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Subject: Re: New Topic: Rare Chess Computer

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 09:40:27 11/14/03

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On November 14, 2003 at 11:46:27, steven blincoe wrote:

>>Did you buy a Novag Robot Adversary in full working condition?
>>If so, what was the price? I imagine it would be high, if there are no more
>>than 100 full working units left in the world.
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>now here is a topic i can answer without everyone getting angry with me!!
>:))
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>yes i have a Novag Robot in perfect working condition(in the original box-with
>foam shipping inserts)with pieces,dust cover, manual and adaptor
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>it cost me $1000 (with shipping)
>this is a very good price and i was very lucky to get this price
>normally if you can even find a seller willing to part with the Robot it would
>go for in excess of $2500(without box)

You lucky @##$$%;-)

It will make a nice display piece!

I'd play it a few times for fun, then maybe every so often, then, all show:o)
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>normally i am not so lucky in the prices  for rare chess computers
>i recently acquired the even more rare Tasc R40(V2.5 of the King program)
>the R30 is far more commonly seen.
>no more then 25-30 of these were manufacuted and i believe not more then 5-7
>were actually sold to the public
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>this cost me an arm and a leg
>:))
>Ouch....dare I ask how much? This must be the most expensive catch!
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