A few interesting picks this week. It's a great time to pick up a CoCo 3 as well. Plenty being listed and the prices have mostly been quite reasonable. I did adjust the Price Guide for a Good CoCo 3 down slightly. The price for just the unit (no manuals, box, etc.) in Good condition has been running between $20.00 to $30.00, but several have gone way cheaper. Like I said, a good time to look and bid if you need a CoCo 3!
eBay: TANDY TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER w/ audio output upgrade (item 290120257216 end time May-27-07 14:55:33 PDT)
Modified, well loved CoCo 1s aren't particularly collectible (yet), but I still think they're neat. And if you like a CoCo with some character, or odd bits stuck on it, these are always worth looking at. This one has some sort of audio/video mod for driving a monitor. (Note that while it comes with a CoCo 3 box, it obviously isn't a CoCo 3.) These are usually grab bags, but sometimes you can pop it open and find some rather rare modifications and upgrades from the early days. I've picked up several myself and been pleasantly surprised a few times. My favorite was the one with an early video mod, keyboard, the piggyback memory upgrade and lower case kit on a 26-3001, all shielded for RF interference with big sheets of tin foil. heh! And it works flawlessly! Not collectible, perhaps, but loads of fun.
eBay: TRS-80 MULTIPAK INTERFACE & 3 CARTRIGES (item 230133245909 end time May-28-07 22:07:36 PDT)
This one isn't collectible, but the white 3024 MPI is rare enough I figured I would call it out. This is the one that's easily modifiable to work with the CoCo 3 and OS-9 Level II. (The 3124 is trickier to modify. The super rare 3124A is already upgraded and works fine.)
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Multi-Pak Interface Vintage Computer (item 180120444646 end time May-27-07 18:25:55 PDT)
Not in the best of condition, but rare enough to note. This is the original gray MPI, also designated Cat No 26-3024. This thing is a beast, by the way. Big honkin' heavy thing that looks really cool plugged into a Gray. Make sure you have some desk real estate, though. :)
eBay: TRS-80 CoCo - Sams ComputerFacts & Other Manuals/Books (item 170113875375 end time May-26-07 17:34:13 PDT)
These SAM's computer manuals don't show up very often. Included of note are the Computerfacts for the CoCo 1 26-3002 and the CoCo 2 26-3134 and 26-3136. Alas, I've never seen these, so couldn't say what information they contain. If I remember correctly, they're similar to a Service Manual.
eBay: VINTAGE- TANDY CO LOR CO LOR I I CONTROLLER DISK (item 300112986375 end time May-26-07 07:33:11 PDT)
Interesting item. It would be more interesting with a little history or factual information about it. It appears to be a 26-3022 controller. According to the label it has no disk ROM. Where's it from? What was it for? Hmmm... Regardless, assuming the controller chip and electronics are in there and working, it might be handy for popping an EPROM for an alternate DOS.
eBay: RADIO SHACK TRS-80 COMPUTER CASSETTE RECORDER CCR-82 (item 290118252662 end time May-22-07 21:54:52 PDT)
Pretty good condition CCR-82 recorder and it appears complete. Possibly unused. Never cared for this recorder, myself. I've had three go dead on me, though I was able to get one of 'em running again with a rubber band. heh. Not as sturdy as the older CCR-81 or CCR-81A. Tandy dropped this one eventually and reintroduced the sturdier, and excellent (and terribly rare!), CCR-83. Anyhow, this one is definitely in collectible condition, so worth a look. If you intend to use it, your mileage may vary.
eBay: Tandy Colour Computer 3 (item 180120930339 end time May-28-07 16:43:48 PDT)
In Canada, this mis-listed CoCo 3 might be a good deal. A little yellowed, but certainly a candidate. Just check the shipping outside of Canada. It can get steep real quick.
eBay: Computer dust covers, Available in any color or size (item 200111876013 end time May-27-07 17:26:16 PDT)
Heh. This is fun. Hey, those old Tandy covers tend to yellow, are hard to come by, are freakin' ugly, and these are purdier. Might make the pile o' CoCo Goodness more tolerable to the wife. :D
Sales of Note
eBay: TRS-80 coco 2 computer access card rare interface card (item 250116547243 end time May-23-07 15:12:49 PDT)
This interface card, labeled Computer Access Card, went for a whopping US$104.50. Great collectible and very cool item.
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Computer, Graphic Printer & Games NR (item 330120433586 end time May-22-07 18:18:03 PDT)
This nice CoCo 2, with extras including a CGP-115, went for US$87.66. The CoCo 2 has still got it. :)
eBay: 3 TANDY COCO Game Cartridges w/ Box & Manual THAROGGAD (item 330119696903 end time May-20-07 15:49:55 PDT)
Pretty nice pak lot, including Super Pitfall, Predator, and Castle of Tharoggad, went for US$25.00.
eBay: 3 TANDY COCO Game Cartridges w/ Box & Manual ROBOCOP (item 330119696896 end time May-20-07 15:49:54 PDT)
Nother lot with Football II, Malcom Mortar, and Robo Cop, went for US$20.50.
eBay: Rare TRS-80 Disc Drive Controller J&M Systems With Book (item 300111217353 end time May-20-07 14:16:51 PDT)
Yet another I wish I could have bid on, just for the reference manual. Alas. :) Still, expected this to a go a bit higher. Hopefully whoever landed it will scan the manual and post it. Very nice controller for your CoCo 1/2.
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer and Graphic Printer (item 330119287501 end time May-19-07 09:18:21 PDT)
This CoCo 1 setup went for a very nice US$50.00. Wow! Could the one be making a comeback? They're moving slow, but they are moving! Now if folks would just listed the Cat No we could track the prices! heh.
eBay: TANDY RADIO SHACK TRS 80 COMPUTER ELECTRONIC BOOK RARE (item 180116402162 end time May-18-07 19:37:04 PDT)
Wasn't sure how to list this in the Price Guide. Seems like it should have software with it. Anyhow, it's listed in the hardware section and sold for US$11.58.
eBay: TANDY TRS 80 HANDYMAN CARTRIDGE~VINTAGE VIDEO GAME (item 270120906153 end time May-18-07 18:51:34 PDT)
These two very nice, and rare, paks went for US$22.50!
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer 2 Radio Shack NIB (item 180116386640 end time May-18-07 18:49:30 PDT)
If Brian weren't busy moving, this would make a great "What the ???" entry. heh. I'll do it. WHAT THE??? This CoCo 2 went for an astonishing US$102.50! It was listed as NIB (New In Box) and wasn't anywhere close. For my collection purposes, judging from the pictures, I'd have said Very Good. Hell, the thing wasn't even complete, and didn't even include manuals. Sheesh. Well, I hope the buyer gets some serious enjoyment out of it. It's great to see the CoCo 2 so popular, but I'd hate for people to get turned off by paying too much for an incorrectly listed item. No, I'm not adjusted the Price Guide for this one. It's one of those fluke situations.
And we'll end that here. On the CoCo units themselves, there's plenty of sales going on for very usable units. Collectible units and units with lots of nice extras are also moving. I'll need to watch it a touch longer but it looks like the CoCo 1 is selling a bit again, the CoCo 2 is holding steady, and there's plenty of CoCo 3s listed over the last month. After a lack of the latter for a long while, it's nice to see them listing and selling well. More CoCoists the merrier!
NIB and Fine paks are bringing in good prices right now. Many of the good paks in any condition are also selling. With the number of CoCo sales increasing, I would expect that trend to continue.
It does appear that there are at least a few new collectors hitting the listings lately, as well. The regulars and heavy hitters, however, have been pretty dormant. So while we're seeing some solid prices on collectible Color Computer items, mostly they aren't going through the roof. This situation can generally mean that it's a great time to grab some CoCo gear. Consistent sales of the machines means more listings. More sellers means there's a greater chance of rarities turning up. We've seen this already, and I'm tracking a couple of listings now (for next week) that are a bunch of nice paks but also a couple of Very Nice rare items from the same seller. This is good solid CoCo buying and selling, and while it may not be as exciting as the bidding slugfests that we saw a couple of months ago, it's definitely good business for the CoCo!
Angel's Luck,
Capt.
eBay: TANDY TRS-80 COLOR COMPUTER w/ audio output upgrade (item 290120257216 end time May-27-07 14:55:33 PDT)
Modified, well loved CoCo 1s aren't particularly collectible (yet), but I still think they're neat. And if you like a CoCo with some character, or odd bits stuck on it, these are always worth looking at. This one has some sort of audio/video mod for driving a monitor. (Note that while it comes with a CoCo 3 box, it obviously isn't a CoCo 3.) These are usually grab bags, but sometimes you can pop it open and find some rather rare modifications and upgrades from the early days. I've picked up several myself and been pleasantly surprised a few times. My favorite was the one with an early video mod, keyboard, the piggyback memory upgrade and lower case kit on a 26-3001, all shielded for RF interference with big sheets of tin foil. heh! And it works flawlessly! Not collectible, perhaps, but loads of fun.
eBay: TRS-80 MULTIPAK INTERFACE & 3 CARTRIGES (item 230133245909 end time May-28-07 22:07:36 PDT)
This one isn't collectible, but the white 3024 MPI is rare enough I figured I would call it out. This is the one that's easily modifiable to work with the CoCo 3 and OS-9 Level II. (The 3124 is trickier to modify. The super rare 3124A is already upgraded and works fine.)
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Multi-Pak Interface Vintage Computer (item 180120444646 end time May-27-07 18:25:55 PDT)
Not in the best of condition, but rare enough to note. This is the original gray MPI, also designated Cat No 26-3024. This thing is a beast, by the way. Big honkin' heavy thing that looks really cool plugged into a Gray. Make sure you have some desk real estate, though. :)
eBay: TRS-80 CoCo - Sams ComputerFacts & Other Manuals/Books (item 170113875375 end time May-26-07 17:34:13 PDT)
These SAM's computer manuals don't show up very often. Included of note are the Computerfacts for the CoCo 1 26-3002 and the CoCo 2 26-3134 and 26-3136. Alas, I've never seen these, so couldn't say what information they contain. If I remember correctly, they're similar to a Service Manual.
eBay: VINTAGE- TANDY CO LOR CO LOR I I CONTROLLER DISK (item 300112986375 end time May-26-07 07:33:11 PDT)
Interesting item. It would be more interesting with a little history or factual information about it. It appears to be a 26-3022 controller. According to the label it has no disk ROM. Where's it from? What was it for? Hmmm... Regardless, assuming the controller chip and electronics are in there and working, it might be handy for popping an EPROM for an alternate DOS.
eBay: RADIO SHACK TRS-80 COMPUTER CASSETTE RECORDER CCR-82 (item 290118252662 end time May-22-07 21:54:52 PDT)
Pretty good condition CCR-82 recorder and it appears complete. Possibly unused. Never cared for this recorder, myself. I've had three go dead on me, though I was able to get one of 'em running again with a rubber band. heh. Not as sturdy as the older CCR-81 or CCR-81A. Tandy dropped this one eventually and reintroduced the sturdier, and excellent (and terribly rare!), CCR-83. Anyhow, this one is definitely in collectible condition, so worth a look. If you intend to use it, your mileage may vary.
eBay: Tandy Colour Computer 3 (item 180120930339 end time May-28-07 16:43:48 PDT)
In Canada, this mis-listed CoCo 3 might be a good deal. A little yellowed, but certainly a candidate. Just check the shipping outside of Canada. It can get steep real quick.
eBay: Computer dust covers, Available in any color or size (item 200111876013 end time May-27-07 17:26:16 PDT)
Heh. This is fun. Hey, those old Tandy covers tend to yellow, are hard to come by, are freakin' ugly, and these are purdier. Might make the pile o' CoCo Goodness more tolerable to the wife. :D
Sales of Note
eBay: TRS-80 coco 2 computer access card rare interface card (item 250116547243 end time May-23-07 15:12:49 PDT)
This interface card, labeled Computer Access Card, went for a whopping US$104.50. Great collectible and very cool item.
eBay: Radio Shack TRS-80 Computer, Graphic Printer & Games NR (item 330120433586 end time May-22-07 18:18:03 PDT)
This nice CoCo 2, with extras including a CGP-115, went for US$87.66. The CoCo 2 has still got it. :)
eBay: 3 TANDY COCO Game Cartridges w/ Box & Manual THAROGGAD (item 330119696903 end time May-20-07 15:49:55 PDT)
Pretty nice pak lot, including Super Pitfall, Predator, and Castle of Tharoggad, went for US$25.00.
eBay: 3 TANDY COCO Game Cartridges w/ Box & Manual ROBOCOP (item 330119696896 end time May-20-07 15:49:54 PDT)
Nother lot with Football II, Malcom Mortar, and Robo Cop, went for US$20.50.
eBay: Rare TRS-80 Disc Drive Controller J&M Systems With Book (item 300111217353 end time May-20-07 14:16:51 PDT)
Yet another I wish I could have bid on, just for the reference manual. Alas. :) Still, expected this to a go a bit higher. Hopefully whoever landed it will scan the manual and post it. Very nice controller for your CoCo 1/2.
eBay: TRS-80 Color Computer and Graphic Printer (item 330119287501 end time May-19-07 09:18:21 PDT)
This CoCo 1 setup went for a very nice US$50.00. Wow! Could the one be making a comeback? They're moving slow, but they are moving! Now if folks would just listed the Cat No we could track the prices! heh.
eBay: TANDY RADIO SHACK TRS 80 COMPUTER ELECTRONIC BOOK RARE (item 180116402162 end time May-18-07 19:37:04 PDT)
Wasn't sure how to list this in the Price Guide. Seems like it should have software with it. Anyhow, it's listed in the hardware section and sold for US$11.58.
eBay: TANDY TRS 80 HANDYMAN CARTRIDGE~VINTAGE VIDEO GAME (item 270120906153 end time May-18-07 18:51:34 PDT)
These two very nice, and rare, paks went for US$22.50!
eBay: Vintage TRS-80 Color Computer 2 Radio Shack NIB (item 180116386640 end time May-18-07 18:49:30 PDT)
If Brian weren't busy moving, this would make a great "What the ???" entry. heh. I'll do it. WHAT THE??? This CoCo 2 went for an astonishing US$102.50! It was listed as NIB (New In Box) and wasn't anywhere close. For my collection purposes, judging from the pictures, I'd have said Very Good. Hell, the thing wasn't even complete, and didn't even include manuals. Sheesh. Well, I hope the buyer gets some serious enjoyment out of it. It's great to see the CoCo 2 so popular, but I'd hate for people to get turned off by paying too much for an incorrectly listed item. No, I'm not adjusted the Price Guide for this one. It's one of those fluke situations.
And we'll end that here. On the CoCo units themselves, there's plenty of sales going on for very usable units. Collectible units and units with lots of nice extras are also moving. I'll need to watch it a touch longer but it looks like the CoCo 1 is selling a bit again, the CoCo 2 is holding steady, and there's plenty of CoCo 3s listed over the last month. After a lack of the latter for a long while, it's nice to see them listing and selling well. More CoCoists the merrier!
NIB and Fine paks are bringing in good prices right now. Many of the good paks in any condition are also selling. With the number of CoCo sales increasing, I would expect that trend to continue.
It does appear that there are at least a few new collectors hitting the listings lately, as well. The regulars and heavy hitters, however, have been pretty dormant. So while we're seeing some solid prices on collectible Color Computer items, mostly they aren't going through the roof. This situation can generally mean that it's a great time to grab some CoCo gear. Consistent sales of the machines means more listings. More sellers means there's a greater chance of rarities turning up. We've seen this already, and I'm tracking a couple of listings now (for next week) that are a bunch of nice paks but also a couple of Very Nice rare items from the same seller. This is good solid CoCo buying and selling, and while it may not be as exciting as the bidding slugfests that we saw a couple of months ago, it's definitely good business for the CoCo!
Angel's Luck,
Capt.
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