C64 Thread !!! starting with a bargain ! - Page 3

Amiga1992 · 06 August 2002, 04:53

Quote:

Originally posted by LUKas007
Khmm, I'm not so stupid to think my C64 is a mega old retro serial number 0000000001 or shit, but surely it is an old version of C64.

Yeah, I didnt mean that! But sometimes one can be surprised by owning a low serial number machine just by luck! Happened to me with a C128 and a couple of 1571s,.
Recently I talked at the Lemon forum wwith the guy ho bought that old C64 off eBay. he posted his serial number: 21972
Another guy replied saying that his is in he late 2000s

So perhaps there are MORE than we think.

06 August 2002, 04:54

Nice to see pictures like that

A lotta good memories of my C64 long since gone away. It wasn't special... probably nothing more than one in millions... special only for the memories.

Paul · 06 August 2002, 10:56

Have a look at this site...
http://www.juggernart.com/retro/flaC64/

LUKas007 · 06 August 2002, 12:19

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira

Yeah, I didnt mean that! But sometimes one can be surprised by owning a low serial number machine just by luck! Happened to me with a C128 and a couple of 1571s,.
Recently I talked at the Lemon forum wwith the guy ho bought that old C64 off eBay. he posted his serial number: 21972
Another guy replied saying that his is in he late 2000s

So perhaps there are MORE than we think.

You are right. Btw, My C64 looks like Mick_AKA's, I mean the badge.

and probably all the case. And as Pede said it's nothing more than one in millions, only the memories are unique

Mick_AKA · 06 August 2002, 15:11

I dont think any of my C64s are rare, if any are its likely to be my C64C (shown below) this has the lowest serial number of any commodore stuff i own.

Tim Janssen · 06 August 2002, 15:59

C64s are still sooo easy to get in The Netherlands. Next week in my parents’ town a yearly market is held. For less than 5 Euro you can get a PAL C64 with C2N datarecorder and some tapes. – Dunno whether the machine will work, though but I am thinking of getting one…

16 September 2002, 01:15

Read this

Amiga1992 · 16 September 2002, 01:38

Awesome

!!!

16 September 2002, 01:49

...and look my new C128D

RetroMan · 16 September 2002, 01:59

@Uukrul

Now THAT´s a really nice story

Congrats to your C128D, what a fine machine

I just got a spare one, but I desperately need a second keyboard too

They are damn rare these days and nearly impossible to get

16 September 2002, 02:05

More stories from the same guy:

1 and 2

Enjoy!!

Amiga1992 · 16 September 2002, 02:39

Hey, you need a new drive lid Uukrul, yours is all yelowish. Did somebody puke on it?

(never mind me, I'm just jealous

)

Amiga1992 · 30 September 2002, 05:28

Time to show Retroman some stuff

[US]Commodore +4(the strange "+4" badge US model!)

[US]Commodore SX-64

Just have been using the SX64 with 64HDD, and all I can say is, once again,
Nothing Beats the Real Thing©!

Overdoc · 30 September 2002, 15:03

Right, right, your US Plus/4 really looks little bit different to my PAL one.
Where there is '+4' in yours there is written 'plus/4' on mine....

Meanwhile I also bought myself something special:
A C64 Games System ( C64-GS )

Cost me 120 Euros ( 150 with shipping ) !!! - phuuuu, time to do some extrawork for me to afford it

Sadly the GS doesn't work

It definitely is an original GS and not a selfmade one from a spare GS case and a C64-C board. It was also still sealed !
But it gives me a typical black screen when turned on

I believe the seller cheated on me, but ofcourse I cannot proof this. But chances are very low that things get damaged electronically during shipping. If soemthing gets broken on the way then for 99% it is things like a broken case or other mechanical damages , but no electronic ones.

But I will surely fix it one day

Amiga1992 · 30 September 2002, 17:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Overdoc
Right, right, your US Plus/4 really looks little bit different to my PAL one.
Where there is '+4' in yours there is written 'plus/4' on mine....

Of course, that is your run-of-the-mill Plussy, but believe me, Plus/4s that say "+4" on the badge are much more common in Europe than in the US! This is a novelty

I never noticed it was like this until I got it! I bought it for 5 dollars, the auction didnt even have a picture!

Quote:

Meanwhile I also bought myself something special:
A C64 Games System ( C64-GS )

Cost me 120 Euros ( 150 with shipping ) !!! - phuuuu, time to do some extrawork for me to afford it

Sadly the GS doesn't work

If the guy sold it with a DOA or "perfect working condition" statement, you MUST complain to him and make him give back your cash. 150 euros is a LOT of cash to be blown.

I had a similar problem with my MSX2 ... The stupid seller fucked up the diskdrive and never took responsibility for it. I hate him

P-J · 30 September 2002, 21:32

A C/C++ compiler for 6502? That's too tempting to pass up a little play, at least

UAE for C64 anyone?

Overdoc · 30 September 2002, 23:36

Quote:

Originally posted by Akira
If the guy sold it with a DOA or "perfect working condition" statement, you MUST complain to him and make him give back your cash. 150 euros is a LOT of cash to be blown.

Well; I didn't buy this at an auction but bought it just so from him. But as I know he is also selling LOTS of C= and other old computer/console stuff on Ebay and has a very, very good history I trusted him and sent him the money.
I believe a C64-GS is worth the 120 Euros because it is a VERY rare C64 ! ( even rarer than the SX because it was a BIG flop and only sold in England and Denmark ) And for a C64 collector like me it simply is a must-have

Ofcourse he said the GS was working, and now he will at least send me a C64-C for spareparts.
Hope I get the GS working without having to desolder lots of chips.... ( everything except VIC and SID is soldered in in these fu$%&ng C64-C boards

)

01 October 2002, 03:30

Can someone explain me what are the main differences between an Action Replay V and AR VI?. I want one of those cartridges but AR VI is very expensive

Unknown_K · 01 October 2002, 06:48

Can you actually do much work/gaming on the sx-64 with that little screen? I remember playing with one at KMART and wondered how usefull it would be (well except for taking to your friends house to duplicate his C64 game collection.

I wasnt impressed with the +4 when it was new either, wasnt that much different then a c64 except for case design, some enhancements (or incompatabilities depending on your viewpoint) and built in apps.

Amiga1992 · 01 October 2002, 07:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Unknown_K
Can you actually do much work/gaming on the sx-64 with that little screen?

Yes. I am impressed by the little screen!!! Nevertheless, you can hook up a TV or monitor to it if you feel like it so absolutely no loss!

Quote:

I wasnt impressed with the +4 when it was new either, wasnt that much different then a c64 except for case design, some enhancements (or incompatabilities depending on your viewpoint) and built in apps.

I don't agree. The +4 has a vastly improved BASIC (almost as good as the C128's Basic 7), and a lot more colors can be displayed on-screen at once. However it was still underpowered in comparison to the C64 (the poor TED was left to do everything from audio to video to I/O!), but still a very nice machine IMO! if C= would have made a +4/C64 hybrid, they would have got an MSX2 killer.

06 August 2002, 15:11	#45
Mick_AKA crusader of light Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stone, Staffordshire. Posts: 1,151	I dont think any of my C64s are rare, if any are its likely to be my C64C (shown below) this has the lowest serial number of any commodore stuff i own. Attached Thumbnails

06 August 2002, 15:59	#46
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	C64 galore C64s are still sooo easy to get in The Netherlands. Next week in my parents’ town a yearly market is held. For less than 5 Euro you can get a PAL C64 with C2N datarecorder and some tapes. – Dunno whether the machine will work, though but I am thinking of getting one…

16 September 2002, 01:49	#49
Uukrul Posts: n/a	...and look my new C128D Attached Thumbnails

16 September 2002, 02:05	#51
Uukrul Posts: n/a	More stories from the same guy: 1 and 2 Enjoy!! Last edited by Uukrul; 16 September 2002 at 03:16.

30 September 2002, 05:28	#53
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Heh Time to show Retroman some stuff [US]Commodore +4(the strange "+4" badge US model!) [US]Commodore SX-64 Just have been using the SX64 with 64HDD, and all I can say is, once again, Nothing Beats the Real Thing©! Last edited by Amiga1992; 14 August 2017 at 20:18.

06 August 2002, 04:54	#42
Pete Posts: n/a	Nice to see pictures like that A lotta good memories of my C64 long since gone away. It wasn't special... probably nothing more than one in millions... special only for the memories.

06 August 2002, 10:56	#43
Paul RIP Friends Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,157	Have a look at this site... http://www.juggernart.com/retro/flaC64/

16 September 2002, 01:38	#48
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Awesome !!!

16 September 2002, 01:59	#50
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 3,704	@Uukrul Now THAT´s a really nice story Congrats to your C128D, what a fine machine I just got a spare one, but I desperately need a second keyboard too They are damn rare these days and nearly impossible to get

16 September 2002, 02:39	#52
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,646	Hey, you need a new drive lid Uukrul, yours is all yelowish. Did somebody puke on it? (never mind me, I'm just jealous )

30 September 2002, 15:03	#54
Overdoc Commodore Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austria Age: 53 Posts: 944	Right, right, your US Plus/4 really looks little bit different to my PAL one. Where there is '+4' in yours there is written 'plus/4' on mine.... Meanwhile I also bought myself something special: A C64 Games System ( C64-GS ) Cost me 120 Euros ( 150 with shipping ) !!! - phuuuu, time to do some extrawork for me to afford it Sadly the GS doesn't work It definitely is an original GS and not a selfmade one from a spare GS case and a C64-C board. It was also still sealed ! But it gives me a typical black screen when turned on I believe the seller cheated on me, but ofcourse I cannot proof this. But chances are very low that things get damaged electronically during shipping. If soemthing gets broken on the way then for 99% it is things like a broken case or other mechanical damages , but no electronic ones. But I will surely fix it one day

30 September 2002, 21:32	#56
P-J Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moorpark, California Age: 44 Posts: 1,153	jeesus... A C/C++ compiler for 6502? That's too tempting to pass up a little play, at least UAE for C64 anyone?

01 October 2002, 03:30	#58
Uukrul Posts: n/a	Can someone explain me what are the main differences between an Action Replay V and AR VI?. I want one of those cartridges but AR VI is very expensive

01 October 2002, 06:48	#59
Unknown_K Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio/USA Age: 55 Posts: 1,380	Can you actually do much work/gaming on the sx-64 with that little screen? I remember playing with one at KMART and wondered how usefull it would be (well except for taking to your friends house to duplicate his C64 game collection. I wasnt impressed with the +4 when it was new either, wasnt that much different then a c64 except for case design, some enhancements (or incompatabilities depending on your viewpoint) and built in apps.

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