inotarobot
Veteran Member
Why did this working PDP-8 end up getting "parting" out ?
I wonder if they were simply expecting way to much $'s for the complete system and have no idea, OR maybe care less, that it will be way harder for any DEC collector to get reworking.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282580429763?ul_noapp=true#viTabs_0
As a generalization it seems more of these Very early rare complete-near complete Computer systems, are getting 'Parted out', simply so some person or company can turn an extra dollar.
I feel its like cutting up the Eiffel tower, or Statue of Liberty, or the UP BIG BOY steam engine, as no one has the money asked by seller, to own the complete item.
So instead of asking for expressions of interest with what are you willing to pay, plus what skills do you have to keep it complete, they just 'CUT it UP".
It really sickens me.
Ok, yes this seller does say
MIND you, in my view these Mounting Panels would have been more marketable had they left the Flip Chip modules inserted in original locations, as one could have had a better chance of adding this populated wire wrapped panel to an existing system.
Interested to hear other DEC owners thoughts of this.
I wonder if they were simply expecting way to much $'s for the complete system and have no idea, OR maybe care less, that it will be way harder for any DEC collector to get reworking.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282580429763?ul_noapp=true#viTabs_0
As a generalization it seems more of these Very early rare complete-near complete Computer systems, are getting 'Parted out', simply so some person or company can turn an extra dollar.
I feel its like cutting up the Eiffel tower, or Statue of Liberty, or the UP BIG BOY steam engine, as no one has the money asked by seller, to own the complete item.
So instead of asking for expressions of interest with what are you willing to pay, plus what skills do you have to keep it complete, they just 'CUT it UP".
It really sickens me.
Ok, yes this seller does say
, and yes, I did not see what they were asking for it as was, prior to them parting it. So I could be a tad hard, adding his specific seller; to those that are simply greedy for top $, as bits. rather than a complete system.... it seems to be part of a larger complete system...
MIND you, in my view these Mounting Panels would have been more marketable had they left the Flip Chip modules inserted in original locations, as one could have had a better chance of adding this populated wire wrapped panel to an existing system.
Interested to hear other DEC owners thoughts of this.
DEC 1943 Style Mounting Panel Module Digital Equipment Corporation PDP PDP-8 Rare! This panel was pulled from a large system we had for sale, but are now parting out. This will hold 64 single flip chip modules, or 32 dual flip chip modules. It already has wirewrap on it, which could be removed and rewired to your liking. This rack is not labeled 1943, but it is functionally the same. It seems to have been part of a larger custom built system. Please see our other listings, we have over 250 flip chip modules listed, negibus cables & three more of these panels. We are happy to combine shipping, so please ask before purchase. Please see photos for condition.
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