tezza
Veteran Member
Hi,
As some of the regulars here will know, I’ve been slowly building up a small collection of classic computers. I’ve managed to get most of what I want here in New Zealand but a few models have proved to be elusive “down under”.
One of these is a TRS-80 Model IV. I’m resigned to the fact I’m going to have to look to places where this model is a lot more common and just swallow (like a dead rat!) the huge international shipping bill.
Rather than just bidding on e-Bay for these as they come up. I thought I’d see if any members here have one for sale. I’d prefer to deal with a regular contributor to these forums who I know, and who knows how to care from these machines rather than a faceless second-hand dealer out to flick on for simple profit.
I’m looking for a Model IV that’s working (including keyboard and drives) and in good condition, visually and mechanically. Equally important, the seller will need to be prepared to pack it properly for international shipping (i.e. being dropped from the cargo door of a 747!). I know packing to this extent is a pain but I’m happy to pay some extra for the hassle. The unit can be 115v or 240v. I have a 115v step-down transformer here.
Anyway, PM me if you think you can help and we can take it from there. If I can’t get a Model IV, I’d be interested in a Model III, so if you have one of the latter and it fits the above, then PM also.
Tez
As some of the regulars here will know, I’ve been slowly building up a small collection of classic computers. I’ve managed to get most of what I want here in New Zealand but a few models have proved to be elusive “down under”.
One of these is a TRS-80 Model IV. I’m resigned to the fact I’m going to have to look to places where this model is a lot more common and just swallow (like a dead rat!) the huge international shipping bill.
Rather than just bidding on e-Bay for these as they come up. I thought I’d see if any members here have one for sale. I’d prefer to deal with a regular contributor to these forums who I know, and who knows how to care from these machines rather than a faceless second-hand dealer out to flick on for simple profit.
I’m looking for a Model IV that’s working (including keyboard and drives) and in good condition, visually and mechanically. Equally important, the seller will need to be prepared to pack it properly for international shipping (i.e. being dropped from the cargo door of a 747!). I know packing to this extent is a pain but I’m happy to pay some extra for the hassle. The unit can be 115v or 240v. I have a 115v step-down transformer here.
Anyway, PM me if you think you can help and we can take it from there. If I can’t get a Model IV, I’d be interested in a Model III, so if you have one of the latter and it fits the above, then PM also.
Tez