Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:48 pm

Everytime i think i have seen it all... Ebay Sellers prove me wrong once again

here we actually have an auction for just the stylus pen for a Saitek LCD portable(such as the Cosmic or Touch Screen Travel)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-STYLUS- ... 2a46ec0a70

You Must Be Joking Regards
Steve

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:15 am

The California EAG2100 bounces back
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111511643609?ss ... fresh=true

L

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:07 pm

Steve B wrote:
xchessg wrote:
Harvey Williamson wrote:Have you guys
seen this? http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-e ... s-computer
Well,That went rather well for The House, now they've pulled out a premiere...
Hopefully they will dig out a V8 next
there would be a bidding bloodbath the likes of which Ebay has never known

Going To The Mattresses Regards
Steve

Seems the House Of Staunton has posted their third auction
A Mephisto Exclusive Van 32

strangely the seller is not the HOS but a different sellers name and location...
the auction description pretty much uses the same exact wording and format as their previous two auctions(above)
could be just a copy and past job by a different seller I guess

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-MINT-Mephi ... 4#viTabs_0

Hmmm Regards
Steve

chesspcmac · Post by **chesspcmac** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:43 pm

Hi guys, Steve what do you think about this upgrade? Is it a good thing to do? Is it easy to install?
Thanks for any answers

chesspcmac · Post by **chesspcmac** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:45 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-Computer- ... 20eff46973

Sorry i forgot to post the link

Alzheimers regards

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:54 pm

chesspcmac wrote:Hi guys, Steve what do you think about this upgrade? Is it a good thing to do? Is it easy to install?
Thanks for any answers

Hi

i posted about that auction in another thread
Well ..if you read my posts over the years about chess computer modifications you will know i am no fan of them
you would have to take out your existing EAG motherboard and replace it with this one
a dreadful thought.. that i would refuse to do ..even if facing down the nozzle of a double-barreled sawed-off shot gun

i can say this seller is well known for his modifications

Not My Cup Of Tea Regards
Steve

chesspcmac · Post by **chesspcmac** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:42 am

Thanks Steve, good advice!

superworldit · Post by **superworldit** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:36 am

Thanks Steve

Post by **Steve B** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:28 pm

Haven't seen a Tasc R30 on Ebay for quite some time
R30 with SB 20 board..no idea of the program version

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tasc-Schachcompu ... 19f70a8540

Mega Bucks Regards
Steve

Carl Bicknell · Post by **Carl Bicknell** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:34 pm

Steve B wrote:Haven't seen a Tasc R30 on Ebay for quite some time
R30 with SB 20 board..no idea of the program version

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tasc-Schachcompu ... 19f70a8540

Mega Bucks Regards
Steve

He doesn't seem to be 100% sure it's working properly.

If someone had a mint Tasc R30 to sell I would pay a lot of money for it.

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:48 am

Carl Bicknell wrote: He doesn't seem to be 100% sure it's working properly.

In my experience, unless the seller posts pictures of the machine
working, then be wary. It's true that some problems can be fixed by
the home handyman, but some can't. Do you feel lucky?...
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Post by **Steve B** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:40 am

Larry wrote:
Carl Bicknell wrote: He doesn't seem to be 100% sure it's working properly.

In my experience, unless the seller posts pictures of the machine
working, then be wary. It's true that some problems can be fixed by
the home handyman, but some can't. Do you feel lucky?...
L

I echo these concerns
doesn't seem to be slowing down the bidders though
Bidding is frantic at over $1250 after one day of bidding..with no questions asked of the seller..

I guess some folks....

Just Gotta Have It Regards
Steve

pennine22 · Post by **pennine22** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:33 pm

Hi

Maybe the ad has been updated as the last image shows the display working and Google translates the description as 'functional'.

There have been six questions but haven't been shared. The bidder doesn't haven't a history of high ticket sales though but 100% feedback.

Impressive bidding for a Germany only sale.

David

Carl Bicknell · Post by **Carl Bicknell** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:33 pm

If you offered me the choice between a brand new Tasc R30 or the Revelation II brand new - I'd take the Tasc.

But if the choice was between a 20 year old Tasc and a brand new Revelation II...I think common sense would dictate it'd have to be the Revelation II.

Funny thing is if bidding goes on like this, the computer will be sold for its original price....

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:38 pm

I keep on saying I have seen it all ..but once again Ebay does not fail to surprise me
I know she was a great Woman's Champion but do we really need to own her bank book??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VTG-Photo- ... 3a9c0771ac

Account Closed Regards
Steve