Auctions of Note for April 21st, 2007:
eBay: VINTAGE Tandy TRS 80 Color Computer 2 LOADED NO RESERVE (item 130104018628 end time Apr-28-07 13:59:17 PDT)
Okay, first off, this seller did a pretty darn good job with the posting. It's complete and pretty, but not in an annoying way like so many others. They listed model numbers and provided plenty of pictures (not too big) with enough detail. That alone is probably worth a mention. :) The first gem in this lot is the 26-3127B CoCo 2, still in the box with the manuals. I'm actually saving some of the pictures for reference, so that I can match everything up with my 3127B for the collection. (A have the CoCo and original box, but now I know what manual and reference card goes with it. heh!) This is a great 64K CoCo 2 and my personal favorite, since it was the one I had as a lad. Nothing like a little bias, eh? It's claim to fame is that it can do true lower case when popped into all RAM mode and with a few pokes. I wrote a little bit about it here, ages ago. Also of note is the 26-3029 disk drive and controller (later rebranded as the Tandy FD-500) and a collection of disks. No precise word on what's on the disk, other than the OS-9 Boot disk, but the others are labeled games 1-4. Could be some interesting bits on those, if you're into the blind grab bag thing. Over all a nice system for use or for the permanent collection.
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer 2 - CoCo 2 - Vintage (item 200102483789 end time Apr-28-07 12:20:41 PDT)
A 26-3134. Auction says it's still in the box, but the text is lifted from a web site (Glen's I believe.) No mention of manuals, memory or BASIC ROM. Price is a bit high as well. This model generally runs $13 to $22 depending on configuration. Still, these machines are noted with model number so infrequently, I figured I'd call it out. Plus, CoCo 2s have gone for a lot more recently. I have no idea... :)
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer & Hard Drive Controller (item 250107022788 end time Apr-27-07 18:41:35 PDT)
Here's an pretty darn interesting lot of particular note to the collector. The big Digital brand drives in their own case are pretty cool. Unfortunately, I know nothing about 'em. They are apparently being driven, however, by a Tandy Hard Drive controller. The auction doesn't have a close up of the controller, but that certainly appears to be it. (Ask questions before bidding, of course.) If so, it's a pretty rare beast. I only recall seeing it once before and that one went for some crazy cash. Not mentioned in the text is a blue floppy disk holder. Wonder if there's anything in it. Also, the rare Destruction Derby pak, with box and manual is present. Over all an intriguing lot.
eBay: 2 Vintage Computer Games, TRS-80, Color Cubes, Polaris (item 110117272946 end time Apr-26-07 17:04:19 PDT)
The rare Color Cubes pak, complete on it's original clamshell package with manual. Also the popular Polaris pak, also apparently complete. They look to be in pretty good condition, as well.
eBay: TC^3 SCSI Controller and drive system - Color Computer (item 110117265941 end time Apr-26-07 16:38:08 PDT)
Oh man, who wouldn't want this rig? :) This is a TC^3 SCSI system from Cloud 9 Tech sporting a Iomega Jaz drive (1 Gig with two carts) and a CD-ROM drive. All packed up nice with a power supply and custom enclosure. Includes the Cloud 9 SuperDriver. The seller has even offered to load the drive with NitrOS-9 of your flavor. Go on and bid. You know you want to. :)
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer fd-502 floppy system (item 110117143770 end time Apr-26-07 12:42:42 PDT)
From the same seller, a very nice floppy set up. Set includes an FD-502 controller and two 5 1/4" double sided, 40-track, 360K drives. While not necessarily collectible, highly worth a mention since you don't see this configuration come up very often. For the modern CoCo, this is the base minimum for storage. You could build one yourself, but here it is all packaged up and ready to roll.
eBay: TANDY AND RADIO SHACK LOT OF 14 GAME CARTRIDGES (item 330110992680 end time Apr-23-07 22:55:51 PDT)
Nice fat lot of paks. If you're just starting your collection, there's plenty of play in this bunch. Androne is particularly rare in any condition.
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Thought it would be interesting to combine the posts for Sales and Still for Sale together. Just for awhile to see how it goes. This won't be near as complete as the old listings, but I'll try to hit the most interesting sales. Here goes:
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer 1 Silver case, system (item 260107940047 end time Apr-21-07 14:06:46 PDT)
Pretty sweet original CoCo set up. Clearly upgraded to heck. Bet this one has some stories behind it. :) Went for US$53.02.
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 16K Basic in BOX (item 230119088629 end time Apr-21-07 11:45:19 PDT)
Here's a 26-3124 at 16K (see above) that went for $20.50. Bumped the price guide price a little, but we'll watch the other one and see how it goes.
eBay: Two TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (item 190102131112 end time Apr-18-07 17:41:36 PDT)
Holy crap! Someone really needed some sticks!
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 2 (item 300100594252 end time Apr-16-07 19:34:45 PDT)
Wow! A 26-3127 in the box. Has the Intro manual, but no BASIC manuals. Looks a bit yellow, too. Ended with Buy It Now at US$55.00! Very slight adjustment to the Price Guide.
eBay: Hard Drive controller for TRS-80 Coco Color computer! (item 230115504019 end time Apr-16-07 14:31:02 PDT)
Half way figured this to go for more, but the description wasn't terribly clear. Still pretty sure this is a floppy controller only. No idea how to list this in the Price Guide, so I didn't.
eBay: TRS-80 32K COCO EXT BASIC SER# 0001628 MFD OCT 1982 (item 270107568647 end time Apr-13-07 08:27:12 PDT)
This didn't sell? Go figure. :P
eBay: TRS-80 Tandy 128K Color Computer 3 w/ Disk Drive FD 501 (item 300101161436 end time Apr-12-07 11:51:43 PDT)
One of the few CoCo 3s we've had in the last couple of weeks. This one went with an FD-501 and controller for about US$50.00 on Buy It Now. Not a bad deal at all!
eBay: TRS-80 Coco 'Speech/Sound Program Pak' (item 130097545100 end time Apr-11-07 17:15:13 PDT)
Not the highest we've ever seen this one sell, but at US$62.00, it may still be the hottest frequently selling piece of CoCo hardware. Still, Price Guide price for Very Fine adjusted down a bit.
Angel's Luck,
Capt.
eBay: VINTAGE Tandy TRS 80 Color Computer 2 LOADED NO RESERVE (item 130104018628 end time Apr-28-07 13:59:17 PDT)
Okay, first off, this seller did a pretty darn good job with the posting. It's complete and pretty, but not in an annoying way like so many others. They listed model numbers and provided plenty of pictures (not too big) with enough detail. That alone is probably worth a mention. :) The first gem in this lot is the 26-3127B CoCo 2, still in the box with the manuals. I'm actually saving some of the pictures for reference, so that I can match everything up with my 3127B for the collection. (A have the CoCo and original box, but now I know what manual and reference card goes with it. heh!) This is a great 64K CoCo 2 and my personal favorite, since it was the one I had as a lad. Nothing like a little bias, eh? It's claim to fame is that it can do true lower case when popped into all RAM mode and with a few pokes. I wrote a little bit about it here, ages ago. Also of note is the 26-3029 disk drive and controller (later rebranded as the Tandy FD-500) and a collection of disks. No precise word on what's on the disk, other than the OS-9 Boot disk, but the others are labeled games 1-4. Could be some interesting bits on those, if you're into the blind grab bag thing. Over all a nice system for use or for the permanent collection.
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer 2 - CoCo 2 - Vintage (item 200102483789 end time Apr-28-07 12:20:41 PDT)
A 26-3134. Auction says it's still in the box, but the text is lifted from a web site (Glen's I believe.) No mention of manuals, memory or BASIC ROM. Price is a bit high as well. This model generally runs $13 to $22 depending on configuration. Still, these machines are noted with model number so infrequently, I figured I'd call it out. Plus, CoCo 2s have gone for a lot more recently. I have no idea... :)
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer & Hard Drive Controller (item 250107022788 end time Apr-27-07 18:41:35 PDT)
Here's an pretty darn interesting lot of particular note to the collector. The big Digital brand drives in their own case are pretty cool. Unfortunately, I know nothing about 'em. They are apparently being driven, however, by a Tandy Hard Drive controller. The auction doesn't have a close up of the controller, but that certainly appears to be it. (Ask questions before bidding, of course.) If so, it's a pretty rare beast. I only recall seeing it once before and that one went for some crazy cash. Not mentioned in the text is a blue floppy disk holder. Wonder if there's anything in it. Also, the rare Destruction Derby pak, with box and manual is present. Over all an intriguing lot.
eBay: 2 Vintage Computer Games, TRS-80, Color Cubes, Polaris (item 110117272946 end time Apr-26-07 17:04:19 PDT)
The rare Color Cubes pak, complete on it's original clamshell package with manual. Also the popular Polaris pak, also apparently complete. They look to be in pretty good condition, as well.
eBay: TC^3 SCSI Controller and drive system - Color Computer (item 110117265941 end time Apr-26-07 16:38:08 PDT)
Oh man, who wouldn't want this rig? :) This is a TC^3 SCSI system from Cloud 9 Tech sporting a Iomega Jaz drive (1 Gig with two carts) and a CD-ROM drive. All packed up nice with a power supply and custom enclosure. Includes the Cloud 9 SuperDriver. The seller has even offered to load the drive with NitrOS-9 of your flavor. Go on and bid. You know you want to. :)
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer fd-502 floppy system (item 110117143770 end time Apr-26-07 12:42:42 PDT)
From the same seller, a very nice floppy set up. Set includes an FD-502 controller and two 5 1/4" double sided, 40-track, 360K drives. While not necessarily collectible, highly worth a mention since you don't see this configuration come up very often. For the modern CoCo, this is the base minimum for storage. You could build one yourself, but here it is all packaged up and ready to roll.
eBay: TANDY AND RADIO SHACK LOT OF 14 GAME CARTRIDGES (item 330110992680 end time Apr-23-07 22:55:51 PDT)
Nice fat lot of paks. If you're just starting your collection, there's plenty of play in this bunch. Androne is particularly rare in any condition.
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Thought it would be interesting to combine the posts for Sales and Still for Sale together. Just for awhile to see how it goes. This won't be near as complete as the old listings, but I'll try to hit the most interesting sales. Here goes:
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer 1 Silver case, system (item 260107940047 end time Apr-21-07 14:06:46 PDT)
Pretty sweet original CoCo set up. Clearly upgraded to heck. Bet this one has some stories behind it. :) Went for US$53.02.
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer Model 2 16K Basic in BOX (item 230119088629 end time Apr-21-07 11:45:19 PDT)
Here's a 26-3124 at 16K (see above) that went for $20.50. Bumped the price guide price a little, but we'll watch the other one and see how it goes.
eBay: Two TRS-80 Deluxe Joystick (item 190102131112 end time Apr-18-07 17:41:36 PDT)
Holy crap! Someone really needed some sticks!
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 2 (item 300100594252 end time Apr-16-07 19:34:45 PDT)
Wow! A 26-3127 in the box. Has the Intro manual, but no BASIC manuals. Looks a bit yellow, too. Ended with Buy It Now at US$55.00! Very slight adjustment to the Price Guide.
eBay: Hard Drive controller for TRS-80 Coco Color computer! (item 230115504019 end time Apr-16-07 14:31:02 PDT)
Half way figured this to go for more, but the description wasn't terribly clear. Still pretty sure this is a floppy controller only. No idea how to list this in the Price Guide, so I didn't.
eBay: TRS-80 32K COCO EXT BASIC SER# 0001628 MFD OCT 1982 (item 270107568647 end time Apr-13-07 08:27:12 PDT)
This didn't sell? Go figure. :P
eBay: TRS-80 Tandy 128K Color Computer 3 w/ Disk Drive FD 501 (item 300101161436 end time Apr-12-07 11:51:43 PDT)
One of the few CoCo 3s we've had in the last couple of weeks. This one went with an FD-501 and controller for about US$50.00 on Buy It Now. Not a bad deal at all!
eBay: TRS-80 Coco 'Speech/Sound Program Pak' (item 130097545100 end time Apr-11-07 17:15:13 PDT)
Not the highest we've ever seen this one sell, but at US$62.00, it may still be the hottest frequently selling piece of CoCo hardware. Still, Price Guide price for Very Fine adjusted down a bit.
Angel's Luck,
Capt.
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