Amiga 1000 pc + 1080 color monitor + 1010 drive + 56 mags/manuals

Slickymcgee · 14 May 2013, 15:52

I am currently sitting on these items...
Would like to know why u guys think...

Amiga 1000 personal computer system

Amiga 1080 color monitor

Amiga 1010

All of which are in their original boxes, plastic wraps and styrofoam holders. Although i suspect they have been used...
(Im weary about opening anything up in fear that something may go awry)

Also in this complete package, a massive list of magazines and manuals.

These include:
(Every book could be described as being in "pristine" condition)

Amazing Computing for the Commodore Amiga

Amiga world May 90

Amiga world June 90

Amiga world Dec 90

Amiga world Nov 90

Amiga world July 90

Amiga world Oct 90

Amiga world Aug 90

Amiga world Sept 90

Amiga world March 91

Amiga world Apr 91

Amiga world Jan 91

Amiga world Feb 91

Amiga world Dec.86

Amiga world Jan/feb 87

Amiga world jan 90

Amiga world feb 90

Amiga user feb 89

Amiga user jan 90

Amiga user Oct 89

TI Programmable 58C/59 solid state software libraries

TI Programmable 58C/59 Master library

Amazing amiga vol 4 num 16

Amazing amiga vol 4 num 11

Amazing amiga hardware expansion

Amazing amiga vol. 4 num. 12

Amazing computing Vol. 1 num. 8

Amazing computing june 86

Info for commodore jul/aug 1989

Amiga transactor creating your own device

Amiga transactor oct 89

Amiga transactor Sept 89

Amiga resource feb 90

Amiga resource Apr 90

Intuition reference manual

Dos developers manual

Dos tech reference manual

Hardware reference manual

Dos users manual

Rom kernel ref man: exec

Rom kernel ref man: libraries and devices

Personal programming 58c/59

Programmers handbook vol 1, 2

Advanced amiga basic

Waite groups: inside the amiga with C

Amiga C for beginners

Modula-2 +enhanced release

Lattice c compiler

Compute’s programmers guide

Softwood file 2

Inside amiga graphics

Amigados manual

The amiga system: an introduction

Enhancer software featuring amigados vers 1.2

Intro to amiga

Amiga basic (has minor wrinkles along the spine/bindings)
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emufan · 14 May 2013, 17:36

huge collection you got there, congrats.
i'm not an expert, but if you look into the A1000 user guide, it will tell you how to plug things together.
you just need to connect the keyboard, the mouse and plugin the monitor.
ensure you plugin the monitor in the correct connector of the amiga.
look into the manual , if you are unsure.
external diskdrive not needed at the moment.
dont connect / disconnect things after powering-on the computer. first switch of the amiga and other devices.
you got some floppy disks? look for a kickstart-disk. this you have to insert first - it will load a short time. then you can insert a workbench disk. after a moment you should see the workbench.

ensure the write-protection of the disk is on.

edit: a [ Show youtube player ] of someone playing with a1000 may give you some hints.

some more A1000 related videos:
[ Show youtube player ]
[ Show youtube player ]
[ Show youtube player ]

dont hurry with the setup - if you are unsure about anything, just ask here and wait for an answer. someone for sure will help - may take some time, sometimes

Slickymcgee · 14 May 2013, 17:44

Thx! I was implying that i may drop or scuff something under the pressure...i have multiple microsoft certifications, a college diploma in admin and security as well, many yrs experience in the field...not every new guy on the forums is a "dummy"... ^^

emufan · 14 May 2013, 17:51

all that should help not to destroy your precious machine

btw. since you are experienced enough, you may open the machine, and look for leaked parts. machine comes with a memory expansion - maybe a clock as well, so look for leaked caps and battery.

Slickymcgee · 14 May 2013, 17:54

The pressure of blemishing something so rare and valuable is nerve racking...

Im not quite sure what was used, perhaps 1 item wasnt? Using it would make it a display model and depreciates its value and rarity...

Im actually trying to sell this collection as well, is the only reason i got it...

emufan · 14 May 2013, 18:05

oh, i see. you can try amibay.
may happen someone else can give an advice whether to fire-up or not in that case

Slickymcgee · 14 May 2013, 18:08

I started there...no auctioning and noone can give opinions on value...i must have a set price before i list there...what do u think? I have searched for hours and found nothing of this magnitude to compare...

Saw the unopened system sell for 9100$...a guy said he would pay 200$ just for the box...people saying theres like no boxes left, nevermind the packaging and plastic bags

emufan · 14 May 2013, 18:45

i'm not sure about a realistic price, no clue what people would pay for it. a real collector with enough cash... but hard to find these.
anyone else may give an advice?

edit>: an older amibay auction. $150 + p&p . this was a bargain and far from realistic. not sure how much at the end. :/

DutchinUSA · 14 May 2013, 19:15

That auction ended in nothing

Guy disappeared forever

But, judge for yourself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-Am...vip=true&rt=nc

Boxes are not THAT special obviously. And the one you are showing in the pictures looks just as one of mine that was used and re-packaged by the previous owner.

Slickymcgee · 14 May 2013, 19:20

Ya, i think it was repackaged, however, last week i was seeing a1000 keyboard sell for like 150$ and the system go for 280 and a monitor for over 200....i think 1 actually had the box...now i cant see any sold items for a1000 for some reason...

merlin1968 · 15 May 2013, 14:33

I bought a UK A1000 last year for £200 - its pretty yellowed but works a treat. Came with a Commodore monitor (again quite yellow) and a big box of disks. All work OK and complete with cables - no box or manuals which was no problem for me.

In the UK, the smaller sized programming books can fetch upto £15 depending on the title and condition. The programmers reference guide books (the larger ones) can go for anything upto £20 (which is a bit strange as they are potentially be out of date now anyway... KS1.1, K1.2, KS1.3 etc...).

OK, there is a difference between UK and Canada as far as prices and demand goes but if it were me, I would be tempted to split the collection. I consider myself a collector and personally wouldn't spend big money on a A1000 system even with pristine packaging.

I have multiple copies of manuals now, so unless they are A1000 specific, I wouldnt want them - not the non-Commodore published ones anyway.

I wouldn't collect the magazines - I personally dont like to read old articles and adverts. I have, in the past, had magazines with systems, and they tend to stack up in my spare room and I eventually give them away to friends. I suppose the magazines must be worth £1/ea if you sell them.

The big problem is you need to know if it works!!

As emufan stated, you can connect it! I have never known anyone worrying about 'dropping' or 'scuffing' their machine (or even loosing parts!!).

Nobody in their right mind is going to buy a system from you for 'big money' when you said you haven't plugged it in and tested it because you were concerned you were going to drop it.

Also, some of the prices on eBay are a bit crazy (especially the stuff from the USA). Your best bet is to keep an eye on the things which actually sell. Thats what the 'watch' functions for.

Anyway good luck with your sale.

Slickymcgee · 15 May 2013, 19:26

Last week i was watching the prices of what things i have sold for on ebay. Ive seen magazine issues in worse condition and sold single for an average of 8$...ive seen the a1000 system w/o original box sell for 250$, monitor same thing...i have a unique job that allows me to collect things you would not believe...i am having my own auction here soon and have finished inventorying my collection...it currently sits at over 400 items of various valuables ranging from antiques to currency, stamps, precious metals, household items, electronics, vehicular items, fluids, hugo boss/prada/armani shoes, shirts, suits, pants and much more...naturally, when i receive an item, i immediately search ebay and refine my search down to "sold items only" and get an idea of what im sitting on...based on what ive seen on ebay, i believe with the right advertising, this collection can fetch maybe up to 3,000-5,000$? Ive watched pieced together, heavily used parts without original boxes or manuals sell in the hundreds. As ive said, average 8$ per mag...thats just a stupid, wrinkly, stained, single mag at 8$ average...i have a stack in mint condition...i have high hopes on this collection and feel it is pretty much 1 of a kind and maybe have some of the best condition amiga periphenilia remaining on this planet...i will post more pics/details about this system when i have time to dig it out and test...if you can find a collection a complete and in same or bette condition, please show me...

AmigaFriend · 15 May 2013, 22:22

Why don't you simply put it on ebay and see as it goes? It seems you want to sell the items for x10 times the actual value of it. i think ebay is a more suitable place.

Slickymcgee · 15 May 2013, 22:34

Is this a "for sale" thread? Is there an asking price? u clowns seem to think i would even consider sellin to a bunch of mamas basement kids...i wonder what u drive or who sleeps besides u at night...all my shit is banging because i have a good sense of value...this collection is going on ebay, im gonna hype it up all over every amiga website i can find and every cpu collectors email i can get...we will see what this collection sells for...when it does sell in the thousands, ill be sure to post some pics of me literally rolling in the dough...i thank the powers that be each and every day im not like some of u retards...100$? Roflmao, that dude must smoke alot of pole, hahahahahahah "im rich biatch!"

prowler · 16 May 2013, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickymcgee

hahahahahahah "im rich biatch!"

We shall see...

Slickymcgee · 16 May 2013, 00:27

Seriously? I didnt say "im going to be rich biatch" i said i am..."we shall see"? U want me to post pic of me and my toys/wife? And no im not some silver spoon bitch, i grew up on the streets surviving on my own, no help. Im not some fat rich porker either...150lbs, 6-pack, looking like tom cruise in mission impossible. My life fvking rules! I average 3,000$-4,000$/week sleeping in and taking it easy...i honestly thought about making a youtube video of me pissing on this amiga collection and smashing it to pieces just to prove a point...should i start a vote and see how many ppl would like that? Chumps....

prowler · 16 May 2013, 00:42

Slickymcgee, you now have a week away from EAB during which to polish up your forum etiquette and after which we shall see whether you're serious or just trolling.

TCD · 16 May 2013, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickymcgee

i honestly thought about making a youtube video of me pissing on this amiga collection and smashing it to pieces just to prove a point...

I honestly think you're a pisstake and I hope next time you get banned for good

If I'd have been 'in charge' here still, you would have been you clown

Kitty · 16 May 2013, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickymcgee

Is this a "for sale" thread? Is there an asking price? u clowns seem to think i would even consider sellin to a bunch of mamas basement kids...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickymcgee

Im not some fat rich porker either...150lbs, 6-pack, looking like tom cruise in mission impossible.

bwahahahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickymcgee

i grew up on the streets surviving on my own

yeah man you gangsta.

lmfao, is this guy for real?

prowler · 16 May 2013, 01:15

On second thoughts, the OP gets no second chance.

The whole thread is just a wind-up and he's a troll. Ban is now permanent and the thread is closed.

14 May 2013, 15:52	#1
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Amiga 1000 pc + 1080 color monitor + 1010 drive + 56 mags/manuals I am currently sitting on these items... Would like to know why u guys think... Amiga 1000 personal computer system Amiga 1080 color monitor Amiga 1010 All of which are in their original boxes, plastic wraps and styrofoam holders. Although i suspect they have been used... (Im weary about opening anything up in fear that something may go awry) Also in this complete package, a massive list of magazines and manuals. These include: (Every book could be described as being in "pristine" condition) Amazing Computing for the Commodore Amiga Amiga world May 90 Amiga world June 90 Amiga world Dec 90 Amiga world Nov 90 Amiga world July 90 Amiga world Oct 90 Amiga world Aug 90 Amiga world Sept 90 Amiga world March 91 Amiga world Apr 91 Amiga world Jan 91 Amiga world Feb 91 Amiga world Dec.86 Amiga world Jan/feb 87 Amiga world jan 90 Amiga world feb 90 Amiga user feb 89 Amiga user jan 90 Amiga user Oct 89 TI Programmable 58C/59 solid state software libraries TI Programmable 58C/59 Master library Amazing amiga vol 4 num 16 Amazing amiga vol 4 num 11 Amazing amiga hardware expansion Amazing amiga vol. 4 num. 12 Amazing computing Vol. 1 num. 8 Amazing computing june 86 Info for commodore jul/aug 1989 Amiga transactor creating your own device Amiga transactor oct 89 Amiga transactor Sept 89 Amiga resource feb 90 Amiga resource Apr 90 Intuition reference manual Dos developers manual Dos tech reference manual Hardware reference manual Dos users manual Rom kernel ref man: exec Rom kernel ref man: libraries and devices Personal programming 58c/59 Programmers handbook vol 1, 2 Advanced amiga basic Waite groups: inside the amiga with C Amiga C for beginners Modula-2 +enhanced release Lattice c compiler Compute’s programmers guide Softwood file 2 Inside amiga graphics Amigados manual The amiga system: an introduction Enhancer software featuring amigados vers 1.2 Intro to amiga Amiga basic (has minor wrinkles along the spine/bindings) (

14 May 2013, 17:36	#2
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	huge collection you got there, congrats. i'm not an expert, but if you look into the A1000 user guide, it will tell you how to plug things together. you just need to connect the keyboard, the mouse and plugin the monitor. ensure you plugin the monitor in the correct connector of the amiga. look into the manual , if you are unsure. external diskdrive not needed at the moment. dont connect / disconnect things after powering-on the computer. first switch of the amiga and other devices. you got some floppy disks? look for a kickstart-disk. this you have to insert first - it will load a short time. then you can insert a workbench disk. after a moment you should see the workbench. ensure the write-protection of the disk is on. edit: a [ Show youtube player ] of someone playing with a1000 may give you some hints. some more A1000 related videos: [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] [ Show youtube player ] dont hurry with the setup - if you are unsure about anything, just ask here and wait for an answer. someone for sure will help - may take some time, sometimes Last edited by emufan; 14 May 2013 at 17:49.

14 May 2013, 17:54	#5
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	The pressure of blemishing something so rare and valuable is nerve racking... Im not quite sure what was used, perhaps 1 item wasnt? Using it would make it a display model and depreciates its value and rarity... Im actually trying to sell this collection as well, is the only reason i got it... Last edited by prowler; 14 May 2013 at 22:36. Reason: Back-to-back posts merged.

14 May 2013, 18:08	#7
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	I started there...no auctioning and noone can give opinions on value...i must have a set price before i list there...what do u think? I have searched for hours and found nothing of this magnitude to compare... Saw the unopened system sell for 9100$...a guy said he would pay 200$ just for the box...people saying theres like no boxes left, nevermind the packaging and plastic bags Last edited by prowler; 14 May 2013 at 22:37. Reason: Back-to-back posts merged.

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14 May 2013, 17:44	#3
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Thx! I was implying that i may drop or scuff something under the pressure...i have multiple microsoft certifications, a college diploma in admin and security as well, many yrs experience in the field...not every new guy on the forums is a "dummy"... ^^

14 May 2013, 17:51	#4
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	all that should help not to destroy your precious machine btw. since you are experienced enough, you may open the machine, and look for leaked parts. machine comes with a memory expansion - maybe a clock as well, so look for leaked caps and battery.

14 May 2013, 18:05	#6
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	oh, i see. you can try amibay. may happen someone else can give an advice whether to fire-up or not in that case

14 May 2013, 18:45	#8
emufan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: #DrainTheSwamp Posts: 4,545	i'm not sure about a realistic price, no clue what people would pay for it. a real collector with enough cash... but hard to find these. anyone else may give an advice? edit>: an older amibay auction. $150 + p&p . this was a bargain and far from realistic. not sure how much at the end. :/

14 May 2013, 19:15	#9
DutchinUSA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wisconsin / USA Posts: 16	That auction ended in nothing Guy disappeared forever But, judge for yourself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-Am...vip=true&rt=nc Boxes are not THAT special obviously. And the one you are showing in the pictures looks just as one of mine that was used and re-packaged by the previous owner.

14 May 2013, 19:20	#10
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Ya, i think it was repackaged, however, last week i was seeing a1000 keyboard sell for like 150$ and the system go for 280 and a monitor for over 200....i think 1 actually had the box...now i cant see any sold items for a1000 for some reason...

15 May 2013, 14:33	#11
merlin1968 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Derby, UK Age: 55 Posts: 55	I bought a UK A1000 last year for £200 - its pretty yellowed but works a treat. Came with a Commodore monitor (again quite yellow) and a big box of disks. All work OK and complete with cables - no box or manuals which was no problem for me. In the UK, the smaller sized programming books can fetch upto £15 depending on the title and condition. The programmers reference guide books (the larger ones) can go for anything upto £20 (which is a bit strange as they are potentially be out of date now anyway... KS1.1, K1.2, KS1.3 etc...). OK, there is a difference between UK and Canada as far as prices and demand goes but if it were me, I would be tempted to split the collection. I consider myself a collector and personally wouldn't spend big money on a A1000 system even with pristine packaging. I have multiple copies of manuals now, so unless they are A1000 specific, I wouldnt want them - not the non-Commodore published ones anyway. I wouldn't collect the magazines - I personally dont like to read old articles and adverts. I have, in the past, had magazines with systems, and they tend to stack up in my spare room and I eventually give them away to friends. I suppose the magazines must be worth £1/ea if you sell them. The big problem is you need to know if it works!! As emufan stated, you can connect it! I have never known anyone worrying about 'dropping' or 'scuffing' their machine (or even loosing parts!!). Nobody in their right mind is going to buy a system from you for 'big money' when you said you haven't plugged it in and tested it because you were concerned you were going to drop it. Also, some of the prices on eBay are a bit crazy (especially the stuff from the USA). Your best bet is to keep an eye on the things which actually sell. Thats what the 'watch' functions for. Anyway good luck with your sale.

15 May 2013, 19:26	#12
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Last week i was watching the prices of what things i have sold for on ebay. Ive seen magazine issues in worse condition and sold single for an average of 8$...ive seen the a1000 system w/o original box sell for 250$, monitor same thing...i have a unique job that allows me to collect things you would not believe...i am having my own auction here soon and have finished inventorying my collection...it currently sits at over 400 items of various valuables ranging from antiques to currency, stamps, precious metals, household items, electronics, vehicular items, fluids, hugo boss/prada/armani shoes, shirts, suits, pants and much more...naturally, when i receive an item, i immediately search ebay and refine my search down to "sold items only" and get an idea of what im sitting on...based on what ive seen on ebay, i believe with the right advertising, this collection can fetch maybe up to 3,000-5,000$? Ive watched pieced together, heavily used parts without original boxes or manuals sell in the hundreds. As ive said, average 8$ per mag...thats just a stupid, wrinkly, stained, single mag at 8$ average...i have a stack in mint condition...i have high hopes on this collection and feel it is pretty much 1 of a kind and maybe have some of the best condition amiga periphenilia remaining on this planet...i will post more pics/details about this system when i have time to dig it out and test...if you can find a collection a complete and in same or bette condition, please show me...

15 May 2013, 22:22	#13
AmigaFriend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CLI Posts: 1,462	Why don't you simply put it on ebay and see as it goes? It seems you want to sell the items for x10 times the actual value of it. i think ebay is a more suitable place.

15 May 2013, 22:34	#14
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Is this a "for sale" thread? Is there an asking price? u clowns seem to think i would even consider sellin to a bunch of mamas basement kids...i wonder what u drive or who sleeps besides u at night...all my shit is banging because i have a good sense of value...this collection is going on ebay, im gonna hype it up all over every amiga website i can find and every cpu collectors email i can get...we will see what this collection sells for...when it does sell in the thousands, ill be sure to post some pics of me literally rolling in the dough...i thank the powers that be each and every day im not like some of u retards...100$? Roflmao, that dude must smoke alot of pole, hahahahahahah "im rich biatch!"

16 May 2013, 00:27	#16
Slickymcgee Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: Edmonton canada Posts: 8	Seriously? I didnt say "im going to be rich biatch" i said i am..."we shall see"? U want me to post pic of me and my toys/wife? And no im not some silver spoon bitch, i grew up on the streets surviving on my own, no help. Im not some fat rich porker either...150lbs, 6-pack, looking like tom cruise in mission impossible. My life fvking rules! I average 3,000$-4,000$/week sleeping in and taking it easy...i honestly thought about making a youtube video of me pissing on this amiga collection and smashing it to pieces just to prove a point...should i start a vote and see how many ppl would like that? Chumps....

16 May 2013, 00:42	#17
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Slickymcgee, you now have a week away from EAB during which to polish up your forum etiquette and after which we shall see whether you're serious or just trolling.

16 May 2013, 01:15	#20
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	On second thoughts, the OP gets no second chance. The whole thread is just a wind-up and he's a troll. Ban is now permanent and the thread is closed.

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