07 July 15
19 hours left and the craziness continues...currently at $570 AU
I know there are certain people in the community who'll pay a lot for disks to check for lost gems. Last time I bought for them, they payed the equivalent of $590 AU for a danish CPC6128 with a lot of disks + shipment from seller to me + shipment from me to them. It was partly because they wanted a danish CPC6128 in their collection, but also very much because of what gems might be hiding on those disks. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:06, 07 July 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:06, 07 July 15
Wow, I have tons of discs at home, I should try to sell them as well :D . Sadly, I do not think there are many lost gems among them. To be honest there were some games I only happened to have, but I ported them to DSK and are available to everyone now. The only thing nobody else has is a game I made using 3D construction kit, but it is not great at all. I should try to upload it one day though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 14:12, 07 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 14:12, 07 July 15
Quote from: CE on 14:06, 07 July 15Well, if you notice the auction, seller writes: "Selling my Amstrad 6128 due to me focusing on other business. I used to program this baby all the time due to the inbuilt disk drive."
Wow, I have tons of discs at home, I should try to sell them as well :D . Sadly, I do not think there are many lost gems among them. To be honest there were some games I only happened to have, but I ported them to DSK and are available to everyone now. The only thing nobody else has is a game I made using 3D construction kit, but it is not great at all. I should try to upload it one day though.
I don't know what other kinds of lost gems buyer could be after. Maybe certain cracktros? The ones online are mostly french, but I remember a lot of other cracktros from my own childhood that aren't anywhere to be found nowadays.
P.S.: Your nick is screwing with the QUOTE system on the board.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 14:13, 07 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 14:13, 07 July 15
I actually wanted it for the computer itself. It's a tidy little unit & it's a later release machine just like my original one.
I actually bought a big box of discs from a seller about 10 years ago dirt cheap. Some gems on there, but I still haven't gone through all of them!
I actually bought a big box of discs from a seller about 10 years ago dirt cheap. Some gems on there, but I still haven't gone through all of them!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:23, 07 July 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:23, 07 July 15
Quote from: mr_lou on 14:12, 07 July 15
Well, if you notice the auction, seller writes: "Selling my Amstrad 6128 due to me focusing on other business. I used to program this baby all the time due to the inbuilt disk drive."
I don't know what other kinds of lost gems buyer could be after. Maybe certain cracktros? The ones online are mostly french, but I remember a lot of other cracktros from my own childhood that aren't anywhere to be found nowadays.
P.S.: Your nick is screwing with the QUOTE system on the board.
I know, I know... I wrote it like a sort of bad joke :-X .
Sorry for the problems with the quote, I will check if something can be done...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:12, 08 July 15
Post by: Audronic on 00:12, 08 July 15
Youch $570.00 Aus Dollars.
This thing has an " Expansion Box " I wonder if thats what they are after. ??? ??
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Ray
This thing has an " Expansion Box " I wonder if thats what they are after. ??? ??
[attachimg=1]
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 01:27, 08 July 15
Post by: 00WReX on 01:27, 08 July 15
Quote from: mr_lou on 13:51, 07 July 15
I know there are certain people in the community who'll pay a lot for disks to check for lost gems.
Yeh, fair point mr_lou and as Audronic mentioned, there is also an 'expansion' box with it.
I also picked up a load of discs years ago with some (I would assume) fairly rare titles written by the South Australian Education Department.
I need to get them converted to .DSK's at some point.
@Dizrythmia (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=51)
From the pictures, I would say the 6128 is an earlier release and the monitor is a later release and would not have been an original matched pair.
The CPC has the earlier logo and also on the screenshot shows the 'Awa boot message...the later machines had the new logo and the 'Amstrad' boot message. The monitor has the new logo on it. It does look like a nice setup though and a good complete 'starter' pack.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:26, 08 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:26, 08 July 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 01:27, 08 July 15As my school had CPCs back in the day I would be all for this. The memories are flooding back now!
Yeh, fair point mr_lou and as Audronic mentioned, there is also an 'expansion' box with it.
I also picked up a load of discs years ago with some (I would assume) fairly rare titles written by the South Australian Education Department.
I need to get them converted to .DSK's at some point.
Any chance of getting a list of what you've got?
The expansion box interested me too...
Quote from: 00WReX on 01:27, 08 July 15You're right... I didn't have a good look at it the first time around.
@Dizrythmia (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=51)
From the pictures, I would say the 6128 is an earlier release and the monitor is a later release and would not have been an original matched pair.
The CPC has the earlier logo and also on the screenshot shows the 'Awa boot message...the later machines had the new logo and the 'Amstrad' boot message. The monitor has the new logo on it. It does look like a nice setup though and a good complete 'starter' pack.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:17, 08 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 08:17, 08 July 15
From the size and format, I'd guess that the "expansion box" is a Rombo ROMBox or similar.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 08:20, 08 July 15
Post by: Audronic on 08:20, 08 July 15
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
Very expensive """"" $615.00 (Aus) ""
Oh well
Ray
Very expensive """"" $615.00 (Aus) ""
Oh well
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:15, 08 July 15
Post by: 00WReX on 11:15, 08 July 15
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 05:26, 08 July 15
As my school had CPCs back in the day I would be all for this. The memories are flooding back now!
Any chance of getting a list of what you've got?
A couple of titles I remember are 'Mathbooster' and 'Picture Book', I think from Satchel Software...Copyright S.A. Education Department.
From memory they were fairly early years type stuff, primary school I would have thought. I need to go through all the discs again...last checked in 2003 when I got them all. I got them from the IT guy who worked at Strathalbyn School in South Australia. He saved a couple of systems and a heap of discs from going to the tip.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 00:31, 09 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 00:31, 09 July 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 11:15, 08 July 15I know there were some at Mt Barker High School (pretty close to Strathalbyn) around 2002-2003 that were also due to be disposed of. I had a contact who was trying to see what she could get but it never panned out. I went to Para Hills East Primary School & we had a room of 6128s. Would love to see some stuff turn up from there.
A couple of titles I remember are 'Mathbooster' and 'Picture Book', I think from Satchel Software...Copyright S.A. Education Department.
From memory they were fairly early years type stuff, primary school I would have thought. I need to go through all the discs again...last checked in 2003 when I got them all. I got them from the IT guy who worked at Strathalbyn School in South Australia. He saved a couple of systems and a heap of discs from going to the tip.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 12:49, 13 July 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 12:49, 13 July 15
Amstrad CPC Interface Série RS232C | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/351448274158?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
He won't ship to Australia sadly, so if anyone wants this RS232 interface it's up for grabs.
He won't ship to Australia sadly, so if anyone wants this RS232 interface it's up for grabs.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 13:38, 15 July 15
Post by: 00WReX on 13:38, 15 July 15
Interesting (even though anyone can do this with the links on the main board)...
An 'Awa' boot message CPC in the UK...
Amstrad 6128, with GT64 green screen monitor. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-with-GT64-green-screen-monitor-/321803577486?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aecfce88e)
Screenshots and Description mentions Australian...
They also mention they changed the drive belt but the disc drive still does not work.
Unless they used an external power supply, the picture only shows a GT-64 (no 12V socket).
Cheers,
Shane
An 'Awa' boot message CPC in the UK...
Amstrad 6128, with GT64 green screen monitor. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-6128-with-GT64-green-screen-monitor-/321803577486?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aecfce88e)
Screenshots and Description mentions Australian...
They also mention they changed the drive belt but the disc drive still does not work.
Unless they used an external power supply, the picture only shows a GT-64 (no 12V socket).
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:37, 15 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 14:37, 15 July 15
Most likely they DIDN'T use an external 12V PSU and expected the drive would work with just the 5V connected!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:55, 15 July 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:55, 15 July 15
Quote from: Bryce on 14:37, 15 July 15My thoughts exactly, the last thing I need is another CPC 6128, I have the Schneider and Amstrad versions already. I really need my MacPro fixed since I broke it last night.
Most likely they DIDN'T use an external 12V PSU and expected the drive would work with just the 5V connected!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 15:12, 15 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 15:12, 15 July 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 14:55, 15 July 15the last thing I need is another CPC 6128
....surely it can't be the last thing you need....? :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 19:18, 20 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 19:18, 20 July 15
This strikes me as being rare? Interesting to anyone?
Amstrad 3865X Laptop Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-3865x-laptop-computer-/301686010712)
Anyone looking for lost gems?
Lot 105 Disquettes Jeux Vintage Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-105-DISQUETTES-JEUX-Vintage-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-/261973248222)
@gryzor you wanted a PCW?
Amstrad Model PCW8256 Personal Word Processor Vintage Computer w Keyboard Power (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-Model-PCW8256-Personal-Word-Processor-Vintage-computer-w-keyboard-power-/111721293973)
Amstrad 3865X Laptop Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-3865x-laptop-computer-/301686010712)
Anyone looking for lost gems?
Lot 105 Disquettes Jeux Vintage Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-105-DISQUETTES-JEUX-Vintage-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-/261973248222)
@gryzor you wanted a PCW?
Amstrad Model PCW8256 Personal Word Processor Vintage Computer w Keyboard Power (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-Model-PCW8256-Personal-Word-Processor-Vintage-computer-w-keyboard-power-/111721293973)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:28, 21 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 08:28, 21 July 15
The 3865X Laptop isn't particularly rare, they come up quite often.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:13, 21 July 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:13, 21 July 15
The lot of discs is very interesting but also quite risky, they do not seem to be in the best hands, piled like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:34, 21 July 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:34, 21 July 15
Quote from: [[C|-|E]] on 12:13, 21 July 15Exactly what I thought last night.
The lot of discs is very interesting but also quite risky, they do not seem to be in the best hands, piled like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:33, 21 July 15
Post by: TFM on 16:33, 21 July 15
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 16:41, 21 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 16:41, 21 July 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 12:34, 21 July 15Exactly what I thought last night.
Quote from: CE on 12:13, 21 July 15The lot of discs is very interesting but also quite risky, they do not seem to be in the best hands, piled like that.
Quote from: TFM on 16:33, 21 July 15Ditto!
Really?
Looking at the pictures, I think the labels look clean and preserved. My impression is that they're in good condition. But what do I know.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:48, 21 July 15
Post by: TFM on 16:48, 21 July 15
Look closer ;) Take in account how they are treated. Metal shutters are missing, lot's of them are from the cheapest production. No, I guess 70% of them have read errors which can't be fixed.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 16:52, 21 July 15
Post by: mr_lou on 16:52, 21 July 15
Quote from: TFM on 16:48, 21 July 15Look closer ;) Take in account how they are treated. Metal shutters are missing, lot's of them are from the cheapest production. No, I guess 70% of them have read errors which can't be fixed.Ah, yea I missed those missing metal shutters.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:24, 21 July 15
Post by: Bryce on 22:24, 21 July 15
That doesn't make them any less interesting, just too expensive :)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 17:14, 25 July 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 17:14, 25 July 15
There's a boxed 6128 plus with colour monitor on eBay at the moment. Starting bid is £240. Too expensive? What in your opinion is this worth guys?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:12, 25 July 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:12, 25 July 15
I saw it yesterday and then I was thinking a little bit about it. I do not know, it depends on the condition. If they guy did not use it is probably not too expensive, if it has been used to death, it is. For example, I know that the 6128 Plus with screen that I keep at home are basically new old stock, you type something and it is possible to feel that the keyboard has never been used. The same is true for the Plus I found here, in UK. I think that asking 240 pounds for a machine in that condition could be OK. Anyway, I guess that if I wanted to buy that Plus I would try to go there and have a look at it first.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:18, 25 July 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 18:18, 25 July 15
Quote from: [[C|-|E]] on 18:12, 25 July 15My 464plus and colour screen from eBay are in amazing never used condition. That was £215 ;) great machine.
I saw it yesterday and then I was thinking a little bit about it. I do not know, it depends on the condition. If they guy did not use it is probably not too expensive, if it has been used to death, it is. For example, I know that the 6128 Plus with screen that I keep at home are basically new old stock, you type something and it is possible to feel that the keyboard has never been used. The same is true for the Plus I found here, in UK. I think that asking 240 pounds for a machine in that condition could be OK. Anyway, I guess that if I wanted to buy that Plus I would try to go there and have a look at it first.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:19, 25 July 15
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:19, 25 July 15
Think of it this way, once its gone, its gone. You could always sell it and get your money back, and the longer time goes on, the more it'll be worth.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:31, 25 July 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:31, 25 July 15
Quote from: ukmarkh on 18:19, 25 July 15
Think of it this way, once its gone, its gone. You could always sell it and get your money back, and the longer time goes on, the more it'll be worth.
That is also true. You are actually not wasting your money if the machine is worth it, you know that you will be able to recover it in the future if you need it :).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dthrone on 19:25, 26 July 15
Post by: dthrone on 19:25, 26 July 15
Interesting GX4000 vapourware info here!
AMSTRAD GX4000 PAMPHLET - Ocean Titus Domark Anco Cartridges / CPC 464+ 6128+ | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-PAMPHLET-Ocean-Titus-Domark-Anco-Cartridges-CPC-464-6128-/252036879394?hash=item3aae919422)
AMSTRAD GX4000 PAMPHLET - Ocean Titus Domark Anco Cartridges / CPC 464+ 6128+ | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-PAMPHLET-Ocean-Titus-Domark-Anco-Cartridges-CPC-464-6128-/252036879394?hash=item3aae919422)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 20:21, 26 July 15
Post by: seanb on 20:21, 26 July 15
Some games on their I wish there was rooms for unless the dd is just the 464 version then forget it
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 03:55, 01 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 03:55, 01 August 15
This is interesting, not from the fact that the seller has a 'Faulty' 464 cassette drive assembly...but that the ad says 'more than 10 available'.
Amstrad CPC 464 Tape deck Faulty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Tape-deck-Faulty-/261987463064?hash=item3cffab6f98)
Cheers,
Shane
Amstrad CPC 464 Tape deck Faulty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-Tape-deck-Faulty-/261987463064?hash=item3cffab6f98)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 09:21, 01 August 15
Post by: ralferoo on 09:21, 01 August 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 03:55, 01 August 15Not really. His other listings are keys for other retro computers. As in he shows a complete keyboard in the listing and charges a few quid for individual keys.
This is interesting, not from the fact that the seller has a 'Faulty' 464 cassette drive assembly...but that the ad says 'more than 10 available'.
It's clear he's one of those guys who has no qualms about butchering old hardware because he knows he can get more money from people who care enough about hardware to fix it than he'd get just selling them on whole. And that makes me sad on many levels.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:17, 02 August 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:17, 02 August 15
Not only that. The lazy twat just cut the wires instead of disconnecting it.
Where does he say that he has more than 10 available?
Bryce.
Where does he say that he has more than 10 available?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:34, 02 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 11:34, 02 August 15
Looks like the ad has been changed.
Cheers,
Shane
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 12:19, 07 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 12:19, 07 August 15
CPC 664 in Australia
Rare Amstrad CPC664 Computer Working BUT With Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC664-computer-working-but-with-issues-/252045066790?hash=item3aaf0e8226)
Cheers,
Shane
Rare Amstrad CPC664 Computer Working BUT With Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC664-computer-working-but-with-issues-/252045066790?hash=item3aaf0e8226)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 00:32, 08 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 00:32, 08 August 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 12:19, 07 August 15
CPC 664 in Australia
Rare Amstrad CPC664 Computer Working BUT With Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC664-computer-working-but-with-issues-/252045066790?hash=item3aaf0e8226)
Cheers,
Shane
Hi Shane ,
I spotted this.
What are your thoughts on the price ?
Cheers,
Robert
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:04, 08 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 08:04, 08 August 15
Well, the 664 has been a sought after CPC for years and no matter where they come up for sale in the world these days always fetch a fairly high price. I would be very surprised to see this one stay @ the $200 AU starting price.
Cheers,
Shane
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 10:02, 09 August 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 10:02, 09 August 15
Wow, you're gone for a few days & this happens...
It's now in my watch list :)
It's now in my watch list :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 18:45, 09 August 15
Post by: CPC_Fan on 18:45, 09 August 15
Like most things CPC related on EBay, epecially rarer original hardware/expansions, there will be a bidding war on it and it will go for a far higher price than it's actually worth. Thus those who are prepared to pay a reasonable but fair price for it, will miss out...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:07, 13 August 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:07, 13 August 15
Quote from: CPC_Fan on 18:45, 09 August 15Well I spoke about it with my partner & she agreed (not WE, SHE) that I wouldn't be bidding on it :D
Like most things CPC related on EBay, epecially rarer original hardware/expansions, there will be a bidding war on it and it will go for a far higher price than it's actually worth. Thus those who are prepared to pay a reasonable but fair price for it, will miss out...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 07:07, 13 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 07:07, 13 August 15
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 05:07, 13 August 15
Well I spoke about it with my partner & she agreed (not WE, SHE) that I wouldn't be bidding on it :D
It's not about computers , but you get the point :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 22:15, 13 August 15
Post by: CPC_Fan on 22:15, 13 August 15
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 05:07, 13 August 15
Well I spoke about it with my partner & she agreed (not WE, SHE) that I wouldn't be bidding on it :D
Sorry Dizrythmia I wasn't implying that you personally was going to start/be involved in a bidding war. I was just stating my own personal opinion on how some of the auctions go for some rarer hardware items for the CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 22:38, 13 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 22:38, 13 August 15
Quote from: CPC_Fan on 18:45, 09 August 15
Like most things CPC related on EBay, epecially rarer original hardware/expansions, there will be a bidding war on it and it will go for a far higher price than it's actually worth. Thus those who are prepared to pay a reasonable but fair price for it, will miss out...
Absolutely , it only requires two people with deep pockets and a blinding determination to own it , and things get real ugly real quick.
As I have neither ( deep pockets or the determination ), I'll be simply watching from the sidelines.
But , out of interest , can anyone recall the last time a 664 came up on Ebay and what did it end up going for ?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 10:33, 14 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 10:33, 14 August 15
Quote from: 00WReX on 12:19, 07 August 15
CPC 664 in Australia
Rare Amstrad CPC664 Computer Working BUT With Issues | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Amstrad-CPC664-computer-working-but-with-issues-/252045066790?hash=item3aaf0e8226)
Cheers,
Shane
WOW ! $677
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 10:41, 14 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 10:41, 14 August 15
Was just watching that one finish up myself...yes indeed, Wow.
I'm glad I got mine years ago...2003, $57.20 AU with Colour Monitor. Great condition...still working like a charm.
Even in 2003 they did not come up often in Australia.
Cheers,
Shane
I'm glad I got mine years ago...2003, $57.20 AU with Colour Monitor. Great condition...still working like a charm.
Even in 2003 they did not come up often in Australia.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 10:46, 14 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 10:46, 14 August 15
Oddly enough, results like that make me feel better. I would have been irked if it ended up at $250. But that's out of my league.
Rob
ps . $57.20 ! , I think those days are long gone :)
Rob
ps . $57.20 ! , I think those days are long gone :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:00, 14 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 11:00, 14 August 15
Oh yeh...looong gone for sure.
Actually, I know what you mean about high prices making you feel better...
Just recently I was keeping an eye on a SEGA SC3000 8-bit computer.
They are another one that seem to go for a reasonably high price (or even start high).
Even looking on ebay AU now there are a couple...
Buy it now $349
Buy it now $399
Anyway, the one I was keeping an eye on...I forgot about it. Then remembered but by the time
I had checked, the auction had finished 4 minutes prior, and went for $51 AU (one bidder).
I was kicking myself for a couple of days. It was boxed and appears in great condition.
Even non workers have gone for more that that in rough condition.
Cheers,
Shane
Actually, I know what you mean about high prices making you feel better...
Just recently I was keeping an eye on a SEGA SC3000 8-bit computer.
They are another one that seem to go for a reasonably high price (or even start high).
Even looking on ebay AU now there are a couple...
Buy it now $349
Buy it now $399
Anyway, the one I was keeping an eye on...I forgot about it. Then remembered but by the time
I had checked, the auction had finished 4 minutes prior, and went for $51 AU (one bidder).
I was kicking myself for a couple of days. It was boxed and appears in great condition.
Even non workers have gone for more that that in rough condition.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 00:34, 15 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 00:34, 15 August 15
A couple of disk drives.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407918800&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407918800&alt=web)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407920399&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407920399&alt=web)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407918800&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407918800&alt=web)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407920399&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201407920399&alt=web)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 02:34, 15 August 15
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 02:34, 15 August 15
Amstrad RS232 Serial Interface (looks like a v1 in a custom box). Seller lists worldwide postage.
Amstrad RS232C Interface Série ordinateur CPC 464 6128 - Serial Interface RS232 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201407901421)
(not my listing, just know a lot of people have been chasing a serial interface recently)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - CPC 664 in France
Post by: 00WReX on 02:35, 18 August 15
Post by: 00WReX on 02:35, 18 August 15
CPC 664 on ebay France...
Amstrad CPC 664 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-/231655937856?hash=item35efc51740)
Cheers,
Shane
Amstrad CPC 664 | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-/231655937856?hash=item35efc51740)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: 464, monitor, DDI-1 and drive, joystick and games
Post by: steve on 12:44, 21 August 15
Post by: steve on 12:44, 21 August 15
Everything you need to get started with the CPC. UK only
AMSTRAD CPC 464 + COLOUR MONITOR + DDI-1 FLOPPY DRIVE + MORE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-MONITOR-DDI-1-FLOPPY-DRIVE-MORE-/231654638651?hash=item35efb1443b)
AMSTRAD CPC 464 + COLOUR MONITOR + DDI-1 FLOPPY DRIVE + MORE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-MONITOR-DDI-1-FLOPPY-DRIVE-MORE-/231654638651?hash=item35efb1443b)
Title: Re: 464, monitor, DDI-1 and drive, joystick and games
Post by: Gryzor on 17:06, 21 August 15
Post by: Gryzor on 17:06, 21 August 15
Quote from: steve on 12:44, 21 August 15
Everything you need to get started with the CPC. UK only
AMSTRAD CPC 464 + COLOUR MONITOR + DDI-1 FLOPPY DRIVE + MORE! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COLOUR-MONITOR-DDI-1-FLOPPY-DRIVE-MORE-/231654638651?hash=item35efb1443b)
Ooh that's a nice kit, and beautiful cosmetic condition!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:28, 21 August 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:28, 21 August 15
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:06, 21 August 15Hmmm. Tempted!
Ooh that's a nice kit, and beautiful cosmetic condition!
Title: Multiface 2
Post by: steve on 19:56, 23 August 15
Post by: steve on 19:56, 23 August 15
There are two multiface 2's on ebay at the moment here is the cheaper one
AMSTRAD CPC 464/664/6128 ROMANTIC ROBOT MULTIFACE TWO CHEAT CART | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-MULTIFACE-TWO-CHEAT-CART/281778206823?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107105714%26meid%3Daef7c417ac8c4e2b9f1fc61445ee6c2c%26pid%3D100013%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D191643838165)
Also there is a Dk'Tronics 64k ram pack.
AMSTRAD CPC 464/664/6128 ROMANTIC ROBOT MULTIFACE TWO CHEAT CART | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-MULTIFACE-TWO-CHEAT-CART/281778206823?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107105714%26meid%3Daef7c417ac8c4e2b9f1fc61445ee6c2c%26pid%3D100013%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D191643838165)
Also there is a Dk'Tronics 64k ram pack.
Title: Re: Multiface 2
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 21:36, 23 August 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 21:36, 23 August 15
Quote from: steve on 19:56, 23 August 15
There are two multiface 2's on ebay at the moment here is the cheaper one
AMSTRAD CPC 464/664/6128 ROMANTIC ROBOT MULTIFACE TWO CHEAT CART | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-ROMANTIC-ROBOT-MULTIFACE-TWO-CHEAT-CART/281778206823?_trksid=p2047675.c100013.m1986&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107105714%26meid%3Daef7c417ac8c4e2b9f1fc61445ee6c2c%26pid%3D100013%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D29%26sd%3D191643838165)
Also there is a Dk'Tronics 64k ram pack.
Still going for silly money whereas the savvy CPC owners on here have brand new Multiface 2's for far less (by the time that one has been bid up to the inevitable £45+ as usual).
Title: CTM 644 Worldwide, end soon.
Post by: steve on 00:51, 24 August 15
Post by: steve on 00:51, 24 August 15
CTM 644 monitor send as far as Australia, but could be pricey.
Amstrad CTM 644 Colour Monitor for CPC 464 computer Working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CTM-644-Colour-Monitor-for-CPC-464-computer-Working-/321835847363?hash=item4aeee94ec3)
Amstrad CTM 644 Colour Monitor for CPC 464 computer Working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CTM-644-Colour-Monitor-for-CPC-464-computer-Working-/321835847363?hash=item4aeee94ec3)
Title: Re: CTM 644 Worldwide, end soon.
Post by: 260Z on 00:54, 24 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 00:54, 24 August 15
Quote from: steve on 00:51, 24 August 15
CTM 644 monitor send as far as Australia, but could be pricey.
Amstrad CTM 644 Colour Monitor for CPC 464 computer Working | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CTM-644-Colour-Monitor-for-CPC-464-computer-Working-/321835847363?hash=item4aeee94ec3)
$150 just for shipping. Damn living on the other side of the planet.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 08:01, 26 August 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 08:01, 26 August 15
Pang cart for £49.99.
£7.99 from a certain second hand shop!!!
Pang (Ocean Software) Amstrad CPC+ / GX4000 Rare Game cartridge - PAL (#581) | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pang-Ocean-Software-Amstrad-CPC-GX4000-Rare-Game-cartridge-PAL-581-/131588340891?hash=item1ea346bc9b)
£7.99 from a certain second hand shop!!!
Pang (Ocean Software) Amstrad CPC+ / GX4000 Rare Game cartridge - PAL (#581) | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pang-Ocean-Software-Amstrad-CPC-GX4000-Rare-Game-cartridge-PAL-581-/131588340891?hash=item1ea346bc9b)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:50, 26 August 15
Post by: Bryce on 08:50, 26 August 15
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 08:01, 26 August 15
Pang cart for £49.99.
£7.99 from a certain second hand shop!!!
Pang (Ocean Software) Amstrad CPC+ / GX4000 Rare Game cartridge - PAL (#581) | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pang-Ocean-Software-Amstrad-CPC-GX4000-Rare-Game-cartridge-PAL-581-/131588340891?hash=item1ea346bc9b)
In "acceptable condition"! I wonder how much he'd want if it was is good condition??
Bryce.
Title: CPC 664
Post by: steve on 23:07, 30 August 15
Post by: steve on 23:07, 30 August 15
amstrad 64k cpc664 computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181850660202?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Originally collection only but now seller says will post.
However the keys are a much deeper blue than I have ever seen on a 664 before.
Originally collection only but now seller says will post.
However the keys are a much deeper blue than I have ever seen on a 664 before.
Title: Re: CPC 664
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:07, 31 August 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:07, 31 August 15
Quote from: steve on 23:07, 30 August 15
amstrad 64k cpc664 computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181850660202?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Originally collection only but now seller says will post.
However the keys are a much deeper blue than I have ever seen on a 664 before.
That's how they should look isn't it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 00:12, 31 August 15
Post by: steve on 00:12, 31 August 15
The ones I have and the one pictured in the Wiki are a lighter/fainter blue.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 01:41, 31 August 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 01:41, 31 August 15
Quote from: steve on 00:12, 31 August 15
The ones I have and the one pictured in the Wiki are a lighter/fainter blue.
That one may well have not been in daylight for 30 years though. It more closely matches my memory of what they looked like. All the ones I've seen recently have horrible faded keys.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 19:16, 31 August 15
Post by: CPC_Fan on 19:16, 31 August 15
That 664 looks in a very good condition. Bet that it goes for silly money again though... :o >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 21:30, 31 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 21:30, 31 August 15
Quote from: CPC_Fan on 19:16, 31 August 15
That 664 looks in a very good condition. Bet that it goes for silly money again though... :o >:(
On the subject of silly money.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321838473899&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321838473899&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:39, 31 August 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:39, 31 August 15
Quote from: 260Z on 21:30, 31 August 15Shit! And I gave mine away last year lol.
On the subject of silly money.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321838473899&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321838473899&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 22:19, 31 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 22:19, 31 August 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 21:39, 31 August 15
Shit! And I gave mine away last year lol.
Nooooooooooo...damn.
I felt silly paying £43 , including shipping to Australia. Seems it was a good price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 22:36, 31 August 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 22:36, 31 August 15
Was speaking to an antique expert today and mentioned the silly money old computers are starting to go for.
Was pointed out to me that all markets reach a bubble. Classic cars did it in the late 1980's. People who were kids in the 60's now had money and wanted to buy the cars of their dreams. Jaguars that today are only worth £15,000 being sold for £30,000! Eventually things settle down and prices drop. Only a few select models actually still stayed high.
So people buying machines for large amounts of money now may come to regret it in 5 to 10 years time. Machines being listed for £500 on Ebay!
Your investment may go up as well as down.......
Was pointed out to me that all markets reach a bubble. Classic cars did it in the late 1980's. People who were kids in the 60's now had money and wanted to buy the cars of their dreams. Jaguars that today are only worth £15,000 being sold for £30,000! Eventually things settle down and prices drop. Only a few select models actually still stayed high.
So people buying machines for large amounts of money now may come to regret it in 5 to 10 years time. Machines being listed for £500 on Ebay!
Your investment may go up as well as down.......
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 22:44, 31 August 15
Post by: 260Z on 22:44, 31 August 15
Quote from: chinnyhill10 on 22:36, 31 August 15
Was speaking to an antique expert today and mentioned the silly money old computers are starting to go for.
Was pointed out to me that all markets reach a bubble. Classic cars did it in the late 1980's. People who were kids in the 60's now had money and wanted to buy the cars of their dreams. Jaguars that today are only worth £15,000 being sold for £30,000! Eventually things settle down and prices drop. Only a few select models actually still stayed high.
So people buying machines for large amounts of money now may come to regret it in 5 to 10 years time. Machines being listed for £500 on Ebay!
Your investment may go up as well as down.......
Exactly. Most of us are in our early 40s, kids have left home ( if you're lucky :) ), settled into our careers ect.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Fessor on 23:31, 31 August 15
Post by: Fessor on 23:31, 31 August 15
:o
If it scales... i would get rich if i sell my 256k; four times capacity, four times the price...
If it scales... i would get rich if i sell my 256k; four times capacity, four times the price...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 01:28, 01 September 15
Post by: steve on 01:28, 01 September 15
Is a 64k rampack that has been upgraded to 256k worth more, or less because it has been modified? ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:31, 01 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:31, 01 September 15
Quote from: 260Z on 22:44, 31 August 15
Exactly. Most of us are in our early 40s, kids have left home ( if you're lucky :) ), settled into our careers ect.
Jesus Christ, I am 35 and I still do not even have a kid! :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:48, 01 September 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:48, 01 September 15
My son is 4. If he left the house alone I'd be worried. Daughter is 22, she's already left, but she took a key with her :D .
I see the 664 has already hit €140 and there's still 3 hours to go!
Bryce.
I see the 664 has already hit €140 and there's still 3 hours to go!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:57, 01 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:57, 01 September 15
I am always reluctant to have kids around or have one... my girlfriend things just the opposite :( . Oh well, for sure they will not leave the house if they do not exist! On the other hand, when I left I was almost 30 :-[ .
The 664 is one of the few CPCs that was already very expensive back in year 2000. I remember that I tried to buy one that long ago and the guy was already asking for 180€... that is the reason I still do not have one :( . I guess that this one will go for 200€ or something like that.
The 664 is one of the few CPCs that was already very expensive back in year 2000. I remember that I tried to buy one that long ago and the guy was already asking for 180€... that is the reason I still do not have one :( . I guess that this one will go for 200€ or something like that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:11, 01 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:11, 01 September 15
Jesus, the Amstrad sold for 187 pounds, that is more than 250 euros :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 19:56, 01 September 15
Post by: ralferoo on 19:56, 01 September 15
There's a nice looking 664 for £195 BIN + £25 P&P: Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/151778789137)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:03, 01 September 15
Post by: Bryce on 20:03, 01 September 15
Yes, but it's in Wales. If he's posting it international, I hope he'd package it Caerphilly. :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 21:52, 01 September 15
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 21:52, 01 September 15
Quote from: Bryce on 20:03, 01 September 15
Yes, but it's in Wales. If he's posting it international, I hope he'd package it Caerphilly. :D
Bryce.
well to be fair it probably is a welsh rare bit
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 21:54, 01 September 15
Post by: yoshi.doshi on 21:54, 01 September 15
Quote from: yoshi.doshi on 21:52, 01 September 15
but you knew this :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 23:22, 01 September 15
Post by: CPC_Fan on 23:22, 01 September 15
Quote from: ralferoo on 19:56, 01 September 15
There's a nice looking 664 for £195 BIN + £25 P&P: Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/151778789137)
I have seen that already. I think that it has been on eBay for a while now. Again looks in good condition. A bit odd though that nobody has brought it, considering that someone has just bid and paid almost the same price for the other one. Unless of course they haven't seen this one?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 23:27, 01 September 15
Post by: steve on 23:27, 01 September 15
Quote from: ralferoo on 19:56, 01 September 15At least the keys are the right shade of blue.
There's a nice looking 664 for £195 BIN + £25 P&P: Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/151778789137)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 00:04, 02 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 00:04, 02 September 15
I know the guy selling that 664. He is not am Amstrad fan but a retro-computing seller in general and he is trustworthy although not the cheapest one :) . He had some 6128 Plus that were actually sold but the 664 seems to be still there...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:55, 02 September 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:55, 02 September 15
Quote from: CPC_Fan on 23:22, 01 September 15
I have seen that already. I think that it has been on eBay for a while now. Again looks in good condition. A bit odd though that nobody has brought it, considering that someone has just bid and paid almost the same price for the other one. Unless of course they haven't seen this one?
People get carried away bidding so the price gets forced up at the last minute. The trick with Buy It Now is to price it slightly too high but take offers.
That's how I got my MSX. I put in what I was prepared to pay and the seller accepted. That £195 664 will be on Ebay to the end of time along with the 400 quid 6128 Plus and other such "bargains".
As for the 664, it really is the runt of the litter looks wise. Simply doesn't interest me. Amstrad axing it was a mercy killing.
Title: cpc 664 post worldwide
Post by: steve on 15:22, 07 September 15
Post by: steve on 15:22, 07 September 15
CPC 664 post worldwide AMSTRAD CPC664 COMPUTER | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC664-COMPUTER-/231679676106?hash=item35f12f4eca)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 09:00, 10 September 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 09:00, 10 September 15
Bargain to be had here lads.
--binky software projects amstrad cpc *sealed* | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/binky-software-projects-amstrad-cpc-sealed-/271981726309?hash=item3f535fca65)
--binky software projects amstrad cpc *sealed* | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/binky-software-projects-amstrad-cpc-sealed-/271981726309?hash=item3f535fca65)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:21, 11 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:21, 11 September 15
Too bad he does not have two or three to buy several copies.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:16, 12 September 15
Post by: Gryzor on 17:16, 12 September 15
Quote from: chinnyhill10 on 00:55, 02 September 15
As for the 664, it really is the runt of the litter looks wise. Simply doesn't interest me. Amstrad axing it was a mercy killing.
Not really killed it, the 664 was a stop-gap model; I remember reading a quote from AMS hinting (none too subtly, I may add) at the 128k model when the 664 came out.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 09:41, 14 September 15
Post by: MaV on 09:41, 14 September 15
I just noticed this offer:
CPC464 Handbuch Neu und original eingeschweißt. Sammlerstück TOP-Zustand | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CPC464-Handbuch-Neu-und-original-eingeschweist-Sammlerstuck-TOP-Zustand-/331636217711?hash=item4d370f176f)
I'm a bit confused here. Was the manual shipped in shrink-wrap? As far as I can remember it wasn't but the auction suggests so.
CPC464 Handbuch Neu und original eingeschweißt. Sammlerstück TOP-Zustand | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CPC464-Handbuch-Neu-und-original-eingeschweist-Sammlerstuck-TOP-Zustand-/331636217711?hash=item4d370f176f)
I'm a bit confused here. Was the manual shipped in shrink-wrap? As far as I can remember it wasn't but the auction suggests so.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 20:31, 14 September 15
Post by: arnoldemu on 20:31, 14 September 15
I never remember it being shrink wrapped. The computer itself wasn't.
All was already inside the box so was already protected.
It may have been in a plastic bag inside the box .... can't remember.
All this shrink wrap craziness!
CPC games were also sold without shrink wrap. Well 95% of them. Some were fixed to a cardboard sheet and in a plastic cover. So if you see it shrink wrapped, it means they have shrink wrapped it, it wasn't shrink wrapped to being with.
All was already inside the box so was already protected.
It may have been in a plastic bag inside the box .... can't remember.
All this shrink wrap craziness!
CPC games were also sold without shrink wrap. Well 95% of them. Some were fixed to a cardboard sheet and in a plastic cover. So if you see it shrink wrapped, it means they have shrink wrapped it, it wasn't shrink wrapped to being with.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:52, 14 September 15
Post by: TFM on 20:52, 14 September 15
Quote from: MaV on 09:41, 14 September 15
I just noticed this offer:
CPC464 Handbuch Neu und original eingeschweißt. Sammlerstück TOP-Zustand | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/CPC464-Handbuch-Neu-und-original-eingeschweist-Sammlerstuck-TOP-Zustand-/331636217711?hash=item4d370f176f)
I'm a bit confused here. Was the manual shipped in shrink-wrap? As far as I can remember it wasn't but the auction suggests so.
Yes it was. I still have 1 or 2 of them in the original plastic wrapping.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 08:44, 15 September 15
Post by: MaV on 08:44, 15 September 15
Quote from: TFM on 20:52, 14 September 15Yes it was. I still have 1 or 2 of them in the original plastic wrapping.Thanks, TFM!
For some reason I expected a book with spiral binding not to be wrapped in plastic, and I can't remember if I unwrapped the 6128 manual when I got the CPC in '85.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 09:14, 15 September 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 09:14, 15 September 15
Quote from: MaV on 08:44, 15 September 15
Thanks, TFM!
For some reason I expected a book with spiral binding not to be wrapped in plastic, and I can't remember if I unwrapped the 6128 manual when I got the CPC in '85.
The later manuals weren't spiral bound.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 11:31, 15 September 15
Post by: MaV on 11:31, 15 September 15
Quote from: chinnyhill10 on 09:14, 15 September 15The later manuals weren't spiral bound.Yes, I know! But the one offered in the ebay auction and my 6128 manual are.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:57, 15 September 15
Post by: Bryce on 11:57, 15 September 15
I have a full set of BBC Master Manuals (4 books) which are spiral bound and still in their original shrink-wrap.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:46, 15 September 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:46, 15 September 15
For sure, the Spanish manual of my 6128 is a normal softcover book, no spirals at all. In fact, I first saw the spirals when I came to UK, it was surprising :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:03, 17 September 15
Post by: Audronic on 23:03, 17 September 15
Ahem.
Bargain of the year Aussie Dollar at an all-time low 71Cents, Hurry now.
Only 30+ Years old.
1985 Amstrad 64K CPC 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1985-Amstrad-64k-cpc-464-/161829838713?hash=item25adcf5f79).
Good luck Bidding.
PS :- I might put an offer in for $10.00 AUD.
Bargain of the year Aussie Dollar at an all-time low 71Cents, Hurry now.
Only 30+ Years old.
1985 Amstrad 64K CPC 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1985-Amstrad-64k-cpc-464-/161829838713?hash=item25adcf5f79).
Good luck Bidding.
PS :- I might put an offer in for $10.00 AUD.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:09, 17 September 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:09, 17 September 15
Quote from: Audronic on 23:03, 17 September 15|cpm returns unknown command.... The DDI1 is not working then.
Ahem.
Bargain of the year Aussie Dollar at an all-time low 71Cents, Hurry now.
Only 30+ Years old.
1985 Amstrad 64K CPC 464 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1985-Amstrad-64k-cpc-464-/161829838713?hash=item25adcf5f79).
Good luck Bidding.
PS :- I might put an offer in for $10.00 AUD.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:23, 17 September 15
Post by: Audronic on 23:23, 17 September 15
@Craigsbar
Ohhh I might now put a bid in of $8.87 AUD .
Very good observation.
Ray
Ohhh I might now put a bid in of $8.87 AUD .
Very good observation.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:43, 18 September 15
Post by: TFM on 00:43, 18 September 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:09, 17 September 15
|cpm returns unknown command.... The DDI1 is not working then.
That means that the AMSDOS ROM is not initialized, but I see the power LED on at the drive. So I assume the ROM in the DDI-1 controller is either missing or ... gone bad! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 18 September 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:44, 18 September 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:09, 17 September 15
|cpm returns unknown command.... The DDI1 is not working then.
Which probably just means that the edge connector needs cleaning.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:47, 18 September 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:47, 18 September 15
Quote from: Executioner on 07:05, 14 September 11My 1.0 eprom looks like that too, only on yellow plastic. Bought from campursoft. In the 90's
Yeah, I can't remember using stickers like that.
Edit: sorry for this late reply.... Tapatalk decided to tell me that the quoted comment above was new.... Hmmmmm. Software update.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 20:25, 18 September 15
Post by: seanb on 20:25, 18 September 15
Never mind. My phone was playing up
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:51, 26 September 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 20:51, 26 September 15
OK, it's a game I really want. But not this much.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131612582468&alt=web
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131612582468&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Singaja on 01:56, 27 September 15
Post by: Singaja on 01:56, 27 September 15
CPC+ with Monitor and AZERTY french keyboard on Polish auction:
Amstrad cpc plus 6128 + monitor cm14 (5671562607) - Allegro.pl - Więcej niż (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc-plus-6128-monitor-cm14-i5671562607.html)
Currently @ 135 euro, 2 days left
Amstrad cpc plus 6128 + monitor cm14 (5671562607) - Allegro.pl - Więcej niż (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc-plus-6128-monitor-cm14-i5671562607.html)
Currently @ 135 euro, 2 days left
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 21:38, 25 October 15
Post by: Nich on 21:38, 25 October 15
A copy of Relentless has just sold for £23.00 on eBay:
amstrad game amstrad games amstrad amstrad computer amstrad relentless game | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201448803991?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Which silly person didn't realise that plenty of copies are still available to order from Psytronik's web site (http://binaryzone.org/retrostore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_13&products_id=181)? :laugh:
amstrad game amstrad games amstrad amstrad computer amstrad relentless game | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201448803991?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Which silly person didn't realise that plenty of copies are still available to order from Psytronik's web site (http://binaryzone.org/retrostore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_13&products_id=181)? :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:09, 26 October 15
Post by: TFM on 18:09, 26 October 15
No need to insult people! Obviously this shop didn't it make it to reach all potential customers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 18:50, 26 October 15
Post by: gerald on 18:50, 26 October 15
Quote from: TFM on 18:09, 26 October 15The store selling the tape is in second position (after cpcpower) in a google search for "relentless cpc tape".
Obviously this shop didn't it make it to reach all potential customers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:00, 26 October 15
Post by: TFM on 19:00, 26 October 15
Quote from: gerald on 18:50, 26 October 15
The store selling the tape is in second position (after cpcpower) in a google search for "relentless cpc tape".
Who would do such a search? If you don't know such a game and you see it the first time on ebay, why should somebody search for it? Probably very few would. Try to move your mind in a person not active in the scene and just stumbling over that by accident.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 19:29, 26 October 15
Post by: gerald on 19:29, 26 October 15
Quote from: TFM on 19:00, 26 October 15So if you see an item that you are interrested in, you just buy it without checking if the price is right ?
Who would do such a search? If you don't know such a game and you see it the first time on ebay, why should somebody search for it? Probably very few would. Try to move your mind in a person not active in the scene and just stumbling over that by accident.
If so go and buy a AZERTY plus for 200+ euro then ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:55, 26 October 15
Post by: TFM on 19:55, 26 October 15
Quote from: gerald on 19:29, 26 October 15
So if you see an item that you are interrested in, you just buy it without checking if the price is right ?
If so go and buy a AZERTY plus for 200+ euro then ;)
That depends on how much money I have, how much time and how much knowledge.
Sorry, but this is all about some common sense and psychology.
30 bucks is nothing for some and much for others, people ARE that different. However no reason to call somebody silly. The stage is yours... tell your last words... I'm done here. ;) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:17, 26 October 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:17, 26 October 15
Quote from: TFM on 19:55, 26 October 15
That depends on how much money I have, how much time and how much knowledge.
Sorry, but this is all about some common sense and psychology.
30 bucks is nothing for some and much for others, people ARE that different. However no reason to call somebody silly. The stage is yours... tell your last words... I'm done here. ;) :)
I'd call you silly but that's an insult to genuinely silly people.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:28, 26 October 15
Post by: TFM on 20:28, 26 October 15
Quote from: EgoTrip on 20:17, 26 October 15
I'd call you silly but that's an insult to genuinely silly people.
I wouldn't mind if some stupid dog would bark at me. 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 05:36, 29 October 15
Post by: 260Z on 05:36, 29 October 15
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231734946966&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231734946966&alt=web)
Needed a good laugh.
Best part is the sellers name Nostradamus.... , I bet I can predict this listings future ;)
Needed a good laugh.
Best part is the sellers name Nostradamus.... , I bet I can predict this listings future ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 10:36, 29 October 15
Post by: seanb on 10:36, 29 October 15
Quote from: 260Z on 05:36, 29 October 15
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231734946966&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231734946966&alt=web)
Needed a good laugh.
Best part is the sellers name Nostradamus.... , I bet I can predict this listings future ;)
To laugh you have to be able to move your jaw.
Mines firmly rooted to the floor after seeing that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 10:46, 29 October 15
Post by: AMSDOS on 10:46, 29 October 15
I was going to suggest @Nich (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=53) was sharing his purchasing experiences on eBay! :laugh:
But I do say silly things from time to time. :D
But I do say silly things from time to time. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 10:50, 01 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 10:50, 01 November 15
For Western Australian Members, gosnells near Perth
Vintage Amstrad 128K Computer in WA | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Amstrad-128K-Computer-/121803440922?hash=item1c5c0d031a:g:49AAAOSw~bFWL2AX)
Pickup Only (Damn)
Ray
Vintage Amstrad 128K Computer in WA | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Amstrad-128K-Computer-/121803440922?hash=item1c5c0d031a:g:49AAAOSw~bFWL2AX)
Pickup Only (Damn)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 23:10, 02 November 15
Post by: 260Z on 23:10, 02 November 15
Not Ebay , but if anyone in Australia is looking for a DD1 this may be an option. Would be interesting to see what they want for it.
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464,
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464 | Other (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/williamstown/other-electronics-computers/amstrad-ddi-1-disk-drive-interface-fd-1-floppy-drive-for-cpc464/1091616638)
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464,
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464 | Other (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/williamstown/other-electronics-computers/amstrad-ddi-1-disk-drive-interface-fd-1-floppy-drive-for-cpc464/1091616638)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 23:20, 02 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 23:20, 02 November 15
Quote from: 260Z on 23:10, 02 November 15
Not Ebay , but if anyone in Australia is looking for a DD1 this may be an option. Would be interesting to see what they want for it.
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464,
AMSTRAD DDI-1 DISK DRIVE Interface & FD-1 Floppy Drive for CPC464 | Other (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/williamstown/other-electronics-computers/amstrad-ddi-1-disk-drive-interface-fd-1-floppy-drive-for-cpc464/1091616638)
Eh?? That's a wanted add, not one for sale.
@Audronic (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1169): Contact them with an offer + postage. I find the sellers often change their mind.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 23:25, 02 November 15
Post by: 260Z on 23:25, 02 November 15
Quote from: Bryce on 23:20, 02 November 15
Eh?? That's a wanted add, not one for sale.
@Audronic (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1169): Contact them with an offer + postage. I find the seelers often change their mind.
Bryce.
:picard:
Oops. Lol
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:14, 03 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 00:14, 03 November 15
@ Bryce, 260Z.
That is my wanted ad , No response for 2-3 Months Damn.
Thanks for the thought anyway.
Ray
That is my wanted ad , No response for 2-3 Months Damn.
Thanks for the thought anyway.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 04:44, 03 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 04:44, 03 November 15
One for the Queensland crew Australia. Pickup Only, Mitchelton.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-All-working-/272035143205?hash=item3f568ede25:g:mT4AAOSwniRWOCA3
Ray
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-All-working-/272035143205?hash=item3f568ede25:g:mT4AAOSwniRWOCA3
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 04:56, 03 November 15
Post by: Dizrythmia on 04:56, 03 November 15
Quote from: Audronic on 04:44, 03 November 15Looks like it's seen better days :)
One for the Queensland crew Australia. Pickup Only, Mitchelton.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-All-working-/272035143205?hash=item3f568ede25:g:mT4AAOSwniRWOCA3
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:22, 03 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 09:22, 03 November 15
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 04:56, 03 November 15
Looks like it's seen better days :)
Yeah, but no broken plastic, all just things that can be restored to their former glory.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 09:49, 03 November 15
Post by: 260Z on 09:49, 03 November 15
Quote from: Bryce on 09:22, 03 November 15
Yeah, but no broken plastic, all just things that can be restored to their former glory.
Bryce.
Bloody oath, nothing a bit of Liquid Nails couldn't fix :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay (Gumtree)
Post by: Audronic on 10:45, 16 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 10:45, 16 November 15
For the Western Australians.
on Gumtree
SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer for Amstrad CPC 464 | Other Computers & Software | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Scarborough | 1095290307 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarborough/other-computers-software/ssa-1-speech-synthesizer-for-amstrad-cpc-464/1095290307)
Good luck Ray
on Gumtree
SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer for Amstrad CPC 464 | Other Computers & Software | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Scarborough | 1095290307 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarborough/other-computers-software/ssa-1-speech-synthesizer-for-amstrad-cpc-464/1095290307)
Good luck Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay (Gumtree)
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 18 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 16:00, 18 November 15
Quote from: Audronic on 10:45, 16 November 15
For the Western Australians.
on Gumtree
SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer for Amstrad CPC 464 | Other Computers & Software | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Scarborough | 1095290307 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarborough/other-computers-software/ssa-1-speech-synthesizer-for-amstrad-cpc-464/1095290307)
Good luck Ray
@Audronic (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1169): Weren't you looking for one of these? Schneider Item 20526 - Schneider RS-232 Schnittstelle für CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Item-20526-Schneider-RS-232-Schnittstelle-fur-CPC-/171997789466?hash=item280bddfd1a:g:rEkAAOSwT4lWRalR)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:00, 18 November 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:00, 18 November 15
It is amazing to see the amount of hardware that was made for the CPC... none of it reached my city when I was a kid. Such a shame! :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 18:25, 18 November 15
Post by: dodogildo on 18:25, 18 November 15
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 18:00, 18 November 15
It is amazing to see the amount of hardware that was made for the CPC... none of it reached my city when I was a kid. Such a shame! :'(
If only we had also this for the CPC Vintage KoalaPad Touch Tablet for Commodore 64 in original box Koala Pad (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-KoalaPad-Touch-Tablet-for-Commodore-64-in-original-box-Koala-Pad/171985202144)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:32, 18 November 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:32, 18 November 15
First time in my life I see it, seems very advanced for its time (at least the concept) :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:17, 18 November 15
Post by: TFM on 20:17, 18 November 15
We got better: The Hegetron Grafpad II [nb](even supported by FutureOS)[/nb]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 20:42, 18 November 15
Post by: dodogildo on 20:42, 18 November 15
Quote from: TFM on 20:17, 18 November 15Wow, but I can't seem to find any information on the wiki...?
We got better: The Hegetron Grafpad II [nb](even supported by FutureOS)[/nb]
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:50, 18 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 20:50, 18 November 15
The Atari CX77 for the XL/XE range was miles ahead of all of these.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay (Gumtree)
Post by: Audronic on 23:22, 18 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 23:22, 18 November 15
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
Thanks. Yes i was. There is some discussion about a reverse engineered RS232 on the forum, I think i will wait (ausie Dollar is also verrrry poor).
Ray
Quote from: Bryce on 16:00, 18 November 15
@Audronic (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1169): Weren't you looking for one of these? Schneider Item 20526 - Schneider RS-232 Schnittstelle für CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Item-20526-Schneider-RS-232-Schnittstelle-fur-CPC-/171997789466?hash=item280bddfd1a:g:rEkAAOSwT4lWRalR)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 23:33, 18 November 15
Post by: dcdrac on 23:33, 18 November 15
Amstrad CPC 6128plus computer boxed. | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128plus-computer-boxed-/181933323051?hash=item2a5c12332b:g:GT0AAOSwiwVWSQnr)
6128 plus
6128 plus
Title: Re: Latest on ebay (Gumtree)
Post by: Audronic on 06:24, 19 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 06:24, 19 November 15
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
The 25 pin connector ?? weird or ??.
Pin Offset.
Ray
Quote from: Bryce on 16:00, 18 November 15
@Audronic (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1169): Weren't you looking for one of these? Schneider Item 20526 - Schneider RS-232 Schnittstelle für CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Item-20526-Schneider-RS-232-Schnittstelle-fur-CPC-/171997789466?hash=item280bddfd1a:g:rEkAAOSwT4lWRalR)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:12, 19 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 09:12, 19 November 15
Nope that's a standard 25pin Sub-D just upside-down.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 09:42, 21 November 15
Post by: dodogildo on 09:42, 21 November 15
A german 664 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281858461576 not as handsome as the one with blue keys but still seems intact
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 15:56, 21 November 15
Post by: radu14m on 15:56, 21 November 15
damn, the seller is not shipping to my country :(
if you guys have one to sell let me know :) it must be schneider cpc664, not amstrad :picard:
if you guys have one to sell let me know :) it must be schneider cpc664, not amstrad :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 19:21, 21 November 15
Post by: dodogildo on 19:21, 21 November 15
Quote from: radu14m on 15:56, 21 November 15
damn, the seller is not shipping to my country :(
Did you contact the seller? They accept to send to anywhere when asked in 99% cases.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 08:56, 22 November 15
Post by: radu14m on 08:56, 22 November 15
yes, he denied.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:46, 23 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 13:46, 23 November 15
For Nintendo fans with deep pockets....
Guide Pocky Rocky 2 Console Super Nitendo EN Boite NEO GEO CDZ ETC | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/guide-pocky-rocky-2-console-super-nitendo-en-boite-neo-geo-cdz-etc/252170667149)
Bryce.
Guide Pocky Rocky 2 Console Super Nitendo EN Boite NEO GEO CDZ ETC | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/guide-pocky-rocky-2-console-super-nitendo-en-boite-neo-geo-cdz-etc/252170667149)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 03:39, 25 November 15
Post by: Audronic on 03:39, 25 November 15
Some CPC464's (3) FAULTY from France
3 Ordinateurs Amstrad CPC 464 Hors Service ET OU À Bidouiller Pour Pièces | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-ordinateurs-Amstrad-CPC-464-hors-service-et-ou-a-bidouiller-pour-pieces-/301806970738?hash=item464518e772:g:rNwAAOSw7FRWU5ew)
Might be good for Spares ?
Ray
3 Ordinateurs Amstrad CPC 464 Hors Service ET OU À Bidouiller Pour Pièces | (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-ordinateurs-Amstrad-CPC-464-hors-service-et-ou-a-bidouiller-pour-pieces-/301806970738?hash=item464518e772:g:rNwAAOSw7FRWU5ew)
Might be good for Spares ?
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 25 November 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 25 November 15
The bottom one is a bit battered, but the other two should be fixable.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:37, 25 November 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:37, 25 November 15
Oh Jesus!
Complete Japanese JPN Sega Saturn Shooter Shmup Collection Brand NEW Sealed | (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Complete-Japanese-JPN-Sega-Saturn-Shooter-Shmup-Collection-BRAND-NEW-SEALED/311428392506?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620074313%26meid%3D618db4b8776d4d96a344a357073ef89f%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D252170667149)
You really need those deep pockets for this, although it is not Amstrad related (sorry) :-X
Complete Japanese JPN Sega Saturn Shooter Shmup Collection Brand NEW Sealed | (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Complete-Japanese-JPN-Sega-Saturn-Shooter-Shmup-Collection-BRAND-NEW-SEALED/311428392506?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620074313%26meid%3D618db4b8776d4d96a344a357073ef89f%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D252170667149)
You really need those deep pockets for this, although it is not Amstrad related (sorry) :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:22, 25 November 15
Post by: TFM on 19:22, 25 November 15
Back to CPC / Plus please... :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:24, 02 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 16:24, 02 December 15
Looks like someone has found a stash of "NOS" retro computers...
Ps1 Spiele, PC Spiele Artikel im guenstkauf Shop bei eBay! (http://stores.ebay.de/guenstkauf?_trksid=p2047675.l2563)
@TFM (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=179): Yes, some of them are CPCs :)
Bryce.
Ps1 Spiele, PC Spiele Artikel im guenstkauf Shop bei eBay! (http://stores.ebay.de/guenstkauf?_trksid=p2047675.l2563)
@TFM (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=179): Yes, some of them are CPCs :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 16:37, 02 December 15
Post by: gerald on 16:37, 02 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 16:24, 02 December 15I have some doubt about the "New" state.
Looks like someone has found a stash of "NOS" retro computers...
The PC-1640 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-PC-1640-DD-NEU-OVP-Vintage-Computer-NEW-BOXED-3-/321936604736?hash=item4af4eabe40) has some yellowing that show it was under a monitor for some time in a sunny place.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:44, 02 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 16:44, 02 December 15
Yes, I suspect they may have been display models, but they do look extremely unused and there's an aweful lot of the original packing etc. that a used device wouldn't have.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 16:54, 02 December 15
Post by: gerald on 16:54, 02 December 15
The 2 464 looks like pre-asic ones :o
100% sure for this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #1 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/221956784350)
Serial number hint on this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #2 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/321936678244)
100% sure for this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #1 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/221956784350)
Serial number hint on this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #2 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/321936678244)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:42, 02 December 15
Post by: Terje_Norway on 20:42, 02 December 15
Quote from: gerald on 16:54, 02 December 15
The 2 464 looks like pre-asic ones :o
100% sure for this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #1 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/221956784350)
Serial number hint on this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #2 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/321936678244)
Hi,
The SECOND CPC464 has the following serial number :
542 - 9709262
5 - Assembled in Korea
42 - Plant code
9 - 1989
7 - July
09262 - Sequence number of the chain of production (per site per month now)
You could check out the following links for more info :
Mainboard Versions - CPCWiki (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mainboard_Versions#How_to_Decode_the_CPC_serial_number)
CPC Mainboard Versions (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-mainboard-versions/30/)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 21:35, 02 December 15
Post by: gerald on 21:35, 02 December 15
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 20:42, 02 December 15I know that ;)
Hi,
The SECOND CPC464 has the following serial number :
542 - 9709262
5 - Assembled in Korea
42 - Plant code
9 - 1989
7 - July
09262 - Sequence number of the chain of production (per site per month now)
You could check out the following links for more info :
Mainboard Versions - CPCWiki (http://cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mainboard_Versions#How_to_Decode_the_CPC_serial_number)
CPC Mainboard Versions (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-mainboard-versions/30/)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
The jack/joystick port picture of the 1st one is a giveaway.
The second one does not have that picture, but its SN is a later one ... (well, 121 unit later)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:49, 03 December 15
Post by: dcdrac on 21:49, 03 December 15
Amstrad CPC 6128plus computer boxed with Amstrad CM14 Monitor unboxed. VGC. | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128plus-computer-boxed-with-Amstrad-CM14-Monitor-unboxed-VGC-/181949664931?hash=item2a5d0b8ea3:g:yvUAAOSwHQ9WX5OA)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 21:55, 03 December 15
Post by: Neil79 on 21:55, 03 December 15
:o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:55, 06 December 15
Post by: BluesBrothers on 21:55, 06 December 15
Just listed a load of Disc based games and utils auctions on ebay; microsprout0161 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/microsprout0161/m.html?item=281877525749&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:57, 06 December 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 22:57, 06 December 15
Would love to buy this but I can see it going for silly money. Untested as well, personally I'd like to know it works when paying out that sort of cash.
amstrad game amstrad games amstrad amstrad computer amstrad turtles coin op disk (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-games-amstrad-amstrad-computer-amstrad-turtles-coin-op-disk-/191753426537?hash=item2ca5651669:g:afcAAOSwxN5WYt~O)
amstrad game amstrad games amstrad amstrad computer amstrad turtles coin op disk (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-games-amstrad-amstrad-computer-amstrad-turtles-coin-op-disk-/191753426537?hash=item2ca5651669:g:afcAAOSwxN5WYt~O)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:06, 09 December 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:06, 09 December 15
Amstrad Mega PC 386sx Sega megadrive | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386sx-Sega-megadrive-/201481785281?hash=item2ee9400fc1:g:PacAAOSw7FRWaFao)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:59, 09 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:59, 09 December 15
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:06, 09 December 15Always wanted one of those ;) jusr out of curiosity. Wasn't the missing sliding panel also the switch to toggle between megadrive and PC modes? And if it's missing therefore will the machine even work?
acAAOSw7FRWaFao]Amstrad Mega PC 386sx Sega megadrive | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Mega-PC-386sx-Sega-megadrive-/201481785281?hash=item2ee9400fc1:g%5Bemoji14)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:56, 09 December 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:56, 09 December 15
Good question.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:49, 09 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:49, 09 December 15
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:56, 09 December 15Also, having just bought a megadrive 2 I can't justify one anymore.
Good question.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 10 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 10 December 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 19:59, 09 December 15
Always wanted one of those ;) jusr out of curiosity. Wasn't the missing sliding panel also the switch to toggle between megadrive and PC modes? And if it's missing therefore will the machine even work?
The switch should be very easy to re-implement with a switch at the back.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 16:00, 10 December 15
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 16:00, 10 December 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 19:59, 09 December 15
Always wanted one of those ;) jusr out of curiosity. Wasn't the missing sliding panel also the switch to toggle between megadrive and PC modes? And if it's missing therefore will the machine even work?
I had a MegaPC and adored it. The switch will not affect the machine running, but it will affect the video display; since the switch determines what video output the monitor receives.
You can tell this because when you switch to Mega Drive mode, the computer still does the usual PC beeps when booting up.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:09, 10 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:09, 10 December 15
I don't really have the cash now anyway. Having bought the following this month....
Sega megadrive 2
Mega ever drive for it
Amiga 600 FPGA accelerator
6 button MD controllers
Mf2 remake (switchable)
Not to mention the 48" 4k TV
Oops. Retro budget lost for another month!
Sega megadrive 2
Mega ever drive for it
Amiga 600 FPGA accelerator
6 button MD controllers
Mf2 remake (switchable)
Not to mention the 48" 4k TV
Oops. Retro budget lost for another month!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 19:40, 11 December 15
Post by: dcdrac on 19:40, 11 December 15
this is on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 20:04, 11 December 15
Post by: gerald on 20:04, 11 December 15
Quote from: dcdrac on 19:40, 11 December 15What a bargain! Delivery is only 0.1% of the overall price ;D
this is on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:16, 11 December 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:16, 11 December 15
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:10, 12 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 10:10, 12 December 15
And for 2 grand he didn't even bother dusting it off??
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 10:13, 12 December 15
Post by: gerald on 10:13, 12 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 10:10, 12 December 15Surely not, that's collectible dust !
And for 2 grand he didn't even bother dusting it off??
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 11:49, 12 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 11:49, 12 December 15
Quote from: gerald on 16:54, 02 December 15
Serial number hint on this one : AMSTRAD CPC-464 - Colour 64K Personal Computer - NEU & OVP - | NEW BOXED #2 | (http://www.ebay.de/itm/321936678244)
This one is so delicious, I can't help but visiting the link each day to see if someone grabbed it already. [emoji16]
Whish I hadn't spend all my money to all kind of useless sh*t last past months..
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 14:26, 12 December 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 14:26, 12 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 10:10, 12 December 15
And for 2 grand he didn't even bother dusting it off??
Bryce.
It disgusts me how people can't be bothered to clean items before listing/selling. I don't want their 30 year old dead skin. As soon as I see the words "needs a clean" in the listing then I lose all interest. It all comes down to basic greed and laziness.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 10:31, 13 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 10:31, 13 December 15
Quite a curious gadget
http://m.ebay.com/itm/221965005552
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/221965005552
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:23, 13 December 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:23, 13 December 15
Quite curious indeed, I do not feel like it is very useful, but there must be a niche of users for it, some are already sold...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:38, 13 December 15
Post by: Gryzor on 16:38, 13 December 15
Imagine that, I wonder who made these... Anyone from the French forums can tell us?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:56, 13 December 15
Post by: BluesBrothers on 20:56, 13 December 15
ending in about half an hour;
microsprout0161 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/microsprout0161/m.html?item=371502644147&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2046732.m1684)
microsprout0161 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/microsprout0161/m.html?item=371502644147&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2046732.m1684)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 16:05, 14 December 15
Post by: CPC_Fan on 16:05, 14 December 15
Quote from: dcdrac on 19:40, 11 December 15
this is on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00KEN1NFE/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1449859057&sr=8-1&keywords=amstrad+cpc)
All I can say is :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:13, 15 December 15
Post by: dcdrac on 21:13, 15 December 15
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 FDD VERY RARE VINTAGE / MODULE MP-2 PLUS DISCS | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-FDD-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-MODULE-MP-2-PLUS-DISCS-/201484512997?hash=item2ee969aee5:g:m3kAAOSwfZ1WbZpp)
Amstrad CPC664 vintage computer + GT65 screen - very rare PC in great condition (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC664-vintage-computer-GT65-screen-very-rare-PC-in-great-condition-/201484625411?hash=item2ee96b6603:g:eYYAAOSwYHxWGlqd)
Amstrad CPC664 vintage computer + GT65 screen - very rare PC in great condition (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC664-vintage-computer-GT65-screen-very-rare-PC-in-great-condition-/201484625411?hash=item2ee96b6603:g:eYYAAOSwYHxWGlqd)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 21:19, 15 December 15
Post by: dcdrac on 21:19, 15 December 15
Amstrad EME-232 PCW 8512 9512 CPC 3 inch 3" DD floppy disk drive (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-EME-232-PCW-8512-9512-CPC-3-inch-3-DD-floppy-disk-drive-/231711706215?hash=item35f3180c67:g:PbcAAOSwunJWEuuR)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 21:51, 15 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 21:51, 15 December 15
Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod
What the !?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181960562817
What the !?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181960562817
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:39, 17 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:39, 17 December 15
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:51, 15 December 15If that is made by Amstrad I am royalty!
Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod
What the !?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181960562817
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 17 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 14:10, 17 December 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 13:39, 17 December 15
If that is made by Amstrad I am royalty!
Most likely under license / bought the rights to use the name.... Your Royal Craigness. :)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 18:22, 17 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 18:22, 17 December 15
Ray guns are ra(y)re, no?
Finishing in half an hour: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151913871133&alt=web
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Finishing in half an hour: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151913871133&alt=web
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 06:56, 19 December 15
Post by: AMSDOS on 06:56, 19 December 15
Quote from: dodogildo on 21:51, 15 December 15
Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod
What the !?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181960562817 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181960562817)
Surely a PS2 would use RCA leads, that thing has 75-ohm antenna lead.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:25, 19 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 12:25, 19 December 15
It's not a PS2, it's a Famiclone with standard TV out in a PS2 looking case (as clearly stated in the article title).
Bryce.
Gesendet von meinem Motorola DynaTEC 8000X mit Tapatalk 2.
Bryce.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:28, 19 December 15
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:28, 19 December 15
I find quite shocking that Amstrad NES clone, what a bizarre creation :picard2:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 14:12, 19 December 15
Post by: dcdrac on 14:12, 19 December 15
I wander if Amstrad did licence the name or was it just used...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 14:50, 19 December 15
Post by: VincentGR on 14:50, 19 December 15
I have the same without the Amstrad logo.
Title: CPC 664 5 HOURS Remaining
Post by: steve on 13:24, 20 December 15
Post by: steve on 13:24, 20 December 15
http:///www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-FDD-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-MODULE-MP-2-PLUS-DISCS-/201484512997?hash=item2ee969aee5:g:m3kAAOSwfZ1WbZpp (//http:///www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-FDD-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-MODULE-MP-2-PLUS-DISCS-/201484512997?hash=item2ee969aee5:g:m3kAAOSwfZ1WbZpp)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 14:39, 20 December 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 14:39, 20 December 15
but its not working properly? Is it really worth £100?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: steve on 15:49, 20 December 15
Post by: steve on 15:49, 20 December 15
You should expect to replace the belt on any old 3" drive, there have been problems with some 664 membranes but £100 seems reasonable to me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 17:44, 20 December 15
Post by: VincentGR on 17:44, 20 December 15
Sold ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:30, 21 December 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:30, 21 December 15
Wow what a bargain, grab it quickly its bound to be snapped up at that discount price:
Amstrad 64K CPC 464 colour Vintage Computer / games console, manual & games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-64K-CPC-464-colour-Vintage-Computer-games-console-manual-games-/262198012385)
Amstrad 64K CPC 464 colour Vintage Computer / games console, manual & games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-64K-CPC-464-colour-Vintage-Computer-games-console-manual-games-/262198012385)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:34, 21 December 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:34, 21 December 15
Not related to the item I just posted. But this bugs the hell out of me.
Why is it there are so many items listed, not just the CPC's but all types of electronics. They show a photo of everything, including what is needed to make it work. Then they put stuff like "untested" or "was working before storage" but without implying its actually not working. Why can't they be bothered to plug it in and take a photo of it working? Or are they just selling a dud item and covering themselves (badly)? I wont bid on anything like.
Why is it there are so many items listed, not just the CPC's but all types of electronics. They show a photo of everything, including what is needed to make it work. Then they put stuff like "untested" or "was working before storage" but without implying its actually not working. Why can't they be bothered to plug it in and take a photo of it working? Or are they just selling a dud item and covering themselves (badly)? I wont bid on anything like.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 20:27, 21 December 15
Post by: VincentGR on 20:27, 21 December 15
There will be a massacre ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 23:35, 21 December 15
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 23:35, 21 December 15
Quote from: EgoTrip on 19:34, 21 December 15
Not related to the item I just posted. But this bugs the hell out of me.
Why is it there are so many items listed, not just the CPC's but all types of electronics. They show a photo of everything, including what is needed to make it work. Then they put stuff like "untested" or "was working before storage" but without implying its actually not working. Why can't they be bothered to plug it in and take a photo of it working? Or are they just selling a dud item and covering themselves (badly)? I wont bid on anything like.
People often don't know how to work the kit. Picked up a fair few bargains due to being "untested".
Picked up an untested Amiga 600 for next to nothing recently due to the seller being unable to spell Commodore or Amiga. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 00:12, 22 December 15
Post by: AMSDOS on 00:12, 22 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 12:25, 19 December 15
It's not a PS2, it's a Famiclone with standard TV out in a PS2 looking case (as clearly stated in the article title).
Bryce.
Gesendet von meinem Motorola DynaTEC 8000X mit Tapatalk 2.
Not familiar with Famiclone & thought it was a typo! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:31, 22 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 09:31, 22 December 15
Quote from: EgoTrip on 19:30, 21 December 15
Wow what a bargain, grab it quickly its bound to be snapped up at that discount price:
Amstrad 64K CPC 464 colour Vintage Computer / games console, manual & games | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-64K-CPC-464-colour-Vintage-Computer-games-console-manual-games-/262198012385)
I doubt it. He has a reserve on the price and knows exactly what he's selling. I bet it still says "Reserve not met" when the bidding reaches 100 pounds.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 12:42, 22 December 15
Post by: EgoTrip on 12:42, 22 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 09:31, 22 December 15
I doubt it. He has a reserve on the price and knows exactly what he's selling. I bet it still says "Reserve not met" when the bidding reaches 100 pounds.
Bryce.
Yeah I was being sarcastic. Its a complete rip off. Theres a 464 plus selling for half the price!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:22, 22 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 14:22, 22 December 15
Well until you know what his reserve price is, you can't really know what half of that is! :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 20:39, 22 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 20:39, 22 December 15
Are you ready to pay € 400 for a game without box and manual?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIRWOOD-OPERA-SOFT-ESPANA-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PC-5-DISCO-2-POSTER-GIGANTE-AZPIRI-/231615385780
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIRWOOD-OPERA-SOFT-ESPANA-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PC-5-DISCO-2-POSTER-GIGANTE-AZPIRI-/231615385780
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:58, 22 December 15
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 20:58, 22 December 15
Quote from: dodogildo on 20:39, 22 December 15
Are you ready to pay € 400 for a game without box and manual?
Sirwood Opera Soft España Amstrad CPC 6128 PC 5" Disco 2 Poster Gigante Azpiri (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIRWOOD-OPERA-SOFT-ESPANA-AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-PC-5-DISCO-2-POSTER-GIGANTE-AZPIRI-/231615385780)
Imagine how much it would be with the box and manual :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 12:54, 25 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 12:54, 25 December 15
Is it me, or do you also find this one disturbing :)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351611944241&alt=web
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351611944241&alt=web
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 01:09, 26 December 15
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 01:09, 26 December 15
WTF? That's a joystick? FFS.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 08:37, 26 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 08:37, 26 December 15
Quote from: Zoe Robinson on 01:09, 26 December 15Sadly, yes [emoji23]
WTF? That's a joystick? FFS.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:00, 28 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:00, 28 December 15
Not CPC related, but if anyone wants to buy this for me I'd be very grateful. Deep pockets required unfortunately ;)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331622326007&alt=web
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331622326007&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:04, 28 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 14:04, 28 December 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 14:00, 28 December 15Hoooly zilog!
Not CPC related, but if anyone wants to buy this for me I'd be very grateful. Deep pockets required unfortunately ;)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331622326007&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 17:53, 28 December 15
Post by: VincentGR on 17:53, 28 December 15
And I thought one at 400$ that I've found was expensive with ram expansion too :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:54, 31 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 12:54, 31 December 15
Quote from: CraigsBar on 14:00, 28 December 15
Not CPC related, but if anyone wants to buy this for me I'd be very grateful. Deep pockets required unfortunately ;)
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331622326007&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331622326007&alt=web)
Finally! I thought I'd never find a Christmas present for you!... Oops, too late, maybe next year.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:14, 31 December 15
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:14, 31 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 12:54, 31 December 15Teeheehee. Well it's my birthday in July ;)
Finally! I thought I'd never find a Christmas present for you!... Oops, too late, maybe next year.
Bryce.
Seriously, does anyone actually buy retro kit at these bonkers prices? OK the turbo r is genuinely rare (outside of Japan anyway) but 2k, really? What planet is the seller on, coz it ain't the same as mine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 31 December 15
Post by: Bryce on 13:40, 31 December 15
Ok, I've taken note: Craig wants a Turbo R.
As far as paying crazy prices, I very much doubt that anyone in the scene would pay that much. As you know, I've been known to fix the odd retro computer now and again, so I have contact with several big collectors. The highest price I've heard so far was about €600, and that was for a machine much rarer than a Turbo R.
Bryce.
As far as paying crazy prices, I very much doubt that anyone in the scene would pay that much. As you know, I've been known to fix the odd retro computer now and again, so I have contact with several big collectors. The highest price I've heard so far was about €600, and that was for a machine much rarer than a Turbo R.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:29, 31 December 15
Post by: dodogildo on 14:29, 31 December 15
Quote from: Bryce on 13:40, 31 December 15
The highest price I've heard so far was about €600, and that was for a machine much rarer than a Turbo R.
Too true but things are getting crazier each day. Retro collecting is "a thing" now, amongst the youngsters. It's not just a few hundreds dinos' playground anymore. IMHO prices are due to go nuts this year.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 21:14, 31 December 15
Post by: robcfg on 21:14, 31 December 15
The TurboR is the most expensive machine I've ever bought. It was an ST but upgraded to full 512kb and with an european psu for (just) 320€. Impressive machine but hard to find decent software.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 22:39, 31 December 15
Post by: Munchausen on 22:39, 31 December 15
Quote from: chinnyhill10 on 23:35, 21 December 15
People often don't know how to work the kit. Picked up a fair few bargains due to being "untested".
Picked up an untested Amiga 600 for next to nothing recently due to the seller being unable to spell Commodore or Amiga. :D
I have seen a few psions listed as "untested - no charger". This sort of thing gets to me even though I'm generally not looking to buy them. Do people even know what they're selling? Once I actually messaged the seller saying "look, just put two AA batteries in it and press the on button" :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:19, 01 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:19, 01 January 16
Quote from: Munchausen on 22:39, 31 December 15
I have seen a few psions listed as "untested - no charger". This sort of thing gets to me even though I'm generally not looking to buy them. Do people even know what they're selling? Once I actually messaged the seller saying "look, just put two AA batteries in it and press the on button" :laugh:
I've a working Psion 3c with data cable here if you're looking for one.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 12:30, 01 January 16
Post by: mr_lou on 12:30, 01 January 16
Quote from: Bryce on 12:19, 01 January 16
I've a working Psion 3c with data cable here if you're looking for one.
Still using my Ericsson MC218 here too.
The Jornada 720 I bought never managed to replace it.
My mates are trying to convince me to get a wireless small keyboard for my Android phone instead, but nah...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 13:20, 01 January 16
Post by: Munchausen on 13:20, 01 January 16
Heh, I've just about every PSION ever made, including many prototypes for e.g. the series 5 when it was undergoing production testing (bright green plastic anyone?), the original psion organiser and a complete set of accessories and software, most of the limited editions (e.g. wood effect 3a), and some never released prototype models (psion conan, series 5mx with a clear plastic case). I think I've got around 100 machines in total!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 15:10, 01 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 15:10, 01 January 16
isn't this crazy? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181965223773&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181965223773&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web)
You can buy one maybe two nice 6128 for this price. So why bother upgrading your ram ?
(unless you're in love with your 664 like myself and all you want is 64k more ram.. lol)
You can buy one maybe two nice 6128 for this price. So why bother upgrading your ram ?
(unless you're in love with your 664 like myself and all you want is 64k more ram.. lol)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:46, 01 January 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:46, 01 January 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 15:10, 01 January 16Yeah. And to think I gave mine away a couple of years ago!
isn't this crazy? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181965223773&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181965223773&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web)
You can buy one maybe two nice 6128 for this price. So why bother upgrading your ram ?
(unless you're in love with your 664 like myself and all you want is 64k more ram.. lol)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:40, 01 January 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:40, 01 January 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 17:46, 01 January 16
Yeah. And to think I gave mine away a couple of years ago!
And i paid AU$60.00 just recently had to get one from NewZealand.
PS- If you get an early one they can be modified to go up to 256K
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:27, 02 January 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:27, 02 January 16
Quote from: Audronic on 23:40, 01 January 16Mine was, and I included the full 256k ram chips as well.
And i paid AU$60.00 just recently had to get one from NewZealand.
PS- If you get an early one they can be modified to go up to 256K
Ray
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Title: Latest on ebay: Turn your PC into a Z80 CP/M computer!
Post by: TFM on 20:40, 07 January 16
Post by: TFM on 20:40, 07 January 16
Eventually something which does make sense:
Extremely Rare! Xedex Baby Blue CPU Plus CP/M-80 Card For IBM PC (1982) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-Rare-Xedex-Baby-Blue-CPU-Plus-CP-M-80-Card-For-IBM-PC-1982-/321955206394?hash=item4af60694fa:g:NcUAAOSwYHxWJ9ml)
Extremely Rare! Xedex Baby Blue CPU Plus CP/M-80 Card For IBM PC (1982) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-Rare-Xedex-Baby-Blue-CPU-Plus-CP-M-80-Card-For-IBM-PC-1982-/321955206394?hash=item4af60694fa:g:NcUAAOSwYHxWJ9ml)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay: Turn your PC into a Z80 CP/M computer!
Post by: andycadley on 21:10, 07 January 16
Post by: andycadley on 21:10, 07 January 16
Quote from: TFM on 20:40, 07 January 16
Eventually something which does make sense:
Extremely Rare! Xedex Baby Blue CPU Plus CP/M-80 Card For IBM PC (1982) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-Rare-Xedex-Baby-Blue-CPU-Plus-CP-M-80-Card-For-IBM-PC-1982-/321955206394?hash=item4af60694fa:g:NcUAAOSwYHxWJ9ml)
Hehe, brilliant. Unfortunately my ultrabook seems to be lacking a full size ISA port, typical cheapskate manufacturers!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:11, 07 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 21:11, 07 January 16
Isn't that what all CPC emulators do for a lot cheaper?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:18, 07 January 16
Post by: TFM on 21:18, 07 January 16
Quote from: Bryce on 21:11, 07 January 16
Isn't that what all CPC emulators do for a lot cheaper?
Bryce.
Haha! Nothing beats the real thing.... ;) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 22:38, 07 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 22:38, 07 January 16
Of course Amibay isn't eBay :) but this Schneider Joyce is awesome. PCW lovers, take a look:
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=79460
Schneider Joyce
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=79460
Schneider Joyce
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:37, 08 January 16
Post by: Gryzor on 09:37, 08 January 16
Quote from: Bryce on 13:40, 31 December 15
The highest price I've heard so far was about €600, and that was for a machine much rarer than a Turbo R.
Bryce.
I think the Atari Falcon, whenever it appears, goes well near €1000 unfortunately...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:35, 08 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:35, 08 January 16
Yup, but I don't know any Falcon owners, nor have I had one in to fix.
Other overpriced computers (for their power/useability at least):
Acorn Atom
Jupiter Ace
Commodore C65
Altair 8800
Orics
Sam Coupe
Any CPC stuff on ebay that our two Spanish bidding addicts decide to go for.
Bryce.
Other overpriced computers (for their power/useability at least):
Acorn Atom
Jupiter Ace
Commodore C65
Altair 8800
Orics
Sam Coupe
Any CPC stuff on ebay that our two Spanish bidding addicts decide to go for.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 11:23, 08 January 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 11:23, 08 January 16
Quote from: Bryce on 10:35, 08 January 16
Other overpriced computers (for their power/useability at least):
Jupiter Ace
Most likely it might be a reconstructed one someone built from the instructions on the Internet >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 14:07, 08 January 16
Post by: Lazy Dude on 14:07, 08 January 16
makes it all the more satisfying when you do finally find a bargain. I was pleased to buy a box release of operation thunderbolt for a fiver,
plenty of overpriced games on there though
plenty of overpriced games on there though
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:59, 08 January 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 22:59, 08 January 16
Quote from: Lazy Dude on 14:07, 08 January 16
makes it all the more satisfying when you do finally find a bargain. I was pleased to buy a box release of operation thunderbolt for a fiver,
plenty of overpriced games on there though
I hate to be the one to tell you, but Operation Thunderbolt is a turkey.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 23:06, 08 January 16
Post by: Lazy Dude on 23:06, 08 January 16
yeh I know, but I like the box artwork. So its a collectable thing for me. :P
Havn't finished rescuing the hostages in the previous game yet!! (which is a really decent one)
Havn't finished rescuing the hostages in the previous game yet!! (which is a really decent one)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 23:38, 08 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 23:38, 08 January 16
"the previous game" is a rare gem :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 00:05, 09 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 00:05, 09 January 16
Million Dollar mystery (literally)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181983673320
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181983673320
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 12:55, 09 January 16
Post by: seanb on 12:55, 09 January 16
Damn. I'm a quid short.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 14:59, 09 January 16
Post by: VincentGR on 14:59, 09 January 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 00:05, 09 January 16
Million Dollar mystery (literally)
Adaptateur Peritel PAL Atari Commodore Amiga Amstrad Colecovision Intellivision (http://m.ebay.com/itm/181983673320)
For parts or not working
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 15:32, 09 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 15:32, 09 January 16
The description is also hilarious
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:48, 09 January 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:48, 09 January 16
It must be a great adapter, considering the price :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:16, 10 January 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:16, 10 January 16
Dreaming :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:04, 13 January 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:04, 13 January 16
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151945296019&alt=web
Too rich for me!
Too rich for me!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 17:42, 14 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 17:42, 14 January 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 22:04, 13 January 16Gorgeous
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151945296019&alt=web
Too rich for me!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 17:42, 14 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 17:42, 14 January 16
Interesting: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172061104042&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:43, 14 January 16
Post by: TFM on 23:43, 14 January 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 17:42, 14 January 16
Interesting: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172061104042&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172061104042&alt=web)
What is that?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 23:44, 14 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 23:44, 14 January 16
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:36, 15 January 16
Post by: Audronic on 00:36, 15 January 16
INTERFACE including AMSTRAD 6128
A 8255, (programmable circuit 40-pin input / output parallel interface designed to work with Intel microprocessors)
has three ports of input / output of 8-bit programmable as input or output with three different modes Mode 0 1.2
and its connections to AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (expansion bus).
Ray (Google)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:57, 15 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:57, 15 January 16
Quote from: TFM on 23:43, 14 January 16
What is that?
It's a GPIO card (ie: General purpose I/O mapped to certain addresses). I think I remember it being the basis of a whole set of different expansions that could make use of the new ports. From Maplin I think.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 09:49, 15 January 16
Post by: Executioner on 09:49, 15 January 16
Seems to also have an 8253 CTC on it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:44, 15 January 16
Post by: Gryzor on 14:44, 15 January 16
INTERFACE AMSTRAD 6128 comprenant
Un 8255, (circuit programmable de 40 broches d'interface d'entrée/sortie parallèle conçu pour travailler avec les microprocesseurs INTEL) doté de trois ports d'entrées/sorties de 8 bits programmables en entrée ou en sortie avec trois modes différents mode 0,1,2 et sa connectique pour AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (bus expansion).
:D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 14:57, 15 January 16
Post by: arnoldemu on 14:57, 15 January 16
yes an 8255 and an 8253.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:42, 15 January 16
Post by: TFM on 20:42, 15 January 16
Thank's guys. The chips are obvious, and it's what CPC and expansions are usually using. Either a very rare expansion or just rarely sold (Ok, sound like the same...). Would be nice to see the box it was in to know more. For sure it's not a DIY. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 20:51, 15 January 16
Post by: gerald on 20:51, 15 January 16
That's a French "Jagot et Leon" card. No Idea how many where sold.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:56, 15 January 16
Post by: TFM on 20:56, 15 January 16
Ha! The ancestor of the MX4 architecture! :) Great finding!!! Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:25, 15 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 21:25, 15 January 16
Not quite the same as an MX4. The MX4 is a passive port expander, this device incorporates an address decoder and CTC. So it's more like half a Playcity.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:03, 15 January 16
Post by: TFM on 22:03, 15 January 16
Well, I forgot that you speak/read fluently French too. Taking a closer look, yes there are some nice small ICs on the bus card. :) But is this needed at all? Well, better discussing this in the appropriate thread. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:24, 15 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 22:24, 15 January 16
Quote from: TFM on 22:03, 15 January 16
Well, I forgot that you speak/read fluently French too. Taking a closer look, yes there are some nice small ICs on the bus card. :) But is this needed at all? Well, better discussing this in the appropriate thread. :)
There's not that much on the board. There's 3x 74LS85 on the left. These are bit comparators, most likely doing the address decoding. The 74LS245 in the middle is an 8-bit tri-state buffer (think of it as a single byte of RAM) that saves the value on the data bus, as used for example for RAM and ROM bank selection. The other 4 ICs are general purpose logic gates and flip-flops, probably decoding the buffered data bus and looking after a few control signals like /IORQ, /WR, RAM/ROMDIS, etc. All required for the features it offers.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:19, 17 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 14:19, 17 January 16
Quote from: TFM on 20:56, 15 January 16Hehe I'll keep digging for more oddities. Seems eBay's French airspace is full of them [emoji14]
Ha! The ancestor of the MX4 architecture! :) Great finding!!! Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 06:27, 25 January 16
Post by: 00WReX on 06:27, 25 January 16
Nice looking 464/6128/CTM package on ebay Australia at the moment.
Amstrad CPC464 CPC6128 CTM644 Colour Monitor Working in VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-CPC6128-CTM644-Colour-Monitor-Working-/272114989833?hash=item3f5b513b09:g:DBsAAOSwGotWpVxt)
Same seller also selling...
Amstrad FD1 Floppy Drive DDI Interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-FD1-Floppy-Drive-DDI-Interface-/272114999278?hash=item3f5b515fee:g:p0kAAOSwCypWpWQc)
Not your everyday ebay ads either. These have Pictures of everything working etc.
Cheers,
Shane
Amstrad CPC464 CPC6128 CTM644 Colour Monitor Working in VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-CPC6128-CTM644-Colour-Monitor-Working-/272114989833?hash=item3f5b513b09:g:DBsAAOSwGotWpVxt)
Same seller also selling...
Amstrad FD1 Floppy Drive DDI Interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-FD1-Floppy-Drive-DDI-Interface-/272114999278?hash=item3f5b515fee:g:p0kAAOSwCypWpWQc)
Not your everyday ebay ads either. These have Pictures of everything working etc.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 07:30, 25 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 07:30, 25 January 16
Quote from: 00WReX on 06:27, 25 January 16
Nice looking 464/6128/CTM package on ebay Australia at the moment.
(...)
Same seller also selling...
Amstrad FD1 Floppy Drive DDI Interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-FD1-Floppy-Drive-DDI-Interface-/272114999278?hash=item3f5b515fee:g:p0kAAOSwCypWpWQc)
@Audronic was chasing one of these as far as I remember
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: HAL6128 on 20:51, 25 January 16
Post by: HAL6128 on 20:51, 25 January 16
hmm, somebody interested? :)
umfangreiche Computersammlung Amiga Commodore Spectrum CPC u.v.m ca.4 Paletten ! (http://www.ebay.de/itm/331757502609?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
umfangreiche Computersammlung Amiga Commodore Spectrum CPC u.v.m ca.4 Paletten ! (http://www.ebay.de/itm/331757502609?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 20:59, 25 January 16
Post by: TFM on 20:59, 25 January 16
So viel Commodore Schrott hab ich noch nie auf einem Haufen gesehen! :o Das gäb ein nettes Feuerchen! ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:00, 25 January 16
Post by: TFM on 21:00, 25 January 16
Is it ok to sell Parados?
Parados GX4000 GX 4000 OS cartridge for the Amstrad CPC+ (plus) 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Parados-GX4000-GX-4000-OS-cartridge-for-the-Amstrad-CPC-plus-6128-/231822600247?hash=item35f9b42837:m:mv1JjLDL1s7sqLrpsFwmF8Q)
Parados GX4000 GX 4000 OS cartridge for the Amstrad CPC+ (plus) 6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Parados-GX4000-GX-4000-OS-cartridge-for-the-Amstrad-CPC-plus-6128-/231822600247?hash=item35f9b42837:m:mv1JjLDL1s7sqLrpsFwmF8Q)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:13, 25 January 16
Post by: TFM on 21:13, 25 January 16
You are a Kangaroo and own a 6128 Plus - and you want an original Amstrad Analogue Joystick?
Then get this gem!
Amstrad Joysticks Two Working Units ISA Creative Vibra 16 Quickshot Joystick | (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMSTRAD-JOYSTICKS-Two-working-units-ISA-Creative-Vibra-16-QUICKSHOT-Joystick-/272108572040?hash=item3f5aef4d88:g:XmsAAOSwKtlWj0i~)
Then get this gem!
Amstrad Joysticks Two Working Units ISA Creative Vibra 16 Quickshot Joystick | (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMSTRAD-JOYSTICKS-Two-working-units-ISA-Creative-Vibra-16-QUICKSHOT-Joystick-/272108572040?hash=item3f5aef4d88:g:XmsAAOSwKtlWj0i~)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 07:40, 26 January 16
Post by: dodogildo on 07:40, 26 January 16
Quote from: TFM on 21:13, 25 January 16
You are a Kangaroo and own a 6128 Plus - and you want an original Amstrad Analogue Joystick?
Are there really compatible with Plus? Or does the Kangaroo have to own a PC? Such as Amstrad PC 1512
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:44, 26 January 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 16:44, 26 January 16
"What's that skip, no games support analogue sticks on the plus anyway so they are only useful for the awesome futureos cart. Best leave them then eh?"
Sorry you have to imagine the really dodgy Aussie accent.
Sorry you have to imagine the really dodgy Aussie accent.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:49, 26 January 16
Post by: TFM on 16:49, 26 January 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 07:40, 26 January 16
Are there really compatible with Plus? Or does the Kangaroo have to own a PC? Such as Amstrad PC 1512
I assume 99% Plus compatibility, because I got the same joystick just without the Amstrad brand. I would buy them, but Australia is to far off. And the guys over there probably want to keep em. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:52, 26 January 16
Post by: TFM on 16:52, 26 January 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 16:44, 26 January 16
"What's that skip, no games support analogue sticks on the plus anyway so they are only useful for the awesome futureos cart. Best leave them then eh?"
Sorry you have to imagine the really dodgy Aussie accent.
No, no, they ARE the 'official' joystick for the analogue port (I testet others, they all mess some things up, like exchanging X and Y). So if there is an game for the 6128 Plus which uses the Analogue port, then these joysticks are what you need. Directly from Amstrad. Now.... ok, I don't remember such a game neither, but maybe there is one sitting somewhere in some attic.
BTW: If you need drivers for this great joysticks, then you can have it. Maybe I should patch couple games for them (oh, spare time running low...). :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 17:23, 26 January 16
Post by: Neil79 on 17:23, 26 January 16
I actually stick rare on something :laugh:
Spellbound Dizzy - Amstrad - Rare Signed! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131711819724?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Spellbound Dizzy - Amstrad - Rare Signed! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131711819724?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:27, 26 January 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:27, 26 January 16
Quote from: Neil79 on 17:23, 26 January 16
I actually stick rare on something :laugh:
Spellbound Dizzy - Amstrad - Rare Signed! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131711819724?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Someone scribbled on the front of it though. Shipping is a bit pricey, does that include special delivery?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 17:34, 26 January 16
Post by: Neil79 on 17:34, 26 January 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 17:27, 26 January 16
Someone scribbled on the front of it though. Shipping is a bit pricey, does that include special delivery?
Shipping will be second class signed in a very well padded envelope, last game I sent which was a tape as well and second class signed for cost me £3.80 :picard: If I'm lucky and it makes more, I'll send it first class
Signed by Oliver Twins, and Cover Artist on tape cover only, I didn't want them to sign the actual inlay!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:42, 26 January 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 17:42, 26 January 16
It should cost less than £2 to send a single tape second class signed for, if packaged properly. But if you use loads of extra packaging then it will bump the price up if it's too fat for large letter. 74p large letter, it weighs less than 100g, and £1.10 or whatever extra it is for signed for.
Id actually prefer the inlay signed myself. But thats just me.
Id actually prefer the inlay signed myself. But thats just me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Neil79 on 18:11, 26 January 16
Post by: Neil79 on 18:11, 26 January 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 17:42, 26 January 16
It should cost less than £2 to send a single tape second class signed for, if packaged properly.
It doesn't and I thought the same, I sent three games last week and each one cost £3.80 second class signed for. Royal Mail is a rip off
Standard second class is less than £2
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:26, 26 January 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:26, 26 January 16
You got ripped off. Every game I've sent has cost me 74p second class with no problems. What you should do is print your own postage labels from the Royal Mail site. Just dont go overboard on the packaging. A small bubble envelope, or wrapping with bubble wrap and putting in a normal envelope which is essentially the same thing, will count as a large letter.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:37, 26 January 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:37, 26 January 16
Those guys of Royal Mail are a disaster, all depends on the one that is behind the counter. Some of them randomly decide that something is a letter, some others that is a parcel... and the differences are massive. It happened to me too. Now I am printing my own labels as well because I am completely fed up with them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 26 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 20:58, 26 January 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 16:44, 26 January 16
"What's that skip, no games support analogue sticks on the plus anyway so they are only useful for the awesome futureos cart. Best leave them then eh?"
Sorry you have to imagine the really dodgy Aussie accent.
Sonny says: "Hey skippy, ignore that car crash on the highway, Bryce says that the Tennis Cartridge supported the analogue Joystick, back to the ranch for a few rounds of tennis!". Skippy says "tttsch, tttsch, ttttsch". And all are happy[nb]Except the poor twat bleeding on the highway in his pickup truck[/nb].
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:16, 27 January 16
Post by: TFM on 00:16, 27 January 16
Yes, you're right. Forgot about the Tennis. Does it use the analogue joystick analogue or does it use it in a "digital" 0/1 way? I remember somehow that it worked digital, but I have to test by myself ... in May. :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 04:15, 27 January 16
Post by: Dizrythmia on 04:15, 27 January 16
I've been keeping an eye on that auction. Previously the joysticks were $10 more but he dropped them when they didn't sell. If you want them you could keep waiting :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:53, 27 January 16
Post by: TFM on 18:53, 27 January 16
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 04:15, 27 January 16
I've been keeping an eye on that auction. Previously the joysticks were $10 more but he dropped them when they didn't sell. If you want them you could keep waiting :)
Haha! If they would be in USA or Europe I would pay a lot of money for it, because it's a gem one may not ever get again. But there is few Amstrad stuff in Australia, so I won't buy em off, that wouldn't be fair.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:14, 27 January 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:14, 27 January 16
Quote from: 00WReX on 06:27, 25 January 16
Nice looking 464/6128/CTM package on ebay Australia at the moment.
Amstrad CPC464 CPC6128 CTM644 Colour Monitor Working in VIC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-CPC6128-CTM644-Colour-Monitor-Working-/272114989833?hash=item3f5b513b09:g:DBsAAOSwGotWpVxt)
Same seller also selling...
Amstrad FD1 Floppy Drive DDI Interface | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-FD1-Floppy-Drive-DDI-Interface-/272114999278?hash=item3f5b515fee:g:p0kAAOSwCypWpWQc)
Not your everyday ebay ads either. These have Pictures of everything working etc.
Cheers,
Shane
Thanks Shane for the link.
Its in the next suburb to where i live about 1.6 Miles (2 Km) from my home.
I will see how the auction goes.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:04, 29 January 16
Post by: Gryzor on 13:04, 29 January 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 20:37, 26 January 16
Those guys of Royal Mail are a disaster, all depends on the one that is behind the counter. Some of them randomly decide that something is a letter, some others that is a parcel... and the differences are massive. It happened to me too. Now I am printing my own labels as well because I am completely fed up with them.
THAT! I discovered it while I lived there, the differences were simply unbelievable. Ever since when I buy something from the UK and the postage quote is too high I ask the seller if he could please go to a post office and ask - and I often get very lucky (and I have left the occasional negative feedback because they didn't refund me the difference with the real postage WHICH I CAN SEE YOU ARSEHOLE!).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 13:36, 29 January 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 13:36, 29 January 16
We use Parcel2go unless it's a small thin game i.e. which can be sent as a large letter. We really try to avoid Royal Mail, service is very poor. Great if just delivering a standard letter, for everything else... Poo!
eBay is 10% crooks, people you really wouldn't wanna meet in the street. the other 90% I've had good experience with.
eBay is 10% crooks, people you really wouldn't wanna meet in the street. the other 90% I've had good experience with.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 15:52, 29 January 16
Post by: Dabz on 15:52, 29 January 16
Can confirm Royal Mail is a dire service... I was waiting for a package to be delivered one day, I was sitting there at the PC and heard the letter box go, so, went downstairs, couple of letters, some flyers and one of them red and white "We tried to deliver etc but noone was home" things... So I went out, postie was walking away, and I shouted "Here mate, I'm in, I'll have my parcel"... He turned around and said "You'll have a hard job mate, its still in the post office"...
I was like "You what?"
"It's still in the post office mate, you'll have to collect it from there"
Well... I was stotting, went through the roof "So you can deliver these [beep] things" waving the flyers about, "But you cannot deliver a package I've [beep] paid for?"
He just walked away, straight in the car and to the post office, fuming, wifey behind the counter got both barrels as well, vowed never to post anything other then letters through them again... Whats the point in paying for a service when its only half bloody done! :/
Gits
I was like "You what?"
"It's still in the post office mate, you'll have to collect it from there"
Well... I was stotting, went through the roof "So you can deliver these [beep] things" waving the flyers about, "But you cannot deliver a package I've [beep] paid for?"
He just walked away, straight in the car and to the post office, fuming, wifey behind the counter got both barrels as well, vowed never to post anything other then letters through them again... Whats the point in paying for a service when its only half bloody done! :/
Gits
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Apollo on 16:05, 29 January 16
Post by: Apollo on 16:05, 29 January 16
Wow, indeed sad stories! I guess I am very happy with DHL as it is cheaper then RM (ordering something from UK->Germany is much more expensive then sending from Germany->UK).
But therefor there are very nitpicky, weighting the parcel and it is just 50g over the 2.0kg and you need to pay for the next biggest parcel.
My wife, who had experiences with different mail services in different countries always says we should be really glad about the post offices in Germany. They may be unfriendly but it is handled professionally.
But therefor there are very nitpicky, weighting the parcel and it is just 50g over the 2.0kg and you need to pay for the next biggest parcel.
My wife, who had experiences with different mail services in different countries always says we should be really glad about the post offices in Germany. They may be unfriendly but it is handled professionally.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:13, 29 January 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:13, 29 January 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:04, 29 January 16
THAT! I discovered it while I lived there, the differences were simply unbelievable. Ever since when I buy something from the UK and the postage quote is too high I ask the seller if he could please go to a post office and ask - and I often get very lucky (and I have left the occasional negative feedback because they didn't refund me the difference with the real postage WHICH I CAN SEE YOU ARSEHOLE!).
Don't forget the price of packaging materials and paypal/ebay fees. But if its excessively over the cost of the postage price then I understand you being annoyed.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 23:30, 29 January 16
Post by: TFM on 23:30, 29 January 16
Quote from: Apollo on 16:05, 29 January 16
Wow, indeed sad stories! I guess I am very happy with DHL as it is cheaper then RM (ordering something from UK->Germany is much more expensive then sending from Germany->UK).
But therefor there are very nitpicky, weighting the parcel and it is just 50g over the 2.0kg and you need to pay for the next biggest parcel.
My wife, who had experiences with different mail services in different countries always says we should be really glad about the post offices in Germany. They may be unfriendly but it is handled professionally.
After 7 years in NOLA, USA I can only confirm. :) And btw. Royal Mail is an evil retro killer. It happened more than once that I bought some stuff from ebay UK and the computer ended up being a bug of plastic pieces. They even managed to destruct the _inside_ of a floppy drive. God know how and why. >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 03:33, 30 January 16
Post by: khaz on 03:33, 30 January 16
Quote from: Czar on 15:52, 29 January 16"It's still in the post office mate, you'll have to collect it from there"
This used to happen in my area too, they would fill the forms before starting their round so they wouldn't bother carrying plenty of parcels. The service got better after several complaints (and the former postman was removed), until it happened again recently. I was told the postman got robbed several times so they stopped delivering parcels for a while. It was actually written on the slip "sorry we couldn't deliver, your area is insecure".
Quote from: EgoTrip on 20:13, 29 January 16
Don't forget the price of packaging materials and paypal/ebay fees. But if its excessively over the cost of the postage price then I understand you being annoyed.
The worst about eBay now is their Global Shipping Program. The thing is outrageously expensive, it's selected by default for unsuspecting sellers, you cannot opt out of it once the "buy now" button has been pressed or if the auction ends, the seller never actually sees the fees, and the "service" is ridiculously cheap for the asked price. I still have no idea how they calculate their fees.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:51, 31 January 16
Post by: Bryce on 21:51, 31 January 16
I was in Dublin last night and saw a trailer for a show this week (on the BBC I think) called something like "Where's my mail". It's an undercover look at private postal services in the UK. Just the trailer made me re-consider ever sending an retro gear to through the UK postal system. Might be worth a watch. Unfortunately I can't watch it from here :(
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:00, 01 February 16
Post by: Gryzor on 11:00, 01 February 16
VPNs, torrents, something else...
I wanna watch that :) if anyone knows where we can watch it online, please post a link!
I wanna watch that :) if anyone knows where we can watch it online, please post a link!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:38, 01 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 11:38, 01 February 16
Here's a few savoury clips from a similar show...
Caught on camera, the private postal staff who drop, throw and kick your online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316313/Caught-camera-private-postal-staff-drop-throw-kick-online-parcels.html)
Bryce.
Caught on camera, the private postal staff who drop, throw and kick your online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316313/Caught-camera-private-postal-staff-drop-throw-kick-online-parcels.html)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 13:12, 01 February 16
Post by: seanb on 13:12, 01 February 16
Quote from: Bryce on 21:51, 31 January 16
I was in Dublin last night and saw a trailer for a show this week (on the BBC I think) called something like "Where's my mail". It's an undercover look at private postal services in the UK. Just the trailer made me re-consider ever sending an retro gear to through the UK postal system. Might be worth a watch. Unfortunately I can't watch it from here :(
Bryce.
I'm going to watch that. Not sure what company it is but you can't think that this is a problem that only happens in the uk.
This happens in every country.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 13:24, 01 February 16
Post by: seanb on 13:24, 01 February 16
Royal mail are far too expensive. Ebay and paypal fees are far too high too.
Hate selling on there and ebays customers service are an absolute joke plus for an online company their website and mobile app can be really user unfriendly and counter productive.
I use myhermes to post parcels as they seem cheap but good. Never had any issues with RM though and have a couples of stories of very good service but I only use them for letters or sending dvds and magazines that I sell.
They're excellent for that.
Hate selling on there and ebays customers service are an absolute joke plus for an online company their website and mobile app can be really user unfriendly and counter productive.
I use myhermes to post parcels as they seem cheap but good. Never had any issues with RM though and have a couples of stories of very good service but I only use them for letters or sending dvds and magazines that I sell.
They're excellent for that.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:58, 01 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 13:58, 01 February 16
Quote from: seanb on 13:12, 01 February 16
I'm going to watch that. Not sure what company it is but you can't think that this is a problem that only happens in the uk.
This happens in every country.
No, but England seems to have a much worse issue with this than other European countries.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 15:32, 01 February 16
Post by: seanb on 15:32, 01 February 16
Or maybe you know about it more.
Not saying it isn't true but other countries media don't seem to investigate themselves as much.
Apart from America, they seem to get the same happy joy going behind the scenes and pointing out the worst as we do.
Not saying it isn't true but other countries media don't seem to investigate themselves as much.
Apart from America, they seem to get the same happy joy going behind the scenes and pointing out the worst as we do.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:50, 01 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 15:50, 01 February 16
I don't have any inside information, but from experience, by far the most items that arrived broken were to/from the UK.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:04, 01 February 16
Post by: TFM on 16:04, 01 February 16
Second that POV.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Singaja on 12:29, 02 February 16
Post by: Singaja on 12:29, 02 February 16
464 with grey buttons , sold as broken.
http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc464-wersja-szara-i5960262123.html#thumb/1 (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc464-wersja-szara-i5960262123.html#thumb/1)
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http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc464-wersja-szara-i5960262123.html#thumb/1 (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc464-wersja-szara-i5960262123.html#thumb/1)
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:53, 02 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:53, 02 February 16
Wow, that thing has less colour than a C64 demo!!!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 13:53, 02 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 13:53, 02 February 16
How come?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:23, 03 February 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:23, 03 February 16
Hi everyone! At some point in the near future (I'll let you know when) I'll be putting my collection of Amstrad CPC464 games, magazines and Dk'Tronics 64KB RAM pack up for sale on eBay.
At this stage, I'm thinking of only shipping to UK addresses (for simplicity), unless anyone thinks I should ship to Europe or beyond?
The games are from 1984-1992 era, many are full price original releases, but there's plenty of budget re-issues too. I've got a copy of the 3D Construction Kit with VHS tape (partly broken but will seek a fix). Examples include (all on cassette tape): old Amsoft titles, Shogun, Maths Mania, Mini Office, Star Commando (with no-doubt hyper rare badge for winning the game!), Hewson Christmas Collection, Sim City, Rock Star Ate My Hamster, Starglider, Out Run Europa, Turrican, Shadow Of The Beast, Fiendish Freddie's Big Top O' Fun, X-Out, Psycho Pigs UXB, Infiltrator, Impossible Mission, Ghosts 'N Goblins, Ghostbusters, Starion, Red Arrows, 3D Grand Prix, Tau Ceti, Get Dexter, Manic Miner, Technician Ted, Batty (budget), Gryzor (budget), Rick Dangerous 2, Lemmings, Nigel Mansell's World Championship... and many more.
Magazine-wise, I've got:
- Computing with the Amstrad - every one from Jan 1985-Aug 1988. The 1985 ones come with their mail order cassette tapes (contain the listings from the magazine)
- CPC Computing (renamed Computing with the Amstrad) - from Sep 1988-Dec 1988
- Amstrad Computer User (renamed CPC Computing) - from Jan 1989-Apr 1991
- Amstrad Action - from Feb 1991-Apr 1995 (Apr 1991 onwards include the cover-mounted cassette tapes)
Hard card folders for putting magazines in:
- 8000 Plus Amstrad PCW 8256-8512 (green) x5
- PCW Plus (red) x1
- Computing with the Amstrad (red) x2
I'm thinking of starting all the auctions at a reasonably low price, so no shilling, see if you can get a bargain.
This is where they will be (may be a few weeks yet, I'll update on here when they start going up): virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
At this stage, I'm thinking of only shipping to UK addresses (for simplicity), unless anyone thinks I should ship to Europe or beyond?
The games are from 1984-1992 era, many are full price original releases, but there's plenty of budget re-issues too. I've got a copy of the 3D Construction Kit with VHS tape (partly broken but will seek a fix). Examples include (all on cassette tape): old Amsoft titles, Shogun, Maths Mania, Mini Office, Star Commando (with no-doubt hyper rare badge for winning the game!), Hewson Christmas Collection, Sim City, Rock Star Ate My Hamster, Starglider, Out Run Europa, Turrican, Shadow Of The Beast, Fiendish Freddie's Big Top O' Fun, X-Out, Psycho Pigs UXB, Infiltrator, Impossible Mission, Ghosts 'N Goblins, Ghostbusters, Starion, Red Arrows, 3D Grand Prix, Tau Ceti, Get Dexter, Manic Miner, Technician Ted, Batty (budget), Gryzor (budget), Rick Dangerous 2, Lemmings, Nigel Mansell's World Championship... and many more.
Magazine-wise, I've got:
- Computing with the Amstrad - every one from Jan 1985-Aug 1988. The 1985 ones come with their mail order cassette tapes (contain the listings from the magazine)
- CPC Computing (renamed Computing with the Amstrad) - from Sep 1988-Dec 1988
- Amstrad Computer User (renamed CPC Computing) - from Jan 1989-Apr 1991
- Amstrad Action - from Feb 1991-Apr 1995 (Apr 1991 onwards include the cover-mounted cassette tapes)
Hard card folders for putting magazines in:
- 8000 Plus Amstrad PCW 8256-8512 (green) x5
- PCW Plus (red) x1
- Computing with the Amstrad (red) x2
I'm thinking of starting all the auctions at a reasonably low price, so no shilling, see if you can get a bargain.
This is where they will be (may be a few weeks yet, I'll update on here when they start going up): virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:47, 03 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 14:47, 03 February 16
Quote from: VirtuaIceMan on 14:23, 03 February 16
At this stage, I'm thinking of only shipping to UK addresses (for simplicity), unless anyone thinks I should ship to Europe or beyond?
You should definitely ship Europe and beyond. Because those articles were already largely available in UK in 80s but rarely reached to the other parts of the world. That'd be a good service to the Amstrad community to make the auctions available overseas.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 15:22, 03 February 16
Post by: robcfg on 15:22, 03 February 16
I don't understand why it should be more complicated sending to Europe...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 15:45, 03 February 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 15:45, 03 February 16
It's not, I just recently valued the "fast & free" rating, which = free postage and 1st class mail, so that was easier UK only.
Will consider Europe then. Unless anyone beyond even Europe might like to bid on 464 stuff?
Will consider Europe then. Unless anyone beyond even Europe might like to bid on 464 stuff?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 10:42, 04 February 16
Post by: seanb on 10:42, 04 February 16
Quote from: VirtuaIceMan on 14:23, 03 February 16
Hi everyone! At some point in the near future (I'll let you know when) I'll be putting my collection of Amstrad CPC464 games, magazines and Dk'Tronics 64KB RAM pack up for sale on eBay.
At this stage, I'm thinking of only shipping to UK addresses (for simplicity), unless anyone thinks I should ship to Europe or beyond?
I use myhermes to send to Europe.
Cheap and easy and reliable.
Unlike bloody evilBay.
Don't get me started on those prats
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 15:52, 04 February 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 15:52, 04 February 16
Yeah MyHermes seem good, and there's a very local drop-off point. So I'll look into that. Just need to figure out the prices for everything then I'll start the auctions.
Although I did find MyHermes international seem to charge >£9 for things that Royal Mail would do for around £4 (large letters). Might just stick to Royal Mail and wrap things well!
Although I did find MyHermes international seem to charge >£9 for things that Royal Mail would do for around £4 (large letters). Might just stick to Royal Mail and wrap things well!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:07, 07 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 14:07, 07 February 16
Madness http://m.ebay.com/itm/272120662502
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 15:29, 07 February 16
Post by: seanb on 15:29, 07 February 16
Quote from: VirtuaIceMan on 15:52, 04 February 16
Yeah MyHermes seem good, and there's a very local drop-off point. So I'll look into that. Just need to figure out the prices for everything then I'll start the auctions.
Although I did find MyHermes international seem to charge >£9 for things that Royal Mail would do for around £4 (large letters). Might just stick to Royal Mail and wrap things well!
For letters and things like that royal mail is cheaper.
Myhermes are more for packages and parcels.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 15:50, 07 February 16
Post by: Cholo on 15:50, 07 February 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 14:07, 07 February 16
Madness Amstrad CPC Doubler Speed Cop Expansion Cartridge Cassette Cable | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/itm/272120662502)
I saw that cart too & was like "maybe i can swoop in in the last minut & win it with a 15 bucks bid" a couple of days ago. Kinda crazy bidding especially as its untested.
Didnt even know that such a thing as the Draysoft Doubler excisted a week ago. Kinda like the logical backup solution for 464 owners as ive always felt that Multiface 2 (and similar) carts was minded towards 6128 disc users.
Wonder if anyone could re-produce a small batch of these? Dosnt look too complex a cart judging from the pictures in the wiki. Personally im more interested in the function of the cart than owning a original. Being able to make a backup of the original cassette games would mean you could protect the original from tear & wear. Then perhaps im the only one left who still regular buy empty cassette tapes. Most likely the only weirdo left who can spend "a good time" fooling around with Amsback copying cracked games back from floppy to cassette.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 16:41, 07 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 16:41, 07 February 16
Quote from: Cholo on 15:50, 07 February 16
I saw that cart too & was like "maybe i can swoop in in the last minut & win it with a 15 bucks bid" a couple of days ago. Kinda crazy bidding especially as its untested.
I was dreaming to do the same thing :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 03:45, 08 February 16
Post by: khaz on 03:45, 08 February 16
I thought copying a data cassette was as simple as copying an audio cassette? Why would you need such apparatus? I know nothing about cassettes and computers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:06, 08 February 16
Post by: Dizrythmia on 05:06, 08 February 16
Quote from: Cholo on 15:50, 07 February 16
I saw that cart too & was like "maybe i can swoop in in the last minut & win it with a 15 bucks bid" a couple of days ago. Kinda crazy bidding especially as its untested.
I was thinking the same thing. How nuts?
I assume this thing would remove any protection or speedlocks, hence it would be a better option than a tape to tape copying deck. I can understand not wanting to use your original tapes, I don't do that myself. Why not use CDTs instead? It would save you $600AU+ :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:34, 08 February 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:34, 08 February 16
I had never seen such a device before either. I was one of those copying the tapes in the dual cassette deck of my parents audio system...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 13:02, 08 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 13:02, 08 February 16
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 05:06, 08 February 16
I assume this thing would remove any protection or speedlocks, hence it would be a better option than a tape to tape copying deck.
Maybe the sole purpose was just writing the tape on the built-in tape deck. Assuming the deck will be able to read the final result with minimum errors.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 13:30, 08 February 16
Post by: Cholo on 13:30, 08 February 16
Quote from: khaz on 03:45, 08 February 16
I thought copying a data cassette was as simple as copying an audio cassette? Why would you need such apparatus? I know nothing about cassettes and computers.
The majority of commercial tape games on all 8bit computer systems was all using different creative ways of storing the data on cassette tape (and similar disc as well). The normal amstrad loading system is infact very userfriendly using a 2kb "Block" loading system that supports rewinding if meeting an error. You will meet this with many early games like the Amsoft brand and Elite brand games.
I guess first layer of protecting your data was using the P "protect" command when saving your data, however this just changed a byte (or bit?) in tape file header, so if you tried to "load" or "cat"alogue or "list" it .. it didnt show anything. Of cause this only fooled hiding stuff from your mother, as its not hidden when loading from machine code or from people who know where to poke the file header.
Commerical software however we are taking about some much more elaborate stuff as they did all kinds of tape mastering stuff like weak signals, odd syncs, crc memory checks, 100s of tiny data chunks written close togehter. All done to make it harder to dublicate the original tape .. aka if you try to copy it in a double tape deck perhaps the "weak signals" dosnt get copied because the deck think its background noise etc. However it should be mentioned that quite a few "protected" games can still be copied in a tape deck if you use the right settings & high enough volume (if i recall right).
So they had different loading ways, "but why didnt you just load the game the same way as they did and make a copy of the data?"- i hear you ask. Sure enough, the first part of the game contains the data "loader". However it was usually encryped behind a wall of system dependant commands, like 117 Xor commands. To explain it simply: trying to decode/look at the code changes the system aka "butterfly effect" and the next part of the code is ruined. Getting past this required some brainpower, but was possible as a small chunk of the 464 and more notably the second 64k memory bank of the 6128 can survive a "warm reset" aka reseting the while its still on (not the on/off switch). Of cause when the Multiface 2 & similar cards came out all you had to do was press the "magic button".
Quote from: Dizrythmia on 05:06, 08 February 16
I was thinking the same thing. How nuts?
I assume this thing would remove any protection or speedlocks, hence it would be a better option than a tape to tape copying deck. I can understand not wanting to use your original tapes, I don't do that myself. Why not use CDTs instead? It would save you $600AU+
Well, i really dont know, but from reading the wiki i assumed this device would work like a double tape deck .. aka making a 1-1 backup preserving mostly everything including the protection as the software will "listen" correctly (right volume) and not accidentally think that a weak signal is background noice etc. Again i have no idea how effective the software/cart actually is but i assume it at least can copy some of the early speedlock & spectrum loaders. Again back then it was a "protection race" as once someone "defeated" a protecting a better one was made. I noticed the spectrum Doubler had like 3-4 versions so one must suspects limited compatability with later protections.
The software on the other side of the tape i assume is just a normal file copy program that copies normal amstrad 2kb block files that has been saved with the basic "P" command hiding it from Cat, load, list etc. This is nothing special and you dont need the cart to do this at all & you can use any other file copy program like Amsback, jl-copy etc. to "unprotect" those files.
If you want to remove speedlock protections i think there is a series of Bonzo programs that helps with that.
Ah yes, i do use CDT's too, infact i got plent of ways to get data & games onto my 464, so its completely a luxurary issue to feed my cassette file loading/copying fetish. The experience of loading up tape games has definately become obsolete. Sitting there with a cup of coffee feeding my nostolgia loading up a tape game who know what will happen? .. will we get a loading screen, maybe the screen loads in reverse or reverse colours? Maybe there is a small counter showing how much time is left to load? Maybe some music will play while loading? All things youll never experience if you load up the disc verision.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:55, 09 February 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:55, 09 February 16
Monitor Amstrad MM12 Para CPC464 Plus CPC6128 Plus Y GX4000 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monitor-AMSTRAD-MM12-para-CPC464-PLUS-CPC6128-PLUS-y-GX4000-/161973557787?hash=item25b6605a1b:g:yNkAAOSwezVWujUC)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:59, 10 February 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:59, 10 February 16
Too bad that is monochrome and in Spain :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:26, 10 February 16
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:26, 10 February 16
I've been looking for this for ages but never it seems to come up..... until now.
Is it overpriced though?
amstrad game amstrad games computer amstrad stryker in the crypts of trogan game (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-games-computer-amstrad-stryker-in-the-crypts-of-trogan-game-/191802582416?hash=item2ca8532590:g:5RQAAOSwQYZWub14)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 18:42, 10 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 18:42, 10 February 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:26, 10 February 16
I've been looking for this for ages but never it seems to come up..... until now.
Is it overpriced though?
Contact the seller and ask him a fair price. I know this seller, he's a fair guy. But he doesn't like cheap negotiating :)
He's always listing loads of rare / obscure games...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:19, 10 February 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:19, 10 February 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:26, 10 February 16
I've been looking for this for ages but never it seems to come up..... until now.
Is it overpriced though?
amstrad game amstrad games computer amstrad stryker in the crypts of trogan game (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-games-computer-amstrad-stryker-in-the-crypts-of-trogan-game-/191802582416?hash=item2ca8532590:g:5RQAAOSwQYZWub14)
Ridiculously so. It was a £2.99 budget game originally and to cap it all off its being sold as untested so theres a 50/50 chance of it not working. It all boils down greed.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 19:33, 10 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 19:33, 10 February 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 19:19, 10 February 16
Ridiculously so. It was a £2.99 budget game originally and to cap it all off its being sold as untested so theres a 50/50 chance of it not working. It all boils down greed.
Is this really important that it was a budget title (a AA Mastergame by the way) back in 25 years ago? IMHO what counts is if it's a rare item or not :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 19:45, 10 February 16
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 19:45, 10 February 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 19:33, 10 February 16
Is this really important that it was a budget title (a AA Mastergame by the way) back in 25 years ago? IMHO what counts is if it's a rare item or not :)
I agree, it being a budget title 25 years ago has no bearing on today's price, it's the rarity and demand that affects what it's worth now.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 22:11, 10 February 16
Post by: Nich on 22:11, 10 February 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:26, 10 February 16
I've been looking for this for ages but never it seems to come up..... until now.
Is it overpriced though?
amstrad game amstrad games computer amstrad stryker in the crypts of trogan game (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-games-computer-amstrad-stryker-in-the-crypts-of-trogan-game-/191802582416?hash=item2ca8532590:g:5RQAAOSwQYZWub14)
I'd say it is. £10 or maybe slightly more would be a fair starting price in my opinion. It may have been a £2.99 budget game when it was originally released (or was it £3.99?), but it is indeed a fairly rare game and quite famous in the CPC community for its high quality graphics and ability to exploit the Plus' extra facilities.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:19, 10 February 16
Post by: TFM on 22:19, 10 February 16
Look guys: It's an auction site, if someone has not enough money then this person can't make bid. And if something is really overpriced, then it will not be bought. That's it. Weeping won't help - you wanted democracy, now live it. ;) :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 23:27, 10 February 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 23:27, 10 February 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 19:33, 10 February 16
Is this really important that it was a budget title (a AA Mastergame by the way) back in 25 years ago? IMHO what counts is if it's a rare item or not :)
I don't think it being a Mastergame has any real bearing on things. If anything, that would probably have boosted sales and it would be more common. Likewise with it being a budget title. This isn't always the case though. It depends entirely upon the title. Some high rated/priced games are common as much and some rare, and vice versa with low rated/priced games.
If he's letting it go to auction he could put the start price lower. It will sell for what its worth, ie what people are willing to pay for it. If its really worth £20+ then people will bid that much for it. But starting the auction at £19.99 for what is an untested game, that has a chance of not working at all, is not something I would do.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 23:38, 10 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 23:38, 10 February 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 23:27, 10 February 16
But starting the auction at £19.99 for what is an untested game, that has a chance of not working at all, is not something I would do.
You're very right on this particular detail, yes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 12:01, 13 February 16
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 12:01, 13 February 16
65 quid for a copy of Satellite Warrior with an hour and a half to go:
Amstrad cpc 464/6128 satellite warrior disc/cassette amsoft | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-6128-satellite-warrior-disc-cassette-amsoft-/322000700171)
These bidders have more money than sense! Lots of things I'd rather spend that kind of money on!
Amstrad cpc 464/6128 satellite warrior disc/cassette amsoft | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-6128-satellite-warrior-disc-cassette-amsoft-/322000700171)
These bidders have more money than sense! Lots of things I'd rather spend that kind of money on!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 12:34, 13 February 16
Post by: dcdrac on 12:34, 13 February 16
I totally agree it looks like a rubbish game
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 12:45, 13 February 16
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 12:45, 13 February 16
Quote from: dcdrac on 12:34, 13 February 16
I totally agree it looks like a rubbish game
It's insane this morning. The same saddo is bidding 64 quid on a piece of Amsoft invoicing software. On tape! Makes you weep for the state of the world!
Amstrad cpc 464 invostat cassette amsoft | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-invostat-cassette-amsoft-/322000685973)
What you even going to do with that? Put it on a shelf and look at it? Think I could find plenty more ways to spend that kind of money than on some rancid old Amsoft tape title!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:54, 13 February 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:54, 13 February 16
Absolutely ridiculous. Don't these idiots know you can download them for free from cpc-power? :picard2: Yeah I know theres the hard copy looking nice on the shelf factor but really, what a waste of money. Even Roland Goes Digging went for a stupid amount, but at least thats a good game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:56, 13 February 16
Post by: Gryzor on 17:56, 13 February 16
Well, bidding 65 quid on it is equally ridiculous to saying you can download it. I doubt he'd ever load it, many people (myself included) just buy stuff for the physical form.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:30, 13 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 22:30, 13 February 16
It was bought by one of our two well known Spanish collectors. At least one of them has an "Amstrad Museum" that has considerable financial backing, which can mess up the prices of anything they don't yet have in their collection.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 22:47, 13 February 16
Post by: Audronic on 22:47, 13 February 16
A 464 With the lot (Australia)
Amstrad CPC464 DMP2000 Printer CTM644 Monitor DDI1 SSA1 JY2 CT1 Interface Games (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-DMP2000-printer-CTM644-monitor-DDI1-SSA1-JY2-CT1-interface-games-/322007307807?hash=item4af921961f:g:7xkAAOSwe7BWvwz4)
Ray
Amstrad CPC464 DMP2000 Printer CTM644 Monitor DDI1 SSA1 JY2 CT1 Interface Games (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-DMP2000-printer-CTM644-monitor-DDI1-SSA1-JY2-CT1-interface-games-/322007307807?hash=item4af921961f:g:7xkAAOSwe7BWvwz4)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 09:25, 14 February 16
Post by: awergh on 09:25, 14 February 16
I was just looking at that 464 with the lot and while it probably works out at good value by ebay AU standards, but I can't help but think they would be able to sell it individually for a larger collective total than selling it in a bulk lot.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 11:39, 14 February 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 11:39, 14 February 16
Quote from: awergh on 09:25, 14 February 16
I was just looking at that 464 with the lot and while it probably works out at good value by ebay AU standards, but I can't help but think they would be able to sell it individually for a larger collective total than selling it in a bulk lot.
Possibly but theres things to factor in like time, effort, ebay and paypal fees. Its easier sometimes to just sell everything in one go than do loads of little listings, especially if you need a quick sale for whatever reason.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 21:32, 14 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 21:32, 14 February 16
Quote from: Audronic on 22:47, 13 February 16
A 464 With the lot (Australia)
Amstrad CPC464 DMP2000 Printer CTM644 Monitor DDI1 SSA1 JY2 CT1 Interface Games (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-DMP2000-printer-CTM644-monitor-DDI1-SSA1-JY2-CT1-interface-games-/322007307807?hash=item4af921961f:g:7xkAAOSwe7BWvwz4)
Ray
Why don't you ask the seller to sell you the ddi1 separately if you're still hunting one? I always ask whenever I see something interesting in a lot and generally get my wish granted :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:24, 14 February 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:24, 14 February 16
@dodogildo (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1547)
Thanks for the thought.
Because he specifically said he would not split the items.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 14:26, 18 February 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 14:26, 18 February 16
amstrad game amstrad computer amstrad 24 amsoft games dragons alien braxx bluff (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/amstrad-game-amstrad-computer-amstrad-24-amsoft-games-dragons-alien-braxx-bluff-/191804916553?hash=item2ca876c349:g:3fEAAOSwG-1WvfHJ)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:38, 25 February 16
Post by: Audronic on 00:38, 25 February 16
For our Queenslanders in Australia
Amstrad CPC 464 Computer 64K Monitor Parts OR Repair Brisbane in QLD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-COMPUTER-64K-MONITOR-PARTS-OR-REPAIR-BRISBANE-/262303869714?hash=item3d12876b12:g:sjkAAOSwQYZWzFDy)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pelrun on 07:20, 25 February 16
Post by: pelrun on 07:20, 25 February 16
Quote from: Audronic on 00:38, 25 February 16For our Queenslanders in AustraliaIs that just me?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 07:24, 25 February 16
Post by: Audronic on 07:24, 25 February 16
Maybe
But there may be some Lurkers 8) 8)
I'd hate for you to be the only one. It would be very lonely.
Ray
But there may be some Lurkers 8) 8)
I'd hate for you to be the only one. It would be very lonely.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:17, 25 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:17, 25 February 16
No, we have some other members from Queensland that I know of, that are at least semi-active.
AbraXXIous is the only one I can think of at the moment, I think he lives in a place called Dalby.
Bryce.
AbraXXIous is the only one I can think of at the moment, I think he lives in a place called Dalby.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 13:48, 25 February 16
Post by: Dizrythmia on 13:48, 25 February 16
My fiancee is from Queensland so we travel there semi regularly. I can always get the future in laws or her friends to get stuff like that for me if it pops up :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TheBuff1 on 21:08, 25 February 16
Post by: TheBuff1 on 21:08, 25 February 16
These might be of interest to someone:
Job Lot of 4 Amstrad Magnum Lightphasers 3 BNIB (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391390831721?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Same seller (British Heart Foundation) also has:
Job Lot of 15 Amstrad & Spectrum Chart Attack box sets - 7 Amstrad & 8 Spectrum (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381552086892?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Job Lot of 4 Amstrad Magnum Lightphasers 3 BNIB (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391390831721?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Same seller (British Heart Foundation) also has:
Job Lot of 15 Amstrad & Spectrum Chart Attack box sets - 7 Amstrad & 8 Spectrum (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381552086892?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dizrythmia on 23:17, 25 February 16
Post by: Dizrythmia on 23:17, 25 February 16
WOW!! I see they only post in the UK... If anyone in the UK is interested & wants someone to go in on this with them I'm happy to contribute & then pay postage for them to send me one :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Kris on 10:47, 26 February 16
Post by: Kris on 10:47, 26 February 16
Would be interested in a magnum as well :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: trabitboy on 11:13, 26 February 16
Post by: trabitboy on 11:13, 26 February 16
I had one when these were new ; it never worked terribly well with my GT65 :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:41, 26 February 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:41, 26 February 16
And they only work on CRTs of course, so if you have your CPC connected to an LCD monitor or TV you're out of luck.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:31, 26 February 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:31, 26 February 16
Why bother with an LCD, especially if you're using retro equipment for the real life, ultimate retro experience? CRT all the way! [emoji12]
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:45, 26 February 16
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:45, 26 February 16
Quote from: ukmarkh on 18:31, 26 February 16
Why bother with an LCD, especially if you're using retro equipment for the real life, ultimate retro experience? CRT all the way! (http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji12.png)
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I couldn't agree more. Scary to think that they'll stop working at some point with no more being made.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 18:50, 26 February 16
Post by: gerald on 18:50, 26 February 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:45, 26 February 16Scary thing is that LCD will sooner or later loose their analogue input, then their vga / hdmi / whatever new standard ....
I couldn't agree more. Scary to think that they'll stop working at some point with no more being made.
There will be a never-stop market for converter (RGB -> VGA -> HDMI -> xxx -> yyyy :picard: )
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:59, 26 February 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 18:59, 26 February 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:45, 26 February 16
I couldn't agree more. Scary to think that they'll stop working at some point with no more being made.
One of my first ever jobs in IT was repairing PSU's and computer monitors [emoji6]
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 18:28, 28 February 16
Post by: dodogildo on 18:28, 28 February 16
For who's still interested in a floppy drive with controller in a pretty good shape http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161965511973&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TheBuff1 on 22:02, 28 February 16
Post by: TheBuff1 on 22:02, 28 February 16
A working Amstrad Mega PC has surfaced! :o
AMSTRAD MEGA PC 386SX with built in SEGA Megadrive (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-MEGA-PC-386SX-with-built-in-SEGA-Megadrive-a-very-rare-working-model-/121908653052)
Always wanted one of these as a kid!
AMSTRAD MEGA PC 386SX with built in SEGA Megadrive (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-MEGA-PC-386SX-with-built-in-SEGA-Megadrive-a-very-rare-working-model-/121908653052)
Always wanted one of these as a kid!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 00:25, 29 February 16
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 00:25, 29 February 16
A Mega-PC!! Oh my goodness! I wonder if my wife would kill me or just merely be annoyed as hell if I bought it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 01:27, 29 February 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 01:27, 29 February 16
Quote from: TheBuff1 on 22:02, 28 February 16
A working Amstrad Mega PC has surfaced! :o
AMSTRAD MEGA PC 386SX with built in SEGA Megadrive (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-MEGA-PC-386SX-with-built-in-SEGA-Megadrive-a-very-rare-working-model-/121908653052)
Always wanted one of these as a kid!
That's the crappy 386 model, look for the 486 instead...
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 02:45, 29 February 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 02:45, 29 February 16
Quote from: ukmarkh on 01:27, 29 February 16
That's the crappy 386 model, look for the 486 instead...
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Only ever crappy when they have the wrong OS running on it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ukmarkh on 02:48, 29 February 16
Post by: ukmarkh on 02:48, 29 February 16
Quote from: AMSDOS on 02:45, 29 February 16
Only ever crappy when they have the wrong OS running on it.
True, but SX model is really slow, DX is much better! I'm sure I saw one recently at a computer fair in Nottingham.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 07:09, 29 February 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 07:09, 29 February 16
Quote from: ukmarkh on 02:48, 29 February 16
True, but SX model is really slow, DX is much better! I'm sure I saw one recently at a computer fair in Nottingham.
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I'm sure a DX would beat an SX hands down, I could run OS/2 Warp & Windows 3.1 it one without much fuss, though I ended up with peoples second-hand 486 DX266 left overs & since Netscape was the only decent web browser for OS/2 at the time, a 486 was recommended. :D
Initially I obtained a 386SX 16mhz from the College I was studying at, I put 4Mb in it & a 80Mb HD, initially I put Windows 3.1 on it, but then I took it off shortly after. Later on I put an earlier version of Windows on it and it ran just fine, it also ran DOS & GEM just fine.
I think obtained a 386SX 16Mhz Laptop, which initially only had 1Mb in it (640kb & 384 Extended!), I installed DOS 5 & CP/M-86 v1.1 on a Seperate Partition on the HD, eventually I paid big money to get Memory for it from Overseas which made a big difference to the machine and was able to do Web Browsing with Arachne along CP/M related stuff. Where the machine didn't perform well was when I was able to convert Turbo Pascal programs to run under Turbo Pascal 3 for CP/M-86. Had Borland had bothered updating Turbo Pascal 4 onwards for DOS & CP/M-86, things might of been different, for example TP 5.5 could execute programs to run well on that slower machine, but because TP 3 lacked some of those optimisations and needed substitute code, performance wasn't as good for that system. But occasionally I could write something which would run well on it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 15:25, 29 February 16
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 15:25, 29 February 16
I had the 386SX/25 version of the Mega-PC and it worked just fine for me from its release until late 1998, when I upgraded to a Pentium-2. The Mega-PC got upgraded with 4Mb RAM and a 720Mb hard drive that I had to save up for for about a year before I could afford it (oh the perils of being 12 and having little pocket money!) but it was worth it.
I loved that machine, and was very annoyed when my mother just threw it out because, in her mind, "it didn't get used any more". Apparently she didn't notice that I still used the Mega Drive part of it regularly. :'(
As for the SX version not being very good, I have to disagree. Putting DOS 6.2 on it made it run like the wind (the version of DOS that it was packaged with sucked so much and was incredibly bloated - typical MS in that respect). Windows 3.11 would slow it down immensely (as I recall, the 1Mb RAM it came with could only handle a black-and-white wallpaper on Windows 3.11 due to running out of memory) and the 40Mb hard drive was a joke but you could still code on it (I wrote several games on my Mega-PC), you could easily run a small business on it (again, I did) and you could definitely play games on it (oh the hours I lost to Civilisation, Elite and Railroad Tycoon!).
It was a lovely machine and I wish I still had mine.
I loved that machine, and was very annoyed when my mother just threw it out because, in her mind, "it didn't get used any more". Apparently she didn't notice that I still used the Mega Drive part of it regularly. :'(
As for the SX version not being very good, I have to disagree. Putting DOS 6.2 on it made it run like the wind (the version of DOS that it was packaged with sucked so much and was incredibly bloated - typical MS in that respect). Windows 3.11 would slow it down immensely (as I recall, the 1Mb RAM it came with could only handle a black-and-white wallpaper on Windows 3.11 due to running out of memory) and the 40Mb hard drive was a joke but you could still code on it (I wrote several games on my Mega-PC), you could easily run a small business on it (again, I did) and you could definitely play games on it (oh the hours I lost to Civilisation, Elite and Railroad Tycoon!).
It was a lovely machine and I wish I still had mine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Munchausen on 17:20, 29 February 16
Post by: Munchausen on 17:20, 29 February 16
Quote from: Zoe Robinson on 15:25, 29 February 16
As for the SX version not being very good, I have to disagree. Putting DOS 6.2 on it made it run like the wind (the version of DOS that it was packaged with sucked so much and was incredibly bloated - typical MS in that respect). Windows 3.11 would slow it down immensely (as I recall, the 1Mb RAM it came with could only handle a black-and-white wallpaper on Windows 3.11 due to running out of memory) and the 40Mb hard drive was a joke but you could still code on it (I wrote several games on my Mega-PC), you could easily run a small business on it (again, I did) and you could definitely play games on it (oh the hours I lost to Civilisation, Elite and Railroad Tycoon!).
We didn't have a Mega PC but did have a 386SX (a DEC, which I still have but which doesn't work), and I agree, they were awesome (as long as you have enough RAM anyway)! We eventually got 16MB RAM I think. We had DOS 6.22 and windows 3.1, I used to program on it in qbasic and visual basic 3.0 (back when VB still compiled to native code), and we had word (6.0 IIRC? The last one before win 95) that was used for all mine and my siblings school work, and all of my Mum's open university degree essays and dissertation. And countless games of course :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Singaja on 18:29, 01 March 16
Post by: Singaja on 18:29, 01 March 16
Schneider CPC464 with grey keys revisited with CTM644 (working but with some issues I reckon) , no minimal price.
Amstrad CPC 464 z monitorem kolorowym (6021269763) - Allegro.pl - Więcej niż (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc-464-z-monitorem-kolorowym-i6021269763.html)
Amstrad CPC 464 z monitorem kolorowym (6021269763) - Allegro.pl - Więcej niż (http://allegro.pl/amstrad-cpc-464-z-monitorem-kolorowym-i6021269763.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 01:24, 02 March 16
Post by: dodogildo on 01:24, 02 March 16
Once a holy grail. Nobody's cup of tea nowadays: CPC 464 FIRMWARE Guide http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201533084147&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:02, 04 March 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:02, 04 March 16
Here you have a true survivor...
Amstrad CPC 6128 computer base unit ** powers up - faulty for spares/repair | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-computer-base-unit-powers-up-faulty-for-spares-repair-/111925828097?hash=item1a0f4c9a01:g:2twAAOSwr7ZW2ait)
Only the belt seems not to work, but the poor guy needs quite a lot of attention :picard:
Amstrad CPC 6128 computer base unit ** powers up - faulty for spares/repair | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-computer-base-unit-powers-up-faulty-for-spares-repair-/111925828097?hash=item1a0f4c9a01:g:2twAAOSwr7ZW2ait)
Only the belt seems not to work, but the poor guy needs quite a lot of attention :picard:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 19:48, 04 March 16
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 19:48, 04 March 16
It looks like that old thing has been misused badly by a kid, then spent some time living in a skip. :'(
Still, someone's big £32 for it; which I'm not sure a computer in that condition should be fetching but hey, each to their own.
Still, someone's big £32 for it; which I'm not sure a computer in that condition should be fetching but hey, each to their own.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 20:27, 04 March 16
Post by: Dabz on 20:27, 04 March 16
Oh wow... There should be laws against that! :/
Dabz
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 20:58, 04 March 16
Post by: dodogildo on 20:58, 04 March 16
Such an excellent edition for such a lame port http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161996266004&alt=web
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: jbaudrand on 21:32, 04 March 16
Post by: jbaudrand on 21:32, 04 March 16
The ninja cowl is missing...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 22:44, 05 March 16
Post by: dodogildo on 22:44, 05 March 16
Quote from: jbaudrand on 21:32, 04 March 16
The ninja cowl is missing...
Playability and good graphics are missing too... :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:30, 08 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:30, 08 March 16
Quote from: VirtuaIceMan on 14:23, 03 February 16Hi everyone! At some point in the near future (I'll let you know when) I'll be putting my collection of Amstrad CPC464 games, magazines and Dk'Tronics 64KB RAM pack up for sale on eBay.
I've just uploaded the first batch, Computing With The Amstrad magazines from 1985, complete with the mail order cassette tapes for each.
Update: added Computing With The Amstrad magazines from 1986
I'll update when I add more batches of stuff...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 11:57, 09 March 16
Post by: seanb on 11:57, 09 March 16
Oh if I only had the money
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 16:58, 09 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 16:58, 09 March 16
Update: added Computing With The Amstrad magazines from 1988 (to go with 1987, 1986 and 1985). The last few rebranded to CPC Computing. The November 1988 issue comes with a mail order cassette tape of demos and other programs, so is a bit more expensive to ship.
I'll update when I add more batches of stuff...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
I'll update when I add more batches of stuff...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 23:32, 09 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 23:32, 09 March 16
Update: just added Amstrad Computer User magazines from 1989; this was when CPC Computing (which was called Computing with the Amstrad) changed names again...
Also just added Amstrad Computer User magazines from 1990 and 1991 (I only have the first 4 of 1991 though, as I swapped to getting Amstrad Action that year)
And now just added Amstrad Action 1991 (Feb-Dec) - from April onwards these come complete with the cover mounted original cassette tapes (April 1991 was when they started giving them away!).
Also up: Amstrad Action 1992 (Jan-Dec) - with cover tapes (Dec has free head cleaner tape too!).
And Amstrad Action 1993...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Also just added Amstrad Computer User magazines from 1990 and 1991 (I only have the first 4 of 1991 though, as I swapped to getting Amstrad Action that year)
And now just added Amstrad Action 1991 (Feb-Dec) - from April onwards these come complete with the cover mounted original cassette tapes (April 1991 was when they started giving them away!).
Also up: Amstrad Action 1992 (Jan-Dec) - with cover tapes (Dec has free head cleaner tape too!).
And Amstrad Action 1993...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 13:55, 10 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 13:55, 10 March 16
I've completed my magazines for sale with Amstrad Action 1994 (Jan-Dec) and 1995 (only Jan-April though).
Coming up on my eBay:
Binders (to hold magazines in) - for Computing with the Amstrad, 8000 Plus and PCW Plus.
Books - a couple of programming books.
Hardware - Datel DK'Tronics 64K Memory pack (with Bank Switch Software cassette and manual).
Games - cassette tape games from 1984 - 1993 (both original boxed and budget re-releases).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html
Coming up on my eBay:
Binders (to hold magazines in) - for Computing with the Amstrad, 8000 Plus and PCW Plus.
Books - a couple of programming books.
Hardware - Datel DK'Tronics 64K Memory pack (with Bank Switch Software cassette and manual).
Games - cassette tape games from 1984 - 1993 (both original boxed and budget re-releases).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:52, 11 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:52, 11 March 16
Added some hard card binders now; 3 from Computing With The Amstrad, one from PCW Plus and 5 from (you can only see 1 at a time) 8000 Plus. Basically I nicked my Dad's Amstrad business folders to put my magazines in, when I was young!
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:58, 12 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:58, 12 March 16
Just added 2 Amstrad CPC programming books and the possibly desirable Datel DK'Tronics 64KB memory pack (complete with bank switch software cassette tape and 23 page manual).
As usual: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
As usual: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:17, 13 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:17, 13 March 16
Just a small addition today; a job lot of 35 games someone included with an Amstrad I bought. I don't think I ever loaded any of them, so consider them untested.
Next up come the games :-) there's 97 of them, so expect it to take a little while to get fully listed!
Keep an eye on: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
p.s. I'll stop spamming this thread when I've finished listing. Not too long to go now!
Next up come the games :-) there's 97 of them, so expect it to take a little while to get fully listed!
Keep an eye on: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
p.s. I'll stop spamming this thread when I've finished listing. Not too long to go now!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:23, 17 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:23, 17 March 16
Just uploaded the first range of games, a number of old 1984-ish era Amsoft titles, and a selection of large box games (including the probably hyper rare Star Commando with game-winning badge!).
Update: added some more, some bigger box compilations and some old pre-cardboard box (but not regular plastic case) games.
There's normal cassette tape games (mainly budget re-releases), larger plastic boxed games and the well-known cardboard mini-box games yet to come...
As before: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Update: added some more, some bigger box compilations and some old pre-cardboard box (but not regular plastic case) games.
There's normal cassette tape games (mainly budget re-releases), larger plastic boxed games and the well-known cardboard mini-box games yet to come...
As before: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 10:34, 17 March 16
Post by: dodogildo on 10:34, 17 March 16
These books, I'd like to have.. Amstrad CPC464 Whole Memory Guide Machine Code for Beginners on The Amstrad 1984 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC464-WHOLE-MEMORY-GUIDE-MACHINE-CODE-FOR-BEGINNERS-ON-THE-AMSTRAD-1984-/272171126405)
But too far away.. to pricey to get shipped..
But too far away.. to pricey to get shipped..
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:13, 18 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 01:13, 18 March 16
Just uploaded a load of budget/old games and utilities, in normal small cassette cases. More game still to come though!
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:17, 18 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 14:17, 18 March 16
Just added 13 original games in their double-cassette size plastic cases.
Only the cardboard mini-box ones to go (and 3D Construction Kit)...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Only the cardboard mini-box ones to go (and 3D Construction Kit)...
virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 17:03, 18 March 16
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 17:03, 18 March 16
Oh man, 3D Construction Kit. 15 minutes to load, and no guarantee it would work when you were done.
So many lost hours. :'(
So many lost hours. :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:13, 20 March 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:13, 20 March 16
I managed to do a couple of games with it! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 15:29, 20 March 16
Post by: Zoe Robinson on 15:29, 20 March 16
I was working on a game in 3D Construction Kit when I moved over to the Mega-PC. Never finished it, the interface was too slow and the coding too clunky to make it interesting to deal with. I appreciate those who managed to do it, though.
I once thought about going back and finishing that game, but then I woke up in a cold sweat and swore off eating cheese before bedtime. ;)
I once thought about going back and finishing that game, but then I woke up in a cold sweat and swore off eating cheese before bedtime. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:14, 21 March 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 00:14, 21 March 16
I made a little demo game thing that I then recorded, talking over, as a "Virtual Reality" film!
Anyway a good number of magazines have sold now, but many are still available, and I've just finished uploading 18 games in small cardboard boxes (including Chase HQ, Turrican, Out Run Europa, Shadow Of The Beast and more).
Still got to upload 3D Construction Kit, but the VHS is damaged so I'm going to try to fix it before selling it (the flip up door part is broken, but the tape itself is fine).
Anyway a good number of magazines have sold now, but many are still available, and I've just finished uploading 18 games in small cardboard boxes (including Chase HQ, Turrican, Out Run Europa, Shadow Of The Beast and more).
Still got to upload 3D Construction Kit, but the VHS is damaged so I'm going to try to fix it before selling it (the flip up door part is broken, but the tape itself is fine).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:59, 02 April 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:59, 02 April 16
For our Queensland Brethren (Australia)
Amstrad CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc6128-/152039081049?hash=item23663c4459:g:v6UAAOSwbwlXAELn)
Good Luck Ray
Amstrad CPC6128 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/amstrad-cpc6128-/152039081049?hash=item23663c4459:g:v6UAAOSwbwlXAELn)
Good Luck Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:10, 06 April 16
Post by: khaz on 14:10, 06 April 16
There's this guy selling a bunch of write protect pins on ebay. I don't know where they come from, new old stock, repurposed or whatever.
Amstrad CPC6128 Disk Drive Write Protect PIN FOR EME 156 Drives | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Disk-Drive-Write-Protect-Pin-for-EME-156-Drives-/121947174360?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1120)
Does this piece of metal have another name in the industry? Maybe it's super common but I just don't know how to look for them.
Amstrad CPC6128 Disk Drive Write Protect PIN FOR EME 156 Drives | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Disk-Drive-Write-Protect-Pin-for-EME-156-Drives-/121947174360?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1120)
Does this piece of metal have another name in the industry? Maybe it's super common but I just don't know how to look for them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:40, 06 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 14:40, 06 April 16
I think he makes these himself. I've put all the data here to make your own: Writepin - CPCWiki (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Writepin)
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:56, 08 April 16
Post by: Gryzor on 13:56, 08 April 16
Well, for those lazy enough €3.5 is not that bad, though he could've thrown in two of them instead of 1.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:07, 08 April 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:07, 08 April 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:56, 08 April 16
Well, for those lazy enough €3.5 is not that bad, though he could've thrown in two of them instead of 1.
Sure, that is the classical thing that sometimes you prefer to pay only because you do not feel like making one. Ah, laziness... :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:08, 09 April 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:08, 09 April 16
Wow. Not seen one of these in a while.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252347486051&alt=web
It's a romboard extra for a CPC 464 that has a switchable socket for a basic 1.1 ROM to upgrade to 664 spec externally.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252347486051&alt=web
It's a romboard extra for a CPC 464 that has a switchable socket for a basic 1.1 ROM to upgrade to 664 spec externally.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 23:38, 09 April 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 23:38, 09 April 16
I saw it the other day :) I could try to place a bid if it has some historic value or we want to have hi-res scans for the Wiki :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:13, 10 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 21:13, 10 April 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:08, 09 April 16
Wow. Not seen one of these in a while.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252347486051&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252347486051&alt=web)
It's a romboard extra for a CPC 464 that has a switchable socket for a basic 1.1 ROM to upgrade to 664 spec externally.
Has it been seriously modded or did it have all those bodge wires on the original?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:20, 10 April 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:20, 10 April 16
Mine had them too.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 15:04, 11 April 16
Post by: dodogildo on 15:04, 11 April 16
Joystick for Joyce, anyone? :)
Joystick Interface FOR Amstrad PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Joystick-Interface-for-Amstrad-PCW-/282000331186)
Joystick Interface FOR Amstrad PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Joystick-Interface-for-Amstrad-PCW-/282000331186)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:16, 11 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 15:16, 11 April 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 15:04, 11 April 16
Joystick for Joyce, anyone? :)
Joystick Interface FOR Amstrad PCW | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Joystick-Interface-for-Amstrad-PCW-/282000331186)
That looks like it was done on a 3D printer. Clone perhaps?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 00:12, 23 April 16
Post by: dodogildo on 00:12, 23 April 16
Mysterious (to me at least) 3rd party modulator http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=162041487607
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 00:56, 23 April 16
Post by: TFM on 00:56, 23 April 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 00:12, 23 April 16
Mysterious (to me at least) 3rd party modulator http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=162041487607 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=162041487607)
A bargain ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 00:57, 23 April 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 00:57, 23 April 16
MHT Ingenieros was a Spanish company that produced hardware for plenty of popular computers :) . The company was alive for quite a long time in Spain, but I never had anything from them :) . Here you have a little bit of info, although in Spanish...
El Legado de MHT INGENIEROS S.L. | Commodore Spain (http://www.commodorespain.es/el-legado-de-mht-ingenieros-s-l/)
El Legado de MHT INGENIEROS S.L. | Commodore Spain (http://www.commodorespain.es/el-legado-de-mht-ingenieros-s-l/)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 01:33, 23 April 16
Post by: dragon on 01:33, 23 April 16
It survive to computers,i remember years ago see it in the caceres hospital, mht was the company made the pre-paid tv cards and decodificador tv systems in the hospital.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 13:45, 27 April 16
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 13:45, 27 April 16
Not sure if it's been mentioned or not but there are some new old stock gx4000 world of sport games.
It would be nice if some better nos titles showed up though.
Amstrad GX4000 - Epyx WORLD OF SPORTS Cartridge w/Booklet 1990 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Epyx-WORLD-OF-SPORTS-Cartridge-w-Booklet-1990-NEW-/331771986970?hash=item4d3f26c41a:g:y~EAAOSwJb9WtjzH)
It would be nice if some better nos titles showed up though.
Amstrad GX4000 - Epyx WORLD OF SPORTS Cartridge w/Booklet 1990 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Epyx-WORLD-OF-SPORTS-Cartridge-w-Booklet-1990-NEW-/331771986970?hash=item4d3f26c41a:g:y~EAAOSwJb9WtjzH)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:13, 27 April 16
Post by: khaz on 14:13, 27 April 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 13:45, 27 April 16Amstrad GX4000 - Epyx WORLD OF SPORTS Cartridge w/Booklet 1990 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Epyx-WORLD-OF-SPORTS-Cartridge-w-Booklet-1990-NEW-/331771986970?hash=item4d3f26c41a:g:y~EAAOSwJb9WtjzH)
I had never seen an opened GX4000 game box before. What a peculiar design.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 15:45, 27 April 16
Post by: TFM on 15:45, 27 April 16
Just too a look at the WOS vid, a real Plus game! Nice indeed! :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:36, 27 April 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:36, 27 April 16
They are selling like hot cakes! :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:38, 27 April 16
Post by: TFM on 18:38, 27 April 16
Some guys bitch at it, because it only has 4 events. Ok Wintergames did better regarding this number. But how much can one put in only 128 KB of Cart-ROM? (Seems no compression was used).
However, nobody bitches at games like 'Tennis' where you one have one (in numbers 1) events.
I like it for using the Plus features propely. And here take a look at it:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9MD1BSLZZ0)
However, nobody bitches at games like 'Tennis' where you one have one (in numbers 1) event
I like it for using the Plus features propely. And here take a look at it:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9MD1BSLZZ0)
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:28, 27 April 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:28, 27 April 16
It is clearly a Plus game, for sure :), and it does not look bad if you watch the video. I was never very fond of sport games, but it looks enjoyable :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:49, 27 April 16
Post by: TFM on 22:49, 27 April 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 19:28, 27 April 16
It is clearly a Plus game, for sure :) , and it does not look bad if you watch the video. I was never very fond of sport games, but it looks enjoyable :)
Honestly same here. Four games in 128 KB makes 32 KB for each one. Well, now that would be ...16 games in the 512 KB cartridge. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 23:55, 27 April 16
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 23:55, 27 April 16
Quote from: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 13:45, 27 April 16
Not sure if it's been mentioned or not but there are some new old stock gx4000 world of sport games.
It would be nice if some better nos titles showed up though.
Amstrad GX4000 - Epyx WORLD OF SPORTS Cartridge w/Booklet 1990 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Epyx-WORLD-OF-SPORTS-Cartridge-w-Booklet-1990-NEW-/331771986970?hash=item4d3f26c41a:g:y~EAAOSwJb9WtjzH)
18 quid for 5 minutes of gameplay. There are an awful lot of mugs out there with more more money than sense. 18 quid that could have gone towards a C4CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 07:21, 28 April 16
Post by: seanb on 07:21, 28 April 16
Quote from: TFM on 18:38, 27 April 16But that one game might be done well.
Some guys bitch at it, because it only has 4 events. Ok Wintergames did better regarding this number. But how much can one put in only 128 KB of Cart-ROM? (Seems no compression was used).
However, nobody bitches at games like 'Tennis' where you one have one (in numbers 1) events.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:32, 28 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:32, 28 April 16
A little off topic here, but maybe someone here can explain this: I have saved a search in ebay and it's set to send me an email notification when something new arrives. However, I get an email saying something like "41 new items for your search 'Amstrad CPC'", but when I open the e-mail it never lists more than 12 items. It has a button for "Show all", but this just does a complete search and lists every Amstrad CPC, not just the 41 new ones.
Anyone have an idea what I need to change to get all 41 listed in the e-mail?
Bryce.
Anyone have an idea what I need to change to get all 41 listed in the e-mail?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:16, 28 April 16
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:16, 28 April 16
Quote from: TFM on 18:38, 27 April 16It looks nice but the gameplay is not fun.
Some guys bitch at it, because it only has 4 events. Ok Wintergames did better regarding this number. But how much can one put in only 128 KB of Cart-ROM? (Seems no compression was used).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:23, 28 April 16
Post by: Gryzor on 14:23, 28 April 16
Quote from: Bryce on 08:32, 28 April 16
A little off topic here, but maybe someone here can explain this: I have saved a search in ebay and it's set to send me an email notification when something new arrives. However, I get an email saying something like "41 new items for your search 'Amstrad CPC'", but when I open the e-mail it never lists more than 12 items. It has a button for "Show all", but this just does a complete search and lists every Amstrad CPC, not just the 41 new ones.
Anyone have an idea what I need to change to get all 41 listed in the e-mail?
Bryce.
Hm, just checked a subscription/notification email and the "view all results" correctly goes to the specific search page... which ebay are you on?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:48, 28 April 16
Post by: khaz on 14:48, 28 April 16
Quote from: Bryce on 08:32, 28 April 16
A little off topic here, but maybe someone here can explain this: I have saved a search in ebay and it's set to send me an email notification when something new arrives. However, I get an email saying something like "41 new items for your search 'Amstrad CPC'", but when I open the e-mail it never lists more than 12 items. It has a button for "Show all", but this just does a complete search and lists every Amstrad CPC, not just the 41 new ones.
Anyone have an idea what I need to change to get all 41 listed in the e-mail?
Bryce.
This is normal behaviour I assume. There are never more than 12 items in the e-mail, and clicking on Show all brings your search ordered by newly listed so you can check the first 41 in the list.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:12, 28 April 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:12, 28 April 16
No, what he's saying is that instead of a list of 41 items he gets the entire CPC category.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:17, 28 April 16
Post by: TFM on 16:17, 28 April 16
Because... he want it all!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 16:40, 28 April 16
Post by: khaz on 16:40, 28 April 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 15:12, 28 April 16
No, what he's saying is that instead of a list of 41 items he gets the entire CPC category.
And I'm saying he won't have it because it's not how it works.
The e-mail is a bit misleading, but there is no list with only the new stuff in it, to my knowledge.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:42, 29 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:42, 29 April 16
It's like this: Let's say I have a search for CPC464 and there are currently 100 CPC464s in ebay. Now 41 new CPC464s arrive and I get an email saying "41 new results for your search". The email only contains 12 of the 41. Clicking "Show all" gives me a list of 141 items. But how do I get to see just the 41 that they are supposedly notifying me about?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 11:44, 29 April 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 11:44, 29 April 16
Quote from: Bryce on 08:42, 29 April 16
It's like this: Let's say I have a search for CPC464 and there are currently 100 CPC464s in ebay. Now 41 new CPC464s arrive and I get an email saying "41 new results for your search". The email only contains 12 of the 41. Clicking "Show all" gives me a list of 141 items. But how do I get to see just the 41 that they are supposedly notifying me about?
Bryce.
I think that the best way to see is to select "Newest First" in the sort order box. Chances are the top 41 will be the same 41, plus any new ones listed since the email was sent out.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:56, 29 April 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:56, 29 April 16
I'll check that next time.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 13:56, 29 April 16
Post by: khaz on 13:56, 29 April 16
It should default to newest first when you click on the link, regardless of whatever sorting you had when you marked the search.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 12:54, 09 May 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 12:54, 09 May 16
Is this legit?
Amstrad the CPC Years - Amstrad CPC 464/6128 Emulator and tons of software | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-the-CPC-Years-Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-Emulator-and-tons-of-software-/152084492548?hash=item2368f13104:g:EeUAAOSwO~hXIjfX)
Amstrad the CPC Years - Amstrad CPC 464/6128 Emulator and tons of software | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-the-CPC-Years-Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-Emulator-and-tons-of-software-/152084492548?hash=item2368f13104:g:EeUAAOSwO~hXIjfX)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 13:11, 09 May 16
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 13:11, 09 May 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 12:54, 09 May 16
Is this legit?
Amstrad the CPC Years - Amstrad CPC 464/6128 Emulator and tons of software | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-the-CPC-Years-Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-Emulator-and-tons-of-software-/152084492548?hash=item2368f13104:g:EeUAAOSwO~hXIjfX)
Clearly we're out of the recession now!
Give me your money and save yourself from downloading them yourself!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 13:36, 09 May 16
Post by: mr_lou on 13:36, 09 May 16
Now now, don't be like that. Afterall, with this DVD "you can spwend hours nrowsing through all the articles"...
Ok, we shouldn't made fun. I don't really see anything wrong with anyone trying to make a little money on creating compilations like this.
Ok, we shouldn't made fun. I don't really see anything wrong with anyone trying to make a little money on creating compilations like this.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:37, 09 May 16
Post by: Bryce on 13:37, 09 May 16
Except for the fact that he's making money from other peoples work without their permission?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:48, 09 May 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:48, 09 May 16
Quote from: mr_lou on 13:36, 09 May 16
Now now, don't be like that. Afterall, with this DVD "you can spwend hours nrowsing through all the articles"...
Ok, we shouldn't made fun. I don't really see anything wrong with anyone trying to make a little money on creating compilations like this.
You would if it was your hard work he is making money from and not cutting you in. I bet he has asked none of the emulator authors, let alone all the owners of the games, and demo programmers. I can also bet Future Publishing did not consent.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 14:43, 09 May 16
Post by: mr_lou on 14:43, 09 May 16
Quote from: Bryce on 13:37, 09 May 16
Except for the fact that he's making money from other peoples work without their permission?
Except for that yes.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:45, 09 May 16
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:45, 09 May 16
Quote from: mr_lou on 14:43, 09 May 16
Except for that yes.
If by that, you mean copyright infringement, then that's a very big 'that' indeed. :o :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 19:51, 09 May 16
Post by: dodogildo on 19:51, 09 May 16
More crazy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Assembly-Language-for-the-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-a-Stephenson-D-J-0852428618-/391449180177
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 22:01, 09 May 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 22:01, 09 May 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 19:51, 09 May 16
More crazy Assembly Language for The Amstrad CPC 464 664 A Stephenson D J 0852428618 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Assembly-Language-for-the-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-a-Stephenson-D-J-0852428618-/391449180177)
Wow what a bargain.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:41, 10 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 10:41, 10 May 16
Quote from: EgoTrip on 12:54, 09 May 16
Is this legit?
Amstrad the CPC Years - Amstrad CPC 464/6128 Emulator and tons of software | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-the-CPC-Years-Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-Emulator-and-tons-of-software-/152084492548?hash=item2368f13104:g:EeUAAOSwO~hXIjfX)
I bet he's using CPCLoader in there... not amused.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:43, 10 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 10:43, 10 May 16
Quote from: dodogildo on 19:51, 09 May 16
More crazy Assembly Language for The Amstrad CPC 464 664 A Stephenson D J 0852428618 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Assembly-Language-for-the-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-a-Stephenson-D-J-0852428618-/391449180177)
Was there such a book? The ISBN only returns this one entry with the bogus cover...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 11:12, 10 May 16
Post by: dodogildo on 11:12, 10 May 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:43, 10 May 16
Was there such a book? The ISBN only returns this one entry with the bogus cover...
I know, right? :) crazy
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 11:20, 10 May 16
Post by: khaz on 11:20, 10 May 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:43, 10 May 16
Was there such a book? The ISBN only returns this one entry with the bogus cover...
I suppose it's this one
lalala (http://cpcrulez.fr/book_english-assembly_language_Programming_for_the_amstrad_CPC_464_664_and_6128_AA.htm)
[edit] this link breaks the forum link title generator?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 11:21, 10 May 16
Post by: robcfg on 11:21, 10 May 16
A search on isbnsearch.org (http://www.isbnsearch.org/isbn/0852428618) actually returns that there are some available on amazon, at a more affordable price ;D
Should we get one and scan it for the CPCWiki?...
Should we get one and scan it for the CPCWiki?...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:00, 10 May 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:00, 10 May 16
Quote from: khaz on 11:20, 10 May 16
I suppose it's this one
lalala (http://cpcrulez.fr/book_english-assembly_language_Programming_for_the_amstrad_CPC_464_664_and_6128_AA.htm)
[edit] this link breaks the forum link title generator?
Well now we know how he does his pricing: "(248 pages)". And I thought he'd just pulled some price out of his arse.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:14, 10 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 12:14, 10 May 16
The cheap listing on Amazon is from the same seller, so I wouldn't trust it...
Let's try the link:
oops indeed it just disappeared!!! (http://cpcrulez.fr/book_english-assembly_language_Programming_for_the_amstrad_CPC_464_664_and_6128_AA.htm)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 12:31, 10 May 16
Post by: robcfg on 12:31, 10 May 16
Works for me...
Let's try the Amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0852428618/?tag=wwwcampusboocom587-20&condition=used).
Let's try the Amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0852428618/?tag=wwwcampusboocom587-20&condition=used).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:22, 10 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:22, 10 May 16
Do you want me to buy it guys? :D (the cheap one!)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 10 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 10 May 16
I wouldn't bet on it being the original one... probably a photocopy or some bullcrap.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:54, 10 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:54, 10 May 16
I would buy it for 15 pounds or so and take the risk if it was a very rare book. Problem is that buying it from USA means that I have to pay shipping costs... and it is around 27 pounds in total ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 16:54, 10 May 16
Post by: khaz on 16:54, 10 May 16
There's a copy on amazon.fr
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:47, 10 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:47, 10 May 16
OK guys, no more waiting!! I bought it for 9 pounds!! Now I will resell it and I will be rich. This will be like Chase HQ 2, because I plan to burn all the remaining copies if I find them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 18:17, 10 May 16
Post by: Cholo on 18:17, 10 May 16
Is it this one?
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Assembly_Language_programming_for_the_Amstrad_CPC_464 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Assembly_Language_programming_for_the_Amstrad_CPC_464),664_%26_6128
Never seen it for sale, but then again its been ages since ive been looking.
Judging from the contents it looks like the usual "clone" book on machine code. Always wondered who made the first one that everyone seem to just "copy/translate" from. Aka it always starts with the basics, then programming some math functions & finally slap some premade Rsx into your face to handle moving a char around the screen. Must be 80% of the books that is exactly like that and not a single one seem to have dared digging deeper into the firmware or take on a topic like music, screen, scrooling & border control, tape/disc handling or similar. Oh well, perhaps if the 8bits had been around a bit longer i guess.
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Assembly_Language_programming_for_the_Amstrad_CPC_464 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Assembly_Language_programming_for_the_Amstrad_CPC_464),664_%26_6128
Never seen it for sale, but then again its been ages since ive been looking.
Judging from the contents it looks like the usual "clone" book on machine code. Always wondered who made the first one that everyone seem to just "copy/translate" from. Aka it always starts with the basics, then programming some math functions & finally slap some premade Rsx into your face to handle moving a char around the screen. Must be 80% of the books that is exactly like that and not a single one seem to have dared digging deeper into the firmware or take on a topic like music, screen, scrooling & border control, tape/disc handling or similar. Oh well, perhaps if the 8bits had been around a bit longer i guess.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 18:55, 10 May 16
Post by: khaz on 18:55, 10 May 16
Same as your typical BASIC book then I suppose? I bought a few of those to try and get better at using the CPC, but each and every one of them were as generic as possible, covering broad subjects that could apply to every BASIC language on any computer, without ever talking about machine-specific code, like borders, colours or *gasp* sprites, the very thing I was interested in learning about.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:39, 10 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:39, 10 May 16
I am sure that it is going to be one of those, yup. Actually, buying it is just a preservation effort, as you can guess :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Cholo on 20:05, 10 May 16
Post by: Cholo on 20:05, 10 May 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 19:39, 10 May 16Ah yes, i realise my previous post probably sounded a bit overall negative. However that dosnt mean i think its not worth picking up for preservation & collecting purposes ;) Probably pretty rare that one.
I am sure that it is going to be one of those, yup. Actually, buying it is just a preservation effort, as you can guess :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:37, 10 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 20:37, 10 May 16
Don't be sad if it turns out to be a photocopy or something... but I hope it's the real deal :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 23:43, 10 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 23:43, 10 May 16
Let´s see what I get at the end and if it is worth it from any point of view! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:24, 16 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 14:24, 16 May 16
HOLD IN AWE MORTALS!!
The 248 pounds prodigal son, the holy grail of the Amstrad books, arrived today!!! (and it is not a photocopy)
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The 248 pounds prodigal son, the holy grail of the Amstrad books, arrived today!!! (and it is not a photocopy)
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 14:43, 16 May 16
Post by: robcfg on 14:43, 16 May 16
Congrats! Now just scan it for the wiki and then profit! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:58, 16 May 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:58, 16 May 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 14:24, 16 May 16So how much you selling it for? [emoji6]
HOLD IN AWE MORTALS!!
The 248 pounds prodigal son, the holy grail of the Amstrad books, arrived today!!! (and it is not a photocopy)
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:16, 16 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:16, 16 May 16
Around 600 pounds or so ;D :laugh:
I have to check if it is interesting for the wiki, I still did not read it, but actually it does not seem like a bad book. It is full of code and examples...
I have to check if it is interesting for the wiki, I still did not read it, but actually it does not seem like a bad book. It is full of code and examples...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:26, 16 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:26, 16 May 16
Ohhhh so nice!!! Now I want one too :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:31, 17 May 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:31, 17 May 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 15:16, 16 May 16
Around 600 pounds or so ;D :laugh:
I have to check if it is interesting for the wiki, I still did not read it, but actually it does not seem like a bad book. It is full of code and examples...
Yeah sadlly I was talking to @Gryzor (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) about scanning mine for the Wiki in a PM. Didn't realise anyone would go out and spend￡248 on it. :(
If you're interested in scanning it, I can send the pages I've done, up to page 52.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 01:54, 17 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 01:54, 17 May 16
Well, do not worry, I actually spent 9 pounds :D :D It turns out that I found it in a second hand online library :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 13:26, 17 May 16
Post by: khaz on 13:26, 17 May 16
The cover is so confusing. Why is there a CPC dying in the desert surrounded by dead trees and a cow skull? Is the digital beam supposed to revive it or is it its digital soul fleeing its lifeless body?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:32, 17 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 13:32, 17 May 16
Quote from: khaz on 13:26, 17 May 16
The cover is so confusing. Why is there a CPC dying in the desert surrounded by dead trees and a cow skull? Is the digital beam supposed to revive it or is it its digital soul fleeing its lifeless body?
All valid questions :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 13:35, 17 May 16
Post by: arnoldemu on 13:35, 17 May 16
Quote from: khaz on 13:26, 17 May 16Look at it another way.
The cover is so confusing. Why is there a CPC dying in the desert surrounded by dead trees and a cow skull? Is the digital beam supposed to revive it or is it its digital soul fleeing its lifeless body?
The CPC is surviving, not dying. In the desert it is alive and it has a strong digital beam giving out strong information.
The desert can't destroy it. The dark colour of it's plastic is proud and easy to see ;D
(The plus would be hidden because it's colour is similar to the colour of sand).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 13:36, 17 May 16
Post by: arnoldemu on 13:36, 17 May 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 15:16, 16 May 16I was going to say "forget spending £200" and send me the money and I will teach you z80 for that price.
Around 600 pounds or so ;D :laugh:
I have to check if it is interesting for the wiki, I still did not read it, but actually it does not seem like a bad book. It is full of code and examples...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:17, 17 May 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:17, 17 May 16
The cover is pure madness and makes the book even better. I actually have to check who perpetrated it and look for the rest of his/her artwork :laugh: .
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 12:06, 18 May 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 12:06, 18 May 16
Quote from: khaz on 13:26, 17 May 16
The cover is so confusing. Why is there a CPC dying in the desert surrounded by dead trees and a cow skull? Is the digital beam supposed to revive it or is it its digital soul fleeing its lifeless body?
Their audience were outback Australians? ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 14:14, 18 May 16
Post by: Audronic on 14:14, 18 May 16
Quote from: AMSDOS on 12:06, 18 May 16
Their audience were outback Australians? ;D
I am pretty sure i have been there, Just south of Innamincka. ;D
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:04, 18 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:04, 18 May 16
Quote from: arnoldemu on 13:36, 17 May 16
I was going to say "forget spending £200" and send me the money and I will teach you z80 for that price.
I might take you up on that offer :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:27, 19 May 16
Post by: Gryzor on 14:27, 19 May 16
Lovely and weird arcade stick/rotary controller combo:
Multifunktions Joystick für z.B Atari XL/XE,C 64,C 128,Schneider CPC,Amiga etc. (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Multifunktions-Joystick-fur-z-B-Atari-XL-XE-C-64-C-128-Schneider-CPC-Amiga-etc-/121988647464?hash=item1c67170a28:g:ME4AAOSwboVXOfGO)
Multifunktions Joystick für z.B Atari XL/XE,C 64,C 128,Schneider CPC,Amiga etc. (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Multifunktions-Joystick-fur-z-B-Atari-XL-XE-C-64-C-128-Schneider-CPC-Amiga-etc-/121988647464?hash=item1c67170a28:g:ME4AAOSwboVXOfGO)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 01:28, 20 May 16
Post by: Executioner on 01:28, 20 May 16
I just bought this: Amstrad PCW 8512 Computer Word Processor in QLD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222114826763?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Hope I wasn't competing with anyone here, freight cost me more than the PCW :) $78, but for a total of AU$150 if I can fix the power
supply easily it's a bargain.
Hope I wasn't competing with anyone here, freight cost me more than the PCW :) $78, but for a total of AU$150 if I can fix the power
supply easily it's a bargain.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 20 May 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 20 May 16
It may not be the power supply at all.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Executioner on 10:01, 20 May 16
Post by: Executioner on 10:01, 20 May 16
May not be, but the seller seems to think it is. Can't tell until I actually get it, but since it has all the original books, discs and box, I'd say it's (probably) worth the money anyway.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:24, 20 May 16
Post by: Bryce on 11:24, 20 May 16
Everything's fixable, so it's definitely worth it.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 23:55, 27 May 16
Post by: VirtuaIceMan on 23:55, 27 May 16
Finally(!) added the cassette tape version of Domark's 3D Construction Kit to my eBay (had been waiting to fix and test VHS tape, which had a broken cassette shell, now fixed!).
It's over on my eBay store: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
It's over on my eBay store: virtuaiceman | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/virtuaiceman/m.html)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:32, 01 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:32, 01 June 16
Nice computer to upgrade and/or repair: not yellow at all and with the seller accepting returns:
AMSTRAD 464 plus 64K Home Computer Console Not Fully tested Spares or Repairs | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-464-plus-64K-Home-Computer-Console-Not-Fully-tested-Spares-or-Repairs-/311624861633?hash=item488e4a07c1:g:75kAAOSwmtJXTvM7)
:)
AMSTRAD 464 plus 64K Home Computer Console Not Fully tested Spares or Repairs | (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-464-plus-64K-Home-Computer-Console-Not-Fully-tested-Spares-or-Repairs-/311624861633?hash=item488e4a07c1:g:75kAAOSwmtJXTvM7)
:)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:07, 01 June 16
Post by: Bryce on 22:07, 01 June 16
That's nearly €90 for an untested 464+ (with possibly a fried ASIC). Not sure it's such a bargain unless you wanted the case for a working plus PCB.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 22:12, 01 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 22:12, 01 June 16
The good news is that you can return it, something that is not so usual. Problem is that you would have to pay postage costs... :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 10:18, 04 June 16
Post by: dragon on 10:18, 04 June 16
Price will be a crazy in seven days :o (is new from dactory).
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY) | eBay (http://www.ebay.es/itm/122003428622)
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY) | eBay (http://www.ebay.es/itm/122003428622)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 11:04, 04 June 16
Post by: Dagger on 11:04, 04 June 16
That's if it does not get removed because of the keyword spamming " (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY)"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 11:14, 04 June 16
Post by: seanb on 11:14, 04 June 16
PACK JUEGOS AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY) | eBay (http://www.ebay.es/itm/122003443155)
I had to post this because I do like the box the games come in
I had to post this because I do like the box the games come in
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:02, 04 June 16
Post by: Gryzor on 17:02, 04 June 16
Quote from: Dagger on 11:04, 04 June 16
That's if it does not get removed because of the keyword spamming " (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY)"
"This listing (122003428622) has been removed, or this item isn't available."
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 01:16, 05 June 16
Post by: dragon on 01:16, 05 June 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:02, 04 June 16
"This listing (122003428622) has been removed, or this item isn't available."
Is retired because someone very rich have make a very high offer. Is reserved in wallapop:(but not selled)'
¡Mira lo que acabo de encontrar en Wallapop!
ordenador amstrad cpc 6128
ordenador amstrad,teclado español con ñ.en caja con disquetes.nuevo.enbalado (http://p.wallapop.com/i/87043332?_pid=wi&_uid=26097356&_me=s_android)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:00, 08 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:00, 08 June 16
A couple of Pluses for the one that has the money :D
Amstrad 464 Plus And 6128 Plus And More Please Read | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-And-6128-Plus-And-More-Please-Read-/142018707117?hash=item2110f97ead:g:-5gAAOSwqBJXV-sV)
Amstrad 464 Plus And 6128 Plus And More Please Read | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-And-6128-Plus-And-More-Please-Read-/142018707117?hash=item2110f97ead:g:-5gAAOSwqBJXV-sV)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 11:58, 09 June 16
Post by: dragon on 11:58, 09 June 16
Computer returns
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY) | eBay (http://m.ebay.es/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-NO-SPECTRUM-SINCLAIR-MSX-COMMODORE-PS-SONY-/122010109227?nav=SEARCH:)
Pd: see the picture of the box. Is made in thailand, probably is a cost down!.
AMSTRAD CPC 6128 (NO SPECTRUM,SINCLAIR,MSX,COMMODORE,PS SONY) | eBay (http://m.ebay.es/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-6128-NO-SPECTRUM-SINCLAIR-MSX-COMMODORE-PS-SONY-/122010109227?nav=SEARCH:)
Pd: see the picture of the box. Is made in thailand, probably is a cost down!.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 12:06, 09 June 16
Post by: Dagger on 12:06, 09 June 16
Apart from the key wording spamming mentioned earlier does it also say it will not accept Paypal or am I reading it wrong?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:19, 09 June 16
Post by: Gryzor on 12:19, 09 June 16
I thought PayPal is obligatory for eBay nowadays?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:39, 09 June 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:39, 09 June 16
No, they still push PayPal although they no longer own it, but all other methods can still be used.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 09 June 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:08, 09 June 16
Ah. But I guess there's no buyer protection then, correct?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:12, 09 June 16
Post by: Bryce on 15:12, 09 June 16
Correct. But that's why many sellers don't offer PayPal as an option anymore. Buyer protection is too easy to scam.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:36, 09 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:36, 09 June 16
The best option is to sell things to somebody close by. Then, if they do not pay or something like that, you can go there with a stick.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:06, 09 June 16
Post by: TFM on 18:06, 09 June 16
Hell, yes! :o But follow the rule of thumb: No stick smaller that a thumb. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 18:19, 09 June 16
Post by: dragon on 18:19, 09 June 16
The cpc users can only use these stick.
GRAYS GX 4000 COMPOSIT HOCKEY STICK | eBay (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAYS-GX-4000-COMPOSIT-HOCKEY-STICK-/191889655993?nav=SEARCH)
Another is a heresy
GRAYS GX 4000 COMPOSIT HOCKEY STICK | eBay (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAYS-GX-4000-COMPOSIT-HOCKEY-STICK-/191889655993?nav=SEARCH)
Another is a heresy
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:17, 09 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:17, 09 June 16
Seems fitting :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:05, 14 June 16
Post by: Gryzor on 08:05, 14 June 16
La Mascotte Adventure by Coktel Vision Amstrad CPC Disk OVP Boxed French | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LA-MASCOTTE-Adventure-by-Coktel-Vision-AMSTRAD-CPC-DISK-OVP-BOXED-french-/252392096789?hash=item3ac3bdc415:g:HgcAAOSwYaFWeUPx)
Yours for just €370.
Thanks to @VincentGR (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1053) for pointing it out to me!
Yours for just €370.
Thanks to @VincentGR (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1053) for pointing it out to me!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:03, 14 June 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:03, 14 June 16
Well you could offer €360 and score yourself a bargain?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Kris on 15:21, 14 June 16
Post by: Kris on 15:21, 14 June 16
So many crazy prices on Ebay....... :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:36, 15 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:36, 15 June 16
I am going to try to sell my upgraded 464 Plus for 1500 pounds one of these days :laugh: and when our adventure game is released, I am going to produce just one single physical copy and sell it for the same price of that Chase HQ 2 :laugh: Actually, I could customize the case of the computer just for the game and sell both things together :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 11:51, 15 June 16
Post by: seanb on 11:51, 15 June 16
I like your thinking
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:04, 17 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:04, 17 June 16
This one is actually cool:
Amstrad CPC - Bulldog RIGEL'S REVENGE Text Adventure 1987 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390843851840)
new old stock of a good adventure, Rigel´s Revenge, at very low price :)
Amstrad CPC - Bulldog RIGEL'S REVENGE Text Adventure 1987 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390843851840)
new old stock of a good adventure, Rigel´s Revenge, at very low price :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 11:44, 17 June 16
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 11:44, 17 June 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 11:04, 17 June 16
This one is actually cool:
Amstrad CPC - Bulldog RIGEL'S REVENGE Text Adventure 1987 *NEW! | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390843851840)
new old stock of a good adventure, Rigel´s Revenge, at very low price :)
I was going to purchase this a while back but was put off by reading a review that said that certain copies have a bug that doesn't let you finish the game.
I don't always trust that these games are actually new old stock. I purchased a new old stock Dr Scrimes Spook school game not long ago off one of the big eBay sellers who have loads of nos amstrad games, it might even be this seller, I'll have to check. Anyway the game had keys pencilled into the manual obviously by previous user, it also didn't work.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:23, 17 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:23, 17 June 16
I bought one, just in case it is the real deal :) You know, not much to lose, hehe, and I can always return it for less than 1 pound.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:39, 20 June 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:39, 20 June 16
I am posting just to confirm that this one in particular was actually a NOS game. I received it just now, but I still did not try it. I do not know if it will be possible to finish it either :)
P.D: The game definitely loads well, but the concept of an user friendly adventure has for sure changed over the years :-\
P.D: The game definitely loads well, but the concept of an user friendly adventure has for sure changed over the years :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 19:18, 28 June 16
Post by: TFM on 19:18, 28 June 16
You got a PC? Make someting GOOD out of it ;D
Z 80 CPU 64 K Bytes Board for IBM PC XT at Bus 1986 Unused w Papers | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Z-80-CPU-64-K-BYTES-BOARD-for-IBM-PC-XT-AT-Bus-1986-UNUSED-w-papers-/301997813232?hash=item465078edf0:g:HQMAAOSwQaJXRhZ8)
Z 80 CPU 64 K Bytes Board for IBM PC XT at Bus 1986 Unused w Papers | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Z-80-CPU-64-K-BYTES-BOARD-for-IBM-PC-XT-AT-Bus-1986-UNUSED-w-papers-/301997813232?hash=item465078edf0:g:HQMAAOSwQaJXRhZ8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:34, 07 July 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:34, 07 July 16
Finally you can send e-mails with your phone....
Amstrad Emailer Plus Personal Kommunikation Zentrum | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Emailer-Plus-Personal-Kommunikation-Zentrum-/231989884080)
Bryce.
Amstrad Emailer Plus Personal Kommunikation Zentrum | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Emailer-Plus-Personal-Kommunikation-Zentrum-/231989884080)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:57, 07 July 16
Post by: Gryzor on 11:57, 07 July 16
Actually I'd like one of these, just for the fun of it... but how do they work? Do they require a central server?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:23, 07 July 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:23, 07 July 16
They needed an account on Amserve.com as far as I can remember. It connected using ISDN or Broadband, but could only connect through Amserve (may have been hacked to connect to other servers since). They definitely only worked with @amserve.com e-mail addresses.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:23, 07 July 16
Post by: Gryzor on 12:23, 07 July 16
then, fail. How well did the emulators on it work?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 07 July 16
Post by: Bryce on 12:26, 07 July 16
I'm told the Sony PS4 emulator runs rather sluggish :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 12:37, 07 July 16
Post by: remax on 12:37, 07 July 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:23, 07 July 16
then, fail. How well did the emulators on it work?
well if you remove all electronics and replace it with the ones of a brand new cellphone, i had been told that both emulators and email service works very well...
Title: 6128 40010 in large quantities...
Post by: TFM on 18:02, 14 July 16
Post by: TFM on 18:02, 14 July 16
This may be interesting for hardware developers... @TotO (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=290) ... please check this out:
Amstrad CPC 464 6128 Ula 40010 Chip IC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-ULA-40010-chip-IC-/191279459842)
Ok, way too expansive of course, but they are at least available. :)
Amstrad CPC 464 6128 Ula 40010 Chip IC | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-ULA-40010-chip-IC-/191279459842)
Ok, way too expansive of course, but they are at least available. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SRS on 20:08, 14 July 16
Post by: SRS on 20:08, 14 July 16
Quote from: Bryce on 10:34, 07 July 16
Finally you can send e-mails with your phone....
Amstrad Emailer Plus Personal Kommunikation Zentrum | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-Emailer-Plus-Personal-Kommunikation-Zentrum-/231989884080)
Bryce.
"Dieses Gerät wurde hergestellt nur auf UK-Netzwerken zu arbeiten." - sorry, but with brexit way to dangerous - the invest may be lost.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 20:38, 14 July 16
Post by: Bryce on 20:38, 14 July 16
Quote from: SRS on 20:08, 14 July 16
"Dieses Gerät wurde hergestellt nur auf UK-Netzwerken zu arbeiten." - sorry, but with brexit way to dangerous - the invest may be lost.
Yes, but you can just get yourself a cable connection from British telecom. The monthly bill would probably be a few thousand pounds, but in the near future, that will only be a few Euros. ::)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:46, 01 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:46, 01 August 16
You still have like 10 minutes to get a Plus for less than 50 pounds :D It seems that it works :D
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Computer-/142065548726?hash=item2113c43db6:g:uTcAAOSw0RpXll~m)
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Computer-/142065548726?hash=item2113c43db6:g:uTcAAOSw0RpXll~m)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:48, 01 August 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 19:48, 01 August 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 19:46, 01 August 16
You still have like 10 minutes to get a Plus for less than 50 pounds :D It seems that it works :D
Amstrad 464 Plus Vintage Computer | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-Vintage-Computer-/142065548726?hash=item2113c43db6:g:uTcAAOSw0RpXll~m)
I'm too poor :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:13, 01 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 20:13, 01 August 16
It went for 66 pounds plus delivery, not super cheap at the end... :-X I paid 90 or 95 for my 464 Plus with the CM-14 and it was mint.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:01, 03 August 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:01, 03 August 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 20:13, 01 August 16That was good. I paid 140 for my non yellow minty 464+ with non yellow minty cm14
It went for 66 pounds plus delivery, not super cheap at the end... :-X I paid 90 or 95 for my 464 Plus with the CM-14 and it was mint.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 06:08, 03 August 16
Post by: mr_lou on 06:08, 03 August 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 01:01, 03 August 16
That was good. I paid 140 for my non yellow minty 464+ with non yellow minty cm14
110 euro for mine, without CM14.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:46, 03 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:46, 03 August 16
With the Plus range you always need to be a bit patient. However, if you check everyday, from time to time appears a "Buy it now" sale with a decent price. Problem is that it is necessary to be lucky and quick! A few months ago I saw a very nice 6128 Plus with games that went for less than 100 pounds. Problem is that in only lasted like an hour :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 10:56, 03 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 10:56, 03 August 16
Hi All
I picked my 6128 Plus up from RobBay for 70 Euro and 60 Euro for Postage to Australia.
With Burning Rubber and Joypad all slightly yellowed.
But after fixing it it works very well. Nice little compact machine.
Ray
I picked my 6128 Plus up from RobBay for 70 Euro and 60 Euro for Postage to Australia.
With Burning Rubber and Joypad all slightly yellowed.
But after fixing it it works very well. Nice little compact machine.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:36, 03 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:36, 03 August 16
All these computers are very sturdy, the only thing that can be really wrong in the Plus range is the ASIC but, besides that, everything else is replaceable. The ASIC too... but it would be quite difficult, at least in my hands. In that regard, the sturdiest are still the classic models, where you can replace/socket almost everything :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:55, 03 August 16
Post by: dragon on 12:55, 03 August 16
Except the 464 and 6128 cost down :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:07, 03 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:07, 03 August 16
Yes... those also have a complex SMD gate array that is quite difficult :-X
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:18, 03 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:18, 03 August 16
I love this one:
Amstrad CPC 6128 128K WITH DISC DRIVE UNTESTED for SPARES or REPAIR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-128K-WITH-DISC-DRIVE-UNTESTED-for-SPARES-or-REPAIR-/311669183968?hash=item4890ee55e0:g:934AAOSwaB5Xoizn)
:laugh: :laugh:
Amstrad CPC 6128 128K WITH DISC DRIVE UNTESTED for SPARES or REPAIR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-128K-WITH-DISC-DRIVE-UNTESTED-for-SPARES-or-REPAIR-/311669183968?hash=item4890ee55e0:g:934AAOSwaB5Xoizn)
:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 22:27, 03 August 16
Post by: Skunkfish on 22:27, 03 August 16
"PLASTERED IN STICKERS"
It's almost like they're making that a selling point! :o
It's almost like they're making that a selling point! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:55, 05 August 16
Post by: Gryzor on 14:55, 05 August 16
Well a better selling point would be "IT BELONGED TO A FEMALE USER!!!"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 14:58, 05 August 16
Post by: Skunkfish on 14:58, 05 August 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:55, 05 August 16
Well a better selling point would be "IT BELONGED TO A FEMALE USER!!!"
Don't make assumptions now.... :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:06, 05 August 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:06, 05 August 16
I had some on mine too, but mostly KITT stuff...
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 19:15, 05 August 16
Post by: radu14m on 19:15, 05 August 16
Quote from: Skunkfish on 14:58, 05 August 16
Don't make assumptions now.... :P
my thought too, and i want to meet this girl :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 12:32, 06 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 12:32, 06 August 16
AMSTRAD, CPC 664, colour, 64k microcomputer untested.
Only 6 days to go.
its up to $290.00 Australian Dollars :o
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-colour-64k-microcomputer-untested-/131897272829?hash=item1eb5b0a9fd:g:jA0AAOSwJqpXoSpd
Please bid NOW Ray
Only 6 days to go.
its up to $290.00 Australian Dollars :o
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-colour-64k-microcomputer-untested-/131897272829?hash=item1eb5b0a9fd:g:jA0AAOSwJqpXoSpd
Please bid NOW Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 12:37, 06 August 16
Post by: Carnivius on 12:37, 06 August 16
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 21:18, 03 August 16
I love this one:
Amstrad CPC 6128 128K WITH DISC DRIVE UNTESTED for SPARES or REPAIR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-128K-WITH-DISC-DRIVE-UNTESTED-for-SPARES-or-REPAIR-/311669183968?hash=item4890ee55e0:g:934AAOSwaB5Xoizn)
:laugh: :laugh:
Adds some much needed colour to the 6128. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:48, 06 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 12:48, 06 August 16
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:00, 06 August 16
Post by: EgoTrip on 13:00, 06 August 16
I like the stickers. I would buy it just for those if I had the money.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: reidrac on 13:04, 06 August 16
Post by: reidrac on 13:04, 06 August 16
If I had a 6128 I would consider making games for 128K :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:55, 07 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 00:55, 07 August 16
Quote from: Audronic on 12:32, 06 August 16
AMSTRAD, CPC 664, colour, 64k microcomputer untested.
Only 6 days to go.
its up to $290.00 Australian Dollars :o
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-664-colour-64k-microcomputer-untested-/131897272829?hash=item1eb5b0a9fd:g:jA0AAOSwJqpXoSpd
Please bid NOW Ray
Last Chance Now up to $330.00
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:33, 07 August 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 01:33, 07 August 16
Quote from: Audronic on 00:55, 07 August 16
Last Chance Now up to $330.00
Ray
Were you buying it Ray? I haven't seen @00WReX (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=518) around in a little while, he might be interested in getting one, I dunno though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 02:03, 07 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 02:03, 07 August 16
Quote from: AMSDOS on 01:33, 07 August 16
Were you buying it Ray? I haven't seen @00WReX (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=518) around in a little while, he might be interested in getting one, I dunno though.
I had a figure of About $100.00 Aus that i would bid up to, as they are appear to be very rare here.
It is an Untested 664, and i believe that the Keyboard membranes are flakey.
No I won't be Putting in an Offer. $330.00 Aus is ridiculous. :doh:
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 04:20, 07 August 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 04:20, 07 August 16
Quote from: Audronic on 02:03, 07 August 16
I had a figure of About $100.00 Aus that i would bid up to, as they are appear to be very rare here.
It is an Untested 664, and i believe that the Keyboard membranes are flakey.
No I won't be Putting in an Offer. $330.00 Aus is ridiculous. :doh:
Ray
All those issues occurred to me as well, unsure if new membranes are available, for some reason I thought you were flogging it off as a bargain :D They are a rare machine, probably not quite as rare as a 472, but still rare given the circumstances it came out when computers were moving from 64k to 128k.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:01, 07 August 16
Post by: 00WReX on 08:01, 07 August 16
Quote from: AMSDOS on 01:33, 07 August 16
Were you buying it Ray? I haven't seen @00WReX (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=518) around in a little while, he might be interested in getting one, I dunno though.
Yeh, have not logged on in months.
I did see this when it was 1st posted. It also had a buy it now of $200 which I momentarily thought about doing (but I really do not need another 664) so I did not. Seems I should have bought it for $200 and put it straight back up for sale and made money on it :P :D
Think I have mentioned before that I consider myself lucky getting a 664 years ago.
Got one for $57 AU fully working with a CTM monitor, system disks, Joystick.
Also around the same time I got a mint working Schneider 664 with 64k DK'tronics memory expansion for $90 AU delivered from Holland.
The 472 did cost me a bit more though...
As was mentioned, the keyboard membranes can be flakey (although I have not had an issue with my 3 664's).
Since 2012 re-manufactured replacements are available...
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/*BRAND-NEW*-Amstrad-CPC664-Keyboard-Membranes-2645 (http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/*BRAND-NEW*-Amstrad-CPC664-Keyboard-Membranes-2645)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: AMSDOS on 00:29, 08 August 16
Post by: AMSDOS on 00:29, 08 August 16
Quote from: 00WReX on 08:01, 07 August 16
Yeh, have not logged on in months.
I did see this when it was 1st posted. It also had a buy it now of $200 which I momentarily thought about doing (but I really do not need another 664) so I did not. Seems I should have bought it for $200 and put it straight back up for sale and made money on it :P :D
Sorry I should of realised, even your Avatar is a 664! :)
QuoteThink I have mentioned before that I consider myself lucky getting a 664 years ago.
Got one for $57 AU fully working with a CTM monitor, system disks, Joystick.
Also around the same time I got a mint working Schneider 664 with 64k DK'tronics memory expansion for $90 AU delivered from Holland.
I remember you bringing around a Schneider, but that was a 6128 Schneider I think.
QuoteThe 472 did cost me a bit more though...
I dare say that guy wasn't in the Trading post, but he was still Dreaming! ;)
QuoteAs was mentioned, the keyboard membranes can be flakey (although I have not had an issue with my 3 664's).
That's good!
QuoteSince 2012 re-manufactured replacements are available...
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/*BRAND-NEW*-Amstrad-CPC664-Keyboard-Membranes-2645 (http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/*BRAND-NEW*-Amstrad-CPC664-Keyboard-Membranes-2645)
Cheers,
Shane
Good to know their still available, quite a bit of Amstrad stuff on there. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 06:44, 08 August 16
Post by: angelcaio on 06:44, 08 August 16
And this?
289,01€ + postage
drive belt fitted and heads realigned.
Manual and software (without monitor)
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty/112059463631?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620091323%26meid%3Db84be30a05d34f45ba1aa6d1bb1e3c65%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131897272829
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289,01€ + postage
drive belt fitted and heads realigned.
Manual and software (without monitor)
http://www.ebay.es/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty/112059463631?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620091323%26meid%3Db84be30a05d34f45ba1aa6d1bb1e3c65%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131897272829
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:19, 08 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:19, 08 August 16
That one has been in e-bay UK since forever, but I think that it is a bit on the expensive side :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 11:30, 11 August 16
Post by: dragon on 11:30, 11 August 16
I discover a old type cassette recorder is made today in germany. It appear have headphone,rem,mic tape counter and din 5 connector.
Unfortunly the seller only send to germany :(.
Tonbandgerät Kassettenrecorder Cassetten Recorder Durabase Helsinki Schwarz | (http://m.ebay.es/itm/Tonbandgerat-Kassettenrecorder-Cassetten-Recorder-Durabase-Helsinki-Schwarz-/262408362920?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE)
Unfortunly the seller only send to germany :(.
Tonbandgerät Kassettenrecorder Cassetten Recorder Durabase Helsinki Schwarz | (http://m.ebay.es/itm/Tonbandgerat-Kassettenrecorder-Cassetten-Recorder-Durabase-Helsinki-Schwarz-/262408362920?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 22:02, 11 August 16
Post by: Bryce on 22:02, 11 August 16
I can buy one for you if you want, but these are available all over the place and I've seen them cheaper too.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay Amstrad 6128 PLUS azerty
Post by: Audronic on 08:14, 12 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 08:14, 12 August 16
Amstrad 6128 PLUS azerty.
Clavier Amstrad 6128 Plus Semi HS | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Clavier-Amstrad-6128-Plus-semi-HS-/302039333673?hash=item4652f27b29:g:WVUAAOSwMtxXrJzY)
Ray
Clavier Amstrad 6128 Plus Semi HS | eBay (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Clavier-Amstrad-6128-Plus-semi-HS-/302039333673?hash=item4652f27b29:g:WVUAAOSwMtxXrJzY)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 10:35, 12 August 16
Post by: dragon on 10:35, 12 August 16
Quote from: Bryce on 22:02, 11 August 16
I can buy one for you if you want, but these are available all over the place and I've seen them cheaper too.
Bryce.
So,this cassette is selling in u.k new to?. Here only left second hand.
I post it because is new. Here in spain only have old second hand. If i can found one more cheap new i happy.
So i continue search we call in spain a B B B= Bueno, Bonito,Barato = Good, Beautiful,Cheap.
Title: Legendary Vortex expansion!
Post by: TFM on 21:23, 12 August 16
Post by: TFM on 21:23, 12 August 16
SUPERSELTEN: VORTEX SPEICHERERWEITERUNG F. SCHNEIDER CPC 464 AMSTRAD | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SUPERSELTEN-VORTEX-SPEICHERERWEITERUNG-F-SCHNEIDER-CPC-464-AMSTRAD-/122046550098?hash=item1c6a8a9052:g:B2sAAOSwZetXOeLd)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 10:14, 18 August 16
Post by: Skunkfish on 10:14, 18 August 16
Some of the current 'bargains' available on eBay.
Not got a Multiface 2 yet? A potentially working (or not) one, yours for a mere £80(!)
Multiface Two 2 Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multiface-Two-2-Amstrad-CPC-/262537245270?hash=item3d20707256:g:Tu4AAOSwbYZXaG9n)
An (almost) mint condition 664? A snap at £295... No monitor though.
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/112098861756?hash=item1a199ce2bc:g:aOAAAOSwaA5Wkir9)
There are a few 6128's at a decent price...
Not got a Multiface 2 yet? A potentially working (or not) one, yours for a mere £80(!)
Multiface Two 2 Amstrad CPC | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multiface-Two-2-Amstrad-CPC-/262537245270?hash=item3d20707256:g:Tu4AAOSwbYZXaG9n)
An (almost) mint condition 664? A snap at £295... No monitor though.
Amstrad/Schneider CPC 664 VERY RARE VINTAGE ALMOST MINT 90 Day Warrranty | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-664-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-ALMOST-MINT-90-Day-Warrranty-/112098861756?hash=item1a199ce2bc:g:aOAAAOSwaA5Wkir9)
There are a few 6128's at a decent price...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:07, 19 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:07, 19 August 16
Look guys, thanks to the stickers the 6128 went for 40 pounds.
Amstrad CPC 6128 128K WITH DISC DRIVE UNTESTED for SPARES or REPAIR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-128K-WITH-DISC-DRIVE-UNTESTED-for-SPARES-or-REPAIR-/311669183968?hash=item4890ee55e0:g:934AAOSwaB5Xoizn)
It is someone´s pride now.
Amstrad CPC 6128 128K WITH DISC DRIVE UNTESTED for SPARES or REPAIR | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-128K-WITH-DISC-DRIVE-UNTESTED-for-SPARES-or-REPAIR-/311669183968?hash=item4890ee55e0:g:934AAOSwaB5Xoizn)
It is someone´s pride now.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:36, 22 August 16
Post by: Audronic on 00:36, 22 August 16
Some Unwell CPC's For Sale In Australia
Rare Amstrad CPC6128 AND CPC464 FOR Parts OR Restoration Project | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rare-Amstrad-CPC6128-and-CPC464-for-parts-or-restoration-project-/222225461379?hash=item33bdab7083:g:I04AAOSw-itXuS8Q)
I have withdrawn from the bidding Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:34, 22 August 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:34, 22 August 16
If any one is serious about restoring monitors, looks like this is going to go for a few €:
Bildröhren Regeneriergerät bk precision dynascan 467 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/252497817222)
Bryce.
Bildröhren Regeneriergerät bk precision dynascan 467 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/252497817222)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:09, 22 August 16
Post by: Devilmarkus on 11:09, 22 August 16
Quote from: Bryce on 09:34, 22 August 16
If any one is serious about restoring monitors, looks like this is going to go for a few €:
Bildröhren Regeneriergerät bk precision dynascan 467 | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/252497817222)
Bryce.
Success chance was around 50-60% to restore a bad CRT with it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:28, 22 August 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:28, 22 August 16
It is actually cool but, how long does it last a rejuvenated tube? I heard that they tend to show the same age symptoms after a while...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:08, 22 August 16
Post by: Bryce on 13:08, 22 August 16
It depends what the actual problem was. Some problems will return after some time, others will be gone forever.
@Devilmarkus (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=93) Yup, that sounds about right, but that's still 50%-60% better than not fixing them.
Bryce.
@Devilmarkus (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=93) Yup, that sounds about right, but that's still 50%-60% better than not fixing them.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 15:50, 29 August 16
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 15:50, 29 August 16
This just appeared on my eBay feed (in case anyones interested)
Amstrad PcW16 collectors piece vintage buisness computer (original packaging) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-collectors-piece-vintage-buisness-computer-original-packaging-/291859176324?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Amstrad PcW16 collectors piece vintage buisness computer (original packaging) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-collectors-piece-vintage-buisness-computer-original-packaging-/291859176324?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 18:16, 16 September 16
Post by: Poliander on 18:16, 16 September 16
Z80 Amstrad CPC DIY Kit
Z80 Amstrad CPC : Homebrew DIY microcomputer Homebrew Builders | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Z80-Amstrad-CPC-Homebrew-DIY-microcomputer-Homebrew-Builders-/152244008098?hash=item23727334a2:g:VUwAAOSwanRXhfuT)
Anyone ever heard of this?
Z80 Amstrad CPC : Homebrew DIY microcomputer Homebrew Builders | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Z80-Amstrad-CPC-Homebrew-DIY-microcomputer-Homebrew-Builders-/152244008098?hash=item23727334a2:g:VUwAAOSwanRXhfuT)
Anyone ever heard of this?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:03, 16 September 16
Post by: TFM on 21:03, 16 September 16
That's just a bunch of chips.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: opticpow on 05:31, 17 September 16
Post by: opticpow on 05:31, 17 September 16
Quote from: TFM on 21:03, 16 September 16
That's just a bunch of chips.
I Agree, I don't see much of a kit. No reference to instructions, a board, or how the larger modern chips fit in to it. I'd save my money for a real Arnold
Wayne
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 10:22, 17 September 16
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 10:22, 17 September 16
Quote from: Poliander on 18:16, 16 September 16
Z80 Amstrad CPC DIY Kit
Z80 Amstrad CPC : Homebrew DIY microcomputer Homebrew Builders | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Z80-Amstrad-CPC-Homebrew-DIY-microcomputer-Homebrew-Builders-/152244008098?hash=item23727334a2:g:VUwAAOSwanRXhfuT)
Anyone ever heard of this?
He's got loads of them for different systems. All just bags of chips and often not even ones that were originally used.
I've got a broken +2 in my shed. Should I desolder all the chips and sell it as a 'kit'?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:54, 18 September 16
Post by: Terje_Norway on 19:54, 18 September 16
Hi,
Here is a list of Ebay auctions that has ended the last week - The PCW is now also reaching CRAZY prices.
495.00 GBP - BUY IT NOW - BNIB Amstrad PCW8256 (Didn't sell ??? )
17.00 GBP - Boxed MASTER PAINT Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
38.00 GBP - SCA RS232 SERIAL/CENTRONICS INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
39.00 GBP - Boxed LIGHT PEN & Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
45.90 GBP - Boxed MASTER SCAN Scanner & Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
51.00 GBP - CONTRIVER AMX MOUSE & INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
67.00 GBP - PACE 5.25 INCH EXTERNAL DISK DRIVE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
89.00 GBP - SCA 1.5 Mb RAM PAC For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
The SEVEN last items comes from one of the most reliable PCW sellers on Ebay.
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS There is also a Amstrad PCW16 up for sale BUY IT NOW 129.99 GBP
Here is a list of Ebay auctions that has ended the last week - The PCW is now also reaching CRAZY prices.
495.00 GBP - BUY IT NOW - BNIB Amstrad PCW8256 (Didn't sell ??? )
17.00 GBP - Boxed MASTER PAINT Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
38.00 GBP - SCA RS232 SERIAL/CENTRONICS INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
39.00 GBP - Boxed LIGHT PEN & Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
45.90 GBP - Boxed MASTER SCAN Scanner & Programme For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
51.00 GBP - CONTRIVER AMX MOUSE & INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
67.00 GBP - PACE 5.25 INCH EXTERNAL DISK DRIVE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
89.00 GBP - SCA 1.5 Mb RAM PAC For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
The SEVEN last items comes from one of the most reliable PCW sellers on Ebay.
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
PS There is also a Amstrad PCW16 up for sale BUY IT NOW 129.99 GBP
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:11, 20 September 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:11, 20 September 16
No idea what input options it has or what I'd connect to it, but it just oozes retro...
Agilent HP 2623A Graphics Terminal St | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGILENT-HP-2623A-GRAPHICS-TERMINAL-st-/311317285468)
Bryce.
Agilent HP 2623A Graphics Terminal St | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AGILENT-HP-2623A-GRAPHICS-TERMINAL-st-/311317285468)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 10:13, 20 September 16
Post by: dragon on 10:13, 20 September 16
Forget the connector what cartridge is these?. :)
Cartridge-Connector, Lötversion, für CPCplus und GX4000, Neuware | eBay (http://m.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Connector-Lotversion-fur-CPCplus-und-GX4000-Neuware-/172344175823?nav=SEARCH)
Cartridge-Connector, Lötversion, für CPCplus und GX4000, Neuware | eBay (http://m.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Connector-Lotversion-fur-CPCplus-und-GX4000-Neuware-/172344175823?nav=SEARCH)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:29, 20 September 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:29, 20 September 16
That's the connector inside the cartridge port of the plus. The one on the riser PCB. I've never seen one broken though, so I doubt there's much need to replace them.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:54, 20 September 16
Post by: TFM on 16:54, 20 September 16
Quote from: dragon on 10:13, 20 September 16
Forget the connector what cartridge is these?. :)
Cartridge-Connector, Lötversion, für CPCplus und GX4000, Neuware | eBay (http://m.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Connector-Lotversion-fur-CPCplus-und-GX4000-Neuware-/172344175823?nav=SEARCH)
That's a fake. You only get the heavily overpriced connector, but NOT the Cartridge. The seller is the notorious infamous Kangaroo Musique (called spielquader here).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 18:06, 20 September 16
Post by: gerald on 18:06, 20 September 16
Quote from: TFM on 16:54, 20 September 16Fake or custom cartridge of http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/f/fa/Soundtrakker-1.0.pdf (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/f/fa/Soundtrakker-1.0.pdf)
That's a fake. You only get the heavily overpriced connector, but NOT the Cartridge. The seller is the notorious infamous Kangaroo Musique (called spielquader here).
Anyway, the link is explicit about selling a connector and not a cartridge.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 21:58, 20 September 16
Post by: TFM on 21:58, 20 September 16
I didn't say the Cart is a fake, the offer is a fake. Obviously is was misleading persons before.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 21 September 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:33, 21 September 16
Quote from: TFM on 21:58, 20 September 16
I didn't say the Cart is a fake, the offer is a fake. Obviously is was misleading persons before.
He doesn't mislead at all. He mentions explicitly (several times) that the auction is for the connector only and never mentions the cartridge.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 16:25, 21 September 16
Post by: TFM on 16:25, 21 September 16
Quote from: Bryce on 08:33, 21 September 16
He doesn't mislead at all. He mentions explicitly (several times) that the auction is for the connector only and never mentions the cartridge.
Bryce.
Ein Bild sagt mehr als 1000 Worte, da kann man sich mal schnell vertun.
QuoteForget the connector what cartridge is these?. :) Cartridge-Connector, Lötversion, für CPCplus und GX4000, Neuware | eBay
The original post about this was about the Cartridge, so I assume that it was assumed that the Cart is part of the auction. Maybe I got that wrong, but maybe you're too stubborn too. ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 17:26, 21 September 16
Post by: gerald on 17:26, 21 September 16
Quote from: TFM on 16:25, 21 September 16To my understanding, the original post was:
The original post about this was about the Cartridge, so I assume that it was assumed that the Cart is part of the auction. Maybe I got that wrong, but maybe you're too stubborn too. ;D
Forget the connector what cartridge is these?
Which I read as : what is that cartridge that is not listed anywhere in the wiki, who edited it, etc ...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 18:13, 21 September 16
Post by: dragon on 18:13, 21 September 16
Quote from: gerald on 17:26, 21 September 16
To my understanding, the original post was:
Forget the connector what cartridge is these?
Which I read as : what is that cartridge that is not listed anywhere in the wiki, who edited it, etc ...
Exactly. I know spanish and english not Germán. So directly i not understand the text of the announce But i can view the picture of an unkown cartridge :). ( At least for me).
I think the fame of the seller do the rest.
Pd: is dumped?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 18:34, 21 September 16
Post by: TFM on 18:34, 21 September 16
It's a Cartridge that contains the Soundtrakker from BSC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TFM on 22:29, 23 September 16
Post by: TFM on 22:29, 23 September 16
Vortex RAM expansion:
SUPERSELTEN: VORTEX SPEICHERERWEITERUNG F. SCHNEIDER CPC 464 AMSTRAD | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SUPERSELTEN-VORTEX-SPEICHERERWEITERUNG-F-SCHNEIDER-CPC-464-AMSTRAD-/122133918428?hash=item1c6fbfb2dc:g:B2sAAOSwZetXOeLd)
SUPERSELTEN: VORTEX SPEICHERERWEITERUNG F. SCHNEIDER CPC 464 AMSTRAD | eBay (http://www.ebay.de/itm/SUPERSELTEN-VORTEX-SPEICHERERWEITERUNG-F-SCHNEIDER-CPC-464-AMSTRAD-/122133918428?hash=item1c6fbfb2dc:g:B2sAAOSwZetXOeLd)
Title: Re: Latest on Amibay
Post by: Bryce on 22:19, 30 September 16
Post by: Bryce on 22:19, 30 September 16
Anyone around London looking for a decent 464? : http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?86827-Amstrad-CPC-464-computer-lot (Not mine).
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 14:40, 12 October 16
Post by: xesrjb on 14:40, 12 October 16
A CPC 6128 plus
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-komplett-inkl-Monitor-/162233004211?hash=item25c5d730b3:g:w4IAAOSwNRdX-h~q (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-komplett-inkl-Monitor-/162233004211?hash=item25c5d730b3:g:w4IAAOSwNRdX-h~q)
xesrjb
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-komplett-inkl-Monitor-/162233004211?hash=item25c5d730b3:g:w4IAAOSwNRdX-h~q (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-komplett-inkl-Monitor-/162233004211?hash=item25c5d730b3:g:w4IAAOSwNRdX-h~q)
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:25, 12 October 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 15:25, 12 October 16
The 6128 Plus is a really nice looking machine. A tad expensive though...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 15:40, 12 October 16
Post by: dragon on 15:40, 12 October 16
This is a simulator of buy sell retrotecnolgy.
http://armorgames.com/play/18080/vintage-game-shop (http://armorgames.com/play/18080/vintage-game-shop)
Recommended for(future) ebay sellers. :D
http://armorgames.com/play/18080/vintage-game-shop (http://armorgames.com/play/18080/vintage-game-shop)
Recommended for(future) ebay sellers. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 17:12, 15 October 16
Post by: Terje_Norway on 17:12, 15 October 16
Hi,
Here is a list of PCW Ebay auctions that has ended the past few weeks. Some prices are really wild.
33.00 GBP – Amstrad Computer PCW, SCA Systems Professional Series RS232C Interface
33.80 GBP - MOUSE & INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers (Spares or Repair)
51.01 GBP – Amstrad PCW16 – Vintage Computer with all manuals and boxed!
87.00 GBP – Amstrad Computer PCW, SCA System Professional Series 768k RamPac 8512
87.00 GBP - SCA 1.5 Mb RAM PAC For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
103.00 GBP - Amstrad PCW16 - Vintage Computer with all manuals and boxed! (Relisted because buyer didn't pay)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Here is a list of PCW Ebay auctions that has ended the past few weeks. Some prices are really wild.
33.00 GBP – Amstrad Computer PCW, SCA Systems Professional Series RS232C Interface
33.80 GBP - MOUSE & INTERFACE For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers (Spares or Repair)
51.01 GBP – Amstrad PCW16 – Vintage Computer with all manuals and boxed!
87.00 GBP – Amstrad Computer PCW, SCA System Professional Series 768k RamPac 8512
87.00 GBP - SCA 1.5 Mb RAM PAC For The AMSTRAD PCW 8256 & 8512 Computers
103.00 GBP - Amstrad PCW16 - Vintage Computer with all manuals and boxed! (Relisted because buyer didn't pay)
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 17:26, 15 October 16
Post by: remax on 17:26, 15 October 16
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 17:12, 15 October 16
103.00 GBP - Amstrad PCW16 - Vintage Computer with all manuals and boxed! (Relisted because buyer didn't pay)
£51.01 finally. I good deal i think.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 04:42, 20 October 16
Post by: Audronic on 04:42, 20 October 16
Hi All
A Book :- CPC464 Whole Memory Guide.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-whole-memory-guide-By-Don-Thomasson-/381810086352?hash=item58e5a791d0:g:k1kAAOSwmLlX~Slz
Ray
A Book :- CPC464 Whole Memory Guide.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-whole-memory-guide-By-Don-Thomasson-/381810086352?hash=item58e5a791d0:g:k1kAAOSwmLlX~Slz
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 11:29, 20 October 16
Post by: 00WReX on 11:29, 20 October 16
The original owner of this 464 must have been a little forgetful :D
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3EAAAOSwawpXuLa8/s-l1600.jpg)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3)
Cheers,
Shane
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3EAAAOSwawpXuLa8/s-l1600.jpg)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3)
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 18:43, 20 October 16
Post by: dragon on 18:43, 20 October 16
Quote from: 00WReX on 11:29, 20 October 16
The original owner of this 464 must have been a little forgetful :D
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3EAAAOSwawpXuLa8/s-l1600.jpg)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-COMPUTER-AMSTRAD-GT-65-MONITOR-CPC-464-BARGAIN-1984-/182309468056?hash=item2a727db798:g:DG0AAOSw65FXuLa3)
Cheers,
Shane
Its from and enginner of spectrum. the letttetag was another invent of sinclair sugar drops :)).
These 464 are a strange protoptype. :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 19:07, 25 October 16
Post by: gerald on 19:07, 25 October 16
Cost down 6128, not cheap and french keyboard :doh: :laugh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 20:27, 25 October 16
Post by: Duke on 20:27, 25 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 19:07, 25 October 16
Cost down 6128, not cheap and french keyboard :doh: :laugh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859)
How can you tell it's a cost down? Is there anything in the outer design that reveals it?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 01:05, 26 October 16
Post by: dragon on 01:05, 26 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 19:07, 25 October 16
Cost down 6128, not cheap and french keyboard
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332013377859)
You have found a New variant to the database. Plant Code 72 no exist in the wiki. 8)
8)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 06:03, 26 October 16
Post by: gerald on 06:03, 26 October 16
Quote from: Duke on 20:27, 25 October 163 hints :
How can you tell it's a cost down? Is there anything in the outer design that reveals it?
- serial number
- case (with spanish/english marking on the ports)
- but mainly the ground wire that runs from both side of the expansion port (does not exist on others), and you can't see the z80 just behind that extension port. (on this picture http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Qd4AAOSwx2dYDyFG/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 06:33, 26 October 16
Post by: Duke on 06:33, 26 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 06:03, 26 October 16
3 hints :
- serial number
- case (with spanish/english marking on the ports)
- but mainly the ground wire that runs from both side of the expansion port (does not exist on others), and you can't see the z80 just behind that extension port. (on this picture http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Qd4AAOSwx2dYDyFG/s-l1600.jpg (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Qd4AAOSwx2dYDyFG/s-l1600.jpg))
Aha, thanks :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:17, 26 October 16
Post by: Bryce on 08:17, 26 October 16
I don't think the price is all that bad considering everything that's included.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 09:02, 26 October 16
Post by: dragon on 09:02, 26 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 06:03, 26 October 16
3 hints :
- serial number
- case (with spanish/english marking on the ports)
- but mainly the ground wire that runs from both side of the expansion port (does not exist on others), and you can't see the z80 just behind that extension port. (on this picture http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Qd4AAOSwx2dYDyFG/s-l1600.jpg (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Qd4AAOSwx2dYDyFG/s-l1600.jpg))
Mmm, is not more easy tell,only cost down cpcs are made in thailand.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 16:19, 26 October 16
Post by: gerald on 16:19, 26 October 16
Quote from: dragon on 09:02, 26 October 16You never know if the motherboard match the case and serial number.
Mmm, is not more easy tell,only cost down cpcs are made in thailand.
The 3rd point is the only one that is important.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:30, 26 October 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:30, 26 October 16
Withdrawn for sale ?
Ray
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:58, 28 October 16
Post by: dragon on 12:58, 28 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 16:19, 26 October 16
You never know if the motherboard match the case and serial number.
The 3rd point is the only one that is important.
I think i read only one type of motherboard fits in the cost down case.
Anyway if not is for motherboard collection reasons.I not recommend buy a cost-down. I have one because is the computer i recieved when i buy it years ago very cheap (30e) :D .
But i maybe search another. If Pre-asic die, means cpc can't be repaired. And all other motherboard not have these problem if the gate array die.
Exist a guide to identify others cpcs apart of cost-down?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 22:13, 28 October 16
Post by: remax on 22:13, 28 October 16
Quote from: dragon on 12:58, 28 October 16
I think i read only one type of motherboard fits in the cost down case.
Wrong.
I bought a CRTC1 motherboard from Guy0me and changed my cost down mobo (cause i had incompatibilities with XMEM) with this one without any problem. Everything fitted perfectly...
;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 22:57, 28 October 16
Post by: dragon on 22:57, 28 October 16
Quote from: remax on 22:13, 28 October 16
Wrong.
I bought a CRTC1 motherboard from Guy0me and changed my cost down mobo (cause i had incompatibilities with XMEM) with this one without any problem. Everything fitted perfectly...
;)
You know you have kill me?. I have a cost down and i have order a x-mem
:-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 00:53, 29 October 16
Post by: Audronic on 00:53, 29 October 16
@TotO (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=290)
Quote from: dragon on 22:57, 28 October 16You know you have kill me?. I have a cost down and i have order a x-mem :-\Is there a problem with the "Cost Down" and X-Mem ??
If there is could you explain what the problem is .
As I am About to Purchase a 464 "Cost Down".
Thanks Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 07:50, 29 October 16
Post by: gerald on 07:50, 29 October 16
Quote from: dragon on 22:57, 28 October 16
You know you have kill me?. I have a cost down and i have order a x-mem
Quote from: Audronic on 00:53, 29 October 16Don't worry, I've extensively tested the XMEM on a 464 cost down without any trouble, and my own 6128 cost down is working perfectly as well.
@TotO (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=290) Is there a problem with the "Cost Down" and X-Mem ??
If there is could you explain what the problem is .
As I am About to Purchase a 464 "Cost Down".
Thanks Ray
@remax (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) do you still have the cost down motherboard ? I would love to check what is the problem !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 10:32, 29 October 16
Post by: Audronic on 10:32, 29 October 16
@gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250)
Ok Thanks
Ray
Ok Thanks
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 11:02, 29 October 16
Post by: gerald on 11:02, 29 October 16
Quote from: Audronic on 10:32, 29 October 16If you want the maximum compatibility, you can do this modification : http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Arnold4#Enabling_6128_mode_on_464
@gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250)
Ok Thanks
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 23:41, 29 October 16
Post by: Audronic on 23:41, 29 October 16
@gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250)
Again OK. Thanks.
Thats a lot of work to reverse engineer the ASIC.
Ray
Again OK. Thanks.
Thats a lot of work to reverse engineer the ASIC.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 10:18, 30 October 16
Post by: remax on 10:18, 30 October 16
Quote from: gerald on 07:50, 29 October 16
Don't worry, I've extensively tested the XMEM on a 464 cost down without any trouble, and my own 6128 cost down is working perfectly as well.
@remax (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=314) do you still have the cost down motherboard ? I would love to check what is the problem !
Yes !
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: awergh on 05:33, 05 November 16
Post by: awergh on 05:33, 05 November 16
Looking at this particularly 464 on ebay AU
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-64K-Vintage-Computer-/222305149072?hash=item33c26b6090:g:18gAAOSwMVdYHVdx
I'm pretty sure I've seen my primary GT64 does the exact same thing but I just move it or the 464 a bit and it goes away.
I've always just considered this as something that happens and never really considered it a problem
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-64K-Vintage-Computer-/222305149072?hash=item33c26b6090:g:18gAAOSwMVdYHVdx
I'm pretty sure I've seen my primary GT64 does the exact same thing but I just move it or the 464 a bit and it goes away.
I've always just considered this as something that happens and never really considered it a problem
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 05:43, 22 November 16
Post by: Audronic on 05:43, 22 November 16
Rombo Rombox 8 Slots / Schneider CPC / Amstrad CPC / Rombobox | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rombo-Rombox-8-Slots-Schneider-CPC-Amstrad-CPC-Rombobox-/172416240747?hash=item2824cf0c6b:g:BbIAAOSwj85YMpMt)
Look at Postage costs Please
Ray
Look at Postage costs Please
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:48, 22 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:48, 22 November 16
Quote from: Audronic on 05:43, 22 November 16
Rombo Rombox 8 Slots / Schneider CPC / Amstrad CPC / Rombobox | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rombo-Rombox-8-Slots-Schneider-CPC-Amstrad-CPC-Rombobox-/172416240747?hash=item2824cf0c6b:g:BbIAAOSwj85YMpMt)
Look at Postage costs Please
Ray
I assume it would be delivered by a team of virgin mermaids riding on unicorns. For $28 uninsured it can hardly be any other delivery method.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: jpk1970_dk on 10:53, 22 November 16
Post by: jpk1970_dk on 10:53, 22 November 16
Where can I find all the magazine and book downloads of all the nice CPC stuff ?
Best regards
jpk
Best regards
jpk
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 22 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:58, 22 November 16
Quote from: jpk1970_dk on 10:53, 22 November 16
Where can I find all the magazine and book downloads of all the nice CPC stuff ?
Best regards
jpk
A strange thread to choose to ask that question? But anyway, have you looked here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=dldir
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 11:14, 22 November 16
Post by: MaV on 11:14, 22 November 16
Quote from: Audronic on 05:43, 22 November 16
Rombo Rombox 8 Slots / Schneider CPC / Amstrad CPC / Rombobox | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rombo-Rombox-8-Slots-Schneider-CPC-Amstrad-CPC-Rombobox-/172416240747?hash=item2824cf0c6b:g:BbIAAOSwj85YMpMt)
Look at Postage costs Please
Quote from: BryceI assume it would be delivered by a team of virgin mermaids riding on unicorns. For $28 uninsured it can hardly be any other delivery method.That's $28 postage from Austria to Australia. Mind you, that error happens a lot. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: jpk1970_dk on 11:42, 22 November 16
Post by: jpk1970_dk on 11:42, 22 November 16
Sorry if it was the wrong place, I searched for something similar and found it here then I wrote it here - sorry
But it seems I don't permissions for that area - Bryce do you know where I can get that ?
Br
jpk
But it seems I don't permissions for that area - Bryce do you know where I can get that ?
Br
jpk
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:55, 22 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 11:55, 22 November 16
Quote from: MaV on 11:14, 22 November 16
That's $28 postage from Austria to Australia. Mind you, that error happens a lot. ;)
Eh, nope. He want's €19.90 to send it from Austria to Germany too.
Bryce.
@jpk1970_dk (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1963): You may need a certain amount of posts before you can access the download section... So open a new thread, say hello and tell us a bit about yourself?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MaV on 12:42, 22 November 16
Post by: MaV on 12:42, 22 November 16
Quote from: Bryce on 11:55, 22 November 16That's another thing; and 19,90 is certainly much too expensive. But we were talking about postage from Austria to Australia. I just typed all the relevant infos into ww.post.at (1kg economy + a package / big letter format; they both cost the same) and it spits out €20.10 which translates to 28.88 AUD.
Eh, nope. He want's €19.90 to send it from Austria to Germany too.
No, I don't know him.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 13:32, 22 November 16
Post by: Audronic on 13:32, 22 November 16
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
@jpk1970_dk (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1963): You may need a certain amount of posts before you can access the download section... So open a new thread, say hello and tell us a bit about yourself?
I also cannot access the link ??
Ray
@jpk1970_dk (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1963): You may need a certain amount of posts before you can access the download section... So open a new thread, say hello and tell us a bit about yourself?
I also cannot access the link ??
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 22 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 22 November 16
Quote from: Audronic on 13:32, 22 November 16
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
@jpk1970_dk (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1963): You may need a certain amount of posts before you can access the download section... So open a new thread, say hello and tell us a bit about yourself?
I also cannot access the link ??
Ray
Can you see / access on "Downloads" at the top of the page?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 13:36, 22 November 16
Post by: Audronic on 13:36, 22 November 16
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225)
This is what i get ?
Ray
This is what i get ?
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:38, 22 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 13:38, 22 November 16
Ok, then @Gryzor (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1) needs to change some settings. Between "Help" and "Search" you should see a "Downloads" button normally (missing in your screenshot).
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 22 November 16
Post by: Gryzor on 13:47, 22 November 16
I probably didn't reopen the section after reinstalling the forum, so thanks for bringing it to my attention (even in an irrelevant thread ;) ). It's now on my to-do list!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:23, 23 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:23, 23 November 16
Not an ebay offer, but one of the guys on Stardot (BBC/Acorn forum) is giving lots of stuff away for the price of the postage. The second picture might be worth taking a closer look at: http://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=12183
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:55, 23 November 16
Post by: Gryzor on 09:55, 23 November 16
Ooh those are nice but I'd be hesitant to register just to get free stuff...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:14, 23 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:14, 23 November 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 09:55, 23 November 16
Ooh those are nice but I'd be hesitant to register just to get free stuff...
I'm a member there, but I'd be hestant to pay postage for a seriously heavy Amstrad PC that is known to suffer badly from leaking RTC batteries :(
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:58, 24 November 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:58, 24 November 16
Oh I think this eBay item will go up in price when more people notice picture 3 of 7.... Yes a CPC 464 with ram mf2 and ddi1 & fd1
Item 112209679626
Item 112209679626
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 260Z on 00:42, 25 November 16
Post by: 260Z on 00:42, 25 November 16
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:58, 24 November 16
Oh I think this eBay item will go up in price when more people notice picture 3 of 7.... Yes a CPC 464 with ram mf2 and ddi1 & fd1
Item 112209679626
I love how they are not even mentioned. It's like here's a CPC464 ! , ohh and I have some other old attachments for it. Guessing they don't pay much attention to the current market.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:49, 25 November 16
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:49, 25 November 16
I'd buy it myself. But I am cash strapped in the run up to Christmas.... Besides I want an everdrive for my new (bargain) n64.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 13:26, 26 November 16
Post by: dragon on 13:26, 26 November 16
For the 464.
http://www.ebay.com/p/Obscur-Vintage-Audio-Cassette-Amstrad-Ferric-90/1773427769
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 22:49, 27 November 16
Post by: Audronic on 22:49, 27 November 16
Hi All
Magnetic Ferrite Core Memory plate 4096b Saratov2 PDP8 clone
USSR Soviet Russian Magnetic Ferrite Core Memory plate 4096b Saratov2 PDP8 clone | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Soviet-Russian-Magnetic-Ferrite-Core-Memory-plate-4096b-Saratov2-PDP8-clone/231935832329?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3D41093eb4e5334cb59d401d01ce7fc25a%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D112218372409)
To put in a picture frame on the wall.
Ray
Magnetic Ferrite Core Memory plate 4096b Saratov2 PDP8 clone
USSR Soviet Russian Magnetic Ferrite Core Memory plate 4096b Saratov2 PDP8 clone | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Soviet-Russian-Magnetic-Ferrite-Core-Memory-plate-4096b-Saratov2-PDP8-clone/231935832329?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3D41093eb4e5334cb59d401d01ce7fc25a%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D112218372409)
To put in a picture frame on the wall.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:03, 28 November 16
Post by: Bryce on 09:03, 28 November 16
I've one of these (a Bulgarian version I think) framed on the wall :) It's a 4K version, but I've never gone to the bother of dumping its contents.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 12:17, 09 December 16
Post by: seanb on 12:17, 09 December 16
There are a few auctions for replacement 464 tape counters
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142204818244 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142204818244)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142204818244 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142204818244)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:24, 09 December 16
Post by: Gryzor on 14:24, 09 December 16
Huh, that's actually very useful...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: seanb on 03:28, 10 December 16
Post by: seanb on 03:28, 10 December 16
See I have my usefulness from time to time.
He has some other good stuff for sale and I'm not talking about the penis clamp items.
He has some other good stuff for sale and I'm not talking about the penis clamp items.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 03:54, 10 December 16
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 03:54, 10 December 16
That could be the weirdest combination of stuff for sale I have ever seen :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:29, 13 December 16
Post by: Gryzor on 15:29, 13 December 16
"Customers also bought..." :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 09:31, 16 December 16
Post by: Audronic on 09:31, 16 December 16
Two 6128's Unknown condition for sale on Ebay In Greece might be good for a techo in Greece or for spares.
I won the items for 20 Euro each BUT The Postage to Australia 70 Plus euro killed the deal, Damn.
They have been reposted
http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-/122270424083? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-/122270424083?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-with-power-/122270422983? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-with-power-/122270422983?)
Good luck Ray
I won the items for 20 Euro each BUT The Postage to Australia 70 Plus euro killed the deal, Damn.
They have been reposted
http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-/122270424083? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-/122270424083?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-with-power-/122270422983? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/amstrad-cpc-6128-with-power-/122270422983?)
Good luck Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:33, 16 December 16
Post by: Gryzor on 09:33, 16 December 16
Oh the poor machines... I apologise on behalf of my compatriots :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 09:51, 16 December 16
Post by: Audronic on 09:51, 16 December 16
@Gryzor (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1)
Ok to make amends if you purchase them then that will make it OK. :-*
Ps:- They were very friendly and gave me the Option to withdraw from the sale. :)
Ray
Ok to make amends if you purchase them then that will make it OK. :-*
Ps:- They were very friendly and gave me the Option to withdraw from the sale. :)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 16 December 16
Post by: Bryce on 10:03, 16 December 16
They'll both polish up nicely. Just need a decent service, no unrepairable damage.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: keropi on 11:20, 16 December 16
Post by: keropi on 11:20, 16 December 16
Quote from: Gryzor on 09:33, 16 December 16
Oh the poor machines... I apologise on behalf of my compatriots :(
looks like someone dumpster dived and sells his finds , this is not an eBay first you know...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 03 January 17
Post by: Bryce on 10:24, 03 January 17
There's a seriously nice PCW pack with lots of extras just gone up for sale on Amibay: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?88868-Amstrad-PCW-and-various-assorted-gubbins
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dlfrsilver on 16:18, 04 January 17
Post by: dlfrsilver on 16:18, 04 January 17
Quote from: Cholo on 13:30, 08 February 16
The majority of commercial tape games on all 8bit computer systems was all using different creative ways of storing the data on cassette tape (and similar disc as well). The normal amstrad loading system is infact very userfriendly using a 2kb "Block" loading system that supports rewinding if meeting an error. You will meet this with many early games like the Amsoft brand and Elite brand games.
That's quite true yep :)
QuoteI guess first layer of protecting your data was using the P "protect" command when saving your data, however this just changed a byte (or bit?) in tape file header, so if you tried to "load" or "cat"alogue or "list" it .. it didnt show anything. Of cause this only fooled hiding stuff from your mother, as its not hidden when loading from machine code or from people who know where to poke the file header.
The first protection, is the physical one. I have seen tapes using Amstrad blocks, and protected against copying with a foam buffer instead of the copper part with buffer. That's the case of almost all the Elite games : Scooby doo, Ikari Warriors, Paperboy, just to name of few.
QuoteCommerical software however we are taking about some much more elaborate stuff as they did all kinds of tape mastering stuff like weak signals, odd syncs, crc memory checks, 100s of tiny data chunks written close togehter.
It's going further than that. The Bleepload v2 musical is made of 75000 microblocks. I passed Druid with the new to come tape tool called CSW2CDT made by CNGSOFT, and it can process CORRECTLY, not like samp2cdt all the speedlock schemes presents on tape.
QuoteAll done to make it harder to dublicate the original tape .. aka if you try to copy it in a double tape deck perhaps the "weak signals" dosnt get copied because the deck think its background noise etc.
Even better : key audio tone as protection. The double decks only copy analogic signal, when those are digital XD. Impossible to copy them.
QuoteHowever it should be mentioned that quite a few "protected" games can still be copied in a tape deck if you use the right settings & high enough volume (if i recall right).
Well not really, because to duplicate those schemes, you need a better duplication equipment than the standard ones we had at home.
QuoteSo they had different loading ways, "but why didnt you just load the game the same way as they did and make a copy of the data?"- i hear you ask. Sure enough, the first part of the game contains the data "loader". However it was usually encryped behind a wall of system dependant commands, like 117 Xor commands. To explain it simply: trying to decode/look at the code changes the system aka "butterfly effect" and the next part of the code is ruined. Getting past this required some brainpower, but was possible as a small chunk of the 464 and more notably the second 64k memory bank of the 6128 can survive a "warm reset" aka reseting the while its still on (not the on/off switch). Of cause when the Multiface 2 & similar cards came out all you had to do was press the "magic button".
Or else modify the program to decode itself alone in a part of the memory.
QuoteWell, i really dont know, but from reading the wiki i assumed this device would work like a double tape deck .. aka making a 1-1 backup preserving mostly everything including the protection as the software will "listen" correctly (right volume) and not accidentally think that a weak signal is background noice etc. Again i have no idea how effective the software/cart actually is but i assume it at least can copy some of the early speedlock & spectrum loaders. Again back then it was a "protection race" as once someone "defeated" a protecting a better one was made. I noticed the spectrum Doubler had like 3-4 versions so one must suspects limited compatability with later protections.
Well in fact, the speedlock makers were changing their protection in a totally random manner. Some titles used a specific version, while a truckload others used the same version of the protection.
QuoteThe software on the other side of the tape i assume is just a normal file copy program that copies normal amstrad 2kb block files that has been saved with the basic "P" command hiding it from Cat, load, list etc. This is nothing special and you dont need the cart to do this at all & you can use any other file copy program like Amsback, jl-copy etc. to "unprotect" those files.
Or binary disguised as basic program :)
QuoteAh yes, i do use CDT's too, infact i got plent of ways to get data & games onto my 464, so its completely a luxurary issue to feed my cassette file loading/copying fetish. The experience of loading up tape games has definately become obsolete. Sitting there with a cup of coffee feeding my nostolgia loading up a tape game who know what will happen? .. will we get a loading screen, maybe the screen loads in reverse or reverse colours? Maybe there is a small counter showing how much time is left to load? Maybe some music will play while loading? All things youll never experience if you load up the disc verision.
I love tape loading too. The new tool to come public, called CSW2CDT will allow perfect tape encoding, with the exact timings coming from the tapes (samp2cdt was encoding the values from nowhere !) and also allowing perfect reversal of the CDT made.
I did tests on more than 600 tapes dump to make sure it does great ! So now, it won't be long until it's available :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 19:47, 04 January 17
Post by: dragon on 19:47, 04 January 17
Not import the protection im the 80/90 my cpc not load original tapes because It.
But It load all duplicated un my chinese radio cassette at tone level 6.5.
So they are very easy to copy. I use turbo to copy It in the radio cassette. I conserve today these tdk-j i made.
But It load all duplicated un my chinese radio cassette at tone level 6.5.
So they are very easy to copy. I use turbo to copy It in the radio cassette. I conserve today these tdk-j i made.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:23, 19 January 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:23, 19 January 17
Somebody very optimistic wants to sell 125 tapes for 900 pounds...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-collection-125-games-includes-super-rare-games-/201787834583?hash=item2efb7e00d7:g:8MMAAOSwj85YRG8x
They look nice and Bryce´s avatar appears in the pictures, but still...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-collection-125-games-includes-super-rare-games-/201787834583?hash=item2efb7e00d7:g:8MMAAOSwj85YRG8x
They look nice and Bryce´s avatar appears in the pictures, but still...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 21:19, 19 January 17
Post by: Bryce on 21:19, 19 January 17
They're not being sold by me!!! And I'm not in Twickenham! But I'll gladly take a few grams of whatever the seller is smoking :) 900 pounds !!! :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: genesis8 on 23:22, 19 January 17
Post by: genesis8 on 23:22, 19 January 17
I know, I couldnt resist writing about it on my site.
Maybe I shouldnt have written that the reason was the brexit :o
My sense of humour will never be understood I fear.
Maybe I shouldnt have written that the reason was the brexit :o
My sense of humour will never be understood I fear.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 01:24, 20 January 17
Post by: dragon on 01:24, 20 January 17
Quote from: Bryce on 21:19, 19 January 17
They're not being sold by me!!! And I'm not in Twickenham! But I'll gladly take a few grams of whatever the seller is smoking :) 900 pounds !!! :D
Bryce.
At least is more cheaper that the cpc in Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C0T529I?ref=olp_product_details
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 02:43, 20 January 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 02:43, 20 January 17
That is because:
- it is in very good condition.
- a valkyrie riding a unicorn delivers it to your door.
- Alan Sugar himself gave that computer his blessing and inserted the Z80 into the socket with his own hands. He also soldered the capacitors, probably.
- it is in very good condition.
- a valkyrie riding a unicorn delivers it to your door.
- Alan Sugar himself gave that computer his blessing and inserted the Z80 into the socket with his own hands. He also soldered the capacitors, probably.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 03:03, 20 January 17
Post by: dragon on 03:03, 20 January 17
A valkiry unicorn sending packet cost 4$?. It included 20 games. Maybe is the cause.
Hey i found a accesory i can't find in the wiki!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad)
Hey i found a accesory i can't find in the wiki!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:14, 20 January 17
Post by: Bryce on 09:14, 20 January 17
Quote from: dragon on 01:24, 20 January 17
At least is more cheaper that the cpc in Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C0T529I?ref=olp_product_details (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C0T529I?ref=olp_product_details)
Give him a chance. At least the shipping is reasonable for such a large item :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mark_htfc on 21:36, 24 January 17
Post by: mark_htfc on 21:36, 24 January 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 18:23, 19 January 17
Somebody very optimistic wants to sell 125 tapes for 900 pounds...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-collection-125-games-includes-super-rare-games-/201787834583?hash=item2efb7e00d7:g:8MMAAOSwj85YRG8x (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-464-collection-125-games-includes-super-rare-games-/201787834583?hash=item2efb7e00d7:g:8MMAAOSwj85YRG8x)
They look nice and Bryce´s avatar appears in the pictures, but still...
I just noticed this when looking through at games on eBay, I don't think I've ever laughed so much :laugh: , I'd love to know who he had got to evaluate the cost of what he should get for them!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 10:25, 25 January 17
Post by: Poliander on 10:25, 25 January 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 18:23, 19 January 17
They look nice and Bryce´s avatar appears in the pictures, but still...
Ah, this is Max Headroom... I always thought his avatar is Robert T. Online (http://bilder.t-online.de/b/47/70/88/40/id_47708840/920/tid_da/index.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:29, 25 January 17
Post by: Bryce on 10:29, 25 January 17
Robert T. Online was a very bad attempt at copying Max Headroom, and like so many other things that everybodies least favourite telecoms company attempted, it failed miserably. :picard:
Now I'm just annoyed that even one person would think I would want to use the T. Online twat as my avatar! :D
Bryce.
Now I'm just annoyed that even one person would think I would want to use the T. Online twat as my avatar! :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: villain on 12:42, 25 January 17
Post by: villain on 12:42, 25 January 17
Quote from: genesis8 on 23:22, 19 January 17
I know, I couldnt resist writing about it on my site.
Maybe I shouldnt have written that the reason was the brexit :o
My sense of humour will never be understood I fear.
Did you receive nasty mails from Mr Farage or did Mr Johnson announce to visit you for a cup of tea? :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:12, 25 January 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:12, 25 January 17
Quote from: dragon on 03:03, 20 January 17I got one of those in my garage. I should clean it up and sell it lol.
A valkiry unicorn sending packet cost 4$?. It included 20 games. Maybe is the cause.
Hey i found a accesory i can't find in the wiki!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00E5PEUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_234?ie=UTF8&qid=1484877469&sr=8-234&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=amstrad)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: simondo on 14:59, 25 January 17
Post by: simondo on 14:59, 25 January 17
Not Ebay but another Another optimistic seller:
http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/ (http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/)
Ouch
http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/ (http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/)
Ouch
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:06, 25 January 17
Post by: Gryzor on 15:06, 25 January 17
Quote from: simondo on 14:59, 25 January 17
Not Ebay but another Another optimistic seller:
http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/ (http://loot.com/ads/computing-with-the-amstrad-cpc-magazines/)
Ouch
I was selling the entire set, including binders, for €120 (I think)... no takers :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 01:14, 26 January 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 01:14, 26 January 17
Here you have a 464 Plus for quite a decent price:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-PLUS-computer-base-unit-see-description/381935999582?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D4235485da7654d12b9bcdf3b2d6d7453%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262820039387 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-PLUS-computer-base-unit-see-description/381935999582?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D4235485da7654d12b9bcdf3b2d6d7453%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262820039387)
problem is that it could be working or not... and these machines, sold like that, are often faulty. If it was working it would be nice for a restoration/upgrade project :) :) In the worst case it could be used for parts, but then it would be a tad expensive.
P.D: if the Amstrad is not appealing to you, you can always buy this great and affordable Dell. It was rebuilt from scratch, or something.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Business-Grade-Vintage-Dell-Pentium-3-Desktop-Win95-98-Windows-98-MS-DOS-CNC/291734580830?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D6746c78179ea4888a979c48991cde560%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D252738644524 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Business-Grade-Vintage-Dell-Pentium-3-Desktop-Win95-98-Windows-98-MS-DOS-CNC/291734580830?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D6746c78179ea4888a979c48991cde560%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D252738644524)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-PLUS-computer-base-unit-see-description/381935999582?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D4235485da7654d12b9bcdf3b2d6d7453%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262820039387 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-PLUS-computer-base-unit-see-description/381935999582?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D4235485da7654d12b9bcdf3b2d6d7453%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262820039387)
problem is that it could be working or not... and these machines, sold like that, are often faulty. If it was working it would be nice for a restoration/upgrade project :) :) In the worst case it could be used for parts, but then it would be a tad expensive.
P.D: if the Amstrad is not appealing to you, you can always buy this great and affordable Dell. It was rebuilt from scratch, or something.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Business-Grade-Vintage-Dell-Pentium-3-Desktop-Win95-98-Windows-98-MS-DOS-CNC/291734580830?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D6746c78179ea4888a979c48991cde560%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D252738644524 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Business-Grade-Vintage-Dell-Pentium-3-Desktop-Win95-98-Windows-98-MS-DOS-CNC/291734580830?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40809%26meid%3D6746c78179ea4888a979c48991cde560%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D252738644524)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:32, 26 January 17
Post by: Gryzor on 11:32, 26 January 17
$1000 he said? :D :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 15:38, 26 January 17
Post by: VincentGR on 15:38, 26 January 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 11:32, 26 January 17
$1000 he said? :D :D :D
Import charges:
US $230.71 +shipping...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:46, 26 January 17
Post by: Gryzor on 15:46, 26 January 17
VAT on used stuff? Hmmm... not quite how it works.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 14:03, 30 January 17
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 14:03, 30 January 17
Pang boxed and complete. Don't see this come up too often.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-464-6128-Pang-Cartridge-Game-Boxed-With-Instructions-/142261811089?hash=item211f76f791:g:UygAAOSwnHZYjchk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-464-6128-Pang-Cartridge-Game-Boxed-With-Instructions-/142261811089?hash=item211f76f791:g:UygAAOSwnHZYjchk
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 14:27, 30 January 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 14:27, 30 January 17
Wow, Pang currently at £66?!
I had this at one point, but can't remember if it was boxed. And I don't know where it would be now! :(
I had this at one point, but can't remember if it was boxed. And I don't know where it would be now! :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:34, 02 February 17
Post by: Gryzor on 15:34, 02 February 17
GBP70 and counting. Doesn't surprise me!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:31, 17 February 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:31, 17 February 17
Not E-bay but Gumtree:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/desktop-workstation-pcs/amstrad-pcw-8512-computer-word-processor./1217360882
Would somebody in London or nearby take care of it before is possibly trashed? I don't have space for more machines at home :)
https://www.gumtree.com/p/desktop-workstation-pcs/amstrad-pcw-8512-computer-word-processor./1217360882
Would somebody in London or nearby take care of it before is possibly trashed? I don't have space for more machines at home :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 20:12, 17 February 17
Post by: Dagger on 20:12, 17 February 17
I enquired by email about this yesterday but have not had any reply. There is no phone no. supplied
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 19:14, 22 February 17
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 19:14, 22 February 17
This popped up on my eBay feed a just now. Reasonable price and P&P to boot.
Amstrad PCW9512 Personal Computer Word Processor Spares Repairs *RB2926* (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW9512-Personal-Computer-Word-Processor-Spares-Repairs-RB2926-/262865226709?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Amstrad PCW9512 Personal Computer Word Processor Spares Repairs *RB2926* (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW9512-Personal-Computer-Word-Processor-Spares-Repairs-RB2926-/262865226709?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:41, 24 February 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 19:41, 24 February 17
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262858995204
Many rare title apparently, which seems odd since they all appear to be the bundle titles. Rare indeed FFS!
Many rare title apparently, which seems odd since they all appear to be the bundle titles. Rare indeed FFS!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:28, 25 February 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:28, 25 February 17
Is this the most overpriced budget game ever?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132106847523
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132106847523
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 10:07, 25 February 17
Post by: Carnivius on 10:07, 25 February 17
Quote from: CraigsBar on 19:41, 24 February 17
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262858995204 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262858995204)
Many rare title apparently, which seems odd since they all appear to be the bundle titles. Rare indeed FFS!
About as unrare as you can get for CPC yeah.
That Pang went for £102 :O
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:21, 25 February 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 11:21, 25 February 17
Quote from: Carnivius on 10:07, 25 February 17Still not selling my boxed pang.
About as unrare as you can get for CPC yeah.
That Pang went for £102 :O
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: nrgroom on 08:24, 02 March 17
Post by: nrgroom on 08:24, 02 March 17
Hi
Hope it's okay to mention some of my own ebay auctions here.
I'm slimming down my Amstrad collection, mainly for financial reasons, so i'm auctioning off the non-esssential items:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Thanks.
Neil.
Hope it's okay to mention some of my own ebay auctions here.
I'm slimming down my Amstrad collection, mainly for financial reasons, so i'm auctioning off the non-esssential items:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Thanks.
Neil.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:04, 02 March 17
Post by: Bryce on 09:04, 02 March 17
Wow, that's quite a collection you're off-loading and all starting at reasonable prices, although I doubt the final prices will look very different! :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 10:40, 02 March 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 10:40, 02 March 17
Great collection, I hope it makes you lots of money!
I reckon you should make around £500-600 for that lot, but who knows?
I reckon you should make around £500-600 for that lot, but who knows?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CPC_Fan on 11:32, 02 March 17
Post by: CPC_Fan on 11:32, 02 March 17
Quote from: nrgroom on 08:24, 02 March 17
Hi
Hope it's okay to mention some of my own ebay auctions here.
I'm slimming down my Amstrad collection, mainly for financial reasons, so i'm auctioning off the non-esssential items:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/nrgroom/m.html?item=292038196093&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Thanks.
Neil.
Nice little collection there Neil. It's a shame that you have to sell them. Like Bryce said, no doubt that they will go for stupid amounts of money :o . Which of course means that the likes of me won't be able to afford them :'( :'( Unless of course you are open to offers on them? (Mods - if that's not allowed on here - please delete that last bit of my post)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:01, 02 March 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:01, 02 March 17
Some very nice things in there! It is a real shame that you are selling it for financial reasons :-X , but I am sure you will be able to get quite some money from it. Good luck!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: buzby on 13:33, 02 March 17
Post by: buzby on 13:33, 02 March 17
I think thats my old gear i sold years ago when i had to sell eveything :doh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: nrgroom on 20:01, 02 March 17
Post by: nrgroom on 20:01, 02 March 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 13:01, 02 March 17
Some very nice things in there! It is a real shame that you are selling it for financial reasons :-X , but I am sure you will be able to get quite some money from it. Good luck!
Thanks. It will be sad to part with these, but I need the funds :( .
Hopefully, they make enough so that I don't need to sell any of what i've got left...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:46, 08 March 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 18:46, 08 March 17
Grab a bargain guys! it will be now or never.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-vintage-computer-printer-keyboard-antique-discs-Rarely-used-/172453078189?hash=item28270124ad:g:iYMAAOSw-0xYWacM&_trkparms=pageci%253Ae9feaecc-0426-11e7-860b-74dbd1803b15%257Cparentrq%253Aaf05e67415a0a786f3bea6f1fffe7122%257Ciid%253A20
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-vintage-computer-printer-keyboard-antique-discs-Rarely-used-/172453078189?hash=item28270124ad:g:iYMAAOSw-0xYWacM&_trkparms=pageci%253Ae9feaecc-0426-11e7-860b-74dbd1803b15%257Cparentrq%253Aaf05e67415a0a786f3bea6f1fffe7122%257Ciid%253A20
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 01:08, 10 March 17
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 01:08, 10 March 17
French v1 RS232 interface http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272583679534
(not my Auction, but know some people have been chasing after one of these)
(not my Auction, but know some people have been chasing after one of these)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:57, 11 March 17
Post by: Bryce on 13:57, 11 March 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 18:46, 08 March 17
Grab a bargain guys! it will be now or never.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-vintage-computer-printer-keyboard-antique-discs-Rarely-used-/172453078189?hash=item28270124ad:g:iYMAAOSw-0xYWacM&_trkparms=pageci%253Ae9feaecc-0426-11e7-860b-74dbd1803b15%257Cparentrq%253Aaf05e67415a0a786f3bea6f1fffe7122%257Ciid%253A20 (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PCW-8256-vintage-computer-printer-keyboard-antique-discs-Rarely-used-/172453078189?hash=item28270124ad:g:iYMAAOSw-0xYWacM&_trkparms=pageci%253Ae9feaecc-0426-11e7-860b-74dbd1803b15%257Cparentrq%253Aaf05e67415a0a786f3bea6f1fffe7122%257Ciid%253A20)
Hmmmm.... Perhaps never.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dcdrac on 22:11, 12 March 17
Post by: dcdrac on 22:11, 12 March 17
a PCW for 1K USD.......I needed a laugh
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 23:12, 12 March 17
Post by: remax on 23:12, 12 March 17
I'd Buy That For a Dollar
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ashleary on 19:29, 14 March 17
Post by: ashleary on 19:29, 14 March 17
Hi guys,
Hopefully it's cool to post our own items for sale here? Apologies if it isn't, I didn't want to make a new thread just for my one item! Anyway, the GX4000 with the power issues I posted about here (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/gx4000-power-advice/10/)is for sale on ebay here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332154477750?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)for £30 + £6P&P this is just to cover what I paid for it, not looking to make on it.
Hopefully it's cool to post our own items for sale here? Apologies if it isn't, I didn't want to make a new thread just for my one item! Anyway, the GX4000 with the power issues I posted about here (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/gx4000-power-advice/10/)is for sale on ebay here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332154477750?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)for £30 + £6P&P this is just to cover what I paid for it, not looking to make on it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 11:02, 15 March 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 11:02, 15 March 17
I liked the "perfection condition, just not working!"
That made me smile :)
That made me smile :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ashleary on 11:13, 15 March 17
Post by: ashleary on 11:13, 15 March 17
Quote from: Skunkfish on 11:02, 15 March 17
I liked the "perfection condition, just not working!"
That made me smile :)
Looks good, just doesn't work - like me most of the time lol
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:11, 20 March 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:11, 20 March 17
This is another PCW. A very cool system, in my opinion :) .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322456675475
Let's see the final price...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322456675475
Let's see the final price...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay (Australia)
Post by: Audronic on 01:23, 22 March 17
Post by: Audronic on 01:23, 22 March 17
Amstrad-DD1-External-Disk-Drive-For-Amstrad-CPc-464-664-6128
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Amstrad-DD1-External-Disk-Drive-For-Amstrad-CPc-464-664-6128-/262904070306?hash=item3d364dc0a2:g:J7MAAOSwB-1Y0P~O
Not Mine.
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Terje_Norway on 11:04, 26 March 17
Post by: Terje_Norway on 11:04, 26 March 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 11:11, 20 March 17
This is another PCW. A very cool system, in my opinion :) .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322456675475 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322456675475)
Let's see the final price...
Hi,
The auction for this machine has now ended
FINAL PRICE 410 GBP.
The deal was for the following :
- Amstrad PCW8512 w/printer
- Memory extension of 1.5 MB
- Pinboard Datatwin 8 ( 2 x 3.5 inch disc drive)
- Cirtech Hard drive system. Probably 40 MB. (Hdriver V5.0.3X MAIN (C) Cirtech UK Ltd.)
It most likely went to Spain, to a certain collector :o
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 14:01, 26 March 17
Post by: arnoldemu on 14:01, 26 March 17
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 11:04, 26 March 17
FINAL PRICE 410 GBP.
..
- Cirtech Hard drive system. Probably 40 MB. (Hdriver V5.0.3X MAIN (C) Cirtech UK Ltd.)
...
Not suprising with the hard drive. I hope @Habi (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1314) gets to try it out and add support for his emulator :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 16:31, 26 March 17
Post by: robcfg on 16:31, 26 March 17
That would have been nice, but I'm afraid this auction went too high for the PCWWiki's pocket...
Now, if by any chance the winner reads this, we could pay the postage both ways so we can borrow the drive, manuals and software and preserve them.
Now, if by any chance the winner reads this, we could pay the postage both ways so we can borrow the drive, manuals and software and preserve them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:58, 26 March 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 17:58, 26 March 17
Quote from: Terje_Norway on 11:04, 26 March 17
Hi,
The auction for this machine has now ended
FINAL PRICE 410 GBP.
The deal was for the following :
- Amstrad PCW8512 w/printer
- Memory extension of 1.5 MB
- Pinboard Datatwin 8 ( 2 x 3.5 inch disc drive)
- Cirtech Hard drive system. Probably 40 MB. (Hdriver V5.0.3X MAIN (C) Cirtech UK Ltd.)
It most likely went to Spain, to a certain collector :o
Yours
Terje Grind
NORWAY
It is a lot of money, but it was an awesome PCW. One of the best I saw in the last few years :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 19:20, 27 March 17
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 19:20, 27 March 17
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Panzer-Kick-Boxing-Loriciel-Amstrad-GX4000-1-/132139987268?hash=item1ec4283144:g:dZ4AAOSwol5Y2Qx~
Yikes! Is this a reasonable price in today's market for this particular game or just another seller trying it on?
Yikes! Is this a reasonable price in today's market for this particular game or just another seller trying it on?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:48, 28 March 17
Post by: Gryzor on 11:48, 28 March 17
Hmmm a 3/5 condition according to the seller... I wouldn't think so.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:01, 28 March 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 21:01, 28 March 17
This 6128 Plus looks OK if you can go and collect it:
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152488104295
A bit expensive right now, but the seller is accepting Best Offers so it may be worth a try. It comes with two screens :) .
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152488104295
A bit expensive right now, but the seller is accepting Best Offers so it may be worth a try. It comes with two screens :) .
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:49, 15 May 17
Post by: Dr Tiger Ninestein on 18:49, 15 May 17
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mystical-Amstrad-GX4000-464-6128-Plus-Game-Cartridge-Complete-cart-/292118027838?hash=item4403975e3e:g:JZEAAOSwrhBZGXcx
Don't see this come up too often!
Don't see this come up too often!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 19:23, 16 May 17
Post by: tjohnson on 19:23, 16 May 17
Holy Smokes, this sold for a lot, not entirely sure why it sold for so much.....?????
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC464-Colour-Monitor-over-70-Program-Tapes/252928481312?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 12:13, 16 July 17
Post by: radu14m on 12:13, 16 July 17
cheap !
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Joyce-PCW-8512-Laufwerk-oder-Diskette-defekt-viel-Zubehor-/322586705152?hash=item4b1baa7d00:g:QmQAAOSwgu9ZY-wP (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Joyce-PCW-8512-Laufwerk-oder-Diskette-defekt-viel-Zubehor-/322586705152?hash=item4b1baa7d00:g:QmQAAOSwgu9ZY-wP)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Joyce-PCW-8512-Laufwerk-oder-Diskette-defekt-viel-Zubehor-/322586705152?hash=item4b1baa7d00:g:QmQAAOSwgu9ZY-wP (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Joyce-PCW-8512-Laufwerk-oder-Diskette-defekt-viel-Zubehor-/322586705152?hash=item4b1baa7d00:g:QmQAAOSwgu9ZY-wP)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 12:42, 16 July 17
Post by: dragon on 12:42, 16 July 17
Only for rich people.
http://m.ebay.es/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-/172778170767?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
http://m.ebay.es/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-/172778170767?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
Title: Re: Latest on ebay Scart to HDMI
Post by: Audronic on 23:38, 16 July 17
Post by: Audronic on 23:38, 16 July 17
Hi All
$1.00 (Aus) Each I Have ordered 2 of these Postage Paid ?
1080P Scart to HDMI Converter Scaler Adapter for HDTV Audio Video Projector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272657160661)
Ray
OOOps They have Just jacked the Price up to $36.92 (Australian) Damn
They have dropped it to $34.20 Now ???
$1.00 (Aus) Each I Have ordered 2 of these Postage Paid ?
1080P Scart to HDMI Converter Scaler Adapter for HDTV Audio Video Projector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272657160661)
Ray
OOOps They have Just jacked the Price up to $36.92 (Australian) Damn
They have dropped it to $34.20 Now ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 01:37, 17 July 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 01:37, 17 July 17
Quote from: Audronic on 23:38, 16 July 17
Hi All
$1.00 (Aus) Each I Have ordered 2 of these Postage Paid ?
1080P Scart to HDMI Converter Scaler Adapter for HDTV Audio Video Projector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272657160661)
Ray
Aw shit, they need to be powered?
Could they not have at least provided USB power, seeing as most modern TV's have a USB port instead of a poxy plug? :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay Scart to HDMI
Post by: 00WReX on 07:52, 17 July 17
Post by: 00WReX on 07:52, 17 July 17
Quote from: Audronic on 23:38, 16 July 17
Hi All
$1.00 (Aus) Each I Have ordered 2 of these Postage Paid ?
1080P Scart to HDMI Converter Scaler Adapter for HDTV Audio Video Projector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272657160661)
Ray
OOOps They have Just jacked the Price up to $36.92 (Australian) Damn
I bought 2 of these before the price hike...I wonder if the $1 was a mistake and if they will honour the $1 deal ??
At $2, it's a risk I can take ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 22:18, 17 July 17
Post by: 00WReX on 22:18, 17 July 17
Hahaha, thought it was too good to be true.
Got a message from them this morning...
But at least I can have a a Brooch or a charm bracelet instead :-*
;D
Got a message from them this morning...
But at least I can have a a Brooch or a charm bracelet instead :-*
Quotewe need to sincerely apologize for you .since our system bug, Some of our store listing's price changed, they bring huge loss to our store .
Sincerely hope you can kind understand and forgive us, we will send a gift to you in order to express our apologize ,and we have prepared 2 gift for you to choose,
Below is the website link :
The first choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282000248729
The second choice: http://www.cdiscount.com/bijouterie/bracelets/nouveau-bijoux-fashion-925-sterling-silver-charm-b/f-12625-auc2009843580074.html
hope you can kind accept it and please let me know which one would you like.
But If you still want to get a full refund, you can send your paypal account to us, we will send money to you .
if you still have other idea ,please tell us quickly ,we will resolve for you quickly .waiting for your kind reply .
;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 22:31, 17 July 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 22:31, 17 July 17
You should definitely go for that classy brooch...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 03:06, 18 July 17
Post by: Audronic on 03:06, 18 July 17
Quote from: 00WReX on 22:18, 17 July 17
Hahaha, thought it was too good to be trueGot a message from them this morning...
But at least I can have a a Brooch or a charm bracelet instead :-*
? Did you get an Email " SENT: 1080P Scart ------- etc " Which says that they have sent the Item ??
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay Scart to HDMI
Post by: mr_lou on 06:08, 18 July 17
Post by: mr_lou on 06:08, 18 July 17
Quote from: Audronic on 23:38, 16 July 17
Hi All
$1.00 (Aus) Each I Have ordered 2 of these Postage Paid ?
1080P Scart to HDMI Converter Scaler Adapter for HDTV Audio Video Projector | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272657160661)
Ray
OOOps They have Just jacked the Price up to $36.92 (Australian) Damn
They have dropped it to $34.20 Now ???
Do not buy these. I bought one. It doesn't work with the CPC. I'm guessing it's because of the 50,08hz. You'll see a picture, then you won't, then it comes back shortly, then gone again, and so forth.
It works fine with other retro computers, like the C64 and Amiga, but not with the CPC.
I bought an XRGB Framemeister instead.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 07:08, 18 July 17
Post by: Poliander on 07:08, 18 July 17
@radu14m (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=724) Are you still looking for a 664?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/282573715028
http://www.ebay.de/itm/282573715028
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:18, 18 July 17
Post by: 00WReX on 08:18, 18 July 17
Quote from: Audronic on 03:06, 18 July 17? Did you get an Email " SENT: 1080P Scart ------- etc " Which says that they have sent the Item ??Ray
Yes I did, and then the message.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: radu14m on 16:00, 18 July 17
Post by: radu14m on 16:00, 18 July 17
thanks, im affraid the price will jump into the sky .... :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shining on 20:00, 17 August 17
Post by: Shining on 20:00, 17 August 17
Crazy:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/NEMESIS-by-Konami-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-OVP-BOXED-COLLECTIBLE-english-/263133202835?hash=item3d43f60993:g:djsAAOSwImRYNXjE
http://www.ebay.de/itm/NEMESIS-by-Konami-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-OVP-BOXED-COLLECTIBLE-english-/263133202835?hash=item3d43f60993:g:djsAAOSwImRYNXjE
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 21:27, 17 August 17
Post by: tjohnson on 21:27, 17 August 17
Lol, its in exceptional condition but unless you're a mad collector its definitely not worth that price!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 18 August 17
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 18 August 17
Quote from: Shining on 20:00, 17 August 17
Crazy:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/NEMESIS-by-Konami-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-OVP-BOXED-COLLECTIBLE-english-/263133202835?hash=item3d43f60993:g:djsAAOSwImRYNXjE (http://www.ebay.de/itm/NEMESIS-by-Konami-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-OVP-BOXED-COLLECTIBLE-english-/263133202835?hash=item3d43f60993:g:djsAAOSwImRYNXjE)
Something very strange about the whole thing. If you look at his previous sales he's sold relatively average games for ridiculous prices. Somehow I can't imagine that many collectors existing that would be willing to pay these prices. I wonder...
RODY NOEL Noël by LANKHOR ~ Atari ST = €870
SABOTEUR II ~ Amstrad CPC 6128 = €250
MINDWHEEL by Synapse/Broderbund ~ Commodore 64 C64 = €399
Corruption, Pawn & Wonder Boy ~ Commodore Amiga = €400
LABYRINTH by Lucasfilm ~ APPLE II = €850
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 10:36, 18 August 17
Post by: mr_lou on 10:36, 18 August 17
Quote from: Bryce on 08:46, 18 August 17
Something very strange about the whole thing. If you look at his previous sales he's sold relatively average games for ridiculous prices. Somehow I can't imagine that many collectors existing that would be willing to pay these prices. I wonder...
RODY NOEL Noël by LANKHOR ~ Atari ST = €870
SABOTEUR II ~ Amstrad CPC 6128 = €250
MINDWHEEL by Synapse/Broderbund ~ Commodore 64 C64 = €399
Corruption, Pawn & Wonder Boy ~ Commodore Amiga = €400
LABYRINTH by Lucasfilm ~ APPLE II = €850
I suppose the only way for us to find out, is to try to sell a mint condition game too, for a prince in the same range.
Anyone? :)
But yea... does look crazy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:58, 18 August 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 10:58, 18 August 17
I have some games in Spain that are still completely sealed :D A few copies of Cybernoid II and some others tapes. I can bring one to UK with me a try the same, as a social experiment :laugh: However, I suspect that it is a friend of him "buying" them to raise the prices :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 11:02, 18 August 17
Post by: tjohnson on 11:02, 18 August 17
I would have thought with values that high there would be a dodgy market to create new copies of games and sell them as original. I can't see any game having much real value unless you are some sort of serious collector and desperate to get your hands on these things. I saw someone selling Amstrad, Spectrum games for near £1000, almost message them to ask what they were smoking but didn't bother.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:08, 18 August 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 11:08, 18 August 17
It is Amstrad, after all, not NeoGeo. If people were buying titles at that price I would be happy to develop custom single copies of games for them :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 11:52, 18 August 17
Post by: tjohnson on 11:52, 18 August 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 11:08, 18 August 17
It is Amstrad, after all, not NeoGeo. If people were buying titles at that price I would be happy to develop custom single copies of games for them :laugh: :laugh:
Too right, sell a few a month and put feet up and enjoy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 03:19, 19 August 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 03:19, 19 August 17
Quote from: Bryce on 08:46, 18 August 17
Something very strange about the whole thing. If you look at his previous sales he's sold relatively average games for ridiculous prices. Somehow I can't imagine that many collectors existing that would be willing to pay these prices. I wonder...
RODY NOEL Noël by LANKHOR ~ Atari ST = €870
SABOTEUR II ~ Amstrad CPC 6128 = €250
MINDWHEEL by Synapse/Broderbund ~ Commodore 64 C64 = €399
Corruption, Pawn & Wonder Boy ~ Commodore Amiga = €400
LABYRINTH by Lucasfilm ~ APPLE II = €850
Bryce.
It's not just eBay. The Retro for Sale group on Facebook has turned into a right joke in recent weeks in terms of prices. Talking proper LOLmoney. Someone just posted boxed Mikie for the Spectrum for €400!
Fools and their money, I guess.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 19:14, 22 August 17
Post by: Carnivius on 19:14, 22 August 17
Large collection of Amstrad Action and Amstrad Computer User magazines. Seller is the excellent Computer Museum in Cambridge, England (http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/).
I've been there a couple of times to play on all sorts of consoles and computers most notably when at the Let's Get Dizzy event where I met the Oliver Twins back in 2015.
link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132303781111?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
I've been there a couple of times to play on all sorts of consoles and computers most notably when at the Let's Get Dizzy event where I met the Oliver Twins back in 2015.
link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132303781111?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:13, 22 August 17
Post by: EgoTrip on 20:13, 22 August 17
Quote from: Carnivius on 19:14, 22 August 17
Large collection of Amstrad Action and Amstrad Computer User magazines. Seller is the excellent Computer Museum in Cambridge, England (http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/).
I've been there a couple of times to play on all sorts of consoles and computers most notably when at the Let's Get Dizzy event where I met the Oliver Twins back in 2015.
link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132303781111?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
But they are for parts or not working :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:19, 23 August 17
Post by: Bryce on 08:19, 23 August 17
Quote from: EgoTrip on 20:13, 22 August 17
But they are for parts or not working :(
But it might make a good repair thread. Time to get the
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:13, 26 August 17
Post by: ralferoo on 10:13, 26 August 17
If I was to guess, I'd imagine they were missing tapes/disks...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ralferoo on 10:18, 26 August 17
Post by: ralferoo on 10:18, 26 August 17
BTW, if there are any C64 owners on here too, I just saw that some guy has a huge pile of NOS C64 tape drives: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAPE-DECK-FOR-COMMODORE-64-128-BRAND-NEW-OLD-STOCK-BARGAIN/172083312332 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAPE-DECK-FOR-COMMODORE-64-128-BRAND-NEW-OLD-STOCK-BARGAIN/172083312332)
EDIT: they're not NOS at all, but a recently manufactured clone. Sorry guys, both for mentioning C64 and providing duff links... >:(
EDIT: they're not NOS at all, but a recently manufactured clone. Sorry guys, both for mentioning C64 and providing duff links... >:(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Carnivius on 14:50, 31 August 17
Post by: Carnivius on 14:50, 31 August 17
The Amstrad magazines sold for £52.05 which shows some good interest in our machine. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:09, 01 September 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:09, 01 September 17
I've not seen genuine double density 80 track CF2d discs for ages....
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132310184768
Seller does not know what they are perhaps as the price is reasonable.
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132310184768
Seller does not know what they are perhaps as the price is reasonable.
Sent from my ONEPLUS 3t using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:11, 01 September 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 13:11, 01 September 17
Actually, he even accepts offers for them and you can buy the floppies discounted :) I felt like have a few and I paid 1 pound less for each of them, 20 pounds for 5 discs :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 21:15, 04 September 17
Post by: angelcaio on 21:15, 04 September 17
http://www.ebay.es/itm/MARIO-BROS-AMSTRAD-CPC-464-664-6128-COMPLET-/192295813586?hash=item2cc5b941d2:g:HJQAAOSwo0JWGoFe
maybe a little expensive...
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maybe a little expensive...
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:23, 08 September 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 22:23, 08 September 17
Overly optimistic loonacy is not dead!
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253140793516
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253140793516
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:46, 09 September 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:46, 09 September 17
Quote from: CraigsBar on 22:23, 08 September 17
Overly optimistic loonacy is not dead!
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253140793516 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253140793516)
Sent from my ONEPLUS 3t using Tapatalk
This mentality of "it's boxed, so it's worth three times the price" needs to end. Sadly that's only going to happen when people stop being fucking stupid and paying it!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:54, 09 September 17
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 00:54, 09 September 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 00:46, 09 September 17
This mentality of "it's boxed, so it's worth three times the price" needs to end. Sadly that's only going to happen when people stop being fucking stupid and paying it!
"Boxed" but the keyboard has gone quite orange so that's been in the sun just as much as the monitor was!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:16, 09 September 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 01:16, 09 September 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 00:46, 09 September 17As I was saying in #amiga-ie tonight.... I don't get the whole want it boxed thing at all. I want to use and protect my machines. A storage box from ikea looks better than tatty 30 year old cardboard. Offers better protection than 30 year old cardboard and allows me to quickly swap machines around (or if the wife is away, set them all up at once)
This mentality of "it's boxed, so it's worth three times the price" needs to end. Sadly that's only going to happen when people stop being fucking stupid and paying it!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 07:04, 09 September 17
Post by: tjohnson on 07:04, 09 September 17
Quote from: chinnyhill10 on 00:54, 09 September 17Yeah its crazy, boxed is only a small bonus really if you are selling something box fresh and the whole package is like new. Having a box for a well used and aged item doesn't make it anymore valuable like what feck use is a box for a computer. I've got a box wow how useful, i can put that in my loft.
"Boxed" but the keyboard has gone quite orange so that's been in the sun just as much as the monitor was!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:44, 10 September 17
Post by: Bryce on 13:44, 10 September 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 00:46, 09 September 17
This mentality of "it's boxed, so it's worth three times the price" needs to end. Sadly that's only going to happen when people stop being fucking stupid and paying it!
It's not JUST boxed, but also amazing!!! He says so himself.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:59, 10 September 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 13:59, 10 September 17
Quote from: Bryce on 13:44, 10 September 17Hahaha.
It's not JUST boxed, but also amazing!!! He says so himself.
Bryce.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:13, 10 September 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 16:13, 10 September 17
If it is amazing is worth it, no doubt. Even the yellowing in the keyboard awes me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:28, 10 September 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 17:28, 10 September 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 16:13, 10 September 17I wonder how much amazingness they manage to fit in that big box.
If it is amazing is worth it, no doubt. Even the yellowing in the keyboard awes me.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 02:14, 11 September 17
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 02:14, 11 September 17
Quote from: CraigsBar on 01:16, 09 September 17
As I was saying in #amiga-ie tonight.... I don't get the whole want it boxed thing at all. I want to use and protect my machines. A storage box from ikea looks better than tatty 30 year old cardboard. Offers better protection than 30 year old cardboard and allows me to quickly swap machines around (or if the wife is away, set them all up at once)
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My 464 came boxed. Box went straight in the bin. 30 years old, tatty, the damp had been at it and Amstrad never put the original CPC's in nice boxes anyway. Cheap and functional brown cardboard.
Quite unlike what they did with the Speccy and the later Plus machines both of which got really nice boxes. The black +3 box was lovely!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 23:18, 12 September 17
Post by: dragon on 23:18, 12 September 17
Indiana jones and the temple of doom is not published by u.s gold?.
So what this?. I don't view this tape in cpc power.
https://m.ebay.es/itm/Indiana-Jones-And-The-Temple-by-Kixx-for-Amstrad-CPC-/332350227773?hash=item4d619e053d%3Ag%3A3wkAAOSw0jFZmLHt&_trkparms=pageci%253A7d4004be-9807-11e7-abe7-74dbd1803bc6%257Cparentrq%253A7826c03715e0ab644f9727d7ffe8a486%257Ciid%253A25
So what this?. I don't view this tape in cpc power.
https://m.ebay.es/itm/Indiana-Jones-And-The-Temple-by-Kixx-for-Amstrad-CPC-/332350227773?hash=item4d619e053d%3Ag%3A3wkAAOSw0jFZmLHt&_trkparms=pageci%253A7d4004be-9807-11e7-abe7-74dbd1803bc6%257Cparentrq%253A7826c03715e0ab644f9727d7ffe8a486%257Ciid%253A25
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:00, 13 September 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:00, 13 September 17
Quote from: dragon on 23:18, 12 September 17
Indiana jones and the temple of doom is not published by u.s gold?.
So what this?. I don't view this tape in cpc power.
https://m.ebay.es/itm/Indiana-Jones-And-The-Temple-by-Kixx-for-Amstrad-CPC-/332350227773?hash=item4d619e053d%3Ag%3A3wkAAOSw0jFZmLHt&_trkparms=pageci%253A7d4004be-9807-11e7-abe7-74dbd1803bc6%257Cparentrq%253A7826c03715e0ab644f9727d7ffe8a486%257Ciid%253A25 (https://m.ebay.es/itm/Indiana-Jones-And-The-Temple-by-Kixx-for-Amstrad-CPC-/332350227773?hash=item4d619e053d%3Ag%3A3wkAAOSw0jFZmLHt&_trkparms=pageci%253A7d4004be-9807-11e7-abe7-74dbd1803bc6%257Cparentrq%253A7826c03715e0ab644f9727d7ffe8a486%257Ciid%253A25)
But it was. US Gold had the publishing for Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom in '87, they had a few Atari/Namco licences from around that period of time, including Gauntlet, 720 degrees and Metrocross.
It also featured on US Gold's compilation, Winners in 1990, and then found it's way onto the Kixx budget label shortly after.
Erbe handled the publishing in Spain though, so you may be getting your wires crossed there. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 14:36, 13 September 17
Post by: dragon on 14:36, 13 September 17
O.k nothing there kixx is unknow here . ;D
But, hey i found a mp3 glasses. :laugh:
http://www.cosmostore.it/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97&search=amstrad
But, hey i found a mp3 glasses. :laugh:
http://www.cosmostore.it/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97&search=amstrad
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ivarf on 22:34, 16 September 17
Post by: ivarf on 22:34, 16 September 17
Quote from: dragon on 14:36, 13 September 17
O.k nothing there kixx is unknow here . ;D
But, hey i found a mp3 glasses. :laugh:
http://www.cosmostore.it/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97&search=amstrad (http://www.cosmostore.it/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97&search=amstrad)
Kixx was US Golds label for rereleases and other games they wouldn't publish at full price
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ivarf on 22:38, 16 September 17
Post by: ivarf on 22:38, 16 September 17
Quote from: Carnivius on 14:50, 31 August 17
The Amstrad magazines sold for £52.05 which shows some good interest in our machine. :)
I think this means about £1 for each magazine. Very cheap in my opinion
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:30, 27 September 17
Post by: Bryce on 11:30, 27 September 17
Not fleabay, but I thought I'd point our users to this: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?94850-Amstrad-PPC640-and-accoesries
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 17:47, 29 September 17
Post by: Poliander on 17:47, 29 September 17
This one is popcorn-worthy: http://www.ebay.de/itm/311969684974 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/311969684974)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 17:39, 04 October 17
Post by: chinnyhill10 on 17:39, 04 October 17
Quote from: Bryce on 11:30, 27 September 17
Not fleabay, but I thought I'd point our users to this: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?94850-Amstrad-PPC640-and-accoesries (http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?94850-Amstrad-PPC640-and-accoesries)
Bryce.
75 quid! Mine was about 10 quid! No backpack granted.
Title: Latest on ebay: Symbiface I
Post by: GUNHED on 13:55, 27 October 17
Post by: GUNHED on 13:55, 27 October 17
WoW! That's a real bargain! ;)
The legendary Symbiface I for nearly free! :-\
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Symbiface-I-CPC-IDE-Harddisc-controller-for-IDE-devices-on-CPC6128/263281864445?hash=item3d4cd26efd:g:INYAAOSwI59Z8f7U
The legendary Symbiface I for nearly free! :-\
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Symbiface-I-CPC-IDE-Harddisc-controller-for-IDE-devices-on-CPC6128/263281864445?hash=item3d4cd26efd:g:INYAAOSwI59Z8f7U
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 14:35, 27 October 17
Post by: tjohnson on 14:35, 27 October 17
Quote from: GUNHED on 13:55, 27 October 17Holy cow! Bargain of the decade
WoW! That's a real bargain! ;)
The legendary Symbiface I for nearly free! :-\
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Symbiface-I-CPC-IDE-Harddisc-controller-for-IDE-devices-on-CPC6128/263281864445?hash=item3d4cd26efd:g:INYAAOSwI59Z8f7U
Some stupid prices on stuff lately
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 09:04, 06 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 09:04, 06 November 17
The Symbiface I (not II) did get cheaper now...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Prodatron on 12:26, 06 November 17
Post by: Prodatron on 12:26, 06 November 17
Quote from: GUNHED on 09:04, 06 November 17Will be interesting, if you are able to sell your CPC-IDE for this crazy price :o
The Symbiface I (not II) did get cheaper now...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509)
(since we have the X-MASS, M4Board, Albireo, uIDE etc...)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 13:01, 06 November 17
Post by: tjohnson on 13:01, 06 November 17
One would have to be desperate to pay that, what makes the seller think it is so valuable?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:12, 06 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 19:12, 06 November 17
Hi GUNHED,
It's counterproductive (or won't work at all) to set high fixed price or starting bids. I tried that very often and never succeeded. You should IMHO start at 1,00 € (no risk no fun) or use a high fixed price and enable price offers.
Good luck
Quote from: GUNHED on 09:04, 06 November 17
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/263300602509)
It's counterproductive (or won't work at all) to set high fixed price or starting bids. I tried that very often and never succeeded. You should IMHO start at 1,00 € (no risk no fun) or use a high fixed price and enable price offers.
Good luck
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:40, 06 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 19:40, 06 November 17
Unless someone rich has an eye out for the specific item, I don't think it makes any sense...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: pacomix on 20:09, 06 November 17
Post by: pacomix on 20:09, 06 November 17
I have seen items sold (games) for that amount... If I had plenty of money and space (rich) I wouldn't mind to spend that amount.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 20:48, 06 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 20:48, 06 November 17
Quote from: Prodatron on 12:26, 06 November 17
Will be interesting, if you are able to sell your CPC-IDE for this crazy price :o
(since we have the X-MASS, M4Board, Albireo, uIDE etc...)
Totally agreed! But they sold one for even more!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Prodatron on 21:02, 06 November 17
Post by: Prodatron on 21:02, 06 November 17
Quote from: GUNHED on 20:48, 06 November 17Totally agreed! But they sold one for even more!Yes, I remember, when you was so surprised about this in the past:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/allgemein/'symbiface-i'-echt-billig-bei-ebay-zu-haben-)/msg3939/#msg3939
Let's see, if you can sell yours one for about the same price today :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 21:16, 06 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 21:16, 06 November 17
Yes, and since I need some money I'm going to sell some pearls.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 16:34, 07 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 16:34, 07 November 17
Passengers of the Wind / Reisende im Wind in German on two Tapes. This gem has not been dumped yet! Have fun bidding:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 17:25, 07 November 17
Post by: Dagger on 17:25, 07 November 17
:o 50 euro's for postage ! Is it being delivered by taxi
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 18:47, 07 November 17
Post by: gerald on 18:47, 07 November 17
Quote from: GUNHED on 16:34, 07 November 17Any link between you and the seller? It looks your only report his sales.
Passengers of the Wind / Reisende im Wind in German on two Tapes. This gem has not been dumped yet! Have fun bidding:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/263305723473)
Quote from: Dagger on 17:25, 07 November 1750 euro is the minimum price expected. On the CPC-IDE, shipping is 10 times lower.
:o 50 euro's for postage ! Is it being delivered by taxi
Usual business for less than honnest seller: fool you by a small start price but rip you on the shipping price, which according to ebay rule should reflect the real cost ::)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Prodatron on 19:48, 07 November 17
Post by: Prodatron on 19:48, 07 November 17
Quote from: gerald on 18:47, 07 November 17Any link between you and the seller? It looks your only report his sales.GUNHED = TFM = eBay "Future-Soft"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:18, 07 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 20:18, 07 November 17
Quote from: Prodatron on 19:48, 07 November 17Oh, you ruined the surprise.
GUNHED = TFM = eBay "Future-Soft"
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 20:35, 07 November 17
Post by: gerald on 20:35, 07 November 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:18, 07 November 17Yep, I was expecting at least a full disclosure of the link between the Bavarian ebay seller and the US member :D
Oh, you ruined the surprise.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:31, 08 November 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:31, 08 November 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 20:18, 07 November 17
Oh, you ruined the surprise.
The worst kept secret of CPC Wiki history... and it's finally out in the open!
I feel like rejoicing xD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 03:30, 08 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 03:30, 08 November 17
Quote from: Prodatron on 19:48, 07 November 17
GUNHED = TFM = eBay "Future-Soft"
Yes, well, back in love and peace. Learnt my lesson and will try to make everything well. :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 14:19, 08 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 14:19, 08 November 17
Thanks guys. :)
Sorry for spamming, but that's kind of the Ebay-Thread ;) . Therefore some more nice offers (I hope):
Elite on Tape in German:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/ELITE-fur-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-auf-Tape-Kassette-in-Deutsch-German/263308020680?hash=item3d4e618bc8:g:rF0AAOSwvD5aAwCE
and 30 games on tape:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263308040405?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
btw.: I'm not so used to sell at ebay, therefore the postage may seem weird, but for international shipping I just need what it costs (the ebay shipping calculator seems not to work with Chrome btw).
Sorry for spamming, but that's kind of the Ebay-Thread ;) . Therefore some more nice offers (I hope):
Elite on Tape in German:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/ELITE-fur-Amstrad-Schneider-CPC-auf-Tape-Kassette-in-Deutsch-German/263308020680?hash=item3d4e618bc8:g:rF0AAOSwvD5aAwCE
and 30 games on tape:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263308040405?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
btw.: I'm not so used to sell at ebay, therefore the postage may seem weird, but for international shipping I just need what it costs (the ebay shipping calculator seems not to work with Chrome btw).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 17:02, 08 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 17:02, 08 November 17
Now look at that:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/322853882595
C65 prototype currently at > 35k €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/322853882595
C65 prototype currently at > 35k €
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 17:51, 08 November 17
Post by: Dagger on 17:51, 08 November 17
Wicked :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:45, 08 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 18:45, 08 November 17
EUR 81.450,00
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:19, 08 November 17
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:19, 08 November 17
That's Christmas sorted!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:21, 08 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 19:21, 08 November 17
Only THIS Christmas?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:28, 08 November 17
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:28, 08 November 17
Cray Supercomputer next year..................
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 19:59, 08 November 17
Post by: xesrjb on 19:59, 08 November 17
Outbid😰😰😰
xesrjb
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:00, 08 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 20:00, 08 November 17
Me too. I guess I should have put 55.49 instead of just 55...
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Prodatron on 20:06, 08 November 17
Post by: Prodatron on 20:06, 08 November 17
Phew, I am so happy that I finally got it! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 20:07, 08 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 20:07, 08 November 17
So you're doing a SF for the c65?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 20:12, 08 November 17
Post by: xesrjb on 20:12, 08 November 17
Quote from: Prodatron on 20:06, 08 November 17
Phew, I am so happy that I finally got it! :D
Your are kidding...🤔🤔🤔
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:55, 09 November 17
Post by: Bryce on 08:55, 09 November 17
Quote from: Prodatron on 20:06, 08 November 17
Phew, I am so happy that I finally got it! :D
Well done. Send it over and I'll do a few messy mods to it and hack the case a bit :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ThomH on 22:22, 09 November 17
Post by: ThomH on 22:22, 09 November 17
I did a quick check and the most recent previous C65 I could find reports of on eBay sold for US$23,000 in 2015.
So I say: invest!
So I say: invest!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Prodatron on 23:00, 09 November 17
Post by: Prodatron on 23:00, 09 November 17
No idea if such a crazy price makes sense: In 20 years probably nobody remembers Commodore or the C64 anymore beside us and some other old grandpas. So why should a C65 be still so expensive in the future? Of course you never know...
But I know 100 other things, which I would more like to buy for this amount of money instead of a C65 protoype :)
I see them too often on retro meetings every year. I remember the VCFE in Munich 2006 when we had four C65 at the same place.
It will be interesting if people, who show their C65 every year on meetings/exhibitions like the Classic Computing, GamesCom etc. will still do it now after this auction :D
But I know 100 other things, which I would more like to buy for this amount of money instead of a C65 protoype :)
I see them too often on retro meetings every year. I remember the VCFE in Munich 2006 when we had four C65 at the same place.
It will be interesting if people, who show their C65 every year on meetings/exhibitions like the Classic Computing, GamesCom etc. will still do it now after this auction :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Ygdrazil on 05:17, 10 November 17
Post by: Ygdrazil on 05:17, 10 November 17
Excellent you got it!
Any chance of a SymbOS port for the C65 before X-mas?
It sure would thrill me and my friends to see SymbOS run on my 3 C65's next to my 6128, at this new years eve party!
Regards,
Ygdrazil
Any chance of a SymbOS port for the C65 before X-mas?
It sure would thrill me and my friends to see SymbOS run on my 3 C65's next to my 6128, at this new years eve party!
Regards,
Ygdrazil
Quote from: Prodatron on 20:06, 08 November 17
Phew, I am so happy that I finally got it! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 07:57, 10 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 07:57, 10 November 17
Quote from: ThomH on 22:22, 09 November 17
I did a quick check and the most recent previous C65 I could find reports of on eBay sold for US$23,000 in 2015.
I'm pretty sure the auction had been cancelled due to a lot of strange biddings (biddings of tens of thousands euro from accounts with zero feedbacks/ratings)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ThomH on 03:24, 11 November 17
Post by: ThomH on 03:24, 11 November 17
Quote from: Poliander on 07:57, 10 November 17Oh well. I wonder how much a C65 is really worth? It'd be cool to own one, but I'd rather have a working 6128+ or Enterprise or some other super 8-bit that at least has some software.
I'm pretty sure the auction had been cancelled due to a lot of strange biddings (biddings of tens of thousands euro from accounts with zero feedbacks/ratings)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:43, 11 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 07:43, 11 November 17
Quote from: ThomH on 03:24, 11 November 17
Oh well. I wonder how much a C65 is really worth? It'd be cool to own one, but I'd rather have a working 6128+ or Enterprise or some other super 8-bit that at least has some software.
Oh, then I could perhaps sell you a mint-condition 6128 Plus for, say, $40,000 and an Enterprise (missing its little joystick, but otherwise like brand new) for $55k? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 08:55, 11 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 08:55, 11 November 17
Quote from: ThomH on 03:24, 11 November 17
Oh well. I wonder how much a C65 is really worth?
20.000 to 25.000 € depending on condition, perhaps up to 30.000 € when in very good condition with complete accessories.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 11 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 11 November 17
You can't give a price point with so little data points. Its value is what it sells for every time it appears, and only last for that auction. So, a couple of days ago its 'worth' was €85K. If another came along in quick succession, it could be 10K. Or 5. Or 40. Who knows.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 09:04, 11 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 09:04, 11 November 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:59, 11 November 17
You can't give a price point with so little data points. Its value is what it sells for every time it appears, and only last for that auction. So, a couple of days ago its 'worth' was €85K. If another came along in quick succession, it could be 10K. Or 5. Or 40. Who knows.
I have records of several C65 sales since around 2008 so this is a quite realistic price point. (Before 2010 they were sold at 5000 to 8000 € but in the past three or four years they really went that high repeatedly with only one exception). This auction was cancelled because of fake biddings that's for sure (look yourself)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:15, 11 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 09:15, 11 November 17
And how many data points is that, over the course of 10 years? You need several, contiguous sales to be able to judge it.
Not to mention that an auction is, in terms of economics, a very hard place to create supply and demand curves and clear the market. What do we know from this last auction? That there was a person for whom it was worth 85K, a few other persons lower than that, and a seller who had set what? as a reserve price point, which was what *he* judged it was worth. It just doesn't work.
Not to mention that an auction is, in terms of economics, a very hard place to create supply and demand curves and clear the market. What do we know from this last auction? That there was a person for whom it was worth 85K, a few other persons lower than that, and a seller who had set what? as a reserve price point, which was what *he* judged it was worth. It just doesn't work.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 09:38, 11 November 17
Post by: Poliander on 09:38, 11 November 17
Yeah. Whatever ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shining on 13:34, 12 November 17
Post by: Shining on 13:34, 12 November 17
A completely other level but see the classic cpc the last few years, which got more and more expensive. Some years before, noone wanted them. I think the whole retro-stuff is at a peak at the moment.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 19:26, 12 November 17
Post by: Dagger on 19:26, 12 November 17
First one I have seen of these. Are they worth that much to a collector
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 12 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 12 November 17
Quote from: Dagger on 19:26, 12 November 17Yeah, they're nice ass a curiosity and for completeness'sake, but that's it...
First one I have seen of these. Are they worth that much to a collector
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-472-fully-working-great-condition/263318023788?hash=item3d4efa2e6c:g:OaUAAOSw8b1aCHq4)
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:30, 12 November 17
Post by: ||C|-|E|| on 19:30, 12 November 17
I found mine in a dumpster! :D I was passing by when I realized that it was there. This was probably on... 1996 tough.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 12 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 19:32, 12 November 17
Quote from: ||C|-|E|| on 19:30, 12 November 17Daaaamn!
I found mine in a dumpster! :D I was passing by when I realized that it was there. This was probably on... 1996 tough.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ThomH on 17:16, 13 November 17
Post by: ThomH on 17:16, 13 November 17
Quote from: Shining on 13:34, 12 November 17A completely other level but see the classic cpc the last few years, which got more and more expensive. Some years before, noone wanted them. I think the whole retro-stuff is at a peak at the moment.I think scarcity has increased, and so has the spending power of the people who had these machines back in the '80s and therefore might be interested in acquiring them again, but I'm not sure about 'peaked' as both of those things are probably still growing. Though I guess that increasing incompatibility with modern displays might help, if it reduces the interest of many in acquisition?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 21:48, 13 November 17
Post by: 00WReX on 21:48, 13 November 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 19:27, 12 November 17
Yeah, they're nice ass a curiosity and for completeness'sake, but that's it...
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Yes, definitely agree with this, it really is for curiosity/completeness as Gryzor said.
It is simply a 464 after all (although, the history/story behind it is cool if you like that sort of thing).
I was lucky enough to pick one up in 2013 for 100 Euro delivered to Australia (so a fair bit of that is postage).
That one advertised translates to just over 500 Euro not including postage.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:50, 13 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 21:50, 13 November 17
Oops I said 'ass' [emoji16]
Blame autocorrect...
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 16:09, 16 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 16:09, 16 November 17
Hi there! I got one last great offer for you all...
It's the original CPC464 which was used till the end by the Vortex company which developed lot's of CPC expansions.
This CPC464 also contains the internal SP512 RAM expansion with 512 KB.
Of course the machine works 100% and is in very great condition.
Well, if you like to take a look:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263327771328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/263327771328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Oh, it's only the keyboard, not the monitor (guess we all got plenty of them).
It's the original CPC464 which was used till the end by the Vortex company which developed lot's of CPC expansions.
This CPC464 also contains the internal SP512 RAM expansion with 512 KB.
Of course the machine works 100% and is in very great condition.
Well, if you like to take a look:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/263327771328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/263327771328?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649)
Oh, it's only the keyboard, not the monitor (guess we all got plenty of them).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 15:50, 23 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 15:50, 23 November 17
Sorry for the bump... but last chance to bit on this great 464 with Vortex memory expansion, only 70 bucks now:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC464-mit-Vortex-Speichererweiterug-SP512-Gerat-der-Firma-Vortex/263327771328?hash=item3d4f8eeac0:g:Ux0AAOSw1NFaDaZg
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC464-mit-Vortex-Speichererweiterug-SP512-Gerat-der-Firma-Vortex/263327771328?hash=item3d4f8eeac0:g:Ux0AAOSw1NFaDaZg
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:15, 23 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 16:15, 23 November 17
Quote from: GUNHED on 15:50, 23 November 17Please, this is not a 'for sale' thread. Create a thread in the relevant forum if you want to sell something.
Sorry for the bump... but last chance to bit on this great 464 with Vortex memory expansion, only 70 bucks now:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC464-mit-Vortex-Speichererweiterug-SP512-Gerat-der-Firma-Vortex/263327771328?hash=item3d4f8eeac0:g:Ux0AAOSw1NFaDaZg
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 16:56, 23 November 17
Post by: GUNHED on 16:56, 23 November 17
Thanks. Will do so in future :-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dthrone on 04:14, 26 November 17
Post by: dthrone on 04:14, 26 November 17
Not seen one of these before? Real? Others than Pang? So many questions!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-PANG-EDITION-Retro-as-Atari-Sega-ULBELIEVABLE-RARE/122817833926?hash=item1c98836bc6:g:9cEAAOSwdjdaEhD0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-PANG-EDITION-Retro-as-Atari-Sega-ULBELIEVABLE-RARE/122817833926?hash=item1c98836bc6:g:9cEAAOSwdjdaEhD0)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-PANG-EDITION-Retro-as-Atari-Sega-ULBELIEVABLE-RARE/122817833926?hash=item1c98836bc6:g:9cEAAOSwdjdaEhD0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-GX4000-CONSOLE-PANG-EDITION-Retro-as-Atari-Sega-ULBELIEVABLE-RARE/122817833926?hash=item1c98836bc6:g:9cEAAOSwdjdaEhD0)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 17:54, 26 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 17:54, 26 November 17
Interesting factoid: he's in Greece, but he doesn't ship to Greece :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 18:27, 26 November 17
Post by: VincentGR on 18:27, 26 November 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 17:54, 26 November 17
Interesting factoid: he's in Greece, but he doesn't ship to Greece :D
WHAaahahaha
Seen this before.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:28, 26 November 17
Post by: Gryzor on 18:28, 26 November 17
Was it RARE?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 18:50, 26 November 17
Post by: VincentGR on 18:50, 26 November 17
Nop, just the shipping thingy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 00:44, 10 December 17
Post by: khaz on 00:44, 10 December 17
Right, who got this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132416745269
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132416745269
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:29, 10 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 08:29, 10 December 17
Damn! I think I have one!!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:56, 11 December 17
Post by: Bryce on 08:56, 11 December 17
Am I missing something? This is just an EPROM whose image is available on the web, plus a 1 ROM ROMBoard? Hardly worth that much?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:11, 11 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 09:11, 11 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 08:56, 11 December 17Scarcity, perhaps?
Am I missing something? This is just an EPROM whose image is available on the web, plus a 1 ROM ROMBoard? Hardly worth that much?
Bryce.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 11:42, 11 December 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 11:42, 11 December 17
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-MULTIFACE-2-Boxed/142613357676?hash=item21346b246c:g:C0kAAOSwk1haIV7z (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-6128-MULTIFACE-2-Boxed/142613357676?hash=item21346b246c:g:C0kAAOSwk1haIV7z)
£97 for a Multiface, is that the going rate now?!
I'm pretty sure that they sold thousands upon thousands of those things, are they really that rare?
And I know I used to have one somewhere about 15 years ago... I hope it wasn't thrown away!
£97 for a Multiface, is that the going rate now?!
I'm pretty sure that they sold thousands upon thousands of those things, are they really that rare?
And I know I used to have one somewhere about 15 years ago... I hope it wasn't thrown away!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 12:03, 11 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 12:03, 11 December 17
Just the way the market has gone sadly. Cos it's "retro" and it's the in thing now, the price of almost everything has been skyrocketing for years.
Especially on Ebay, where the market is full of piss-takers. I stopped looking there ages ago. I just use Facebook groups when looking for something now, some are full of cowboys, others are fairly decent. Your mileage may vary.
Especially on Ebay, where the market is full of piss-takers. I stopped looking there ages ago. I just use Facebook groups when looking for something now, some are full of cowboys, others are fairly decent. Your mileage may vary.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 13:01, 11 December 17
Post by: khaz on 13:01, 11 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 08:56, 11 December 17
Am I missing something? This is just an EPROM whose image is available on the web, plus a 1 ROM ROMBoard? Hardly worth that much?
Bryce.
It's the original one.
I was considering getting it when it was about £10, but someone went crazy with the auction.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 13:33, 11 December 17
Post by: tjohnson on 13:33, 11 December 17
Quote from: khaz on 13:01, 11 December 17Maybe someone could manufacture a new batch of they are that popular
It's the original one.
I was considering getting it when it was about £10, but someone went crazy with the auction.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:01, 11 December 17
Post by: Bryce on 14:01, 11 December 17
Why bother, you can just install the EPROM on a MegaFlash / Flashgordon / X-Mem or whatever modern ROMBoard you happen to own.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:03, 11 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 14:03, 11 December 17
You can also shove all the discology (pun) of CPC games onto a HxC SD card and call it a day, but there's a reason people still buy originals...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:05, 11 December 17
Post by: khaz on 14:05, 11 December 17
yeah, the only appeal of this kind of stuff is its historicity. You can already get the same usage for the same convenience with modern hardware.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:05, 11 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:05, 11 December 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:03, 11 December 17
You can also shove all the discology (pun) of CPC games onto a HxC SD card and call it a day, but there's a reason people still buy originals...
Yes, it's something to do with fools and their money being easily parted.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:20, 11 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 14:20, 11 December 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 14:05, 11 December 17
Yes, it's something to do with fools and their money being easily parted.
Not talking about the validity of absurd prices.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 14:22, 11 December 17
Post by: robcfg on 14:22, 11 December 17
Well, all the nice pictures, scans and dumps on the wiki don't come out of thin air...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:24, 11 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:24, 11 December 17
Quote from: robcfg on 14:22, 11 December 17
Well, all the nice pictures, scans and dumps on the wiki don't come out of thin air...
Well now that you mention it, I was thinking of sourcing tape boxes and printing some covers out to house my loose tapes.
So fair point.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:24, 11 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 14:24, 11 December 17
Quote from: robcfg on 14:22, 11 December 17
Well, all the nice pictures, scans and dumps on the wiki don't come out of thin air...
I actually have a 1/0 generator fashioned from a hair dryer in the back shed.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 15:12, 11 December 17
Post by: tjohnson on 15:12, 11 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 14:01, 11 December 17If someone is willing to pay extortionate prices there might be a demand and someone would be willing to pay for replica, lots of stuff still seems to sell for silly money really. How easily obtainable are modern rom boxes? They still seem to be a little difficult to source easily.
Why bother, you can just install the EPROM on a MegaFlash / Flashgordon / X-Mem or whatever modern ROMBoard you happen to own.
Bryce.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: msmthng on 14:14, 12 December 17
Post by: msmthng on 14:14, 12 December 17
i was wondering why nobody was bidding on https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC464-NLQ401-DDI-1-Vortex-F1-xLauf-CF2-Disk-iomega-zip-Disk-/112664736728?nma=true&si=OmJyQRV6x1OTf74KJbSADAm1thM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:29, 12 December 17
Post by: Bryce on 14:29, 12 December 17
Quote from: msmthng on 14:14, 12 December 17
i was wondering why nobody was bidding on https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC464-NLQ401-DDI-1-Vortex-F1-xLauf-CF2-Disk-iomega-zip-Disk-/112664736728?nma=true&si=OmJyQRV6x1OTf74KJbSADAm1thM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-CPC464-NLQ401-DDI-1-Vortex-F1-xLauf-CF2-Disk-iomega-zip-Disk-/112664736728?nma=true&si=OmJyQRV6x1OTf74KJbSADAm1thM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Because it's collection only and in some tiny village hidden in the Black Forest? (The place, not the cake).
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: msmthng on 14:31, 12 December 17
Post by: msmthng on 14:31, 12 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 14:29, 12 December 17
Because it's collection only and in some tiny village hidden in the Black Forest? (The place, not the cake).
Bryce.
he was shipping it for 30 euros. so i have a F1-X back in my collection.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:32, 12 December 17
Post by: khaz on 14:32, 12 December 17
I'd buy a CPC hidden in a cake
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:45, 12 December 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:45, 12 December 17
Quote from: khaz on 00:44, 10 December 17Dunno. But I could have had that very board for about a tenner in a box of cpc stuff I collected from mcl studios last week. It's interesting but of no use to me.
Right, who got this one?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132416745269
So "sell it on ebay" I said, "you might get more than that" I added. Damn I should have taken it and sold it myself!
I did pick up 2 cpc 6128s, 2 ctm 644s, 1 gt 65 and about 70 discs and various manuals.
Mcl has some other oddities that I also left for him to sell elsewhere so keep your eyes open if you fancy something unusual!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:50, 12 December 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:50, 12 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 08:56, 11 December 17It also has the "arnor cartridge port" on it. The original idea as I understand it was to sell this utopia board and then arnor could produce separate cartridges for protext suite, maxam, bcpl etc that would mount vertically immediately behind the keyboard, take up very little space and not need a rom box.
Am I missing something? This is just an EPROM whose image is available on the web, plus a 1 ROM ROMBoard? Hardly worth that much?
Bryce.
A good idea, not sure if any cartridges were actually made tho.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:56, 12 December 17
Post by: Bryce on 14:56, 12 December 17
The "port" was probably just the 32 pins needed for another EPROM that they intended putting in a plastic cartridge.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:56, 13 December 17
Post by: CraigsBar on 12:56, 13 December 17
Quote from: Bryce on 14:56, 12 December 17Having had this very item in my hands last week. The arnor cartridge port is basically the full expansion port brought out to a female edge connector. I say basically because it has some pins that are not connected from the expansion port to the cartridge port. I guess they just used exactly what was needed for their specific cartridge needs. I can only imagine that the idea was to bundle collections of the arnor roms into cartridges.
The "port" was probably just the 32 pins needed for another EPROM that they intended putting in a plastic cartridge.
Bryce.
Maxam for example with protext as an editor
BCPL also needed protext as an editor
Promerge, prospell and protext
Although I am not sure if any of these ever got released after the initial utopia module with cartridge port. It's certainly an oddity.... Not worth 243pounds tho IMHO.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:35, 20 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 08:35, 20 December 17
WHAT? It didn't sell????
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122817833926?ul_noapp=true
But why, it had Copter 27:
According to the most video Game critics => the BEST 8 bit Action GAME EVER and of course the BEST GAME of the Amstrad GX-4000 console - EXTRA RARE
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122817833926?ul_noapp=true
But why, it had Copter 27:
According to the most video Game critics => the BEST 8 bit Action GAME EVER and of course the BEST GAME of the Amstrad GX-4000 console - EXTRA RARE
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 08:46, 20 December 17
Post by: robcfg on 08:46, 20 December 17
Unbelievable rare!
The auction description is hilarious, but really, 550€ for a GX4000? The day I sell my MSX TurboR I should be asking for 2000€ at least...
The auction description is hilarious, but really, 550€ for a GX4000? The day I sell my MSX TurboR I should be asking for 2000€ at least...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:23, 20 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:23, 20 December 17
Should have seen the link for a CPC464 posted on Amstrad For Sale Facebook group, we had some laugh on that.
Mint condition CPC464, only one button missing. No silly offers - €500!
My ribs still hurt.
Mint condition CPC464, only one button missing. No silly offers - €500!
My ribs still hurt.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 10:51, 20 December 17
Post by: 00WReX on 10:51, 20 December 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 10:23, 20 December 17
Should have seen the link for a CPC464 posted on Amstrad For Sale Facebook group, we had some laugh on that.
Mint condition CPC464, only one button missing. No silly offers - €500!
My ribs still hurt.
Yeh, I noticed that one...For my €500 I'd prefer a few more keys missing, only one missing is a bit too mint for me. :doh: :P
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:03, 20 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 12:03, 20 December 17
Quote from: gaos74 on 12:01, 20 December 17
Are you joking?
You are swearing to me because I tell the truth? :o
He probably didn't read what you wrote.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 16:44, 20 December 17
Post by: khaz on 16:44, 20 December 17
Quote from: Skunkfish on 16:29, 20 December 17
I'm not sure if people are getting screwed on eBay though? The markets dictates the pricing on eBay, things sell for whatever people are willing to pay for them. If somebody wants to pay €500 for a GX4000 then they have more money than sense...
It's not the price at which they sell that's the problem, it's the price at which they are being offered. Ebay is filled with BIN items listed at outrageous prices, and ebay encourages it: people see similar items being offered at a similar but slightly lower price and greed kicks in and they list theirs for slightly more. It doesn't matter if the items they're looking at don't sell, most people don't know how to browse the "sold listings" section to see the actual worth of something. And even then, the few occasional sucker who does have more money than sense encourages the sellers into their terrible ways. Add resellers into the mix, who do buy the stuff to make a profit reselling it, only to drive the prices even higher.
Since ebay forego their fees on BIN items, no one put their stuff at auction any more. Past auctions are a great way to know what the items are really worth, but they're very rare nowadays: people can just relist their items forever without a fee in the hope to make a profit (even if the thing never actually sells). eBay doesn't want to be an auction site any more, they want to be a marketplace. And for items like antiques that have a very subjective perceived worth, it can be devastating.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:50, 20 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:50, 20 December 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:43, 20 December 17
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No, don't want to!
Actually, it's pretty quiet on the desk at the moment, so it's not for the want to. But it's Christmas and people are starting to take leave.
Quote from: khaz on 16:44, 20 December 17
It's not the price at which they sell that's the problem, it's the price at which they are being offered. Ebay is filled with BIN items listed at outrageous prices, and ebay encourages it: people see similar items being offered at a similar but slightly lower price and greed kicks in and they list theirs for slightly more. It doesn't matter if the items they're looking at don't sell, most people don't know how to browse the "sold listings" section to see the actual worth of something. And even then, the few occasional sucker who does have more money than sense encourages the sellers into their terrible ways. Add resellers into the mix, who do buy the stuff to make a profit reselling it, only to drive the prices even higher.
Since ebay forego their fees on BIN items, no one put their stuff at auction any more. Past auctions are a great way to know what the items are really worth, but they're very rare nowadays: people can just relist their items forever without a fee in the hope to make a profit (even if the thing never actually sells). eBay doesn't want to be an auction site any more, they want to be a marketplace. And for items like antiques that have a very subjective perceived worth, it can be devastating.
And this is exactly the problem with the retro community. Vintage = money even if it means dumpster divers are hocking off whatever junk they find. Untested is also a whole heap of shit too and usually translates to "Not working, buy at your own risk"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 06:52, 21 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 06:52, 21 December 17
Thread cleaned, we've had our fun, let's move on: anyone's got a mint GX at a reasonable price? €450 is as high as I can go.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gaos74 on 08:13, 21 December 17
Post by: gaos74 on 08:13, 21 December 17
Let me trace a nice one at ebay and I will resell it to you for 500.
This is the lowest I can go.
Ha ha ha
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:30, 21 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:30, 21 December 17
Mint condition! Only six keys missing! BARGAIN! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 16:10, 21 December 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 16:10, 21 December 17
Anyone looking for some used floppies in reasonable condition, take note:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Collection-Of-5-Vintage-Amsoft-CF-2-Compact-Floppy-Discs-Used/112669085068?hash=item1a3b99cd8c:g:y1cAAOSwT2daCFtS
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Collection-Of-5-Vintage-Amsoft-CF-2-Compact-Floppy-Discs-Used/112669085068?hash=item1a3b99cd8c:g:y1cAAOSwT2daCFtS
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 16:23, 21 December 17
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 16:23, 21 December 17
WTF!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 16:27, 21 December 17
Post by: mr_lou on 16:27, 21 December 17
This thread should be renamed to "eBay jokes".
We could create another thread then called "Useful eBay auctions", but I suspect that thread would be stillborn....
We could create another thread then called "Useful eBay auctions", but I suspect that thread would be stillborn....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 16:29, 21 December 17
Post by: tjohnson on 16:29, 21 December 17
Quote from: Skunkfish on 16:10, 21 December 17Nice, good to see them being offered at a fair and sensible price, time to take another glug of antifreeze.
Anyone looking for some used floppies in reasonable condition, take note:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Collection-Of-5-Vintage-Amsoft-CF-2-Compact-Floppy-Discs-Used/112669085068?hash=item1a3b99cd8c:g:y1cAAOSwT2daCFtS
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 16:35, 21 December 17
Post by: VincentGR on 16:35, 21 December 17
i should sell mine in 10 years from now to buy a new house.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:47, 21 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:47, 21 December 17
"May not post to Ireland"
Rats, that's me out! I was in the market for some overpriced used floppies and all, so I was...
Rats, that's me out! I was in the market for some overpriced used floppies and all, so I was...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: villain on 16:59, 21 December 17
Post by: villain on 16:59, 21 December 17
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 16:47, 21 December 17
"May not post to Ireland"
Rats, that's me out! I was in the market for some overpriced used floppies and all, so I was...
Same with Germany. And I would have taken them for sure. So sad! One of the english guys should take the oppurtunity to get ripped. :-)
I will staying focussed on buying an overpriced Plus now...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 17:41, 21 December 17
Post by: tjohnson on 17:41, 21 December 17
The seller has corrected the typo on the disks and they are now a more reasonable price
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 17:54, 21 December 17
Post by: Skunkfish on 17:54, 21 December 17
Yes, I suspected it may have been a typo. For those who didn't see the original price, they were on at £149.99.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:22, 21 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 18:22, 21 December 17
Quote from: Skunkfish on 17:54, 21 December 17
Yes, I suspected it may have been a typo. For those who didn't see the original price, they were on at £149.99.
Ah, thanks. Because reading the thread and looking at the auction I was thinking, boy we've become cynical! :D
Quote from: mr_lou on 16:27, 21 December 17
This thread should be renamed to "eBay jokes".
We could create another thread then called "Useful eBay auctions", but I suspect that thread would be stillborn....
Actually... this is a great idea. I'm doing it. Next such post goes to a new, separate thread (or, feel free to open a new one, everyone).
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 21:46, 23 December 17
Post by: Poliander on 21:46, 23 December 17
So this is how it works these days.
I sold Zynaps as auction for 13,50 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/282755167969
Few days later 50,00 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/162808075036
Funny thing is, when you offer a game as auction, most of the bids come from retro resalers.
I sold Zynaps as auction for 13,50 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/282755167969
Few days later 50,00 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/162808075036
Funny thing is, when you offer a game as auction, most of the bids come from retro resalers.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 21:57, 23 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 21:57, 23 December 17
That's your buyer?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 21:59, 23 December 17
Post by: mr_lou on 21:59, 23 December 17
That's why Amibay was created.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 23:13, 23 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 23:13, 23 December 17
Should we set up an auction system here then?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:52, 24 December 17
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 00:52, 24 December 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 23:13, 23 December 17
Should we set up an auction system here then?
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I don't think this would be a bad idea at all. Even facebook groups are starting to turn into a bit of a joke.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 09:50, 24 December 17
Post by: Poliander on 09:50, 24 December 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 21:57, 23 December 17
That's your buyer?
Yeah. On the other hand, without those bids from resalers I wouldn't have gotten more than 5 or 6 €...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:15, 24 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 10:15, 24 December 17
Quote from: Poliander on 09:50, 24 December 17
Yeah. On the other hand, without those bids from resalers I wouldn't have gotten more than 5 or 6 €...
Valid point. So, good for the original seller, bad for the rest of us :)
If people have interest in a proper ads/auction system (probably classifieds, auction would be more difficult I suppose) for the forum, I'll take a look; but that will cost money (I was looking at one mod that cost, IIRC, €80) so I won't be implementing it in the off-chance someone might use it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 10:18, 24 December 17
Post by: tjohnson on 10:18, 24 December 17
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:15, 24 December 17I would have thought standard classified was sufficient. Competitors to ebay are like barren wastelands.
Valid point. So, good for the original seller, bad for the rest of us :)
If people have interest in a proper ads/auction system (probably classifieds, auction would be more difficult I suppose) for the forum, I'll take a look; but that will cost money (I was looking at one mod that cost, IIRC, €80) so I won't be implementing it in the off-chance someone might use it.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:56, 24 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 11:56, 24 December 17
I tend to agree.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 12:09, 24 December 17
Post by: khaz on 12:09, 24 December 17
Quote from: Poliander on 21:46, 23 December 17
So this is how it works these days.
I sold Zynaps as auction for 13,50 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/282755167969
Few days later 50,00 €
https://www.ebay.de/itm/162808075036
Funny thing is, when you offer a game as auction, most of the bids come from retro resalers.
Someone should offer them 13.50€, see how they react haha
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:51, 27 December 17
Post by: Gryzor on 18:51, 27 December 17
New thread here: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/classifieds-38/scambay-cornet/ . Please use this here thread for 'legitimate' auctions only ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 15:36, 31 December 17
Post by: Vyper68 on 15:36, 31 December 17
There is a new listing on eBay UK for a 464 DDI-1 & FD-1 with manuals and games if anyone is interested @ £150 + p&p. I am not going for it myself just thought it might be worth a look.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-DDI-Floppy-Drive-Interface-Manuals-Stack-Of-Games/292390099939 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-DDI-Floppy-Drive-Interface-Manuals-Stack-Of-Games/292390099939?hash=item4413cedbe3:g:JfwAAOSw4PxaSDWr)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-DDI-Floppy-Drive-Interface-Manuals-Stack-Of-Games/292390099939 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-DDI-Floppy-Drive-Interface-Manuals-Stack-Of-Games/292390099939?hash=item4413cedbe3:g:JfwAAOSw4PxaSDWr)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:55, 03 January 18
Post by: khaz on 14:55, 03 January 18
Can we talk about Heavy on the magick?
I want to talk about Heavy on the magick. This is a game I would qualify as "mildly interesting", as in with a cool concept but barely playable today. It's uncommon but not rare, as copies complete in box come up every so often on ebay. Three of them are actually up for grab, at respectively 200€, 300€ and 125€. People seem to deem it expensive, but it's obviously not rare. Now, there has been this person who tried to put it on auction with a starting bid of £20, then again, and again, gradually lowering the starting bid. No bidder were interested over the past two months*. The game finally managed to get sold, after a heavy bidding war, for £15. For the CIB game that people are asking 300€ for.
Now, will the BIN sellers adjust their prices after seeing how much worth has been attributed to that game? Of course not. The market as deemed this game as an "interesting uncommon oddity" worth about £15, and yet people still list it as BIN at ten times its actual value. And this is what's wrong with ebay. These sellers hold plenty of other games, uncommon ones, all listed at outrageous prices, making other sellers think they have a gem in their hands even though no one buys at that price. The other problem is, occasionally, they do sell. Every once in a while, someone with more money then sense will impulse buy one of their listed item, validating the entire process. Check their sold history. There isn't much there, but it's enough to keep them going.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sop=15%7C15&_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=heavy%20on%20the%20magick&LH_PrefLoc=2&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sop=15%7C15&_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=heavy%20on%20the%20magick&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
*ebay doesn't show ended auctions and ads older than 3 months, so the thing could have been playing for longer for all I know.
I want to talk about Heavy on the magick. This is a game I would qualify as "mildly interesting", as in with a cool concept but barely playable today. It's uncommon but not rare, as copies complete in box come up every so often on ebay. Three of them are actually up for grab, at respectively 200€, 300€ and 125€. People seem to deem it expensive, but it's obviously not rare. Now, there has been this person who tried to put it on auction with a starting bid of £20, then again, and again, gradually lowering the starting bid. No bidder were interested over the past two months*. The game finally managed to get sold, after a heavy bidding war, for £15. For the CIB game that people are asking 300€ for.
Now, will the BIN sellers adjust their prices after seeing how much worth has been attributed to that game? Of course not. The market as deemed this game as an "interesting uncommon oddity" worth about £15, and yet people still list it as BIN at ten times its actual value. And this is what's wrong with ebay. These sellers hold plenty of other games, uncommon ones, all listed at outrageous prices, making other sellers think they have a gem in their hands even though no one buys at that price. The other problem is, occasionally, they do sell. Every once in a while, someone with more money then sense will impulse buy one of their listed item, validating the entire process. Check their sold history. There isn't much there, but it's enough to keep them going.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sop=15%7C15&_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=heavy%20on%20the%20magick&LH_PrefLoc=2&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_sop=15%7C15&_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=heavy%20on%20the%20magick&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
*ebay doesn't show ended auctions and ads older than 3 months, so the thing could have been playing for longer for all I know.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 17:00, 03 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 17:00, 03 January 18
I am a big fan of Gargoyle games i played them on the ZX Spectrum when they were originally released as i didn't have a CPC then. So i have a CPC now and saw that they were released and i thought it would be nice to have some boxed games and i was watching the CIB Disk version of Heavy on the Magick myself it just seemed a lot of money @ £19. I had seen the others listed for £100's and dismissed them as idiots and thought surely no one is that stupid, It would appear someone is to buy a game for that kind of money :doh:
Me? i found a Sealed Box-Set of Cassette Tapes for sale on eBay with all Five Gargoyle games for £4+£3 P&P which makes a lot more sense.
Me? i found a Sealed Box-Set of Cassette Tapes for sale on eBay with all Five Gargoyle games for £4+£3 P&P which makes a lot more sense.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 18:52, 03 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 18:52, 03 January 18
Probably should be moved to the Scambay eBay thread but...
Fools and their money though. If someone is stupid enough to pay over the odds for a 30+ year old game, then they get what they deserve.
Fools and their money though. If someone is stupid enough to pay over the odds for a 30+ year old game, then they get what they deserve.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 19:16, 03 January 18
Post by: khaz on 19:16, 03 January 18
I have no connection to that game, only a passing interest since I read about it some time ago. Same as you when I saw the BIN in the hundreds I dismissed them (especially as I instantly recognised the picture background, I knew the sellers were "unreasonable"), but when I saw the auction being missed and missed again for so long, until two people decided that £9.99 was a low enough starting point, but couldn't go over £15, I thought it would make a very interesting case study on BIN value vs real value.
I had no interest in what those two sellers proposed, but just today I went to browse their listings, and was especially interested in their "sold" listings. there are very few items in there, about two dozens over the past three months, but I must assume that it's good enough for them to continue. It must be, considering the markup they charge vs the price they must have paid to acquire them.
It raises the prices for all of us. That's the big problem. I don't care what people do with their money, but it spoils the game for everybody else.
I had no interest in what those two sellers proposed, but just today I went to browse their listings, and was especially interested in their "sold" listings. there are very few items in there, about two dozens over the past three months, but I must assume that it's good enough for them to continue. It must be, considering the markup they charge vs the price they must have paid to acquire them.
Quote from: Shaun M. Neary on 18:52, 03 January 18
Probably should be moved to the Scambay eBay thread but...
Fools and their money though. If someone is stupid enough to pay over the odds for a 30+ year old game, then they get what they deserve.
It raises the prices for all of us. That's the big problem. I don't care what people do with their money, but it spoils the game for everybody else.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 20:43, 03 January 18
Post by: tjohnson on 20:43, 03 January 18
I had a copy of HotM that i recently sold on eBay for 10 quid plus postage. The box was rough but the disk was fine i have no nostalgia for the game it was always something i wanted to play back in the day but not these days. Thought 10 was pretty reasonable not sure it would be worth more than that and anyone paying hundreds is really just a mug.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:25, 03 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:25, 03 January 18
Quote from: khaz on 19:16, 03 January 18
It raises the prices for all of us. That's the big problem. I don't care what people do with their money, but it spoils the game for everybody else.
I agree to a point but nobody with any sense will pay that money and these idiots will be stuck with a product they can't shift.
Eventually this "vintage" craze will die off and shit will be back to normal soon.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:26, 03 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:26, 03 January 18
Quote from: tjohnson on 20:43, 03 January 18
I had a copy of HotM that i recently sold on eBay for 10 quid plus postage. The box was rough but the disk was fine i have no nostalgia for the game it was always something i wanted to play back in the day but not these days. Thought 10 was pretty reasonable not sure it would be worth more than that and anyone paying hundreds is really just a mug.
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This guy gets it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:17, 04 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 09:17, 04 January 18
Guys, you did notice the Scambay thread, right? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - What a sad sight
Post by: Chinnery on 13:11, 10 January 18
Post by: Chinnery on 13:11, 10 January 18
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//253359053057
Yellow, Faded, Beaten up. Poor li'l fella.
Yellow, Faded, Beaten up. Poor li'l fella.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:17, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 13:17, 10 January 18
Aw the poor guy... hope it ends up in a good home.
By the way:
[ot]Anyone has any idea about eBay's global shipping program? Ordered something from the UK, it left the country and that's where their tracking (UPA........ format) ended. No idea where it's been for more than two weeks now![/ot]
By the way:
[ot]Anyone has any idea about eBay's global shipping program? Ordered something from the UK, it left the country and that's where their tracking (UPA........ format) ended. No idea where it's been for more than two weeks now![/ot]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Chinnery on 13:33, 10 January 18
Post by: Chinnery on 13:33, 10 January 18
[ot]Anyone has any idea about eBay's global shipping program? Ordered something from the UK, it left the country and that's where their tracking (UPA........ format) ended. No idea where it's been for more than two weeks now![/ot]
[ot]Not sure specifically about Ebay's global shipping, but I know getting stuff INTO the UK from Europe has been far slower than normal the past month. I would have put it down to our Annual Christmas Postal Catastrophe due to high mail volume, but it's still ongoing. Even guaranteed next say services are getting delayed here.[/ot]
[ot]Not sure specifically about Ebay's global shipping, but I know getting stuff INTO the UK from Europe has been far slower than normal the past month. I would have put it down to our Annual Christmas Postal Catastrophe due to high mail volume, but it's still ongoing. Even guaranteed next say services are getting delayed here.[/ot]
Title: Re: Latest on ebay - What a sad sight
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:38, 10 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:38, 10 January 18
Quote from: Chinnery on 13:11, 10 January 18
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//253359053057 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//253359053057)
Yellow, Faded, Beaten up. Poor li'l fella.
What on earth has happened to the Nintendo NES in the background ???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:40, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 13:40, 10 January 18
@Chinnery (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2434) : it left the UK alright, with some delay notifications; normal to expect around Xmas time, but it's disappeared for a couple of weeks now, which is way too long...
@Vyper68 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2440) : heheh I think it's painted or something :)
@Vyper68 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2440) : heheh I think it's painted or something :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 13:41, 10 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 13:41, 10 January 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 13:38, 10 January 18
What on earth has happened to the Nintendo NES in the background ???
I smell a dumpster diver...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:48, 10 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:48, 10 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:17, 10 January 18
Aw the poor guy... hope it ends up in a good home.
By the way:
[ot]Anyone has any idea about eBay's global shipping program? Ordered something from the UK, it left the country and that's where their tracking (UPA........ format) ended. No idea where it's been for more than two weeks now![/ot]
eBay's GSP depot in the UK is very slow. I have sent things abroad from the UK and they have arrived at the GSP Centre and it has been two weeks before i have had a notification it has been sent onwards. Given Xmas period i would extend that delay. The other thing that can slow it down is if the seller has not put a eBay GSP #REF no on the parcel it is what helps them ID where it should go. Sorry could be more helpful.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:49, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 13:49, 10 January 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 13:48, 10 January 18
eBay's GSP depot in the UK is very slow. I have sent things abroad from the UK and they have arrived at the GSP Centre and it has been two weeks before i have had a notification it has been sent onwards. Given Xmas period i would extend that delay. The other thing that can slow it down is if the seller has not put a eBay GSP #REF no on the parcel it is what helps them ID where it should go. Sorry could be more helpful.
But, as I said, it's left the UK. On Dec. 18, to be precise. It's the 'after' that's got me worried, since eBay's tracking system just stops there, and of course it doesn't correspond to local post office/courier tracking formats...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:55, 10 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:55, 10 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:49, 10 January 18
But, as I said, it's left the UK. On Dec. 18, to be precise. It's the 'after' that's got me worried, since eBay's tracking system just stops there, and of course it doesn't correspond to local post office/courier tracking formats...
I am not sure if i have got this right. If i sold something through eBay's GSP and i sent it Royal Mail my tracking would only go as far as the depot in the UK. Once eBay have processed the order they forward it on with a new tracking number that is supplied to the seller & buyer. So i do not understand why the tracking number does not work. Could you PM the number to me and let me see if i can compare it to ones i have been given by eBay?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:56, 10 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:56, 10 January 18
Oh by the way.
2 x FD-1 & DD-1 on eBay at present - sensible prices so far
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Dual-Disk-Drives-DDI-and-FD1-Interface-Cable-9-Games-On-Disk/292402027911
2 x FD-1 & DD-1 on eBay at present - sensible prices so far
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Dual-Disk-Drives-DDI-and-FD1-Interface-Cable-9-Games-On-Disk/292402027911
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:57, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 13:57, 10 January 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 13:55, 10 January 18
I am not sure if i have got this right. If i sold something through eBay's GSP and i sent it Royal Mail my tracking would only go as far as the depot in the UK. Once eBay have processed the order they forward it on with a new tracking number that is supplied to the seller & buyer. So i do not understand why the tracking number does not work. Could you PM the number to me and let me see if i can compare it to ones i have been given by eBay?
You are correct in what you say. Unfortunately even the number it resolves to says nothing of importance... I'll send you the number, let me know!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: khaz on 14:00, 10 January 18
Post by: khaz on 14:00, 10 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:49, 10 January 18
But, as I said, it's left the UK. On Dec. 18, to be precise. It's the 'after' that's got me worried, since eBay's tracking system just stops there, and of course it doesn't correspond to local post office/courier tracking formats...
ebay uses private (low cost) delivery services, and frequently changes them. Like it could be one courier in the UK and international, then another in the final country. The couriers are supposed to send you updates on what is happening to your parcel, but often they don't. If you click on the tracking number in your past purchases list, it should give you those information.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:04, 10 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 14:04, 10 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 13:17, 10 January 18
[ot]Anyone has any idea about eBay's global shipping program? Ordered something from the UK, it left the country and that's where their tracking (UPA........ format) ended. No idea where it's been for more than two weeks now![/ot]
My experience with ebay GSP: Extremely slow, no proper tracking and in one case, they removed extremely good packaging and replaced it with completely inadequate packaging resulting in the device being badly damaged. I deliberately don't buy thing that use GSP anymore.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:04, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:04, 10 January 18
Yeah, that's the problem. eBay themselves say that much on their tracking page for my item (incidentally, a WD TV Live media player): "Multiple carriers". Well, thankyousoooomuch!
Unfortunately I haven't bought anything in a long time that went through eBay's system (much less from the UK) so that tip, interesting as it may sound, can't help.
And yes, probably the next carrier in line should notify me, but the very least they could do was update the page to give me the new service, cheap bastards...
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225) : ah, I had heard about the packaging (maybe from you?) before. Excellent stuff.
Unfortunately I haven't bought anything in a long time that went through eBay's system (much less from the UK) so that tip, interesting as it may sound, can't help.
And yes, probably the next carrier in line should notify me, but the very least they could do was update the page to give me the new service, cheap bastards...
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225) : ah, I had heard about the packaging (maybe from you?) before. Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:09, 10 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 14:09, 10 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:04, 10 January 18
@Bryce (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=225) : ah, I had heard about the packaging (maybe from you?) before. Excellent stuff.
To be exact: Oscilloscope sent in original box with original custom fit polys was put in larger box and HALF filled!!! with styro peanuts!!!
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:10, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 18:10, 10 January 18
What, you mean you wanted its original box? Was it retro or something? :D
Dear god...
Dear god...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:28, 10 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 18:28, 10 January 18
Nope, I just wanted it in one piece. Not with all the front knobs broken off!
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 18:56, 10 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 18:56, 10 January 18
They were on the box though, no?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 19:26, 10 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 19:26, 10 January 18
Yes, all nicely snapped off their shaft and irrepairable.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 21:06, 25 January 18
Post by: Poliander on 21:06, 25 January 18
Never seen that before.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Plus-diagnostic-card-Arnold-5/132481735722?hash=item1ed886dc2a:g:pvYAAOSwhfdaaNZ2
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Plus-diagnostic-card-Arnold-5/132481735722?hash=item1ed886dc2a:g:pvYAAOSwhfdaaNZ2
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 06:51, 26 January 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 06:51, 26 January 18
Interesting.
Has anyone used one of these before?
Cheers,
Peter
Has anyone used one of these before?
Cheers,
Peter
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:31, 26 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 08:31, 26 January 18
Quote from: ComSoft6128 on 06:51, 26 January 18
Interesting.
Has anyone used one of these before?
Cheers,
Peter
You can try it for yourself. The ROM image is here: http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/download.html (http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/download.html)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 08:37, 26 January 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 08:37, 26 January 18
Thanks Bryce,
Having a look at it now.
Cheers,
Peter
Having a look at it now.
Cheers,
Peter
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:56, 26 January 18
Post by: arnoldemu on 09:56, 26 January 18
Quote from: Bryce on 08:31, 26 January 18The source code is also available. Cliff Lawson who worked at Amstrad released the source. :)
You can try it for yourself. The ROM image is here: http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/download.html (http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/download.html)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 02:24, 27 January 18
Post by: 00WReX on 02:24, 27 January 18
Looks like a decent condition QWERTY 6128 Plus for sale in the UK.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
Cheers,
Shane
EDIT:
Re-listed...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
Cheers,
Shane
EDIT:
Re-listed...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD
Title: Re: Latest on ebay In Australia (Melbourne)
Post by: Audronic on 01:21, 29 January 18
Post by: Audronic on 01:21, 29 January 18
CPC6128 and Monitor
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323035169346?pb=14&&autorefresh=true (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323035169346?pb=14&&autorefresh=true)
(Not Mine)
Ray
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323035169346?pb=14&&autorefresh=true (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323035169346?pb=14&&autorefresh=true)
(Not Mine)
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 29 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 08:22, 29 January 18
Quote from: 00WReX on 02:24, 27 January 18
Looks like a decent condition QWERTY 6128 Plus for sale in the UK.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
Cheers,
Shane
EDIT:
Re-listed...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
Nice, but unfortunately, one of those idiots who thinks the world ends at Dover. Shipping only to the UK.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 08:32, 29 January 18
Post by: 00WReX on 08:32, 29 January 18
Funny you should say that, I have been seeing (and experiencing) this more and more from UK sellers.
Just this last week I was attempting to get a UK seller with a 464/6128Plus system cartridge to post to me, but they would not have any of it.
As you know, this fits in almost the smallest padded envelope at minimum cost (I have purchased a few).
I'm not sure what the hassle is to be honest, and if you have to go and post it anyway, whats the real difference.
Also funny was that it sold for half of what I was prepared to bid...
Ahh well, what can you do.
Cheers,
Shane
Just this last week I was attempting to get a UK seller with a 464/6128Plus system cartridge to post to me, but they would not have any of it.
As you know, this fits in almost the smallest padded envelope at minimum cost (I have purchased a few).
I'm not sure what the hassle is to be honest, and if you have to go and post it anyway, whats the real difference.
Also funny was that it sold for half of what I was prepared to bid...
Ahh well, what can you do.
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:06, 29 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 10:06, 29 January 18
This is true. I'm seeing more and more UK only auctions [emoji52]
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 10:42, 29 January 18
Post by: Bryce on 10:42, 29 January 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 10:06, 29 January 18
This is true. I'm seeing more and more UK only auctions (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji52.png)
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Brexit preparation?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 10:47, 29 January 18
Post by: Gryzor on 10:47, 29 January 18
Maybe the psychological repercussions, dunno :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 16:01, 29 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 16:01, 29 January 18
Quote from: 00WReX on 02:24, 27 January 18
Looks like a decent condition QWERTY 6128 Plus for sale in the UK.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173117366863?hash=item284e99624f:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
Cheers,
Shane
EDIT:
Re-listed...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-plus-retro-gaming-computer-Vintage/173124860624?hash=item284f0bbad0:g:XnwAAOSwmNxaZ6YD)
I have put a bid in on this but i will still need the Cart with the OS on can you get replacements???
If you can't and i cannot use it - i will post it anywhere anyone on the forum wants it as long as i am all square.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 16:10, 29 January 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 16:10, 29 January 18
If you can do without Burning Rubber, Parados carts are available from Ebay, I bought one last year and it works fine.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:23, 29 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:23, 29 January 18
Quote from: ComSoft6128 on 16:10, 29 January 18
If you can do without Burning Rubber, Parados carts are available from Ebay, I bought one last year and it works fine.
The only thing about ParaDOS is some of the older cracked games cause problems. I know some older cracks of Techno Cop and Midnight Resistance failed to load under ParaDOS, but worked fine under AMSDOS.
It's a case of your mileage may vary.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 19:38, 29 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 19:38, 29 January 18
Bit academic now, i've been outbid and i'm not going any higher for now.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 22:35, 30 January 18
Post by: remax on 22:35, 30 January 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 16:01, 29 January 18
I have put a bid in on this but i will still need the Cart with the OS on can you get replacements???
If you can't and i cannot use it - i will post it anywhere anyone on the forum wants it as long as i am all square.
You can buy a C4CPC and upload the OS rom on your SD card, it works perfectly.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 22:52, 30 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 22:52, 30 January 18
Quote from: remax on 22:35, 30 January 18
You can buy a C4CPC and upload the OS rom on your SC card, it works perfectly.
Recommended. Got mine from @gerald (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=250) last year and well worth the investment.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 08:38, 31 January 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 08:38, 31 January 18
Quote from: remax on 22:35, 30 January 18
You can buy a C4CPC and upload the OS rom on your SD card, it works perfectly.
I'll bear that in mind when i get round to getting a plus - question would this work with a 464+ as well?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:13, 31 January 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:13, 31 January 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 08:38, 31 January 18
I'll bear that in mind when i get round to getting a plus - question would this work with a 464+ as well?
Yep. It was built with the GX4000 in mind to be able to play games which weren't specifically written for that. Given that the GX only has 64k, so it'll run perfectly on a 464+ too.
(You should check the GX4000 converted games list, there's a whopper of a selection for it, also work well on the pluses)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:27, 01 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:27, 01 February 18
This is not an item for sale, but a news item. Since tons of people complain about PayPal, this may be of interest:
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/01/technology/paypal-ebay-payments-split-adyen/index.html
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/01/technology/paypal-ebay-payments-split-adyen/index.html
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dagger on 14:46, 01 February 18
Post by: Dagger on 14:46, 01 February 18
:o Did not see that coming. Hopefully Ebay will be cutting their own throat as more people are starting to buy from forums, FB marketplace etc
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:51, 01 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:51, 01 February 18
Yeah, that was rather out of the blue. I wouldn't hold my breath about eBay losing much sleep over fora and FB though, it's much huger than you and I see in our little world...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:53, 01 February 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 14:53, 01 February 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:27, 01 February 18
This is not an item for sale, but a news item. Since tons of people complain about PayPal, this may be of interest:
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/01/technology/paypal-ebay-payments-split-adyen/index.html (http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/01/technology/paypal-ebay-payments-split-adyen/index.html)
Not the smartest move by Ebay at all. I've never had an ounce of trouble with paypal. If anything, it would just discourage me from using fleabay.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:56, 01 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:56, 01 February 18
It's sellers that mostly have issues with Paypal, I think. As a buyer I've never had an issue, except with their fees perhaps.
But "Adyen"? Who has ever heard of them? Strangely on their site there's only a "create test account", can't even try it...
But "Adyen"? Who has ever heard of them? Strangely on their site there's only a "create test account", can't even try it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 01 February 18
Post by: Bryce on 15:29, 01 February 18
What's the bets that Adyen is a startup fully funded by ebay?
As far as losing customers is concerned, ebays policies, support and customer relations depts are looking after that bit. It has become so buggy and unusable that I only use ebay for "emergencies" now.
Bryce.
As far as losing customers is concerned, ebays policies, support and customer relations depts are looking after that bit. It has become so buggy and unusable that I only use ebay for "emergencies" now.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:44, 01 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 15:44, 01 February 18
Adyen is a company that opened doors in 2006 and has physical presence in a dozen or so countries :D
But you're right about the rest, concerning eBay. It used to be a pleasant experience, now it's a wild west where you have to constantly look over your shoulder...
But you're right about the rest, concerning eBay. It used to be a pleasant experience, now it's a wild west where you have to constantly look over your shoulder...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:05, 01 February 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:05, 01 February 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:56, 01 February 18
It's sellers that mostly have issues with Paypal, I think. As a buyer I've never had an issue, except with their fees perhaps.
Well to be fair, almost anywhere that handles transactions of some sorts have fees, banks, etc.
Sellers have issue with paypal because they can't fleece people like they used to be able to. My heart bleeds for them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:09, 01 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 16:09, 01 February 18
Not always true. You can google about Paypal horror stories - yes, it does protect customers, but it often goes overboard.
Somewhat related: these days I'm dealing with a seller who used ebay's Global Shipping Program. He's got proof he did send the item (and I believe him), however after it was delivered to eBay's depot it... disappeared. For weeks now eBay is trying to locate who the employee who signed for it (we've got a name) is! Of course I can ask and be rightly refunded for it, but the seller seems like he's left out to dry by eBay's partner, while its other partner takes his money and gives it back to me.
Somewhat related: these days I'm dealing with a seller who used ebay's Global Shipping Program. He's got proof he did send the item (and I believe him), however after it was delivered to eBay's depot it... disappeared. For weeks now eBay is trying to locate who the employee who signed for it (we've got a name) is! Of course I can ask and be rightly refunded for it, but the seller seems like he's left out to dry by eBay's partner, while its other partner takes his money and gives it back to me.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:20, 02 February 18
Post by: Bryce on 09:20, 02 February 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:09, 01 February 18
Not always true. You can google about Paypal horror stories - yes, it does protect customers, but it often goes overboard.
Somewhat related: these days I'm dealing with a seller who used ebay's Global Shipping Program. He's got proof he did send the item (and I believe him), however after it was delivered to eBay's depot it... disappeared. For weeks now eBay is trying to locate who the employee who signed for it (we've got a name) is! Of course I can ask and be rightly refunded for it, but the seller seems like he's left out to dry by eBay's partner, while its other partner takes his money and gives it back to me.
Though I would spare a few Femto-seconds of sympathy for the seller. He chose to use GSP and now has to live with that choice.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:13, 02 February 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:13, 02 February 18
Quote from: Bryce on 09:20, 02 February 18
Though I would spare a few Femto-seconds of sympathy for the seller. He chose to use GSP and now has to live with that choice.
Bryce.
So much this. You pay peanuts, you'll get monkeys!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:51, 02 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 15:51, 02 February 18
Yeah, but that was not the essence of my comment.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 18:19, 04 February 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 18:19, 04 February 18
Now up to £113 for the Plus diagnostic cart.
A mistake?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132481735722?ul_noapp=true
A mistake?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132481735722?ul_noapp=true
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Phantomz on 18:30, 04 February 18
Post by: Phantomz on 18:30, 04 February 18
Quote from: ComSoft6128 on 18:19, 04 February 18
Now up to £113 for the Plus diagnostic cart.
A mistake?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132481735722?ul_noapp=true
WOW :o
Think I'll run this from the C4CPC ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 18:45, 04 February 18
Post by: tjohnson on 18:45, 04 February 18
Seems crazy for something that is very e easily created from a standard cart
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 11 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 19:27, 11 February 18
"What? £25 for a 464 when you can run it for free using an emulator?"
Come on guys, it may be expensive but again, it's not the practical benefits one is buying...
Come on guys, it may be expensive but again, it's not the practical benefits one is buying...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:43, 11 February 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:43, 11 February 18
Regarding the diagnostic cart for sale on Ebay. The bids jumped from £11 to £111 without any other bids gradually leading up to that rather large price. I am relatively new to Ebay (using it for about 6 months) but to me that looked odd.
Am I missing something?
No sarcastic answers please!
Am I missing something?
No sarcastic answers please!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 19:49, 11 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 19:49, 11 February 18
Not weird at all. the bidding system that eBay uses (I forget the name) is interesting (they all are, do a google search for some nice reading). Read this (https://www.thebalance.com/understanding-the-ebay-auction-automatic-bidding-system-1140186) for instance and it'll become clear.
In short, if the previous bidder's highest bid was £111 and the new bidder bid, say, £120, the system will match the previous bidder's top bid.
In short, if the previous bidder's highest bid was £111 and the new bidder bid, say, £120, the system will match the previous bidder's top bid.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:54, 11 February 18
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 19:54, 11 February 18
Thanks for the info.
Someone must have really wanted that cart.
Cheers,
Peter
Someone must have really wanted that cart.
Cheers,
Peter
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:19, 12 February 18
Post by: Gryzor on 16:19, 12 February 18
In essence it means that one had bid £111 and the other (the winner) even higher than that :) The auction ended at the second highest bid, which is how eBay's auction system works.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 15:19, 16 February 18
Post by: Skunkfish on 15:19, 16 February 18
Nice CPC 464 bundle on eBay, would be tempted but the wife would kill me!
Working 464, DDI-1 with new belt, MP-1, lightpen, RS232 interface, Soft 968 firmware manual are some of the highlights...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-Colour-Monitor-DDI-1-disc-drive-etc-Games-Manuals/253419057358?hash=item3b00f3f0ce:g:NmQAAOSwULRafC7X (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-Colour-Monitor-DDI-1-disc-drive-etc-Games-Manuals/253419057358?hash=item3b00f3f0ce:g:NmQAAOSwULRafC7X)
Working 464, DDI-1 with new belt, MP-1, lightpen, RS232 interface, Soft 968 firmware manual are some of the highlights...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-Colour-Monitor-DDI-1-disc-drive-etc-Games-Manuals/253419057358?hash=item3b00f3f0ce:g:NmQAAOSwULRafC7X (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-CPC-464-Computer-Colour-Monitor-DDI-1-disc-drive-etc-Games-Manuals/253419057358?hash=item3b00f3f0ce:g:NmQAAOSwULRafC7X)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:06, 16 February 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 16:06, 16 February 18
Ew... horrible chunky keyboard... :P
The rest is nice though.
The rest is nice though.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 17:40, 16 February 18
Post by: tjohnson on 17:40, 16 February 18
Hmmm just round the corner from me, think I might have a bid but I bet it goes for big money......
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 12:56, 19 February 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 12:56, 19 February 18
Here we go 64K RAM Expansion for £120
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-dktronics-64k-memory-module/183082772823?hash=item2aa0956957:g:mt4AAOSwkvdaigWC
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-464-dktronics-64k-memory-module/183082772823?hash=item2aa0956957:g:mt4AAOSwkvdaigWC
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:04, 19 February 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 13:04, 19 February 18
2 x 3" Drives - Need repairing - Project for anyone???
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-6128-Spectrum-3-Floppy-Drives-3-Spares-Repair/142694631666?hash=item21394348f2:g:rFwAAOSwyfRahsdQ
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-6128-Spectrum-3-Floppy-Drives-3-Spares-Repair/142694631666?hash=item21394348f2:g:rFwAAOSwyfRahsdQ
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 19 February 18
Post by: Bryce on 13:34, 19 February 18
Quote from: Vyper68 on 13:04, 19 February 18
2 x 3" Drives - Need repairing - Project for anyone???
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-6128-Spectrum-3-Floppy-Drives-3-Spares-Repair/142694631666?hash=item21394348f2:g:rFwAAOSwyfRahsdQ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Amstrad-CPC-6128-Spectrum-3-Floppy-Drives-3-Spares-Repair/142694631666?hash=item21394348f2:g:rFwAAOSwyfRahsdQ)
Been watching them as replacements for when I get sent non-repairable drives.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 11:24, 28 February 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 11:24, 28 February 18
There is a 464+ on eBay and the starting price is more reasonable this time...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-plus-with-10-Games-And-accessories/323103969464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-plus-with-10-Games-And-accessories/323103969464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Singaja on 14:33, 07 March 18
Post by: Singaja on 14:33, 07 March 18
The price ~833.51 Euro :o hurts , but a rarity nonetheless. Sam coupe 512kb
http://allegro.pl/sam-coupe-512kb-box-i7216306457.html
http://allegro.pl/sam-coupe-512kb-box-i7216306457.html
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:40, 07 March 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:40, 07 March 18
Wtf... I think mine is boxed too, though I don't think it's a 512KB machine (how difficult is it to update it anyhow?).
But, selling it at this price is one thing, it actually getting sold is another altogether.
But, selling it at this price is one thing, it actually getting sold is another altogether.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 21:55, 12 March 18
Post by: greatwolf1283 on 21:55, 12 March 18
In case anyone's interested, this came up on my eBay feed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-Computer-/263546244914?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#viTabs_0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-Computer-/263546244914?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#viTabs_0)
Even more amazing that it's being offered with free shipping in the UK.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-Computer-/263546244914?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#viTabs_0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-PcW16-Computer-/263546244914?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#viTabs_0)
Even more amazing that it's being offered with free shipping in the UK.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: blackdalek on 11:37, 13 March 18
Post by: blackdalek on 11:37, 13 March 18
Quote from: greatwolf1283 on 21:55, 12 March 18
In case anyone's interested, this came up on my eBay feed.
I like the letter on the monitor photo...
"Dear ET, Please come and get me because I have been stranded here for 47 years and I want to go home!"
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: fgbrain on 19:46, 19 March 18
Post by: fgbrain on 19:46, 19 March 18
Didnt know this existed..... :o
Hexam ROM
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479
Hexam ROM
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 20:00, 19 March 18
Post by: tjohnson on 20:00, 19 March 18
Quote from: fgbrain on 19:46, 19 March 18
Didnt know this existed..... :o
Hexam ROM
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479)
Holy smokes must be made of gold and get hand delivered by angels at that price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 20 March 18
Post by: Bryce on 08:46, 20 March 18
Quote from: fgbrain on 19:46, 19 March 18
Didnt know this existed..... :o
Hexam ROM
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479 (http://www.ebay.es/itm/112829091479)
Baah, it's all in Spanish, what use is that! :D
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 08:57, 20 March 18
Post by: dragon on 08:57, 20 March 18
Quote from: Bryce on 08:46, 20 March 18
Baah, it's all in Spanish, what use is that! :D
Bryce.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 20 March 18
Post by: Bryce on 09:15, 20 March 18
Yup, I buy my LEDs from ebay too. :D
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:07, 20 March 18
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 10:07, 20 March 18
Just in case you need confirmation folks, nobody does international relations quite like the CPC Wiki forums! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 23:17, 03 April 18
Post by: LittleBlackDuck on 23:17, 03 April 18
[Not my listing]
For any AUSSIES out there needing a v1 Amstrad RS-232 interface (I know there's been a few asking in the past)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123053999191
Doesn't have the accompanying (UK) power supply, but you can pick up a suitable Aussie one from Jaycar.
For any AUSSIES out there needing a v1 Amstrad RS-232 interface (I know there's been a few asking in the past)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123053999191
Doesn't have the accompanying (UK) power supply, but you can pick up a suitable Aussie one from Jaycar.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 07:09, 04 April 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 07:09, 04 April 18
Boxed Multiface on eBay UK at the moment - was £5 now up to £23 ( at time of writing )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128/292509828166?hash=item441af1c446:g:4FYAAOSwZZ5aw8gK
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128/292509828166?hash=item441af1c446:g:4FYAAOSwZZ5aw8gK
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Audronic on 09:32, 05 April 18
Post by: Audronic on 09:32, 05 April 18
Quote from: LittleBlackDuck on 23:17, 03 April 18
[Not my listing]
For any AUSSIES out there needing a v1 Amstrad RS-232 interface (I know there's been a few asking in the past)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123053999191 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/123053999191)
Doesn't have the accompanying (UK) power supply, but you can pick up a suitable Aussie one from Jaycar.
Are you bidding on this ?
I have pulled out at the moment
Ray
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Vyper68 on 10:55, 12 April 18
Post by: Vyper68 on 10:55, 12 April 18
CPC464+ on eBay very yellowed
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-464-PLUS-COMPUTER-RARE-UNIT-ONLY-PLEASE-READ/302700523299?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
Thinking of bidding but what do you guys think is sensible limit ??? - never had a Plus before. Yellowing is not ideal but as long as the internals are sound i can live with that - providing i can add some kind of add-on that works as Disk/USB/SD card storage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-464-PLUS-COMPUTER-RARE-UNIT-ONLY-PLEASE-READ/302700523299?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
Thinking of bidding but what do you guys think is sensible limit ??? - never had a Plus before. Yellowing is not ideal but as long as the internals are sound i can live with that - providing i can add some kind of add-on that works as Disk/USB/SD card storage.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 17:06, 12 April 18
Post by: Bryce on 17:06, 12 April 18
The 464+ uses the same PCB as the 6128+, so you can easily add floppy functionality by adding the components.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: 00WReX on 02:45, 13 April 18
Post by: 00WReX on 02:45, 13 April 18
Here is another 464+ with the colour monitor (in the UK)...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-with-CM14-Color-Monitor/162989631973?hash=item25f2f069e5:g:JJUAAOSw5lJayJ7N
Cheers,
Shane
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-464-Plus-with-CM14-Color-Monitor/162989631973?hash=item25f2f069e5:g:JJUAAOSw5lJayJ7N
Cheers,
Shane
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Lazy Dude on 19:04, 04 June 18
Post by: Lazy Dude on 19:04, 04 June 18
Ok so now and again I do like to see what oddities people are selling out there.
And theres unlimited ammounts of retro fun to be had with this bad boy......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Vintage-Computer-BOX-ONLY/183253612427?hash=item2aaac4378b:g:z28AAOSwlspawU~4
I mean could you do any better for 20 quid? :laugh:
And theres unlimited ammounts of retro fun to be had with this bad boy......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC6128-Vintage-Computer-BOX-ONLY/183253612427?hash=item2aaac4378b:g:z28AAOSwlspawU~4
I mean could you do any better for 20 quid? :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 19:26, 04 June 18
Post by: tjohnson on 19:26, 04 June 18
Already posted, you could always frame as a piece of retro history, that's bound to quadruple the value doing so
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 20 June 18
Post by: Gryzor on 12:48, 20 June 18
Say what now?
6128 Plus, admittedly one of them boxed and in great condition, but... £549 and £359???
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-as-NEW-Vintage-rare-Refurbished-by-RetroByte/132658020657?hash=item1ee308c131:g:wyEAAOSwrzhbIP6J
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-Vintage-rare-Refurbished-by-RetroByte/132664327390?hash=item1ee368fcde:g:aBcAAOSwlltalUVt
6128 Plus, admittedly one of them boxed and in great condition, but... £549 and £359???
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-as-NEW-Vintage-rare-Refurbished-by-RetroByte/132658020657?hash=item1ee308c131:g:wyEAAOSwrzhbIP6J
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-6128-Plus-Vintage-rare-Refurbished-by-RetroByte/132664327390?hash=item1ee368fcde:g:aBcAAOSwlltalUVt
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: mr_lou on 12:53, 20 June 18
Post by: mr_lou on 12:53, 20 June 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 12:48, 20 June 18Well, they say everything has a price. And if you look at it from that perspective, then sure. I wouldn't wanna sell my CPC plus - but if you offered a million quid for it, then ok. (Although I'd still hesitate).
Say what now?
6128 Plus, admittedly one of them boxed and in great condition, but... £549 and £359???
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:56, 20 June 18
Post by: Bryce on 12:56, 20 June 18
Quote from: mr_lou on 12:53, 20 June 18A million quid? I should have charged you more for those mods :D
Well, they say everything has a price. And if you look at it from that perspective, then sure. I wouldn't wanna sell my CPC plus - but if you offered a million quid for it, then ok. (Although I'd still hesitate).
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 08:56, 24 June 18
Post by: tjohnson on 08:56, 24 June 18
For anyone collecting for the gx4000 a copy of the relatively rare mystical cart Mystical is on there right now.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232813364478
However it is already going for stupid money already for what is quite frankly a completely rubbish game.
I noticed there are now alot of sellers trying to shift gx4000 machines for all over 100 quid, that price doesn't seem to have gained much traction yet but with the way ebay works it could, i hope that doesn't become the norm.
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232813364478
However it is already going for stupid money already for what is quite frankly a completely rubbish game.
I noticed there are now alot of sellers trying to shift gx4000 machines for all over 100 quid, that price doesn't seem to have gained much traction yet but with the way ebay works it could, i hope that doesn't become the norm.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:12, 24 June 18
Post by: CraigsBar on 10:12, 24 June 18
Quote from: tjohnson on 08:56, 24 June 18I guess the Spanish NOS supply has dried up. Glad I got mine when they were cheap and plentiful!
For anyone collecting for the gx4000 a copy of the relatively rare mystical cart Mystical is on there right now.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F232813364478
However it is already going for stupid money already for what is quite frankly a completely rubbish game.
I noticed there are now alot of sellers trying to shift gx4000 machines for all over 100 quid, that price doesn't seem to have gained much traction yet but with the way ebay works it could, i hope that doesn't become the norm.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 15:37, 25 June 18
Post by: GUNHED on 15:37, 25 June 18
Some Gems for the Amstrad here:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263778813637?hash=item3d6a7146c5:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Robcom-Head-alignment-kit-fur-CPC-464-Kassette-in-OVP/263778813897?hash=item3d6a7147c9:g:8h4AAOSw-Opax5N8
and both of them:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263778813367?hash=item3d6a7145b7:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263778812640?hash=item3d6a7142e0:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg
https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263778813637?hash=item3d6a7146c5:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Robcom-Head-alignment-kit-fur-CPC-464-Kassette-in-OVP/263778813897?hash=item3d6a7147c9:g:8h4AAOSw-Opax5N8
and both of them:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263778813367?hash=item3d6a7145b7:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263778812640?hash=item3d6a7142e0:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 24 July 18
Post by: Bryce on 12:06, 24 July 18
Not ebay, but I'll just leave this here anyway.... http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?101012-Amstrad-CPC-664
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 23 August 18
Post by: Gryzor on 08:56, 23 August 18
That was a nice one.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 12:35, 23 August 18
Post by: GUNHED on 12:35, 23 August 18
100 Pounds and membrane needs replacement, oh well....
Some gems are cheaper:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263891663369?hash=item3d712b3a09:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE (https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263891663369?hash=item3d712b3a09:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263891667729?hash=item3d712b4b11:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263891667729?hash=item3d712b4b11:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263891666075?hash=item3d712b449b:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263891666075?hash=item3d712b449b:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9)
Some gems are cheaper:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263891663369?hash=item3d712b3a09:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE (https://www.ebay.de/itm/3D-Construction-Kit-2-Tapes-Kassetten-features-Freescape-3D-Graphics/263891663369?hash=item3d712b3a09:g:5tUAAOSwAtlaxkCE)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263891667729?hash=item3d712b4b11:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Handbuch-und-Box-fur-LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch/263891667729?hash=item3d712b4b11:g:seUAAOSwxphbFlhg)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263891666075?hash=item3d712b449b:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/LASER-BASIC-in-Deutsch-auf-Diskette-mit-Handbuch/263891666075?hash=item3d712b449b:g:EBQAAOSwZvFbFmf9)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 11:07, 28 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 11:07, 28 August 18
Hello,
in my search for a spare drive i found these 2 on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm)
Sold as is but looks repairable, the question will this PCW unit fit my 6128?
and this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ)
looks in a bad shape but i'm pretty sure the drive on the right is a 3" unit and by the looks of it the auction will close on a low price.
which one do you recommend?
edit
also i forgot to post this little gem
https://www.sintech-shop.de/en/sinclair-zx-spectrum--3/a-3020/ (https://www.sintech-shop.de/en/sinclair-zx-spectrum--3/a-3020/)
in my search for a spare drive i found these 2 on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm)
Sold as is but looks repairable, the question will this PCW unit fit my 6128?
and this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ)
looks in a bad shape but i'm pretty sure the drive on the right is a 3" unit and by the looks of it the auction will close on a low price.
which one do you recommend?
edit
also i forgot to post this little gem
https://www.sintech-shop.de/en/sinclair-zx-spectrum--3/a-3020/ (https://www.sintech-shop.de/en/sinclair-zx-spectrum--3/a-3020/)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 11:10, 28 August 18
Post by: tjohnson on 11:10, 28 August 18
The pcw drive will fit fine once you take it out the cage but that seller knows what they are don't, and works be seeking as working if it was, so the drive is likely to be faulty and not working, if you aren't capable of a repair avoid buying it.
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Quote from: dionisisg on 11:07, 28 August 18
Hello,
in my search for a spare drive i found these 2 on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Inch-B-DRIVE-For-The-AMSTRAD-PCW-8256-8512-Computers-Untested/153148318130?hash=item23a859e1b2:g:W~wAAOSwCGhamGhm)
Sold as is but looks repairable, the question will this PCW unit fit my 6128?
and this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boxed-Opus-Discovery-1-Disk-Drive-for-ZX-Spectrum-With-Operating-Manual/323408852586?hash=item4b4cab766a:g:-MIAAOSwVnFbZcFJ)
looks in a bad shape but i'm pretty sure the drive on the right is a 3" unit and by the looks of it the auction will close on a low price.
which one do you recommend?
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 11:15, 28 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 11:15, 28 August 18
if it is in a better shape than mine was i will be able to repair it, so if the top cage gets removed it otherwise is the same thing? correct?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:21, 28 August 18
Post by: Bryce on 11:21, 28 August 18
It may just need a new belt, but if you look closely at dust on the insertion flap, you can see that a disk has been inserted recently, so it IS tested and most likely confirmed as not working.
The Opus Discovery had a 3.5in drive.
Bryce.
The Opus Discovery had a 3.5in drive.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 11:27, 28 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 11:27, 28 August 18
Quote from: Bryce on 11:21, 28 August 18
It may just need a new belt, but if you look closely at dust on the insertion flap, you can see that a disk has been inserted recently, so it IS tested and most likely confirmed as not working.
The Opus Discovery had a 3.5in drive.
Bryce.
i'm actually hoping it just needs a new belt (easy fix) as for the opus, i know it had 3.5" units but the one on the right doesn't look like one and it may have been replaced, i will wait till the last minute and if the price totals around 40 euros with shipping i may risk it.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 11:35, 28 August 18
Post by: tjohnson on 11:35, 28 August 18
Quote from: dionisisg on 11:27, 28 August 18The seller sells alot of these, i think if all it needed was a new belt they would have fitted that and sold as working and got alot more money for it. Check their feedback to make a better judgement on whether my assumption is correct.
i'm actually hoping it just needs a new belt (easy fix) as for the opus, i know it had 3.5" units but the one on the right doesn't look like one and it may have been replaced, i will wait till the last minute and if the price totals around 40 euros with shipping i may risk it.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 11:41, 28 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 11:41, 28 August 18
Quote from: tjohnson on 11:35, 28 August 18
The seller sells alot of these, i think if all it needed was a new belt they would have fitted that and sold as working and got alot more money for it. Check their feedback to make a better judgement on whether my assumption is correct.
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well he does have a 100% score so when he says for spares of repair it tend to believe him :D :D :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 11:53, 28 August 18
Post by: tjohnson on 11:53, 28 August 18
Difficult to argue that a drive didn't work when it is advertised as such!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 12:43, 28 August 18
Post by: robcfg on 12:43, 28 August 18
Be careful though and ask the seller if it's a double sided 720KB drive.
You could use it with a CPC but you won't be able to use regular 180KB one sided disks.
You could use it with a CPC but you won't be able to use regular 180KB one sided disks.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 12:55, 28 August 18
Post by: tjohnson on 12:55, 28 August 18
Very good point, it is advertised as b drive so highly likely to be the double sided drive.
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Quote from: robcfg on 12:43, 28 August 18
Be careful though and ask the seller if it's a double sided 720KB drive.
You could use it with a CPC but you won't be able to use regular 180KB one sided disks.
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 10:08, 29 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 10:08, 29 August 18
Quote from: robcfg on 12:43, 28 August 18
Be careful though and ask the seller if it's a double sided 720KB drive.
You could use it with a CPC but you won't be able to use regular 180KB one sided disks.
already considered that and i am still waiting for his feedback
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 13:51, 29 August 18
Post by: GUNHED on 13:51, 29 August 18
https://www.ebay.de/itm/CP-M-Plus-6128-Plus-Disk/223084546780?hash=item33f0e00adc:g:LHcAAOSwhbJbEVGt&autorefresh=true
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:49, 29 August 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:49, 29 August 18
Quote from: GUNHED on 13:51, 29 August 18
https://www.ebay.de/itm/CP-M-Plus-6128-Plus-Disk/223084546780?hash=item33f0e00adc:g:LHcAAOSwhbJbEVGt&autorefresh=true (https://www.ebay.de/itm/CP-M-Plus-6128-Plus-Disk/223084546780?hash=item33f0e00adc:g:LHcAAOSwhbJbEVGt&autorefresh=true)
Hm, don't remember seeing one of these before!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 14:54, 29 August 18
Post by: tjohnson on 14:54, 29 August 18
Wow very expensive postage to uk
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Quote from: Gryzor on 14:49, 29 August 18
Hm, don't remember seeing one of these before!
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:55, 29 August 18
Post by: Gryzor on 14:55, 29 August 18
Oh wow, €17 for Greece, too!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dionisisg on 21:04, 29 August 18
Post by: dionisisg on 21:04, 29 August 18
And i just found this "refurbished" unit
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-lecteur-de-disquette/283113180406?hash=item41eadc4cf6:g:uPcAAOSwLMJbXXhx (https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-lecteur-de-disquette/283113180406?hash=item41eadc4cf6:g:uPcAAOSwLMJbXXhx)
50euros + 25 euros shipping seem like a lot of money though, with just 11.5 euros more (86,50 total ), someone could get a complete unit and have an extra mainboard for spares
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128/273427429320?epid=2156233283&hash=item3fa98b77c8:g:MfkAAOSw~LtbgrMA (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128/273427429320?epid=2156233283&hash=item3fa98b77c8:g:MfkAAOSw~LtbgrMA)
edit
correct me if i'm wrong about this, wasn't the Sam Coupe "compatible" with CPCs and Spectrums?, if yes this may potentially work (with a lot of energy drinks and sleepless nights). I am just posting this because i think i read a thread for an CPC ethernet card.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trinity-Ethernet-Interface-for-the-SAM-Coupe-Ethernet-SDHC-Mass-Storage/113179479911?hash=item1a5a05cf67:g:4oIAAOSw-jhT-PGq (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trinity-Ethernet-Interface-for-the-SAM-Coupe-Ethernet-SDHC-Mass-Storage/113179479911?hash=item1a5a05cf67:g:4oIAAOSw-jhT-PGq)
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-lecteur-de-disquette/283113180406?hash=item41eadc4cf6:g:uPcAAOSwLMJbXXhx (https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128-lecteur-de-disquette/283113180406?hash=item41eadc4cf6:g:uPcAAOSwLMJbXXhx)
50euros + 25 euros shipping seem like a lot of money though, with just 11.5 euros more (86,50 total ), someone could get a complete unit and have an extra mainboard for spares
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128/273427429320?epid=2156233283&hash=item3fa98b77c8:g:MfkAAOSw~LtbgrMA (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-cpc-6128/273427429320?epid=2156233283&hash=item3fa98b77c8:g:MfkAAOSw~LtbgrMA)
edit
correct me if i'm wrong about this, wasn't the Sam Coupe "compatible" with CPCs and Spectrums?, if yes this may potentially work (with a lot of energy drinks and sleepless nights). I am just posting this because i think i read a thread for an CPC ethernet card.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trinity-Ethernet-Interface-for-the-SAM-Coupe-Ethernet-SDHC-Mass-Storage/113179479911?hash=item1a5a05cf67:g:4oIAAOSw-jhT-PGq (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trinity-Ethernet-Interface-for-the-SAM-Coupe-Ethernet-SDHC-Mass-Storage/113179479911?hash=item1a5a05cf67:g:4oIAAOSw-jhT-PGq)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 21:34, 29 August 18
Post by: GUNHED on 21:34, 29 August 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 14:49, 29 August 18
Hm, don't remember seeing one of these before!
Yeah, right, but I didn't know exactly.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 12:24, 03 September 18
Post by: Bryce on 12:24, 03 September 18
Just spotted this on ebay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453360 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453360)
I can't stress how dangerous it would be to use this on a CPC. All fine as long as everything is working ok, but even the smallest of failures would completely torch your CPC beyond repair.
And when you've finished frying your 464, why not try destroying your 6128 aswell: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453333 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453333)
Is the seller a member here?
Bryce.
I can't stress how dangerous it would be to use this on a CPC. All fine as long as everything is working ok, but even the smallest of failures would completely torch your CPC beyond repair.
And when you've finished frying your 464, why not try destroying your 6128 aswell: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453333 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-PC-Netzteil-Adapter/153162453333)
Is the seller a member here?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 12:41, 03 September 18
Post by: Gryzor on 12:41, 03 September 18
Very useful public service announcement, thanks.
Can you explain a bit more? Why would this solution fry everything at the smallet of failures?
Can you explain a bit more? Why would this solution fry everything at the smallet of failures?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MikeSDK on 13:04, 03 September 18
Post by: MikeSDK on 13:04, 03 September 18
I would imagine that a PC power supply can crank up the amperage quite severely if one of the regulators inside fails.. which means poofed CPC
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:06, 03 September 18
Post by: Bryce on 13:06, 03 September 18
PC PSUs can supply up to 24A and peaks above 30A on the 5V rail. The traces on the CPC PCB can handle up to about 4A at most. If any part fails to a short/low resistance on the CPC PCB or even an accidental short, the PC PSU will pump all it can through those traces and they will literally instantly turn to vapour. So the very common "RAM failure with one IC getting warm" is no longer an easy fix, it becomes a non-repairable situation.
Bryce.
@MikeSDK (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2694): Correct, except there are no regulators inside a CPC.
Bryce.
@MikeSDK (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2694): Correct, except there are no regulators inside a CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: MikeSDK on 13:14, 03 September 18
Post by: MikeSDK on 13:14, 03 September 18
I know, I meant the regulators in the PC PSU :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:30, 03 September 18
Post by: Bryce on 13:30, 03 September 18
Quote from: MikeSDK on 13:14, 03 September 18
I know, I meant the regulators in the PC PSU :)
PC PSUs are all Switched Mode Power Supplies, so they don't really have regulators either, just a controller IC with feedback from the output. Which makes them even more scary for the poor CPC.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:25, 03 September 18
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:25, 03 September 18
Quote from: Bryce on 13:06, 03 September 18I have heard that argument a couple of times from you by now, Bryce, and I would like to understand it a bit better. Whereas I would certainly not hook up a PC PSU to the CPC, I know that this is a valid option for Amiga's, for example.
PC PSUs can supply up to 24A and peaks above 30A on the 5V rail. The traces on the CPC PCB can handle up to about 4A at most. If any part fails to a short/low resistance on the CPC PCB or even an accidental short, the PC PSU will pump all it can through those traces and they will literally instantly turn to vapour. So the very common "RAM failure with one IC getting warm" is no longer an easy fix, it becomes a non-repairable situation.
Bryce.
@MikeSDK (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2694): Correct, except there are no regulators inside a CPC.
Also, I would fully agree to the "torching" point of view if the PSU were a *constant current* supply that would alsways try to push the current through the circuit / CPC, no matter what, but even a simple PC PSU does not do that, right? The minimal load is 0.3 Amps at 5 V for a standard PC ATX PSU.
In general, I learned that higher amps / current capable PSUs are in general not a problem, because the circuit basically determines the load or how much water = current flows through it, not the PSU (unless it is a constant current PSU, but that's not the case here)... in case of a short circuit, the PSU would probably deliver the max current for a short time before it shuts down, and probably torch the CPC, but a short circuit situation that doesn't happen easily in the CPC, or does it? Just curious - how many examples of toarched CPCs have you repaired from people using inapropriate PSUs?
Just to be clear - I am not questioning your judgment or word of advice / warning here, but it seems that there is disagreement if once googles for discussions on the Web on that topic.
Can you please elaborate a bit on this?
Also, if components fail, I always thought they burn out and have infinte resistance, in what situation does a component fail and have lower resistance?
https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/34745/choosing-power-supply-how-to-get-the-voltage-and-current-ratings/34746#34746 (https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/34745/choosing-power-supply-how-to-get-the-voltage-and-current-ratings/34746#34746)
Quote from there:
"in that sense, unlike with voltage, the current rating of a power supply must be at least what the device wants but there is no harm in it being higher. A 9 volt 5 amp supply is a superset of a 9 volt 2 amp supply, for example."
PS I am not the Ebay seller ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:04, 04 September 18
Post by: Bryce on 08:04, 04 September 18
Ok, I'll try to explain it better:
You are correct in saying that a PSU only supplies what the circuit requires. This goes back to ohms law: V(Volts)= I(Current) x R(Resistance) or I=V/R. The resistance of a normally working circuit varies of course as things switch on and off. The voltage needs to be constant, ie: PSUs are designed to keep the voltage at a certain level, but vary the current as the circuit requires. However, a PC PSU is designed to deliver up to possibly 30A. The PSU doesn't know what's connected or how many amps the circuit needs, so the PSU doesn't shutdown just because the CPC is suddenly pulling 25A from it.
What happens is a bit like how a light bulb works. In a short circuit situation, the PCB trace that was made for 4A will first act as a dead short (less a few small resistances at any connection points) and the PC PSU will try to deliver all it can. However, the trace then gets very hot very quickly and its resistance rises. This can cause a situation where the short is now "only" pulling maybe 20A, so the PC PSU will have recovered and happily push out 20A. This trace on the PCB will be extremely hot and whatever part failed too. At 20A the current will jump between signals inside an IC and try to find new paths to GND as it looks for the path of least resistance. This can cause failures all over the PCB.
If you test most PSUs you'll find they generally don't shut down if too many amps are being pulled, instead the voltage will drop, so pulling 5A from a 5V 2A PSU doesn't shut it down, the voltage just drops from 5V to maybe 3V, but as soon as you go back to pulling 2A the voltage rises back to 5V (as long as you don't wait too long).
I have only ever fixed one CPC due to this, but I have fixed many other devices that suffered a similar faith and I've fixed many CPCs that had 12V connected to them which has similar results.
As for component failures, any failed component that's getting hot is because it has failed partially or fully closed, not open circuit. The heat (Watts) is due to increased current P(Watts)=I(Current) x V(Voltage). NP and PN junctions in diodes, transistors and ICs can fail in either state.
If the ebay cable included a 3A inline fuse it would be fine, but it doesn't.
Bryce.
If you want to test this for yourself, try shorting a PC PSU with a length of 10A wire and see what happens. But don't hold it in your hand or do the experiment near anything flamable!
Edit: I should add, that most PC PSUs don't have a fuse on the output, only on the primary side. PC motherboards usually have their own polyfuses on the PCB, something a CPC doesn't have.
For your viewing pleasure, this is usually what you end up with when a circuit shorts and there was nothing there to limit the current:
You are correct in saying that a PSU only supplies what the circuit requires. This goes back to ohms law: V(Volts)= I(Current) x R(Resistance) or I=V/R. The resistance of a normally working circuit varies of course as things switch on and off. The voltage needs to be constant, ie: PSUs are designed to keep the voltage at a certain level, but vary the current as the circuit requires. However, a PC PSU is designed to deliver up to possibly 30A. The PSU doesn't know what's connected or how many amps the circuit needs, so the PSU doesn't shutdown just because the CPC is suddenly pulling 25A from it.
What happens is a bit like how a light bulb works. In a short circuit situation, the PCB trace that was made for 4A will first act as a dead short (less a few small resistances at any connection points) and the PC PSU will try to deliver all it can. However, the trace then gets very hot very quickly and its resistance rises. This can cause a situation where the short is now "only" pulling maybe 20A, so the PC PSU will have recovered and happily push out 20A. This trace on the PCB will be extremely hot and whatever part failed too. At 20A the current will jump between signals inside an IC and try to find new paths to GND as it looks for the path of least resistance. This can cause failures all over the PCB.
If you test most PSUs you'll find they generally don't shut down if too many amps are being pulled, instead the voltage will drop, so pulling 5A from a 5V 2A PSU doesn't shut it down, the voltage just drops from 5V to maybe 3V, but as soon as you go back to pulling 2A the voltage rises back to 5V (as long as you don't wait too long).
I have only ever fixed one CPC due to this, but I have fixed many other devices that suffered a similar faith and I've fixed many CPCs that had 12V connected to them which has similar results.
As for component failures, any failed component that's getting hot is because it has failed partially or fully closed, not open circuit. The heat (Watts) is due to increased current P(Watts)=I(Current) x V(Voltage). NP and PN junctions in diodes, transistors and ICs can fail in either state.
If the ebay cable included a 3A inline fuse it would be fine, but it doesn't.
Bryce.
If you want to test this for yourself, try shorting a PC PSU with a length of 10A wire and see what happens. But don't hold it in your hand or do the experiment near anything flamable!
Edit: I should add, that most PC PSUs don't have a fuse on the output, only on the primary side. PC motherboards usually have their own polyfuses on the PCB, something a CPC doesn't have.
For your viewing pleasure, this is usually what you end up with when a circuit shorts and there was nothing there to limit the current:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:15, 04 September 18
Post by: Gryzor on 16:15, 04 September 18
Boy, I was reading that and thinking it would make for a great animated video with some dramatic music and a serious voiceover :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 16:50, 04 September 18
Post by: LambdaMikel on 16:50, 04 September 18
Thanks for the explanation, I understand and agree with all of that, but I am still wondering how likely (if any) short circuit situations arise in the CPC in the first place. Sure, supplying 12 V is an entirely different story.
Quote from: Bryce on 08:04, 04 September 18
In a short circuit situation, the PCB trace that was made for 4A will first act as a dead short (less a few small resistances at any connection points) and the PC PSU will try to deliver all it can.
...
As for component failures, any failed component that's getting hot is because it has failed partially or fully closed, not open circuit. The heat (Watts) is due to increased current P(Watts)=I(Current) x V(Voltage). NP and PN junctions in diodes, transistors and ICs can fail in either state.
So you are saying that aging ICs can have lower resistance and hence can act as short circuits at some point?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 17:08, 04 September 18
Post by: LambdaMikel on 17:08, 04 September 18
How about a monster like this:
https://www.amazon.com/PHEVOS-Universal-Switching-Raspberry-Computer/dp/B074YHN8D1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536077196&sr=8-3&keywords=power+supply+5v (https://www.amazon.com/PHEVOS-Universal-Switching-Raspberry-Computer/dp/B074YHN8D1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536077196&sr=8-3&keywords=power+supply+5v)
(or the smaller ones from the same line, eg the 5 A one)
This says it has:
- Protection: Shortage Protection, Overload Protection, Over-voltage Protection:115%-135%,Action output cut-off Reset:Auto Reset or fuse. .
That's not good enough either?
https://www.amazon.com/PHEVOS-Universal-Switching-Raspberry-Computer/dp/B074YHN8D1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536077196&sr=8-3&keywords=power+supply+5v (https://www.amazon.com/PHEVOS-Universal-Switching-Raspberry-Computer/dp/B074YHN8D1/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536077196&sr=8-3&keywords=power+supply+5v)
(or the smaller ones from the same line, eg the 5 A one)
This says it has:
- Protection: Shortage Protection, Overload Protection, Over-voltage Protection:115%-135%,Action output cut-off Reset:Auto Reset or fuse. .
That's not good enough either?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 18:42, 04 September 18
Post by: VincentGR on 18:42, 04 September 18
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:15, 04 September 18
Boy, I was reading that and thinking it would make for a great animated video with some dramatic movie and a serious voiceover :D
Yeah, imagine that narrated by Ahoy.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 19:40, 04 September 18
Post by: LambdaMikel on 19:40, 04 September 18
Quote from: VincentGR on 18:42, 04 September 18
Yeah, imagine that narrated by Ahoy.
Roland Ahoy?! :P ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:01, 05 September 18
Post by: Bryce on 08:01, 05 September 18
Quote from: LambdaMikel on 16:50, 04 September 18
Thanks for the explanation, I understand and agree with all of that, but I am still wondering how likely (if any) short circuit situations arise in the CPC in the first place. Sure, supplying 12 V is an entirely different story.
So you are saying that aging ICs can have lower resistance and hence can act as short circuits at some point?
Very likely. Almost every CPC I fixed this year failed to a partial short. Like I said, if a failed chip is getting hot, CRTC, RAM, Logic, whatever, then it failed towards a short, not open circuit. Why they actually failed is hard to say. Some things just give up after a while, especially RAM. When this happens with a reasonable PSU, the CPC will try to pull more current, but the PSU can't supply it and the voltage drops below 4.75V and you end up with a black screen or a garbage screen etc. If it is connected to a PSU that can deliver 30A, then it just keeps supplying more until things start melting or go bang.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 09:09, 05 September 18
Post by: Gryzor on 09:09, 05 September 18
Quote from: Bryce on 08:01, 05 September 18
Very likely. Almost every CPC I fixed this year failed to a partial short. Like I said, if a failed chip is getting hot, CRTC, RAM, Logic, whatever, then it failed towards a short, not open circuit. Why they actually failed is hard to say. Some things just give up after a while, especially RAM. When this happens with a reasonable PSU, the CPC will try to pull more current, but the PSU can't supply it and the voltage drops below 4.75V and you end up with a black screen or a garbage screen etc. If it is connected to a PSU that can deliver 30A, then it just keeps supplying more until things start melting or go bang.
Bryce.
Queue "behind the scenes" documentary epilogue.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 10:55, 08 October 18
Post by: Dabz on 10:55, 08 October 18
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123412489581 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123412489581)
Unfortunately, mine! :(
Dont seem to have time to use it, nor have the room to plonk it anywhere, so with a heavy heart, I've put all my Amstrad goodies up for grabs.
I did have tons more disks, but for the life of me, I cannot find them, lol, I shoved them away when I got a floppy drive emulator, but there nowhere to be seen, and at todays prices, they were probably worth a billion quid! :/ Grrrrrrr
Dabz
Unfortunately, mine! :(
Dont seem to have time to use it, nor have the room to plonk it anywhere, so with a heavy heart, I've put all my Amstrad goodies up for grabs.
I did have tons more disks, but for the life of me, I cannot find them, lol, I shoved them away when I got a floppy drive emulator, but there nowhere to be seen, and at todays prices, they were probably worth a billion quid! :/ Grrrrrrr
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:18, 08 October 18
Post by: Bryce on 11:18, 08 October 18
Quote from: Dabz on 10:55, 08 October 18And you don't want foreigners to get their hands on it? Hence you'll only sell to UK buyers?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123412489581 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123412489581)
Unfortunately, mine! :(
Dont seem to have time to use it, nor have the room to plonk it anywhere, so with a heavy heart, I've put all my Amstrad goodies up for grabs.
I did have tons more disks, but for the life of me, I cannot find them, lol, I shoved them away when I got a floppy drive emulator, but there nowhere to be seen, and at todays prices, they were probably worth a billion quid! :/ Grrrrrrr
Dabz
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 11:22, 08 October 18
Post by: Dabz on 11:22, 08 October 18
Well, I never thought a foreigner would jump on a boat/plane/cross the channel on a train to collect in person, its a big auld heap of gear! :D
But if someone wishes too, then let me know, I'll take it down, pay me via PayPal and come and get it! 8)
Dabz
But if someone wishes too, then let me know, I'll take it down, pay me via PayPal and come and get it! 8)
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:24, 08 October 18
Post by: Bryce on 11:24, 08 October 18
Eh, it doesn't say collection only.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 11:31, 08 October 18
Post by: Dabz on 11:31, 08 October 18
Quote from: Bryce on 11:24, 08 October 18
Eh, it doesn't say collection only.
Bryce.
It should do, it does here (Attached and highlighted), as well as I've put it in the description
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 08 October 18
Post by: Bryce on 11:39, 08 October 18
Interesting. That's not what foreigners see:
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 11:59, 08 October 18
Post by: Dabz on 11:59, 08 October 18
I wonder if its because I just clicked the "Collection in person only" tick box when making the listing, that's the only thing I can think of really, I touched nothing else!
Dabz
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 12:05, 08 October 18
Post by: Dabz on 12:05, 08 October 18
But again, I never thought someone would want to trail from the continent up to the wilds of County Durham to pick it up anyway, I'd be surprised if someone came up, from, say Manchester for it! :D
Again, if someone is mad enough too, fair do's and get in touch (If it hasnt gone by then of course) :)
Dabz
Again, if someone is mad enough too, fair do's and get in touch (If it hasnt gone by then of course) :)
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 07:05, 13 October 18
Post by: angelcaio on 07:05, 13 October 18
A black (like DMP2000) DMP3000?. Someone had seen it before?
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Impresora-Amstrad-DMP3000/263962480113?hash=item3d7563cdf1:g:WrwAAOSwIClanW1Q
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https://www.ebay.es/itm/Impresora-Amstrad-DMP3000/263962480113?hash=item3d7563cdf1:g:WrwAAOSwIClanW1Q
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: meles on 00:15, 10 February 19
Post by: meles on 00:15, 10 February 19
I've put a few things up on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885 PCW LocoScript, etc disks
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695 10 different Amstrad CPC games on 3" disks (Lemmings, SimCity, Titus the Fox, Time Scanner, Blues Brothers, PacMania and the Grandstand collection of Continental Circus, Pro Tennis Tour, Gazzas Super Soccer, World Class Leader board).
I can't test any of them as my CPC6128 died many years ago. An interesting (to me at least!) part of the history of these games is that the Grandstand Collection was given to me by Amstrad Action in compensation for losing a disk I sent in to them with a (truly awful) candidate for a type-in on. Somewhere I believe I've still got the hand-written note from Rod Lawton that accompanied the game.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885 PCW LocoScript, etc disks
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695 10 different Amstrad CPC games on 3" disks (Lemmings, SimCity, Titus the Fox, Time Scanner, Blues Brothers, PacMania and the Grandstand collection of Continental Circus, Pro Tennis Tour, Gazzas Super Soccer, World Class Leader board).
I can't test any of them as my CPC6128 died many years ago. An interesting (to me at least!) part of the history of these games is that the Grandstand Collection was given to me by Amstrad Action in compensation for losing a disk I sent in to them with a (truly awful) candidate for a type-in on. Somewhere I believe I've still got the hand-written note from Rod Lawton that accompanied the game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ProfessorPike on 17:47, 10 February 19
Post by: ProfessorPike on 17:47, 10 February 19
Quote from: meles on 00:15, 10 February 19
I've put a few things up on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885) PCW LocoScript, etc disks
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695) 10 different Amstrad CPC games on 3" disks (Lemmings, SimCity, Titus the Fox, Time Scanner, Blues Brothers, PacMania and the Grandstand collection of Continental Circus, Pro Tennis Tour, Gazzas Super Soccer, World Class Leader board).
I can't test any of them as my CPC6128 died many years ago. An interesting (to me at least!) part of the history of these games is that the Grandstand Collection was given to me by Amstrad Action in compensation for losing a disk I sent in to them with a (truly awful) candidate for a type-in on. Somewhere I believe I've still got the hand-written note from Rod Lawton that accompanied the game.
I'm watching the games, but it's unlikely they'll end in my price range. You should find the note, i'm sure the buyer would enjoy it!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 17:59, 10 February 19
Post by: TotO on 17:59, 10 February 19
The problem is always the Global Shipping system between UK and... Europe. :-\
Quote from: meles on 00:15, 10 February 19
I've put a few things up on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254109724885) PCW LocoScript, etc disks
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254116807695) 10 different Amstrad CPC games on 3" disks (Lemmings, SimCity, Titus the Fox, Time Scanner, Blues Brothers, PacMania and the Grandstand collection of Continental Circus, Pro Tennis Tour, Gazzas Super Soccer, World Class Leader board).
I can't test any of them as my CPC6128 died many years ago. An interesting (to me at least!) part of the history of these games is that the Grandstand Collection was given to me by Amstrad Action in compensation for losing a disk I sent in to them with a (truly awful) candidate for a type-in on. Somewhere I believe I've still got the hand-written note from Rod Lawton that accompanied the game.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 13:20, 13 February 19
Post by: TotO on 13:20, 13 February 19
For information about new CPC hardware sold on eBay since months:
1- I'm bored to see peoples buying my expansions to sold them twice.
2- I'm really bored to see:
- fake MotherX4 (only 3 slots, no reset, no passthrough) for 60€ ! (48 + 12 shipping)
- a 512K RAM board (not 464 compatible, no ROM, no C3 mode) for 53€ (47 + 12 shipping)
- a simple ribbon cable for 29€ (17 + 12 shipping) :-X
- a poor 3" to 3"1/2 adapter for 38€ (26 + 12 shipping) :o
Some friends have noticed that and asked me if I can put my expansions on eBay to avoid this scam for newcomer on CPC. So, I will do that soon.
They asked me how should cost this "gotek" adapter and if I can offer it. The answer is under 5€ and yes I will buid many of them.
1- I'm bored to see peoples buying my expansions to sold them twice.
2- I'm really bored to see:
- fake MotherX4 (only 3 slots, no reset, no passthrough) for 60€ ! (48 + 12 shipping)
- a 512K RAM board (not 464 compatible, no ROM, no C3 mode) for 53€ (47 + 12 shipping)
- a simple ribbon cable for 29€ (17 + 12 shipping) :-X
- a poor 3" to 3"1/2 adapter for 38€ (26 + 12 shipping) :o
Some friends have noticed that and asked me if I can put my expansions on eBay to avoid this scam for newcomer on CPC. So, I will do that soon.
They asked me how should cost this "gotek" adapter and if I can offer it. The answer is under 5€ and yes I will buid many of them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:05, 13 February 19
Post by: Gryzor on 14:05, 13 February 19
That would be really great for people looking for such solutions outside trusted communities. If the wiki can spread the word somehow, do let us know!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 16:04, 13 February 19
Post by: Duke on 16:04, 13 February 19
Quote from: TotO on 13:20, 13 February 19
- a poor 3" to 3"1/2 adapter for 38€ (26 + 12 shipping) (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/Smileys/SoLoSMiLeYS1/shocked.gif)
Quote
They asked me how should cost this "gotek" adapter and if I can offer it. The answer is under 5€ and yes I will buid many of them.
Gosh, that's the one I put the gerbers up for. I still have 8 or so left for 6 euro a pcs (or 5 if you solder it yourself), if anyone needs one until TotO starts making them :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 16:32, 13 February 19
Post by: TotO on 16:32, 13 February 19
Always the same... Good guys give schematics for free and bad dude make money on the community back.
@breiztiger (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=612) and @rambler (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2902) would like to get one as I know. If you want to produce them again, I let you do it. (as you want)
@breiztiger (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=612) and @rambler (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2902) would like to get one as I know. If you want to produce them again, I let you do it. (as you want)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 16:46, 13 February 19
Post by: Duke on 16:46, 13 February 19
Quote from: TotO on 16:32, 13 February 19Thanks, I'd rather not, so if you make one, I am happy with that :)
If you want to produce them again, I let you do it. (as you want)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 16:48, 13 February 19
Post by: TotO on 16:48, 13 February 19
OK. I will plane to sold them 6€ here after you will be "soldout" and 9€ on ebay to cover the fees.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shining on 20:15, 13 February 19
Post by: Shining on 20:15, 13 February 19
I asked the gerbers for that to fit my goteks. I've also some left because the pcb was that cheap I ordered some more. If anyone is interested, I think Totos 6€ are fair. But I don't want to sell them at ebay.
But please first order @Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) and again thanks for sharing the PCB.
But please first order @Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) and again thanks for sharing the PCB.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: vasilisk on 19:21, 16 February 19
Post by: vasilisk on 19:21, 16 February 19
I also wanted this gotek cable adapter, in order to install the gotek internally and use the existing cpc cable without "modifying" it. In my search for it on ebay, the prices where abnormal. As TotO points out. With help from here, I ended up building it myself. Not the one like Dukes's, but the simple one with the ribbon. Job is done in 5 minutes and the cost was under 4 euros.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 15:01, 20 March 19
Post by: GUNHED on 15:01, 20 March 19
Here you eventually can get it:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 15:19, 21 March 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 15:19, 21 March 19
Couple of left-over parts and PCBs, since I stopped making them:
3 Pack of Edge Connectors:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192865622873
Expansion port expander:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192865068530 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/192865068530)
LambdaSpeak PCBs with and without programmed MCU and GALs (the rest you can get yourself from Mouser and MikroElektronika if you wish to make one):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-ATMega-and-2-PALs/192865065571?hash=item2ce7a75a63:g:tEAAAOSwUf9ckwnJ (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-ATMega-and-2-PALs/192865065571?hash=item2ce7a75a63:g:tEAAAOSwUf9ckwnJ)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-only/192865065785?hash=item2ce7a75b39:g:wBMAAOSwMDhckwov (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-only/192865065785?hash=item2ce7a75b39:g:wBMAAOSwMDhckwov)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ATMega-and-PAL/192865065158?hash=item2ce7a758c6:g:VVwAAOSwGhFckwj4 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ATMega-and-PAL/192865065158?hash=item2ce7a758c6:g:VVwAAOSwGhFckwj4)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ONLY/192865053739?hash=item2ce7a72c2b:g:RGcAAOSwzCRckwgT (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ONLY/192865053739?hash=item2ce7a72c2b:g:RGcAAOSwzCRckwgT)
There is also the LAST EVER assembled LambdaSpeak 1.95:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speechsynthesizer-and-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864592534?hash=item2ce7a02296:g:SacAAOSwSRJckdTs (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speechsynthesizer-and-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864592534?hash=item2ce7a02296:g:SacAAOSwSRJckdTs)
3 Pack of Edge Connectors:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192865622873
Expansion port expander:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192865068530 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/192865068530)
LambdaSpeak PCBs with and without programmed MCU and GALs (the rest you can get yourself from Mouser and MikroElektronika if you wish to make one):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-ATMega-and-2-PALs/192865065571?hash=item2ce7a75a63:g:tEAAAOSwUf9ckwnJ (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-ATMega-and-2-PALs/192865065571?hash=item2ce7a75a63:g:tEAAAOSwUf9ckwnJ)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-only/192865065785?hash=item2ce7a75b39:g:wBMAAOSwMDhckwov (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-99-PCB-only/192865065785?hash=item2ce7a75b39:g:wBMAAOSwMDhckwov)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ATMega-and-PAL/192865065158?hash=item2ce7a758c6:g:VVwAAOSwGhFckwj4 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ATMega-and-PAL/192865065158?hash=item2ce7a758c6:g:VVwAAOSwGhFckwj4)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ONLY/192865053739?hash=item2ce7a72c2b:g:RGcAAOSwzCRckwgT (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speech-Synthesizer-LambdaSpeak-1-95-PCB-ONLY/192865053739?hash=item2ce7a72c2b:g:RGcAAOSwzCRckwgT)
There is also the LAST EVER assembled LambdaSpeak 1.95:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speechsynthesizer-and-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864592534?hash=item2ce7a02296:g:SacAAOSwSRJckdTs (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amstrad-CPC-Speechsynthesizer-and-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864592534?hash=item2ce7a02296:g:SacAAOSwSRJckdTs)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 13:28, 08 April 19
Post by: TotO on 13:28, 08 April 19
OK, I have received them... ;)
@Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) have you sold your stock?
@Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) have you sold your stock?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 13:51, 08 April 19
Post by: Duke on 13:51, 08 April 19
Quote from: TotO on 13:28, 08 April 19
OK, I have received them... ;)
@Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) have you sold your stock?
Still have a few left, but missing female connectors at the moment, so fine with me if you start selling them now.
I don't mind if sometime someone wants one with an M4 board or a USB board, he can save a little bit in postage. But otherwise please ask TotO for them ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 13:53, 08 April 19
Post by: TotO on 13:53, 08 April 19
For information, it will be 6€ + shipping here.
On eBay it will be 9€ + shipping...1€ will go @Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) in this way.
Please, let me know if something wrong into my page: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/173866728858 (https://www.ebay.fr/itm/173866728858)
On eBay it will be 9€ + shipping...
Please, let me know if something wrong into my page: https://www.ebay.fr/itm/173866728858 (https://www.ebay.fr/itm/173866728858)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Duke on 14:01, 08 April 19
Post by: Duke on 14:01, 08 April 19
Quote from: TotO on 13:53, 08 April 19Thanks, but no thanks! :)
1€ will go @Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) in this way.
Please you keep that for your tireless support of the CPC community.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 14:03, 08 April 19
Post by: TotO on 14:03, 08 April 19
OK... I have removed the sentence. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 16:17, 08 April 19
Post by: VincentGR on 16:17, 08 April 19
Get a room you two ;D
Toto, package arrived, no time for joy though.
Thank you.
Toto, package arrived, no time for joy though.
Thank you.
Title: Latest on ebay: The speech system for the CPC
Post by: GUNHED on 13:26, 25 April 19
Post by: GUNHED on 13:26, 25 April 19
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192893434042?hash=item2ce95838ba:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s&autorefresh=true (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192893434042?hash=item2ce95838ba:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s&autorefresh=true)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: shifters74 on 07:50, 26 April 19
Post by: shifters74 on 07:50, 26 April 19
Quote from: TotO on 13:28, 08 April 19I had to pay £23 for one of these on ebay last month!!! :o :o
OK, I have received them... ;)
@Duke (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1624) have you sold your stock?
shifters
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 13:58, 26 April 19
Post by: TotO on 13:58, 26 April 19
Quote from: shifters74 on 07:50, 26 April 19Sorry for you... As you can see, there is no electronic at all that can justiffy that price (and shipping fees). It's a scam.
I had to pay £23 for one of these on ebay last month!!! :o :o
shifters
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: shifters74 on 15:28, 26 April 19
Post by: shifters74 on 15:28, 26 April 19
I guess when no one else sells it on ebay and that's all you can find they feel they can charge what they want - sigh :picard:
The gotek with a custom exterior to fit the 6128 with oled and rotary encoder was not much more than that :doh:
shifters
The gotek with a custom exterior to fit the 6128 with oled and rotary encoder was not much more than that :doh:
shifters
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:16, 05 May 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:16, 05 May 19
Quote from: GUNHED on 15:01, 20 March 19LS 1.95 and 1.99 are history now. Just sold the last two today, won't make them anylonger :)
Here you eventually can get it:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s (https://www.ebay.de/itm/Schneider-CPC-Sprachsynthesizer-und-PCM-Sample-Player-LambdaSpeak-1-95/192864049660?hash=item2ce797d9fc:g:YscAAOSwaAtckc4s)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 14:20, 11 May 19
Post by: angelcaio on 14:20, 11 May 19
Considering the five spare tapes can be interesting? (and also the printer)
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Amstrad-DMP2160-9-pin-dot-matrix-printer-with-spare-ribbons-for-CPC-464-664-6128/283473693112?hash=item42005949b8:g:IJwAAOSwCm9czfEP
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 16:14, 13 May 19
Post by: TotO on 16:14, 13 May 19
One more scam... Revaldinho's github design PCB sold as it for 10 times the factory price. You are warned! :o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 16:40, 13 May 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 16:40, 13 May 19
Got 20+ k sitting around?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-rare-Commodore-65-prototype/223509001295?hash=item340a2cb44f:g:OVIAAOSwW0tc0xaZ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-rare-Commodore-65-prototype/223509001295?hash=item340a2cb44f:g:OVIAAOSwW0tc0xaZ
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 14:02, 14 May 19
Post by: Gryzor on 14:02, 14 May 19
Quote from: LambdaMikel on 16:40, 13 May 19
Got 20+ k sitting around?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-rare-Commodore-65-prototype/223509001295?hash=item340a2cb44f:g:OVIAAOSwW0tc0xaZ (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-rare-Commodore-65-prototype/223509001295?hash=item340a2cb44f:g:OVIAAOSwW0tc0xaZ)
That's a whole 409,582,275 in Sao Tome Dobra! :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:48, 14 May 19
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:48, 14 May 19
Quote from: LambdaMikel on 16:40, 13 May 19That's a lot less than the last 2 working ones went for. One sold for more than that a couple of years ago with a missing vic3 chip.
Got 20+ k sitting around?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-rare-Commodore-65-prototype/223509001295?hash=item340a2cb44f:g:OVIAAOSwW0tc0xaZ
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:26, 14 May 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 22:26, 14 May 19
Quote from: CraigsBar on 14:48, 14 May 19
That's a lot less than the last 2 working ones went for. One sold for more than that a couple of years ago with a missing vic3 chip.
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Yepp... so - go for it ;D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 06:48, 15 May 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 06:48, 15 May 19
... wondering if the CPC Arnold Prototype would achieve similar bids?
According to
https://cpcrulez.fr/hardware-464-CPC_uncovered.htm
it was sold on Ebay for only 620 GBPs... is the owner of this masterpiece with us here?
According to
https://cpcrulez.fr/hardware-464-CPC_uncovered.htm
it was sold on Ebay for only 620 GBPs... is the owner of this masterpiece with us here?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:24, 15 May 19
Post by: Gryzor on 08:24, 15 May 19
Jesus is everywhere :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 18:07, 01 June 19
Post by: angelcaio on 18:07, 01 June 19
The price for the three books is tempting me, but the shipping costs to Spain cost almost the same as the books ...
https://www.ebay.es/itm/AMSOFT-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-DDI-OPERATING-SYSTEM-FIRMWARE-GUIDES/143267300086?hash=item215b6582f6:g:yRAAAOSwHcBc5ne5
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Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:01, 03 June 19
Post by: Bryce on 08:01, 03 June 19
Paper is heavy. The postage costs are actually quite reasonable.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 21:18, 16 November 19
Post by: tjohnson on 21:18, 16 November 19
Some genuine original games on ebay, get your bid in :)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293323736754 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293323736754)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293323736754 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293323736754)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: LambdaMikel on 05:04, 21 December 19
Post by: LambdaMikel on 05:04, 21 December 19
Should I buy a new car - or a CPC 664? :D 8) Spoiler alert - (used) new car is cheaper :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 07:41, 21 December 19
Post by: Gryzor on 07:41, 21 December 19
But will the new car be the envy of all of us?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robcfg on 09:28, 21 December 19
Post by: robcfg on 09:28, 21 December 19
I think it's the first time I've seen the 664 user manual...
Ok, the computer is boxed and in excellent condition and the add-ons too, so it's not going to be cheap, but that price is way too high.
Ok, the computer is boxed and in excellent condition and the add-ons too, so it's not going to be cheap, but that price is way too high.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 23:03, 21 December 19
Post by: tjohnson on 23:03, 21 December 19
Quote from: robcfg on 09:28, 21 December 19
I think it's the first time I've seen the 664 user manual...
Ok, the computer is boxed and in excellent condition and the add-ons too, so it's not going to be cheap, but that price is way too high.
Comedy pricing
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:23, 22 December 19
Post by: Bryce on 14:23, 22 December 19
Quote from: LambdaMikel on 05:04, 21 December 19
Should I buy a new car - or a CPC 664? :D 8) Spoiler alert - (used) new car is cheaper :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-CPC-664-SSA-1-LP-1-512kb-RS232C-JY2-CPM-CTM-644-MP1-Boxed-Manual-Working/333366303117?hash=item4d9e2e198d:g:Y0sAAOSwJU5dqYuH)
But would the car have those beautiful blue keys!?
@robcfg (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4): I have the original Manual for my 664.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: robbarton on 16:24, 08 June 20
Post by: robbarton on 16:24, 08 June 20
Apologies for the necro, just seen this opportunity on eBay :
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F164232971461 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F164232971461)
I'm no expert so is the RS232 with Protek 1200 modem really worth £500 plus postage?
Seems a bit steep to me.
Robert
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F164232971461 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F164232971461)
I'm no expert so is the RS232 with Protek 1200 modem really worth £500 plus postage?
Seems a bit steep to me.
Robert
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 17:32, 08 June 20
Post by: GUNHED on 17:32, 08 June 20
No, it's not.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VintageAdvantage on 09:02, 23 June 20
Post by: VintageAdvantage on 09:02, 23 June 20
I admit I would LOVE to own a brandnew Schneider Euro PC, it's just that I also need a new car:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-EURO-PC-II-STARTER-KIT-BRAND-NEW/114271715072?hash=item1a9b1fff00:g:xVAAAOSwtc1arlv~
So this has to wait :(
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-EURO-PC-II-STARTER-KIT-BRAND-NEW/114271715072?hash=item1a9b1fff00:g:xVAAAOSwtc1arlv~
So this has to wait :(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 10:45, 23 June 20
Post by: dragon on 10:45, 23 June 20
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Circuit-Board-unknown-game-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus/124230017073?hash=item1cecafa031:g:jp0AAOSwMPxe7m7f
1.board not present in cpcwiki. (a19)
2.Amstrad uses st eeproms, not amd. But amd manufacture this chip from 88.
3.back solders appear normal from factory?.
4.gp=burning rubber?
1.board not present in cpcwiki. (a19)
2.Amstrad uses st eeproms, not amd. But amd manufacture this chip from 88.
3.back solders appear normal from factory?.
4.gp=burning rubber?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:12, 23 June 20
Post by: Gryzor on 11:12, 23 June 20
Quote from: VintageAdvantage on 09:02, 23 June 20
I admit I would LOVE to own a brandnew Schneider Euro PC, it's just that I also need a new car:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SCHNEIDER-EURO-PC-II-STARTER-KIT-BRAND-NEW/114271715072?hash=item1a9b1fff00:g:xVAAAOSwtc1arlv~
So this has to wait :(
I'd love one. My mate had one back in the day and we would play 2 on 2 on it for hours so it's probably the only PC I have a soft spot for. But that guy must be crazy :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:23, 23 June 20
Post by: Bryce on 11:23, 23 June 20
Most Euro-PCs die when the battery (right in the middle of the PCB) leaks. I wouldn't pay any price without a picture of the battery area.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:26, 23 June 20
Post by: Gryzor on 11:26, 23 June 20
Nice tip.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SkulleateR on 11:39, 23 June 20
Post by: SkulleateR on 11:39, 23 June 20
I might have a spare one but without the original box ....
Could check it out if anyone is interested .... I would love to get CPC HW in exchange instead of money :)
Could check it out if anyone is interested .... I would love to get CPC HW in exchange instead of money :)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 11:41, 23 June 20
Post by: Gryzor on 11:41, 23 June 20
I'd probably be interested, but I don't know if I've got anything to exchange for it...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SkulleateR on 11:55, 23 June 20
Post by: SkulleateR on 11:55, 23 June 20
Ok, let me put it this way : I´ll have a look for it, also for the battery on PCB and then get back to you, we will find a solution then ...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:44, 23 June 20
Post by: Gryzor on 13:44, 23 June 20
Cheers, appreciate that. Even if there's a gaping hole in the motherboard I'd still be interested just for the aesthetics/nostalgia!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Chinnery on 12:50, 24 June 20
Post by: Chinnery on 12:50, 24 June 20
Quote from: dragon on 10:45, 23 June 20
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Circuit-Board-unknown-game-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus/124230017073?hash=item1cecafa031:g:jp0AAOSwMPxe7m7f (https://www.ebay.es/itm/Cartridge-Circuit-Board-unknown-game-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus/124230017073?hash=item1cecafa031:g:jp0AAOSwMPxe7m7f)
1.board not present in cpcwiki. (a19)
2.Amstrad uses st eeproms, not amd. But amd manufacture this chip from 88.
3.back solders appear normal from factory?.
4.gp=burning rubber?
Its a bit odd that this is an "Unknown Game", but his other listings show "Dick Tracey" tested as displayed on screen:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dick-Tracy-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus-game-cartridge-only/124228974172?hash=item1cec9fb65c:g:hPkAAOSwP1de7P-r (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dick-Tracy-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus-game-cartridge-only/124228974172?hash=item1cec9fb65c:g:hPkAAOSwP1de7P-r)
Mind you, the Dick Tracey card has silver contacts - was this a normal Amstrad thing or is this cart a modern bootleg?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: gerald on 13:20, 24 June 20
Post by: gerald on 13:20, 24 June 20
Quote from: Chinnery on 12:50, 24 June 20Bootleg : modern substrate and no machining of the connector edge.
Its a bit odd that this is an "Unknown Game", but his other listings show "Dick Tracey" tested as displayed on screen:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dick-Tracy-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus-game-cartridge-only/124228974172?hash=item1cec9fb65c:g:hPkAAOSwP1de7P-r (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dick-Tracy-for-Amstrad-GX4000-464-Plus-6128-Plus-game-cartridge-only/124228974172?hash=item1cec9fb65c:g:hPkAAOSwP1de7P-r)
Mind you, the Dick Tracey card has silver contacts - was this a normal Amstrad thing or is this cart a modern bootleg?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 24 June 20
Post by: Bryce on 13:27, 24 June 20
The Dick Tracey cartridge is an obvious fake. The contacts are wrong, the case has been opened and the PCB looks like a modern milled PCB, not stamped as they were at the time. As for the "unknown" cartridge, it's probably real, just not working. I know that Amstrad mainly used ST EPROMs, but all manufacturing will have a second source for many parts, so it's not impossible that they could have used AM parts.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 14:12, 24 June 20
Post by: dragon on 14:12, 24 June 20
Quote from: Bryce on 13:27, 24 June 20
The Dick Tracey cartridge is an obvious fake. The contacts are wrong, the case has been opened and the PCB looks like a modern milled PCB, not stamped as they were at the time. As for the "unknown" cartridge, it's probably real, just not working. I know that Amstrad mainly used ST EPROMs, but all manufacturing will have a second source for many parts, so it's not impossible that they could have used AM parts.
Bryce.
If it's original maybe is not made by amstrad? I read back that in these days amstrad is the only that manufacture the cartridges for the game houses.
But I think they don't made the cartridges in taiwan totally. Most in house.
Take a look at their cartridges. The prints in the eeproms are always made with typical printer dot that amstrad made.. Dot dot dot..
But this is diferent trace continuous.
They use st makes sense big sales down prices z80 eeproms..
Ah, found one in cpcwiki the french download cartridge.
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Plus_System_Cartridge
Amstrad France?.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:38, 24 June 20
Post by: Bryce on 14:38, 24 June 20
Yup, identical PCB, AM EPROM: http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:2700-023P-1_27C512_PCB_Top.jpg
The visible GP on the ebay EPROM label may be a water mark that has tainted over the years. Maybe there was dot-matrix print on top of it that's faded completely?
Bryce.
The visible GP on the ebay EPROM label may be a water mark that has tainted over the years. Maybe there was dot-matrix print on top of it that's faded completely?
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 20:42, 24 June 20
Post by: dragon on 20:42, 24 June 20
I think maybe there is another posibility. The comercial games use the standard st eeproms+ dot print. And the prototype cartridges (these with white label?.) the am chips buyed in local electronic shop?.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 13:05, 20 October 20
Post by: GUNHED on 13:05, 20 October 20
SF2 for cheap (350 Euros)... ::)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SYMBIFACE-II-for-Amstrad-CPC-IDE-mouse-RTC-512-KRAM-512-K-flash-ROM/284017133700?hash=item4220bd8884:g:NsAAAOSw7K9fZgFI
https://www.ebay.de/itm/SYMBIFACE-II-for-Amstrad-CPC-IDE-mouse-RTC-512-KRAM-512-K-flash-ROM/284017133700?hash=item4220bd8884:g:NsAAAOSw7K9fZgFI
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 18:17, 08 November 20
Post by: Skunkfish on 18:17, 08 November 20
I'm selling my Multiface 2 on eBay, starting price £4.64
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-Boxed-with-manuals/224226911170
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-Boxed-with-manuals/224226911170
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:36, 08 November 20
Post by: Bryce on 18:36, 08 November 20
Quote from: Skunkfish on 18:17, 08 November 20
I'm selling my Multiface 2 on eBay, starting price £4.64
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-Boxed-with-manuals/224226911170 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Multiface-2-for-Amstrad-CPC-464-664-6128-Boxed-with-manuals/224226911170)
You're not going to get what it's worth if you limit it to UK buyers.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 23:34, 08 November 20
Post by: Skunkfish on 23:34, 08 November 20
Damn, didn't realise I had limited it to UK only! (bit rusty on eBay)
Unfortunately I can't change the shipping options now that there's a bid on it....
Unfortunately I can't change the shipping options now that there's a bid on it....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 10 November 20
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 10 November 20
Then it may be worth canceling and relisting, though I thought that shipping options can be updated even after bids take place.
I know I'd be interested in one, but already have a boxed unit...
I know I'd be interested in one, but already have a boxed unit...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 13:12, 10 November 20
Post by: Skunkfish on 13:12, 10 November 20
I'd feel bad cancelling and relisting it when someone's already bid on it.
It looks like I'm going to get at least £26 for it which is better than nothing! (well, after 10% charity donation and eBay selling fees and Paypal charges, who knows?)
It looks like I'm going to get at least £26 for it which is better than nothing! (well, after 10% charity donation and eBay selling fees and Paypal charges, who knows?)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 13:27, 10 November 20
Post by: Gryzor on 13:27, 10 November 20
Still quite some time to go, I'd be surprised if it sat at that till the end.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Chinnery on 16:29, 10 November 20
Post by: Chinnery on 16:29, 10 November 20
From memory, you can white list folk, so they can bid no matter what location they're in.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/bmgt/ExemptBuyers (https://www.ebay.co.uk/bmgt/ExemptBuyers)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 21:50, 06 December 20
Post by: remax on 21:50, 06 December 20
It didn't knew that one : :o
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zelda/174338369472?hash=item28976067c0:g:J~0AAOSw-rVfxswW (https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zelda/174338369472?hash=item28976067c0:g:J~0AAOSw-rVfxswW)
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zelda/174338369472?hash=item28976067c0:g:J~0AAOSw-rVfxswW (https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Zelda/174338369472?hash=item28976067c0:g:J~0AAOSw-rVfxswW)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 07 December 20
Post by: Gryzor on 08:59, 07 December 20
Is that the cover or an in-game shot? :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 16:49, 07 December 20
Post by: Skunkfish on 16:49, 07 December 20
I had a look at the photo and I don't think I've come across this...
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: remax on 22:08, 07 December 20
Post by: remax on 22:08, 07 December 20
The game details are not less strange...
Éditeur : Frontier
Nom du jeu vidéo: Winter Games
Sous-genre: Tennis
:-\
Éditeur : Frontier
Nom du jeu vidéo: Winter Games
Sous-genre: Tennis
:-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: kawickboy on 14:40, 08 December 20
Post by: kawickboy on 14:40, 08 December 20
QuoteEtat correct
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 19:20, 08 December 20
Post by: tjohnson on 19:20, 08 December 20
Some big stash of GX4000 games on the ebay, prices seem pretty optimistic.
Job lot of 14 games - £600
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-Of-14-Amstrad-GX4000-Games/303797350280?hash=item46bbbbaf88:g:CSwAAOSwZUNfy~Tt
Enforcer - fan made cover - £250
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-The-Enforcer/303797369733?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D53419272981a41f6918ab9678a46c5cd%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293882207932%26itm%3D303797369733%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A49c5bed5-3982-11eb-8b99-4ee8c3e4b619%7Cparentrq%3A4396e4731760a4b686d7a99dfff47272%7Ciid%3A1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-The-Enforcer/303797369733?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D53419272981a41f6918ab9678a46c5cd%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293882207932%26itm%3D303797369733%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A49c5bed5-3982-11eb-8b99-4ee8c3e4b619%7Cparentrq%3A4396e4731760a4b686d7a99dfff47272%7Ciid%3A1)
Mystical - £250
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Mystical/303797355994?hash=item46bbbbc5da:g:tB4AAOSwMplfy~bR (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Mystical/303797355994?hash=item46bbbbc5da:g:tB4AAOSwMplfy~bR)
Panza Kick Boxing - £150
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Panza-Kick-Boxing/303797366795?hash=item46bbbbf00b:g:5k0AAOSwQW9fy~jQ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Panza-Kick-Boxing/303797366795?hash=item46bbbbf00b:g:5k0AAOSwQW9fy~jQ)
Job lot of 14 games - £600
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-Of-14-Amstrad-GX4000-Games/303797350280?hash=item46bbbbaf88:g:CSwAAOSwZUNfy~Tt
Enforcer - fan made cover - £250
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-The-Enforcer/303797369733?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D53419272981a41f6918ab9678a46c5cd%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293882207932%26itm%3D303797369733%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A49c5bed5-3982-11eb-8b99-4ee8c3e4b619%7Cparentrq%3A4396e4731760a4b686d7a99dfff47272%7Ciid%3A1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Gx4000-The-Enforcer/303797369733?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D53419272981a41f6918ab9678a46c5cd%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D293882207932%26itm%3D303797369733%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A49c5bed5-3982-11eb-8b99-4ee8c3e4b619%7Cparentrq%3A4396e4731760a4b686d7a99dfff47272%7Ciid%3A1)
Mystical - £250
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Mystical/303797355994?hash=item46bbbbc5da:g:tB4AAOSwMplfy~bR (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Mystical/303797355994?hash=item46bbbbc5da:g:tB4AAOSwMplfy~bR)
Panza Kick Boxing - £150
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Panza-Kick-Boxing/303797366795?hash=item46bbbbf00b:g:5k0AAOSwQW9fy~jQ (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-GX4000-Panza-Kick-Boxing/303797366795?hash=item46bbbbf00b:g:5k0AAOSwQW9fy~jQ)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 15:11, 21 December 20
Post by: zhulien on 15:11, 21 December 20
Is this a KC Compact? Or another computer from the same manufacturer?
https://www.ebay.de/itm/KC-85-3-DDR-Klein-Computer-funktionsfahig-mit-Zubehor/233827496593?hash=item3671347291:g:AW8AAOSwDwJf3gQl
https://www.ebay.de/itm/KC-85-3-DDR-Klein-Computer-funktionsfahig-mit-Zubehor/233827496593?hash=item3671347291:g:AW8AAOSwDwJf3gQl
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 15:13, 21 December 20
Post by: zhulien on 15:13, 21 December 20
I'm not associated with the seller, but it is a good hardware to pickup.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-Music-Machine-Sampler-for-Amstrad-CPC464/203224559348?hash=item2f5120aef4:g:qH8AAOSw2Glf3i9Z
the seller has a few other CPC bits too. DD1 interface & drive (split between 2 auctions) and DkTronics 64k RAM.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-Music-Machine-Sampler-for-Amstrad-CPC464/203224559348?hash=item2f5120aef4:g:qH8AAOSw2Glf3i9Z
the seller has a few other CPC bits too. DD1 interface & drive (split between 2 auctions) and DkTronics 64k RAM.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 21 December 20
Post by: Gryzor on 15:28, 21 December 20
Quote from: zhulien on 15:11, 21 December 20
Is this a KC Compact? Or another computer from the same manufacturer?
https://www.ebay.de/itm/KC-85-3-DDR-Klein-Computer-funktionsfahig-mit-Zubehor/233827496593?hash=item3671347291:g:AW8AAOSwDwJf3gQl
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/KC_85
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 17:19, 21 December 20
Post by: Bryce on 17:19, 21 December 20
It's a KC85, same manufacturer as the KC Compact, but a different computer.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:45, 31 May 21
Post by: TotO on 19:45, 31 May 21
The winner of the year... :laugh:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334022493862?hash=item4dc54ac6a6:g:fLgAAOSwN79gtNzq (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334022493862?hash=item4dc54ac6a6:g:fLgAAOSwN79gtNzq)
I can imagine the CPC is not working, else he was the first to see the monochrom display. :-\
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334022493862?hash=item4dc54ac6a6:g:fLgAAOSwN79gtNzq (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334022493862?hash=item4dc54ac6a6:g:fLgAAOSwN79gtNzq)
I can imagine the CPC is not working, else he was the first to see the monochrom display. :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: norecess464 on 20:53, 31 May 21
Post by: norecess464 on 20:53, 31 May 21
@TotO (https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=290) Since when "green" is not a color ? ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 20:56, 31 May 21
Post by: TotO on 20:56, 31 May 21
Since it is only luma ;D (white and black are not colour)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nich on 13:19, 01 August 21
Post by: Nich on 13:19, 01 August 21
Two rather rare text adventures sold on eBay a few days ago for utterly ridiculous prices:
Philosopher's Quest (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304074859107) (Topologika) - £436.78
Ingrid's Back (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304078005702) (Level 9) - £316.00
I know original copies of Topologika games on the CPC are as rare as hen's teeth, but WOW! :-o
Philosopher's Quest (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304074859107) (Topologika) - £436.78
Ingrid's Back (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304078005702) (Level 9) - £316.00
I know original copies of Topologika games on the CPC are as rare as hen's teeth, but WOW! :-o
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:11, 01 August 21
Post by: CraigsBar on 14:11, 01 August 21
Quote from: Nich on 13:19, 01 August 21
Two rather rare text adventures sold on eBay a few days ago for utterly ridiculous prices:
Philosopher's Quest (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304074859107) (Topologika) - £436.78
Ingrid's Back (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304078005702) (Level 9) - £316.00
I know original copies of Topologika games on the CPC are as rare as hen's teeth, but WOW! :-o
Did either come with a chase hq 2 cart to sweeten the deal?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 17:53, 01 August 21
Post by: tjohnson on 17:53, 01 August 21
Honestly why does anyone want this stuff so much they pay hundreds for it....
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 21:36, 01 August 21
Post by: Animalgril987 on 21:36, 01 August 21
Some people have more money than sense :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 14:41, 04 August 21
Post by: tjohnson on 14:41, 04 August 21
Anyone need a new monitor for their CPC, this looks ideal. I was thinking about getting 2, one for each of my CPCs.
SONY GDM-FW900 24" HD+ CRT MONITOR 240p/480p/576p/720p/1080p/1536p - 120/144Hz | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184932949914?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200211172457%26meid%3D1972829540dd4a4ca7318290ffa6e23d%26pid%3D101213%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D184932949914%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecommendingSearch%26brand%3DSony&_trksid=p2380057.c101213.m46344&_trkparms=pageci%3A5cf41891-f528-11eb-bc1d-f6697a4b04b2%7Cparentrq%3A115d387017b0ab8f2ef03d40ffe4d1d8%7Ciid%3A1)
SONY GDM-FW900 24" HD+ CRT MONITOR 240p/480p/576p/720p/1080p/1536p - 120/144Hz | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184932949914?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200211172457%26meid%3D1972829540dd4a4ca7318290ffa6e23d%26pid%3D101213%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D184932949914%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecommendingSearch%26brand%3DSony&_trksid=p2380057.c101213.m46344&_trkparms=pageci%3A5cf41891-f528-11eb-bc1d-f6697a4b04b2%7Cparentrq%3A115d387017b0ab8f2ef03d40ffe4d1d8%7Ciid%3A1)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 14:58, 04 August 21
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 14:58, 04 August 21
Quote from: tjohnson on 14:41, 04 August 21
Anyone need a new monitor for their CPC, this looks ideal. I was thinking about getting 2, one for each of my CPCs.
SONY GDM-FW900 24" HD+ CRT MONITOR 240p/480p/576p/720p/1080p/1536p - 120/144Hz | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184932949914?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200211172457%26meid%3D1972829540dd4a4ca7318290ffa6e23d%26pid%3D101213%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D184932949914%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecommendingSearch%26brand%3DSony&_trksid=p2380057.c101213.m46344&_trkparms=pageci%3A5cf41891-f528-11eb-bc1d-f6697a4b04b2%7Cparentrq%3A115d387017b0ab8f2ef03d40ffe4d1d8%7Ciid%3A1)
Waaaaaahhh!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Gryzor on 16:40, 04 August 21
Post by: Gryzor on 16:40, 04 August 21
Note that we have a separate thread for scammers 😉
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 16:44, 04 August 21
Post by: tjohnson on 16:44, 04 August 21
Quote from: Gryzor on 16:40, 04 August 21
Note that we have a separate thread for scammers 😉
One can only assume that the seller thinks this is the market price, after all it's the "King of Kings" The king is dead long live the king.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 13:03, 11 March 22
Post by: eto on 13:03, 11 March 22
A 6128 Plus for just 250€ ... errrr ... no ... that's just the shipping... .the 6128 Plus is 1490€:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/224879672248
https://www.ebay.de/itm/224879672248
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 13:16, 11 March 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 13:16, 11 March 22
Well, it is refurbished, apparently... :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 13:19, 11 March 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 13:19, 11 March 22
And a 6128 for spare parts, 220GBP...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/125176562344
https://www.ebay.de/itm/125176562344
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 16:15, 11 March 22
Post by: Bryce on 16:15, 11 March 22
Quote from: eto on 13:03, 11 March 22A 6128 Plus for just 250€ ... errrr ... no ... that's just the shipping... .the 6128 Plus is 1490€:If this continues I'm going to have to increase the insurance on the house! I must be almost a "retro millionaire" by now. :D
https://www.ebay.de/itm/224879672248
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 17:36, 11 March 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 17:36, 11 March 22
Quote from: Bryce on 16:15, 11 March 22You mean, you look like a rich guy from the 80s? :DQuote from: eto on 13:03, 11 March 22A 6128 Plus for just 250€ ... errrr ... no ... that's just the shipping... .the 6128 Plus is 1490€:If this continues I'm going to have to increase the insurance on the house! I must be almost a "retro millionaire" by now. :D
https://www.ebay.de/itm/224879672248
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 18:41, 11 March 22
Post by: Bryce on 18:41, 11 March 22
Quote from: Animalgril987 on 17:36, 11 March 22No for that I'd need a moustache and sunglasses.Quote from: Bryce on 16:15, 11 March 22You mean, you look like a rich guy from the 80s? :DQuote from: eto on 13:03, 11 March 22A 6128 Plus for just 250€ ... errrr ... no ... that's just the shipping... .the 6128 Plus is 1490€:If this continues I'm going to have to increase the insurance on the house! I must be almost a "retro millionaire" by now. :D
https://www.ebay.de/itm/224879672248
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 18:55, 11 March 22
Post by: VincentGR on 18:55, 11 March 22
You thank me later.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 10:19, 12 March 22
Post by: eto on 10:19, 12 March 22
This 6128+ incl. monitor sold today for 500€ - not even with original drive but with a GOTEK. Not fixed price but auction. And at a time of the day which is usually not known for the best price.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165374948852
Is this the new price level for a PLUS incl. monitor?
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165374948852
Is this the new price level for a PLUS incl. monitor?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nworc on 18:09, 22 March 22
Post by: Nworc on 18:09, 22 March 22
If someone ever wanted to buy "Knight Games" by English Software, and didn't want to spend 200€/ £ to someone called international-somethingretro (or similar), now is the chance .. three items on sale for less than 30€.
An excellent game by the way, which has it's place in my collection.
An excellent game by the way, which has it's place in my collection.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 18:27, 22 March 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 18:27, 22 March 22
@Nworc Do you have the link?
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Nworc on 21:25, 22 March 22
Post by: Nworc on 21:25, 22 March 22
You mean the 199€/ £ thing, it was online as buy it now for a over a year or so, but guess what: it's suddenly gone.
The online ones: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=amstrad+knight+games+-tyme+-mastertronic+-future+-ikari
Similarly, on eBay-UK you can buy Dun Darach for 10, or for 600 quid. I just wonder what's the difference, except for the price.
BTW: I've learned about "quid" while playing Minder, which was one of the games that I used to learn English. Minder had some fun vocabulary, I still wonder what Nucleonic Ferkinators are.
The online ones: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=amstrad+knight+games+-tyme+-mastertronic+-future+-ikari
Similarly, on eBay-UK you can buy Dun Darach for 10, or for 600 quid. I just wonder what's the difference, except for the price.
BTW: I've learned about "quid" while playing Minder, which was one of the games that I used to learn English. Minder had some fun vocabulary, I still wonder what Nucleonic Ferkinators are.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 21:56, 22 March 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 21:56, 22 March 22
Learning English from Minder? That's the funniest thing I've heard all week! :D
As to Nucleonic Ferkinators, I never watched Minder: it was on ITV and we nearly always watched BBC. :D
As to Nucleonic Ferkinators, I never watched Minder: it was on ITV and we nearly always watched BBC. :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 07:48, 07 June 22
Post by: dragon on 07:48, 07 June 22
Free Free Free!.
Ocean, u.s gold, dizzy gx4000 and much more
Enjoy!.
https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/pdf
Ocean, u.s gold, dizzy gx4000 and much more
Enjoy!.
https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/pdf
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 11:00, 07 June 22
Post by: Bryce on 11:00, 07 June 22
Seems like a data skimming activity to me. Why do I have to give name/address/delivery details for a free PDF file?
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dragon on 11:50, 07 June 22
Post by: dragon on 11:50, 07 June 22
Because it's a shop that normally don't have it free it's temporallly free only.
https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/retro-books/products/the-history-of-ocean-software?variant=22058411399
Original notice, :
https://www.eurogamer.es/fusion-retro-books-libera-una-treintena-de-libros-y-revistas-sobre-videojuegos-retro-para-descarga-gratuita
https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/retro-books/products/the-history-of-ocean-software?variant=22058411399
Original notice, :
https://www.eurogamer.es/fusion-retro-books-libera-una-treintena-de-libros-y-revistas-sobre-videojuegos-retro-para-descarga-gratuita
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:45, 27 July 22
Post by: Poliander on 19:45, 27 July 22
Clearly my new favourite, by far.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 20:19, 27 July 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 20:19, 27 July 22
Quote from: Poliander on 19:45, 27 July 22Clearly my new favourite, by far.I'd be too afraid of catching a nasty disease off that. :D
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 20:47, 27 July 22
Post by: tjohnson on 20:47, 27 July 22
Quote from: Poliander on 19:45, 27 July 22Clearly my new favourite, by far.Looks great, a dirty broken printer for 75 quid. Bargain.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 20:52, 27 July 22
Post by: Poliander on 20:52, 27 July 22
Maybe the "faulty" scribble comes from Banksy, I don't know.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 20:55, 27 July 22
Post by: VincentGR on 20:55, 27 July 22
Well, this is the time when DMP stands for dump.
Seems like it though from the photo.
Seems like it though from the photo.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 08:27, 28 July 22
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 08:27, 28 July 22
I knew ebay was on a slippery slope to turning into a glorified flea market but this has definitely confirmed it.
Anyone who pays that amount for that deserves everything they get! :laugh:
Anyone who pays that amount for that deserves everything they get! :laugh:
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 22:43, 01 August 22
Post by: Skunkfish on 22:43, 01 August 22
Did you see the location in the UK where the printer is? Rather fitting I feel!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 08:16, 02 August 22
Post by: Bryce on 08:16, 02 August 22
Quote from: Poliander on 19:45, 27 July 22Clearly my new favourite, by far.The description is fantastic: They didn't clean it because they were afraid they might damage it!!! :D
https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/165155316992)
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 08:23, 02 August 22
Post by: ComSoft6128 on 08:23, 02 August 22
Nearly 40 years ago I worked in the office at the Polmadie Cleansing & Recycling facility in Glasgow - that printer looks as though it came from the landfill site.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: poulette73 on 19:35, 03 August 22
Post by: poulette73 on 19:35, 03 August 22
It's worth gold ?
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/125446297831?hash=item1d352e98e7:g:504AAOSw27Ri6pE8
"Tested, working but sometimes monitor wire should be moved a bit to work" :D
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/125446297831?hash=item1d352e98e7:g:504AAOSw27Ri6pE8
"Tested, working but sometimes monitor wire should be moved a bit to work" :D
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 20:07, 03 August 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 20:07, 03 August 22
The label on top of the disc drive isn't original either.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: tjohnson on 22:23, 03 August 22
Post by: tjohnson on 22:23, 03 August 22
Comedy gold pricing
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 14:41, 16 September 22
Post by: Dabz on 14:41, 16 September 22
Original Maxam software+box+instructions+3 books...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125515810489
Make the final price figure as daft as other stuff on there please! ;) :P
Dabz
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125515810489
Make the final price figure as daft as other stuff on there please! ;) :P
Dabz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 14:47, 16 September 22
Post by: Bryce on 14:47, 16 September 22
Wow, I'm rich! I have exactly the same package in much better condition and mine even includes the EPROM as well as the disc.
Bryce.
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Dabz on 14:51, 16 September 22
Post by: Dabz on 14:51, 16 September 22
I had a look at prices at other bits and bobs prior to posting the item,and because I do have this tagged, it just doesnt come up, so I feel £50 is a decent starting point for something like this, including the books with no reserve.
If you feel it's asking too much, fair enough... Your opinion me auld fruit, I'll never hold that against anyone... Ya sarcastic b[HEYYYYY MACARANA]d! ;) :P hehehe
Dabz
EDIT: Just added a few other pointy woo's
If you feel it's asking too much, fair enough... Your opinion me auld fruit, I'll never hold that against anyone... Ya sarcastic b[HEYYYYY MACARANA]d! ;) :P hehehe
Dabz
EDIT: Just added a few other pointy woo's
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 18:44, 16 September 22
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 18:44, 16 September 22
"We can't afford our October electricity bill, but Maxam for 50 quid! The kids will starve for a week but this is gold!"
Edit: Jokes aside, if that's your listing. You and people like you make the the retro community as miserable as it currently is, you opportunistic shit! I hope you get ripped off via Paypal. Get what you deserve, deserve what you get. ;)
Edit: Jokes aside, if that's your listing. You and people like you make the the retro community as miserable as it currently is, you opportunistic shit! I hope you get ripped off via Paypal. Get what you deserve, deserve what you get. ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 20:13, 16 September 22
Post by: eto on 20:13, 16 September 22
With the books included, that's an absolutely fair price.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Animalgril987 on 15:39, 19 September 22
Post by: Animalgril987 on 15:39, 19 September 22
Used Dandanator Elite + for nearly 3 times the price of a brand new one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393937993076
And new ones ARE available.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393937993076
And new ones ARE available.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 17:59, 19 September 22
Post by: xesrjb on 17:59, 19 September 22
Quote from: Animalgril987 on 15:39, 19 September 22Used Dandanator Elite + for nearly 3 times the price of a brand new one:to cheap...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393937993076
And new ones ARE available.
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Mage on 21:38, 19 September 22
Post by: Mage on 21:38, 19 September 22
Quote from: Animalgril987 on 20:07, 03 August 22The label on top of the disc drive isn't original either.If you are talking about this auction : https://www.ebay.fr/itm/125446297831?hash=item1d352e98e7:g:504AAOSw27Ri6pE8
The the label is probably right : some CPC from "Alsace" (est region of France including Strasbourg) have such a label. The indication "Ein" near the power led make me think of a genuine CPC. It seems that those are rare (but overpriced in this auction)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 07:48, 20 September 22
Post by: eto on 07:48, 20 September 22
Quote from: Mage on 21:38, 19 September 22That's a German CPC model. Either someone imported it on his own and then made its own label, or it was exported/imported by Amstrad. As it looks like an old but professional label and you have the label on the bottom, I would expect that it's an official export/import.Quote from: Animalgril987 on 20:07, 03 August 22The label on top of the disc drive isn't original either.If you are talking about this auction : https://www.ebay.fr/itm/125446297831?hash=item1d352e98e7:g:504AAOSw27Ri6pE8
The the label is probably right : some CPC from "Alsace" (est region of France including Strasbourg) have such a label. The indication "Ein" near the power led make me think of a genuine CPC. It seems that those are rare (but overpriced in this auction)
In that case it would be an "original label" even though it's glued over the metal plate.
Not sure though if anyone cares about these kind of exports/imports. If yes, then it might be worth a bit(!) more than usual CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: angelcaio on 17:15, 29 September 22
Post by: angelcaio on 17:15, 29 September 22
Some time ago I was considering buying one of those YUV to VGA converter cards for the Amstrad, but I backed off because I had to buy the cables, connectors,... solder them,....and the price went up. In addition, the result did not seem very promising. I finally found a CTM 644 for a cheap price (it was before the pandemic)
And now, I just saw this on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ (https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ)
and in the photo the quality seems acceptable.
Is for olds monitors (SVGA or VGA) at 15kz
And now, I just saw this on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ (https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ)
and in the photo the quality seems acceptable.
Is for olds monitors (SVGA or VGA) at 15kz
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Bryce on 17:59, 29 September 22
Post by: Bryce on 17:59, 29 September 22
Quote from: angelcaio on 17:15, 29 September 22Some time ago I was considering buying one of those YUV to VGA converter cards for the Amstrad, but I backed off because I had to buy the cables, connectors,... solder them,....and the price went up. In addition, the result did not seem very promising. I finally found a CTM 644 for a cheap price (it was before the pandemic)That's just a pinout converter, nothing more than a cable in PCB form. It doesn't manipulate the signal in any way, it just converts the CPC socket to a VGA socket.
And now, I just saw this on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ (https://www.ebay.es/itm/265859866669?hash=item3de67ba02d:g:i1MAAOSwGcNjDhLJ)
and in the photo the quality seems acceptable.
Is for olds monitors (SVGA or VGA) at 15kz
Bryce.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 18:04, 29 September 22
Post by: eto on 18:04, 29 September 22
This is just a simple, passive adapter. You will still need a compatible 15KHz VGA monitor. Not many are compatible and those that are, often don't have a great display quality. If you look for a small LCD it's simpler and less expensive to go for a used 15" LCD TV with SCART input and use the normal SCART cable.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: TotO on 19:20, 29 September 22
Post by: TotO on 19:20, 29 September 22
Again, it is a (1€ DIY) scam. :-\
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 20:58, 29 September 22
Post by: eto on 20:58, 29 September 22
https://www.ebay.de/itm/225183486585
Thou should'st wear socks and pants when taking pictures of your Amstrad!
Thou should'st wear socks and pants when taking pictures of your Amstrad!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:10, 29 September 22
Post by: Shaun M. Neary on 21:10, 29 September 22
Quote from: eto on 20:58, 29 September 22https://www.ebay.de/itm/225183486585It's only a Schneider... Things are different in those parts...
Thou should'st wear socks and pants when taking pictures of your Amstrad!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 22:29, 29 September 22
Post by: Poliander on 22:29, 29 September 22
Quote from: eto on 20:58, 29 September 22https://www.ebay.de/itm/225183486585Bad times. He has already had to sell all his clothes, and now even the CPC is up for grabs.
Thou should'st wear socks and pants when taking pictures of your Amstrad!
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 22:30, 29 September 22
Post by: VincentGR on 22:30, 29 September 22
Only the beauty of nudity can be compared with the elegance of an Amstrad.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sWIAAOSwdUdjNWfK/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sWIAAOSwdUdjNWfK/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Mark_wllms on 17:18, 30 October 22
Post by: Mark_wllms on 17:18, 30 October 22
Not my listing, but someone in North Shields, UK is selling a working 664 (with possible keyboard issue) and 6128. Currently a bargain.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115578666911?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1hCUrHgyR2m&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=NMPZJQQxSQS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Finishes tomorrow.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115578666911?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1hCUrHgyR2m&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=NMPZJQQxSQS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Finishes tomorrow.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 17:21, 17 March 23
Post by: Skunkfish on 17:21, 17 March 23
Any fans here of rare Dutch computers? Then you may be interested in this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266176610138?hash=item3df95cbf5a:g:zuIAAOSwCxVkFEub&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwFKu8Lv5vy4xTpi%2FVxxyXQzmGCtM217rISV%2BM3G2E%2BEOJXz2o0fT604hwB4zg1dYyTWHxmemPPEblVYk4qrqiTOKZa%2BgkmaZbgD8q0d%2B2WTk%2FChz567KdTP7hdsz3HPQ7huVHnuk0EE8hhijyqJ31yyWErqNp3tr9o8KDAzFOlcbNoT3HX8mIk1dWCMR9Jh92Uwl4Yhkf1JlHHxOcw2C0mkvbIwDflgfkgKGOXqxs1TVV2LM18eWxjFxqC%2B%2BQ5pqpw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5L55YXeYQ
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266176610138?hash=item3df95cbf5a:g:zuIAAOSwCxVkFEub&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwFKu8Lv5vy4xTpi%2FVxxyXQzmGCtM217rISV%2BM3G2E%2BEOJXz2o0fT604hwB4zg1dYyTWHxmemPPEblVYk4qrqiTOKZa%2BgkmaZbgD8q0d%2B2WTk%2FChz567KdTP7hdsz3HPQ7huVHnuk0EE8hhijyqJ31yyWErqNp3tr9o8KDAzFOlcbNoT3HX8mIk1dWCMR9Jh92Uwl4Yhkf1JlHHxOcw2C0mkvbIwDflgfkgKGOXqxs1TVV2LM18eWxjFxqC%2B%2BQ5pqpw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5L55YXeYQ
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: The Unready on 18:12, 27 March 23
Post by: The Unready on 18:12, 27 March 23
Someone in Germany is auctioning a Vortex F1-D interface and empty drive case.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ (https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ (https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 19:54, 27 March 23
Post by: Poliander on 19:54, 27 March 23
Quote from: The Unready on 18:12, 27 March 23Someone in Germany is auctioning a Vortex F1-D interface and empty drive case.Yep ;)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ (https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 08:06, 28 March 23
Post by: eto on 08:06, 28 March 23
Quote from: Poliander on 19:54, 27 March 23"someone" ;DQuote from: The Unready on 18:12, 27 March 23Someone in Germany is auctioning a Vortex F1-D interface and empty drive case.Yep ;)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ (https://www.ebay.de/itm/285200147637?hash=item426740e4b5:g:hfwAAOSw2jRkHJ0c&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwGi6%2Bu4dP4B64aIt4Ig5Zz4ey%2BTRp%2FwGdXj9GEHU3QXDPNf8msTGZvDsAXavVOLTbiWsd6DGKl6yARiQmbeTrA2%2B%2Fa7fOm%2FxXYzzKad36Ro1YnvvaRlYwIIW9OTlmjphKJ9al4va3KMTOQlhuxrI7%2F8ojpJc4YyzwdpAmLqgG5CTm3NWnxOSp4%2FzKeD1FcpqZkCKa6%2FOV%2BYg89DFiSIfOuPE7NEsmk1Mk%2FcLUCdnVEE9qQYYx25UMSX%2Bk7LLB2Stuw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4jn3sDkYQ)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Richard_Lloyd on 19:56, 15 October 23
Post by: Richard_Lloyd on 19:56, 15 October 23
How much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235246244371?hash=item36c5c4d213:g:gLYAAOSwWrllIrnN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4GPKWq1HVu3AO3tIXapm%2FguE9NoXmbqRdz5KUlaFLHdkH%2Bouh%2B%2BcMQ3jo9zsq40HtzA9oh6epy4w4SRrxXV%2FpdOgY5KXsuKXmKVOjKXfaTKniF38O6GOhGbZH1OvyT3xYYHk2Er885zs1%2B3o%2Ftwo8xFdwJ0pEOajOZ5b8%2FMzKEOGVF01E6TREYkckEf7upFrsuU2HS%2BNUuoveIJSStYYOJYlWjlvrJlFZzshQoJdbu6SyK2KpL2DMZnweefm25YEftIiWBYYAiHZ9jFszVFBahicIq8njlf9gqeh4g1FZJps%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR67j_8rmYg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235246244371?hash=item36c5c4d213:g:gLYAAOSwWrllIrnN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4GPKWq1HVu3AO3tIXapm%2FguE9NoXmbqRdz5KUlaFLHdkH%2Bouh%2B%2BcMQ3jo9zsq40HtzA9oh6epy4w4SRrxXV%2FpdOgY5KXsuKXmKVOjKXfaTKniF38O6GOhGbZH1OvyT3xYYHk2Er885zs1%2B3o%2Ftwo8xFdwJ0pEOajOZ5b8%2FMzKEOGVF01E6TREYkckEf7upFrsuU2HS%2BNUuoveIJSStYYOJYlWjlvrJlFZzshQoJdbu6SyK2KpL2DMZnweefm25YEftIiWBYYAiHZ9jFszVFBahicIq8njlf9gqeh4g1FZJps%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR67j_8rmYg
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: norecess464 on 20:46, 15 October 23
Post by: norecess464 on 20:46, 15 October 23
:doh: :picard2: :blank: :-[ :-[ >:( >:( :picard: :doh: :picard: :-[ :'( :blank: :o :o >:( :( >:( :( :picard: :picard2: :doh: :-X :-\ :-X :-[ :-[ :-[
(https://user.fm/files/v2-875c40f93e76cb17341636548f475fb1/a_very_cheap_C4CPC.jpg)
(https://user.fm/files/v2-875c40f93e76cb17341636548f475fb1/a_very_cheap_C4CPC.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dthrone on 21:13, 15 October 23
Post by: dthrone on 21:13, 15 October 23
Quote from: norecess464 on 20:46, 15 October 23:doh: :picard2: :blank: :-[ :-[ >:( >:( :picard: :doh: :picard: :-[ :'( :blank: :o :o >:( :( >:( :( :picard: :picard2: :doh: :-X :-\ :-X :-[ :-[ :-[Whoever paid that amount must have real Sonic GX fever @norecess464 ;)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: norecess464 on 21:27, 15 October 23
Post by: norecess464 on 21:27, 15 October 23
Honestly, this is outrageous for so many different reasons. This is not representative to the community that I love and enjoy. Those 2 guys (both the seller and the buyer) live in a separate world... with big pockets, apparently.
Did we all forget the 3" disks we all exchanged (for free, for fun) at school when we were 9? Where did that state of mind go? :'(
Did we all forget the 3" disks we all exchanged (for free, for fun) at school when we were 9? Where did that state of mind go? :'(
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 21:44, 15 October 23
Post by: VincentGR on 21:44, 15 October 23
Quote from: norecess464 on 21:27, 15 October 23Did we all forget the 3" disks we all exchanged (for free, for fun) at school when we were 9? Where did that state of mind go? :'(
True.
We still do that in our team.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Anthony Flack on 05:33, 16 October 23
Post by: Anthony Flack on 05:33, 16 October 23
Quote from: norecess464 on 21:27, 15 October 23Those 2 guys (both the seller and the buyer) live in a separate world... with big pockets, apparently.
Three guys. There's somebody out there who is prepared to pay £400 for a C4CPC and still missed out.
I need to hustle and import a GX4000 for myself sometime soon as the word is clearly out that the GX is worth having and there's not a lot to go around. The number of working machines is never going to grow, so surely we can hope that one day the supply of flash carts will rise to meet the demand.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 21:22, 06 November 23
Post by: dodogildo on 21:22, 06 November 23
wow!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225856880648
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/18kAAOSwocZlR2VA/s-l500.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FCgAAOSwEC1lR2SB/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225856880648
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/18kAAOSwocZlR2VA/s-l500.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FCgAAOSwEC1lR2SB/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SerErris on 22:36, 16 November 23
Post by: SerErris on 22:36, 16 November 23
EUR 499.00
ApproximatelyUS $542.19
0 bids
EndedSunday, 06:13 PM
EUR 749.00
ApproximatelyUS $542.19
0 bids
EndedSunday, 06:13 PM
EUR 749.00
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: SerErris on 22:47, 16 November 23
Post by: SerErris on 22:47, 16 November 23
This looks in execellent condition. No idea about the electronics though, but the keys and the case are worth €100 alone.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/126180954634?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Daf29e60b66b940868454e47e49a37732%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D266196517897%26itm%3D126180954634%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2351460%26brand%3DAmstrad&_trksid=p2351460.c100667.m2042
https://www.ebay.de/itm/126180954634?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Daf29e60b66b940868454e47e49a37732%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D266196517897%26itm%3D126180954634%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2351460%26brand%3DAmstrad&_trksid=p2351460.c100667.m2042
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Poliander on 17:05, 26 January 24
Post by: Poliander on 17:05, 26 January 24
This was a really heavy duty CPC - perhaps someone should archive those pictures
https://www.ebay.de/itm/386690320883 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/386690320883?hash=item5a088a09f3:g:ecgAAOSwKpBlrpIE)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/386690320883 (https://www.ebay.de/itm/386690320883?hash=item5a088a09f3:g:ecgAAOSwKpBlrpIE)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 23:16, 26 January 24
Post by: eto on 23:16, 26 January 24
absolutely insane ... if you buy it you know that you will spend days cleaning them.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 22:02, 15 February 24
Post by: dodogildo on 22:02, 15 February 24
Juicy !!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134933150752
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-G0AAOSw2pJlzPD~/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 17:12, 09 March 24
Post by: xesrjb on 17:12, 09 March 24
A C4CPC
https://www.ebay.de/itm/166638678597
xesrjb
https://www.ebay.de/itm/166638678597
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 19:45, 12 March 24
Post by: xesrjb on 19:45, 12 March 24
Uff, C4CPC
https://www.ebay.de/itm/266695700284
xesrjb
https://www.ebay.de/itm/266695700284
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: HAL6128 on 09:42, 30 March 24
Post by: HAL6128 on 09:42, 30 March 24
That price is nice.... :)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/134989142856
https://www.ebay.de/itm/134989142856
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: Skunkfish on 08:08, 18 May 24
Post by: Skunkfish on 08:08, 18 May 24
Now here's a question.... Have you ever gotten an Amstrad GX4000 confused with a Nintendo Switch?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196394642741?itmmeta=01HY58E0W12T1EK024NGJ2BH46&hash=item2dba086d35:g:oFsAAOSwnBJkHXNo
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196394642741?itmmeta=01HY58E0W12T1EK024NGJ2BH46&hash=item2dba086d35:g:oFsAAOSwnBJkHXNo
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 11:35, 18 May 24
Post by: zhulien on 11:35, 18 May 24
Quote from: HAL6128 on 09:42, 30 March 24That price is nice.... :)and the date was April Fools Day
https://www.ebay.de/itm/134989142856
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 17:04, 27 November 24
Post by: zhulien on 17:04, 27 November 24
a cheap PCW16 for someone in the UK
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135390015961
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135390015961
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 17:22, 27 November 24
Post by: zhulien on 17:22, 27 November 24
this is an invaluatble programming book for CP/M
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156498348131
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156498348131
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: GUNHED on 00:47, 28 November 24
Post by: GUNHED on 00:47, 28 November 24
Quote from: zhulien on 17:04, 27 November 24a cheap PCW16 for someone in the UK21 Pounds! What a bargain!!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135390015961
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 10:13, 28 November 24
Post by: dodogildo on 10:13, 28 November 24
Quote from: zhulien on 17:22, 27 November 24this is an invaluatble programming book for CP/MHmm, sold already. Wonder if the buyer is from this forum ::)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156498348131
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 14:18, 02 December 24
Post by: zhulien on 14:18, 02 December 24
A CPC664 (French Querty) on ebay
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/316013853251
not too badly priced, needs keyboard fixed which is common, new membranes are available on ebay elsewhere
same seller has other CPC stuff but not exceptionally priced.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/316013853251
not too badly priced, needs keyboard fixed which is common, new membranes are available on ebay elsewhere
same seller has other CPC stuff but not exceptionally priced.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 14:48, 02 December 24
Post by: dodogildo on 14:48, 02 December 24
Quote from: zhulien on 14:18, 02 December 24not too badly priced, needs keyboard fixed which is common, new membranes are available on ebay elsewhereMost new 664 membranes are crap. I ordered one from SellMyRetro (forgot who the buyer is) but it was destroyed while I try to insert it. I eventually had to repair the original membrane by drawing it with a carbon pencil. Wasted time and money :P
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 14:49, 02 December 24
Post by: eto on 14:49, 02 December 24
Quote from: zhulien on 14:18, 02 December 24not too badly priced, needs keyboard fixed which is common, new membranes are available on ebay elsewhereThe condition could be quite bad. The pictures are very blurry but even then you can see the scratches and the dirt.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 18:17, 03 February 25
Post by: zhulien on 18:17, 03 February 25
here is another decently priced PCW16 - not original keyboard but still cheap
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135530449683?itmmeta=01JK6CZY0DYWRV0B320G01JGRT&hash=item1f8e3e8b13:g:eAQAAOSwgNBng8y3
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135530449683?itmmeta=01JK6CZY0DYWRV0B320G01JGRT&hash=item1f8e3e8b13:g:eAQAAOSwgNBng8y3
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 18:20, 03 February 25
Post by: zhulien on 18:20, 03 February 25
and for those in UK, this is a good buy if they will send it to you
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276838816361?_skw=amstrad+stereo+speakers
it's the SSA-1 without the software that you don't really need anyway
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276838816361?_skw=amstrad+stereo+speakers
it's the SSA-1 without the software that you don't really need anyway
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: abalore on 18:45, 03 February 25
Post by: abalore on 18:45, 03 February 25
Quote from: zhulien on 18:17, 03 February 25here is another decently priced PCW16 - not original keyboard but still cheapA perfect moment to come back to the EU, so we can buy stuff there.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135530449683?itmmeta=01JK6CZY0DYWRV0B320G01JGRT&hash=item1f8e3e8b13:g:eAQAAOSwgNBng8y3
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: VincentGR on 22:24, 03 February 25
Post by: VincentGR on 22:24, 03 February 25
Decent starting price.
Let's how much they'll go.
Let's how much they'll go.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 00:24, 19 February 25
Post by: eto on 00:24, 19 February 25
C4CPC for 65€
https://www.ebay.de/itm/126908732999?siteid=77&customid=&toolid=10001
9 items available (I can't believe that that's correct)
be quick, I've seen that he sells stuff for a decent price today and changes it the next day to an absurd amount - and then back again
https://www.ebay.de/itm/126908732999?siteid=77&customid=&toolid=10001
9 items available (I can't believe that that's correct)
be quick, I've seen that he sells stuff for a decent price today and changes it the next day to an absurd amount - and then back again
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: poulette73 on 08:29, 19 February 25
Post by: poulette73 on 08:29, 19 February 25
My bad... He does not ship to France... :-[ :-[
So long I've searched for one C4CPC.
So long I've searched for one C4CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 08:39, 19 February 25
Post by: eto on 08:39, 19 February 25
AAAAND back to 200€ - and just 1 item.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 08:40, 19 February 25
Post by: eto on 08:40, 19 February 25
Quote from: poulette73 on 08:29, 19 February 25My bad... He does not ship to France... :-[ :-[When I looked yesterday it said he would ship to all of Europe - that's why I posted it here. Seems he changed his mind.
So long I've searched for one C4CPC.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 09:04, 19 February 25
Post by: dodogildo on 09:04, 19 February 25
Quote from: poulette73 on 08:29, 19 February 25My bad... He does not ship to France...Did you ask him to modify his listing in order to buy from FR? Because, many sellers do not turn down such requests.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: poulette73 on 10:51, 19 February 25
Post by: poulette73 on 10:51, 19 February 25
Yes that's strange...
On eBay we can see shipping to all Europe, but when you try to order it : it's forbidden to France...
I'll asked him, and see if it's possible to buy it to original price (and not 200 euros)
On eBay we can see shipping to all Europe, but when you try to order it : it's forbidden to France...
I'll asked him, and see if it's possible to buy it to original price (and not 200 euros)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: xesrjb on 16:23, 19 February 25
Post by: xesrjb on 16:23, 19 February 25
Quote from: eto on 00:24, 19 February 25C4CPC for 65€I have strong reasons to don't buy at him...!!!
https://www.ebay.de/itm/126908732999?siteid=77&customid=&toolid=10001
9 items available (I can't believe that that's correct)
be quick, I've seen that he sells stuff for a decent price today and changes it the next day to an absurd amount - and then back again
xesrjb
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 16:48, 19 February 25
Post by: eto on 16:48, 19 February 25
Quote from: xesrjb on 16:23, 19 February 25I have strong reasons to don't buy at him...!!!Ebay buyer protection ;-)
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: dodogildo on 20:02, 19 February 25
Post by: dodogildo on 20:02, 19 February 25
Yeah. And you're safe as long as you pay via PayPal.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 19:56, 02 May 25
Post by: zhulien on 19:56, 02 May 25
If I didn't have it, I'd buy it, one of the better cp/m books for cpc, maybe the best one
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/365531031630?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=fv4hcaivQB2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MoUolhL3Tzu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/365531031630?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=fv4hcaivQB2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MoUolhL3Tzu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: zhulien on 20:00, 02 May 25
Post by: zhulien on 20:00, 02 May 25
And another, both reasonably priced
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235991300334?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=0yWJdx0sRJq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MoUolhL3Tzu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235991300334?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=0yWJdx0sRJq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MoUolhL3Tzu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: d_kef on 21:51, 02 May 25
Post by: d_kef on 21:51, 02 May 25
Quote from: zhulien on 19:56, 02 May 25If I didn't have it, I'd buy it, one of the better cp/m books for cpc, maybe the best oneI second that. Everything you need to know about the Amstrad CP/M Plus is in there.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/365531031630?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=fv4hcaivQB2&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=MoUolhL3Tzu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Certainly a must have!
d_kef
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: eto on 21:28, 10 May 25
Post by: eto on 21:28, 10 May 25
The very first iRAM 1088 (internal 1MB upgrade for the 6128)
is now available on Ebay.
https://ebay.us/m/tghYYd
is now available on Ebay.
https://ebay.us/m/tghYYd
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: genesis8 on 14:03, 11 May 25
Post by: genesis8 on 14:03, 11 May 25
Quote from: eto on 21:28, 10 May 25The very first iRAM 1088 (internal 1MB upgrade for the 6128)We looked everywhere.
is now available on Ebay.
https://ebay.us/m/tghYYd
Looks like this page is missing.
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: vasilisk on 14:47, 11 May 25
Post by: vasilisk on 14:47, 11 May 25
Page loads just fine
Title: Re: Latest on ebay
Post by: genesis8 on 15:05, 11 May 25
Post by: genesis8 on 15:05, 11 May 25
Quote from: vasilisk on 14:47, 11 May 25Page loads just fineIn fact this time it did load o.O