Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:32 am

Steve B wrote:The Sweet Montreux..
copy of manual ...no box

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mephisto-Montre ... Sw~otWck8c

Hopefully the unmodified 128kb Original Regards
Steve

Went for the buy-it-now price. No surprises there.
L

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:35 am

Contrast the Montreux sale to this ordinary garden variety SC9
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391324716762 ... EBIDX%3AIT

It's not even a "B", and no box. The seller is laughing all the way to the bank.
L

Post by **Steve B** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:22 am

The seller thinks this is a normal Champion Sensory but we know its the rarer Elite Champion upgrade...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Champio ... SwZ1lWeZb2

Not Exactly Regards
Steve

Post by **Steve B** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:23 am

In honor of Ron Nelson's joining the forum...

a Fidelity Premiere ..the real McCoy and not an upgrade
has its box,manual and pieces

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-Ches ... Swk1JWebQh

The Father Of The Dedicated Chess Computer Regards
Steve
P.S.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@ ... 923819227/

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:00 am

Steve B wrote:The seller thinks this is a normal Champion Sensory but we know its the rarer Elite Champion upgrade...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Champio ... SwZ1lWeZb2

Not Exactly Regards
Steve

Are you sure it's an Elite upgrade? The Elite is a faster Champion and
does not have the overlay on the control panel if I'm correct. This unit
does have the overlay, therefore, since there is Septennial paperwork
included, it seems to be a Septennial or Super9 upgrade, ie, it's the next
generation Spracklen program. It's a bit puzzling because the owners'
manual included does mention "Elite". I'm wondering if Ron could give
us his thoughts on this.
Larry

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:37 am

Larry wrote: This unit
does have the overlay, therefore, since there is Septennial paperwork
included, it seems to be a Septennial or Super9 upgrade, ie, it's the next
generation Spracklen program.

i agree. Septennial or SU9. The menü overlay is only sticked on Septennial or SU9. Best José

steffen · Post by **steffen** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:42 am

Super 9 looks totally different (green).
It´s a Septennial.

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:27 pm

steffen wrote:Super 9 looks totally different (green).
It´s a Septennial.

Hi Steffen, been meaning to thank you for the pictures. Sadly for me
the Australian dollar has gone down the toilet, making anything
imported quite expensive. I'll have to take a rain check.

Fidelity did, for a price, update ordinary Champions to Super9's.
I happen to have one.
Regards.....Larry

Post by **Steve B** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:33 pm

Guys
we might be talking in circles here
When I say Elite Upgrade I do not mean the Elite Champion
this is not a SU9 which had a hump back housing

I think this is the Elite Upgrade..which upgraded the program to the same program seen in the SU9
I have one just like it:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@ ... 922170604/

I saw the manual which leads me to that conclusion
It Could also be the Septennial although the manual for the Septennial usually had a "Septennial " sticker on it

either way...its not a normal Champion sensory which the seller thinks it is

That was my point regards
Steve

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 5:09 pm

Larry and i talking from same. And we have right. We know that is the housing for a normal Champion. But you see on menu overlay that there is an upgrade INSIDE the Champion to SU9 or Septennial. Your foto Steve shows that great. I also own one. I know Steve...you also know the little special upgrades. Of course no Champion Elite but SU9 or Septennial are possible.
Best Jose

larryadler · Post by **larryadler** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:51 pm

How much I may pay for well-looking Mephisto Milano Pro (including full pieces and casa) ???

Currently, the seller wants approx. $ 150.

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:10 pm

larryadler wrote:How much I may pay for well-looking Mephisto Milano Pro (including full pieces and casa) ???

Currently, the seller wants approx. $ 150.

$150 is a good price. IMO.
L

Post by **Steve B** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:24 pm

Steve B wrote:The seller thinks this is a normal Champion Sensory but we know its the rarer Elite Champion upgrade...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Champio ... SwZ1lWeZb2

Not Exactly Regards
Steve

no bids at all
a bit of a surprise

I Guess Upgrades Aint What They Used To Be Regards
Steve

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:39 am

Steve B wrote:
I Guess Upgrades Aint What They Used To Be Regards

Prices aint what they used to be. I paid less than $100 for my
SU9 upgrade maybe five years back.
L

Post by **Steve B** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:05 am

Larry wrote:
Steve B wrote:
I Guess Upgrades Aint What They Used To Be Regards
Prices aint what they used to be. I paid less than $100 for my
SU9 upgrade maybe five years back.
L

That was a great price
anyway..the seller has re-listed it dropping the price by the same $100 it cost you back then

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Ch ... 1981090944?

Downgrading The Upgrade Regards
Steve