Mint A500+ with GVP HD8

Torch500+ · 08 January 2011, 15:28

ok very reluctantly im puting my A500+ and GVPHD8 up for sale, to say this thing is in mint condition would be a gross understatement!!!!!
the battery has been replaced on the mobo by me (i work in surface mount electronic assembly) and the GVPHD8 draws its power from the expansion slot
memory wise theres a 1mb Marpet MP500A chip ram in the trapdoor and 2mb fast ram in the GVP (would need to double check this as it could be more)
the casings are very white and hardly any signs of yellowing,
WB2.04 is installed on the HD and deluxe paint and monkey island
the amiga will come boxed in the original cartoon classics box with all the manuals, the workbench disks are still sealed and have never been opened as have the three games
if ive missed anything out please just ask
oh i also have quite a collection of original games which i'll list later on, an possibly some A1200 hardware

the price i'd like is £60 all in which i feel reflects the condition (UK only sorry)

Zetr0 · 08 January 2011, 16:44

I tell you watch Torch

If I had £60 right now, I would be snapping your arm off for this!

its a great setup for such a collector or even some-one whom wants to start! and normally I dont comment on price but this one is pretty damn great!

Torch500+ · 08 January 2011, 16:51

cheers m8

i originally had this setup back in the 90s but i sold it on, so it took me a while to find these parts in this condition. ive got a couple of 500+'s and 500's but none of them are as clean as this

noticed you were after wing commander original? i have this amongst my collection if you're interested ?

Amigafanboi · 08 January 2011, 16:59

Don't suppose you'd sell the GVP seperately? If so i'm interested.

Just seen it's an A500+, i'll take it...sending PM

Torch500+ · 08 January 2011, 17:09

have replied m8

if you want any more pics just gimme a shout, can take some of it working if you like?

Zetr0 · 08 January 2011, 17:18

@Amigafanboi

You have a great little system there I am sure it will do you much justice for the pennies! =)

Ironically I have an almost identical setup - A500+ 2MB CHIP with 8MB Fast + ClassicWB68k and an Hard Disk full of WHDLoad!

I also have an external SCSI CDROM for it as well - although bulky its a fantastic machine - I am quite proud to own it =D

Amigafanboi · 08 January 2011, 17:37

@Zetro

I've just posted my A2000 up for sale on Amibay so i'll have a slot for it to fit right into.
That's basicaly what i want this one for..WHDload and Octamed

A shot of it working would be great...but i'm all ready won over

Torch500+ · 08 January 2011, 17:48

ill get it hooked up and post a pic tonight m8

anything in particular you want to see running on it ?

Amigafanboi · 08 January 2011, 18:03

Quake 4 would be nice

Torch500+ · 08 January 2011, 20:04

Amigafanboi · 10 January 2011, 00:06

Payment sent...cant wait to get my hands on this baby!

Torch500+ · 10 January 2011, 00:11

SOLD to Amigafanboi

hope you enjoy it as much as i have m8

Amigafanboi · 10 January 2011, 00:15

I will do...i'll be losing many hours to Whdload goodness on this

Amigafanboi · 13 January 2011, 12:08

Recieved this beauty this morning.
It's like christmas is here again.

Torch500+ · 14 January 2011, 20:59

hope you enjoy it m8

frank_b · 14 January 2011, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amigafanboi

Recieved this beauty this morning.
It's like christmas is here again.

Lovely

Now change the on board battery ASAP!
500+ is my favourite miggy

Torch500+ · 14 January 2011, 22:08

battery was changed last year by me

frank_b · 14 January 2011, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torch500+

battery was changed last year by me

Like++

I have two old 500+ machines. One of which has some issues but the other works fine. I will need to add new batteries at some point. Always nice to see a 500+ in good condition

Bloodwych · 14 January 2011, 22:59

When I was a kid, those GVP units were like a wet dream!

How do you guys stop Amiga's going yellow? This A500+ looks like new!

It can't be just sunlight that causes it, is it? I swear I've seen Amiga's and SNES that have been in storage for years and come out looking yellow.

Amigafanboi · 14 January 2011, 23:06

I make them go white gain with the retrobrite method

I've already installed ClassicWB 68k on the GVP sidecar, fantastic work BTW Bloodwych.

08 January 2011, 15:28	#1
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	SOLD!!!! Mint A500+ with GVP HD8 ok very reluctantly im puting my A500+ and GVPHD8 up for sale, to say this thing is in mint condition would be a gross understatement!!!!! the battery has been replaced on the mobo by me (i work in surface mount electronic assembly) and the GVPHD8 draws its power from the expansion slot memory wise theres a 1mb Marpet MP500A chip ram in the trapdoor and 2mb fast ram in the GVP (would need to double check this as it could be more) the casings are very white and hardly any signs of yellowing, WB2.04 is installed on the HD and deluxe paint and monkey island the amiga will come boxed in the original cartoon classics box with all the manuals, the workbench disks are still sealed and have never been opened as have the three games if ive missed anything out please just ask oh i also have quite a collection of original games which i'll list later on, an possibly some A1200 hardware the price i'd like is £60 all in which i feel reflects the condition (UK only sorry) Last edited by Torch500+; 10 January 2011 at 00:12.

08 January 2011, 16:59	#4
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	Don't suppose you'd sell the GVP seperately? If so i'm interested. Just seen it's an A500+, i'll take it...sending PM Last edited by TCD; 08 January 2011 at 17:01. Reason: Back to back posts merged. Use the edit function.

08 January 2011, 17:37	#7
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	@Zetro I've just posted my A2000 up for sale on Amibay so i'll have a slot for it to fit right into. That's basicaly what i want this one for..WHDload and Octamed A shot of it working would be great...but i'm all ready won over Last edited by TCD; 08 January 2011 at 18:45. Reason: Back to back posts merged. Use the edit function.

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08 January 2011, 16:44	#2
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	I tell you watch Torch If I had £60 right now, I would be snapping your arm off for this! its a great setup for such a collector or even some-one whom wants to start! and normally I dont comment on price but this one is pretty damn great!

08 January 2011, 16:51	#3
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	cheers m8 i originally had this setup back in the 90s but i sold it on, so it took me a while to find these parts in this condition. ive got a couple of 500+'s and 500's but none of them are as clean as this noticed you were after wing commander original? i have this amongst my collection if you're interested ?

08 January 2011, 17:09	#5
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	have replied m8 if you want any more pics just gimme a shout, can take some of it working if you like?

08 January 2011, 17:18	#6
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	@Amigafanboi You have a great little system there I am sure it will do you much justice for the pennies! =) Ironically I have an almost identical setup - A500+ 2MB CHIP with 8MB Fast + ClassicWB68k and an Hard Disk full of WHDLoad! I also have an external SCSI CDROM for it as well - although bulky its a fantastic machine - I am quite proud to own it =D

08 January 2011, 17:48	#8
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	ill get it hooked up and post a pic tonight m8 anything in particular you want to see running on it ?

08 January 2011, 18:03	#9
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	Quake 4 would be nice

08 January 2011, 20:04	#10
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26

10 January 2011, 00:06	#11
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	Payment sent...cant wait to get my hands on this baby!

10 January 2011, 00:11	#12
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	SOLD to Amigafanboi hope you enjoy it as much as i have m8

10 January 2011, 00:15	#13
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	I will do...i'll be losing many hours to Whdload goodness on this

13 January 2011, 12:08	#14
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	Recieved this beauty this morning. It's like christmas is here again.

14 January 2011, 20:59	#15
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	hope you enjoy it m8

14 January 2011, 22:08	#17
Torch500+ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elgin / Scotland Age: 49 Posts: 26	battery was changed last year by me

14 January 2011, 22:59	#19
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	When I was a kid, those GVP units were like a wet dream! How do you guys stop Amiga's going yellow? This A500+ looks like new! It can't be just sunlight that causes it, is it? I swear I've seen Amiga's and SNES that have been in storage for years and come out looking yellow.

14 January 2011, 23:06	#20
Amigafanboi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fareham Hampshire Age: 54 Posts: 142	I make them go white gain with the retrobrite method I've already installed ClassicWB 68k on the GVP sidecar, fantastic work BTW Bloodwych.

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