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California VERY Early IBM 5150 and keyboard for trade

Covers: California
But it's restored now...
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So exactly what was done to restore this computer? Maybe if you detail the electronic repairs, replacement parts, mechanical fixes, any rust removal, paint etc. Then people on this forum can see why you are asking what you are...

I mean I have restored a fair number of systems and documented the process on a few of them on this board including sanding, paint matching, finding replacment oem parts, upgrades in hardware, etc. So I can understand a restoration project adding value...

Based on your offer of $100 (shipping included) for the 5153 (linked in my reply above) in original box and packaging I assume you got this system for $200 to $300 max if that... so you would need people to understand what justifies the $1300 premium you are asking for which would be all the restorations you did.

MicroCoreLabs said:
mint machine they they purchased for $0
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I missed this. I see in your edit you mentioned you got the machine for free. So it's a $1500 premium for restoration.
 
Sometimes you get lucky and get things for free. I know I do. Sometimes I feel generous and pass things on, but I don't think I'd let go of an early 5150 that easily. I don't blame the guy.
 
What is the serial number on the case?

What is the bios number?

Was the systemboard replaced with a later model 64K board? The switches look like a later release.

Is the floppy 1 single side or been replaced with a double side drive?

Your case and power supply seems correct for a 1st issue model.

You need more and better photo for evaluation.

framer
 
I blocked out the serial number because I saw someone else do it and it seems like a good idea. I'll let the new owner share it if they want the web paper trail of ownership.

BIOS is the first one: 5700051 and the motherboard is the 16K original one. The floppy drive is the original single-sided, non-IBM badged version.

Are you interested in the machine?
 
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