Long time lurker, (nearly) first time poster

[fvzappa]

Hi all --

I've technically been a member of this forum since 2009 but I've not really participated much, I'm hoping to be a bit more involved in the future -- we'll see how that works out (free time being limited and all...)

I've been collecting computers since I was a teenager (nearly 20 years ago now!) starting with what I'd find for a few bucks at garage sales (Commodore, Atari, TRS-80), moving up to stuff found at Michigan State University's surplus store, and exploding from there. I now have over 250 computers in my collection (I'm not sure whether to be proud of that or not) and I finally have a basement with enough room to store all of them.

I have a photo album of my stash up here: http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/album.php?albumid=237

I collect just about everything, from microcomputers on up (though space is obviously limited). I have a soft spot for early graphical workstations and am currently on the lookout for parts to complete my Terak, and memory for a Symbolics MacIvory II.

Thanks, and looking forward to joining in on the fun!

 

[luvit]

that;s a beautiful stash! I hope to see posts related to you tinking with it! -- Welcome!

 

[acollins22]

That really is a nice collection. I especially like the more obscure items.

I'm sure ouy've saved one or two pieces that if it wasn't for your photos I would never have seen.

Keep up the good work,


Andy.

 

[Rick Ethridge]

You've always been here. It sometimes takes awhile to chat. We're always glad you're here.

 

[amadama]

Wow!
That is an awesome collection!
I am officially jealous
Welcome to the forums and thanks for sharing the great pics!
Alex

Good choice on that Seiki monitor

 

[monoxrom]

PDP-11 cool :thumbsup:

 

[jfoust]

I have a soft spot for early graphical workstations and am currently on the lookout for parts to complete my Terak,

What are you missing?

 

[fvzappa]

What are you missing?

Heh, well, actually since I posted that I've managed to put together a complete 8510a system from parts that have shown up here and there. I'd still like to find a single-density floppy controller so I can run software that only runs with it (mini-unix, mostly). And I still have a second, incomplete system that needs keyboard and display. But I'm basically set now -- thanks for checking in!

 

[DrAlis]

I just wanted to check you stash and found your album from your 2014 post no longer works Is there an updated link?