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Subject: Re: Collecotr's Corner..First Dedicated Computer Ever Released Up On Ebay..

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 10:05:20 03/22/05

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On March 22, 2005 at 12:44:35, Dick Schneiders wrote:

>On March 22, 2005 at 12:24:49, Steve B wrote:
>
>>the World Famous Fidelity Chess Challenger(CC1)
>>no pieces, but Mint in box with foam packing inserts and manual
>>
>>notice the Q&A section where coy questions are being asked to determine if this
>>is a CC1 or a CC3
>>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19088&item=5178122254
>>
>>and i thought DS wasnt interested in a CC1
>>:))
>>Definitely Hooked Regards
>>Steve
>
>
>Wow, I have never been called "coy" before!
>
>The answers seem to contradict, at least based on my meager knowledge.  The grid
>markings for the squares, per the seller's answer, are correct, but the manual
>makes no mention of multiple levels.
>
>Were some CC1's upgraded to correct the square coordinates?
>
>Yes, I am mildly interested, especially at the price it currently is at.  Even I
>know it won't stay there for long.  :-)
>
>"Hooked on a Feeling" regards,
>
>Dick Schneiders

The CC1's squares were mislabled on the unit.  This unit is very rare and will
go for $700+ if I was to guess.

best,

Michael



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