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by Terry McCracken
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Designer Mach III Master
Replies: 1
Views: 349

Designer Mach III Master

Could someone give an estimate on the Mach III model 6113?
Very good condition, 34 years old.

Thanks!
by Terry McCracken
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Vintage Chess Computers for sale on Ebay from HOS
Replies: 21
Views: 7721

And it seems it does not even include an original box, but a risc2500 box. I wonder if the new owner is aware of this. :shock: Is the owner's manual also risc2500? :shock: L Where do you see photos of the box? I only see one photo of the computer itself must be that browser issue we had with anothe...
by Terry McCracken
Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Chess Professional by Mastersoft Mobil Solutions
Replies: 3
Views: 1595

It says Mastermind finished 4th in the world microcomputer chess championship. Where and when was that? confused regards Ricardo Bryan Whitby replied in CCC with the answer. --------------- Gromit by Frank Schneider and Kai Skibbe that came 4th in the 2001 World Micro Computer Chess Championships i...
by Terry McCracken
Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: WCCC 2013 Carlsen v Anand
Replies: 5
Views: 2015

Re: WCCC 2013 Carlsen v Anand

Carlsen & Kramnik both lose in final round, Carlsen wins FIDE Candidates Magnus Carlsen will play Viswanathan Anand who has reigned as World Champion since 2007. http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-kramnik-both-lose-in-final-round-carlsen-wins-fide-candidates http://www.chessvibes.com/sit...
by Terry McCracken
Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Senior International Master
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

Re: Senior International Master

Harvey Williamson wrote:Although I got the title some months ago I finally got the certificate today :D

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Congratulations Harvey!

Best,
by Terry McCracken
Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: style Hiarcs-14
Replies: 4
Views: 2263

On the style I will quote a customer: "H14 is much quicker to find the correct way as H13.2 and also will playing more aggressive move, too, especially to find the winning way. I think, you did a very good job!!" On the endgame, H14 has a better understanding of material imbalances and wh...
by Terry McCracken
Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:35 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

And what's the reasonable price for FD 2265 in your opinion? I wonder why its becoming higher and higher every month; last sold for 450 euros without adapter! It's 23 years old now, working models in mint condition or even working are getting ever more scarce. Soon they will be worth 1200 to 1500 U...
by Terry McCracken
Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:45 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

And what's the reasonable price for FD 2265 in your opinion? I wonder why its becoming higher and higher every month; last sold for 450 euros without adapter! It's 23 years old now, working models in mint condition or even working are getting ever more scarce. Soon they will be worth 1200 to 1500 U...
by Terry McCracken
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:25 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

No Joke Larry watching these outlandish prices recently... $1600 for a EAG 2100 $500 for a Mach II the Bavaria that went for close to $3000 the Monte CarloIV LE that went for close to $1000 Etc Etc I am seriously starting to consider selling now before this all dies down and along with it..my dream...
by Terry McCracken
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

fdimeglio wrote:What about this one ? A wonderful 150EUR CC10B...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230771398258

Wanna Pay 10X the Real Price ?

Fabrice
It's only worth 15 Euros? Bloody Crook! :twisted:
by Terry McCracken
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

Steve B wrote:Why cant some of these sellers take just a few seconds to read their own auctions?
is that so hard?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCALIBUR-HAND- ... 35bb22f789

This Guy's No Pin Ball Wizard Regards
That was pretty funny. :lol:
by Terry McCracken
Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Dissident's online schachcomputer collection
Replies: 11
Views: 3268

Chessmaster Ireland wrote:OK Terry who is it, or am I reading that icon thing wrong?
I don't know? My avatar doesn't suggest I know business, I have a couple of machines, that's all.
by Terry McCracken
Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Dissident's online schachcomputer collection
Replies: 11
Views: 3268

I don't think that it's dissident70 as this is Ken Gorman (Doska) supplier of chess computers since the early days. I can't see him calling them Schachcomputers? The two unreleased Turbostar & Megathon, I'm sure I've seen before on some Saitek brochure. Both have an artificial blue background? ...
by Terry McCracken
Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690755

It is in really nice condition and it is the much desired Fidelity Designer Mach IV..in its original leather koffer no less ..not to mention the shipping is free but still... $730??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIDELITY-MODEL-6129-CHESS-GAME-MASTER-SERIES-/300676402431 :shock: Regards :shock: Steve It'...