Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers

[Sargon1972]

Hi Larry,

Well u have to translate it i think but here a link about the President

http://www.schaakcomputers.nl/hein_veld ... ype%29.pdf

Have fun,Kr,Hans

[Steve B]

Although certainly not as rare as the President...
the Mark IV is fairly hard to find
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.a ... 339058783b

Scisys Regards
Steve

[Larry]

Hi Larry,

Well u have to translate it i think but here a link about the President



Have fun,Kr,Hans

Thanks, Hans. Only about 30 produced.
Steve, did your Scisys President come with an original box and
owner's manual?...or was the production run so small as to not
warrant them?
L

[Steve B]

Hi Larry,

Well u have to translate it i think but here a link about the President



Have fun,Kr,Hans

Thanks, Hans. Only about 30 produced.
Steve, did your Scisys President come with an original box and
owner's manual?...or was the production run so small as to not
warrant them?
L

Hi Larry
yes it came with both as well as the pieces and power supply:

https://flic.kr/p/nJkkmZ

https://flic.kr/p/nGzSHq

It Didn't come working though Regards
Steve

[Steve B]

Here's a Septennial... not as the seller thinks ...a run-o-the-mill Champion

you can tell by the sticker on the box and manual

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-chess-c ... 1364938727


XXX Hardcore Collecting Regards
Steve

[Larry]

Here's a Septennial... not as the seller thinks ...a run-o-the-mill Champion

you can tell by the sticker on the box and manual

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-chess-c ... 1364938727


XXX Hardcore Collecting Regards
Steve

Yep, but on closer look the 'Septennial' sticker has gone from the front
of the game. At least I don't seem to be able to see it. No big deal I suppose
but it does tend to detract from the overall collectable value. Still, it does
all seem in good condition, especially the box.

I've noticed over the years that the Septennial is considered quite rare,
but it's not nearly as rare as the Champion USCF, nor the elusive Elite.
L

[Steve B]

A Conchess T8 and L16 module combo
dont see that for sale all that often

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141331416971?

The Monarch board just like all of the Conchess wooden boards were built like tissue paper
very poor workmanship and prone to defects
the metal Escorter board holds up better and can take all modules

Keep the modules and forget about the board Regards
Steve

[Steve B]

I've noticed over the years that the Septennial is considered quite rare,
but it's not nearly as rare as the Champion USCF, nor the elusive Elite.
L

Well if we define "rare" as how often it appears on Ebay...
then i would say you are right
Septennials do appear more often then the USCF SE

here's another one..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIB-Champion-Se ... 1340159712?

7 Years Regards
Steve

[ricard60]

Does the septennial have the same software than the champion? or is it an improve one?

[Steve B]

Does the septennial have the same software than the champion? or is it an improve one?

it had an improved Prestige program running at 3Mhz with CB9 book module built-in
a good 100 Elo stronger then the Champion

Old And Improved Regards
Steve

[Larry]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIB-Champion-Se ... 1340159712?

7 Years Regards
Steve

Careful, this is NOT a Septennial. Either that, or the overlay has been
peeled off the playing surface. Either way, there is little collector value.
Best wait for another one to come along. A shame!
L
PS The Septennial stickers are probably easy enough to make with a
good photocopier. They are just light gauge paper. I'm not suggesting
the seller is dishonest, he just does'nt know his chess computers like
we do.

[Steve B]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIB-Champion-Se ... 1340159712?

7 Years Regards
Steve

Careful, this is NOT a Septennial. Either that, or the overlay has been
peeled off the playing surface. Either way, there is little collector value.
Best wait for another one to come along. A shame!
L
PS The Septennial stickers are probably easy enough to make with a
good photocopier. They are just light gauge paper. I'm not suggesting
the seller is dishonest, he just does'nt know his chess computers like
we do.

Excellent catch Larry
i saw the stickers and didnt even look at the keyboard
Well Done Regards
Steve

[Larry]

Here's a fairly rare Novag Savant:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111396225388 ... 1438.l2649

I messaged the seller and asked for a photo of the playing surface
with several moves having been played. His response?..
"Sorry, it is boxed up"
This of course is code for "this thing is kaputt"
L

[Steve B]

Here's a fairly rare Novag Savant:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111396225388 ... 1438.l2649

I messaged the seller and asked for a photo of the playing surface
with several moves having been played. His response?..
"Sorry, it is boxed up"
This of course is code for "this thing is kaputt"
L

Its kinda funny(as well as sneaky) how the seller makes a close-up of the Savant on the box all by itself..cropping out the rest of the box... in an effort to make it seem it is a photo of the actual computer with the pieces being displayed

some folks think everyone else was born ...

Yesterday Regards
Steve

[Steve B]

Wow

a Run-0-the Mill Van 32 module and 16/32 display module currently over $615 US..27 bids and more then 2 days to go
and this ...with no board even ...

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mephisto-32Bit-V ... 1369870042

Ya Just Never Know Regards
Steve