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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner... Micro World Champion Prototype 1981 sells for

Author: Chessfun

Date: 20:54:30 11/18/05

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On November 18, 2005 at 22:14:50, Steve B wrote:

>hi Terry
>
>
>>Why didn't you go for it Steve?
>well i am what is called a  "Purist" collector
> i only try to collect chess computers that were released for sale in their
>orinially released state
>this means i dont go in for Prototypes and modified computers
>
>however i will admit to you..IF  i knew this was working..it would be mine right
>now
>:))
>
>
>
>>It must be worth 600$, no? Who knows, you may have had a working signed
>>prototype, or at least it may have been put into working order?
>
>clearly this is what the winning bidder is banking on..that he can have it
>repaired
>
>but to be honest..there are not many people who can attempt a repair on a
>computer this old in the entire planet and i know exactly who will be given the
>computer for repair..lets just say..that i am less then 100% sataisfied he will
>do the job for me..being located in the US as i am..seems generally i wind up on
>the back burner and with the computer as defective and when i first send it to
>him
>
>Sad Truth Regards
>Steve

If it is that rare though even on the off chance it is working! plus if not you
could always sell it back on ebay the same way as you purchased it.

Sarah.



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