NF6X
Veteran Member
I've recently developed an interest in adding an original IBM PC AT system to my collection. Considering what a PC hater I've always been, that came as a surprise to me! But I have a specific taste for a model 5170 with a model 5154 EGA display and the original Model F type PC AT keyboard. I've been watching eBay recently, and I have not managed to hemorrhage enough cash to win a suitable system so far. I did just gamble on buying one of the plastic rear trim panels off eBay, because for some reason those appear to be missing from most of the systems I've ever seen, so I may have a use for the panel if I manage to acquire a matching computer. I've mostly been focusing on complete systems so far, rather than trying to piece one together.
I hope I'll find a cheaper deal than the prices I've seen on eBay recently for early IBM PC series machines. I'd also consider a straight trade, especially if somebody in southern California might like to meet for a trade rather than shipping heavy, fragile stuff around. Maybe somebody would like to trade for my working TRS-80 Model 12? Or maybe for my recently-acquired IBM System/23 Datamaster? How about a few untitled CUCV truck carcasses, or a non-running M35A2C?
I hope I'll find a cheaper deal than the prices I've seen on eBay recently for early IBM PC series machines. I'd also consider a straight trade, especially if somebody in southern California might like to meet for a trade rather than shipping heavy, fragile stuff around. Maybe somebody would like to trade for my working TRS-80 Model 12? Or maybe for my recently-acquired IBM System/23 Datamaster? How about a few untitled CUCV truck carcasses, or a non-running M35A2C?