Novag Robot Adversary on ebay

b4xter · Post by **b4xter** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:28 pm

Hi Everyone,

just wanted to let you know that I have listed a Robot Adversary on ebay. The starting bid is just 1 USD. If you have questions about it, you can ask me here as well.

Regards,

Tibor

Post by **Steve B** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:06 am

Hi
it amazes me you can play a full game with the Robot given you dont have the original pieces
with no dust cover and no original packing material there is no way this computer would survive a trip to the US without becoming defective

even in perfect condition i have yet to see a Robot Adversary last more then 2-4 Hrs of playing time without the Arm malfunctioning ..and i have had 3 of them

From Hungary With Love Regards
Steve

b4xter · Post by **b4xter** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:47 am

Hi Steve,

I can play a full game, the only issue is that I have to adjust the pieces sometimes. It needs some patience though. I own this machine since 2005, and have played more than hundred full games since I bought, without any serious problem.
Regarding the shipment: yes, you are right, this is my main concern too, and this is why I offer personal handover in Europe. The Robot is a fragile machine. My heart is bleeding that I have to sell it, but I cannot keep my collection anymore - I am moving to Japan soon.

Best regards,

Tibor

b4xter · Post by **b4xter** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:48 pm

Steve B wrote:there is no way this computer would survive a trip to the US without becoming defective

Steve, you were right. I have sold it to a US-based collector on ebay. Made an oversecured bombproof package, secured the arm, but he has received the Robot in terrible condition: the arm was completely broken off at the base. I have offered him a full refund with the option he can keep the machine

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:59 pm

b4xter wrote:
Steve B wrote:there is no way this computer would survive a trip to the US without becoming defective
Steve, you were right. I have sold it to a US-based collector on ebay. Made an oversecured bombproof package, secured the arm, but he has received the Robot in terrible condition: the arm was completely broken off at the base. I have offered him a full refund with the option he can keep the machine

I am sorry to hear this
however I cannot say I feel pity for the collector
he had to know the dangers and perils involved in shipping the Robot this distance
he took the gamble.. but it seems you are the only one paying for it
you are an honorable man
Highest Regards
Steve

chesspcmac · Post by **chesspcmac** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:25 pm

I feel sad about this event, another computer most likely gone forever, .......almost like CECIL the lion.

Cecil"s Regards

Mike

IvenGO · Post by **IvenGO** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:08 am

Probably high-skilled engineer can fix it, see this article:

https://sites.google.com/site/proyectos ... ovag_robot

b4xter · Post by **b4xter** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:12 pm

IvenGO wrote:Probably high-skilled engineer can fix it, see this article:

https://sites.google.com/site/proyectos ... ovag_robot

Thanks so much, I have sent it to the new owner - I do not know whether he is aware of this forum. He says he is a fix-it-man and has experience with such things. To tell the truth I would not dare to touch that broken Robot