Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers

[Steve B]

This has got to be a misunderstanding...

over $270 for a Mephisto Genius 030 module name plate
not the module...the name plate
with two days left to bid no less

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.a ... p%3D10&f=1


Im guessing the bidders think its the module

Doh Regards
Steve

[BlackSails911]

Hi,

I have some Phoenix modules. They are designed to work with 5V.

The thing with the older Modular (metallic surface) and the older Exclusives (battery compartement) is that these boards often put "something in excess of 5V" on the modules. Can very well be 6V and more. With early 8 bit module sets like the IV you have, that worked fine. When Mephisto began to put 32 bit modules on the market, they came up with adapter modules (with exactly 5V output) or better regulated boards...

So my advice would be to really mesure what your board puts on the modules. The phoenix modules would run with something like 6V (given they get enough mA), but the higher voltage would cause the expensive display to give way rather early...

Xavier[/quote]

Thank you for the information. I will try to find out the voltage on the board. I see there is a huge lot of other chess computers just put up on ebay from one seller, including some mephisto modules. I don't see any Phoenix modules, which is not surprising.

[Steve B]

A Collection of 30+ chess computers on Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/danox/m.html?it ... 7675.l2562

a nice way to jump start ones collection

Fast Lane Regards
Steve

[Fluppio]

Novag Citrine with extras. Maybe it comes with gold leaf

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Citrine-C ... 1168474546?

[Sargon1972]

Hello Peter,

Yes this Citrine must be BARGAIN of the year

I always not understand what these people think,with this asking price,s

Kr,Hans

[Steve B]

Novag Citrine with extras. Maybe it comes with gold leaf

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Citrine-C ... 1168474546?

That is a bargain
Prices are going even higher

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOVAG-CITRINE-C ... 3395626a39

of course NO ONE will pay these prices

Seller's Folly Regards
Steve

[spacious_mind]

Novag Citrine with extras. Maybe it comes with gold leaf

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Citrine-C ... 1168474546?

That is a bargain
Prices are going even higher

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOVAG-CITRINE-C ... 3395626a39

of course NO ONE will pay these prices

Seller's Folly Regards
Steve

It's funny how he has the A/G selling for only two hundred more. It's worth 3 times as much so maybe he should list it for $5400.00!

Regards

Nick

[Steve B]

Novag Citrine with extras. Maybe it comes with gold leaf

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Citrine-C ... 1168474546?

That is a bargain
Prices are going even higher

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOVAG-CITRINE-C ... 3395626a39

of course NO ONE will pay these prices

Seller's Folly Regards
Steve

It's funny how he has the A/G selling for only two hundred more. It's worth 3 times as much so maybe he should list it for $5400.00!

Regards

Nick

I don't see any rating plaque on his EAG
that means it is probably a Mobile Master
which would make two Mobile Masters on Ebay in as many weeks

Sweet Home Alabama Regards
Steve

[spacious_mind]

I don't see any rating plaque on his EAG
that means it is probably a Mobile Master
which would make two Mobile Masters on Ebay in as many weeks

Sweet Home Alabama Regards
Steve

Just went back and looked. You are right Steve.

Regards

[Steve B]

I don't see any rating plaque on his EAG
that means it is probably a Mobile Master
which would make two Mobile Masters on Ebay in as many weeks

Sweet Home Alabama Regards
Steve

Just went back and looked. You are right Steve.

Regards

The seller has changed both the Citrine auction($1800) and the EAG Auction($2000) to now include allowing bidders to make an offer
to date the seller has rejected all offers
This Guy Is Just

Wasting Everyone's Time Regards
Steve

[Steve B]

I hate to be picky ..but really
if you scroll down in this auction you will see the seller posted close to 50(!) photos of this Milano Pro
how much longer would it have taken to post the main ..lead.. photo.. right side up?



http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schach-Chess-Mep ... 58b5f0f6fc

I'm Just Sayin Regards
Steve

[SirDave]

It could be that he's just...

Used To Playing Black Regards,
Dave

[Steve B]

This Auction is in the running for "Most Ridiculous Ebay Auction Award 2014"
(Dedicated Chess Computer Category)

This Clown wants $400 for a loose set of Fidelity Phantom Chess Pieces

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Intern ... 9892661744

Give Me A Break Regards
Steve

[SirDave]

This Auction is in the running for "Most Ridiculous Ebay Auction Award 2014"
(Dedicated Chess Computer Category)

This Clown wants $400 for a loose set of Fidelity Phantom Chess Pieces

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Intern ... 9892661744

Give Me A Break Regards
Steve

Not to mention the description given: 'scratches and scuffs throughout'.

[Steve B]

This Novag Printer cable is actually a hard to find item

Oddly Novag did not include the cable with the printer
it was bundled with certain Novag computers such as the Constellation Expert and Super Experts

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.a ... 4629b886cd


XXX HardCore Collecting Regards
Steve