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m ----- Original Message ----- From: "drlegendre ." <drlegen...@gmail.com> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 7:56 PM Subject: Re: C64 system cost? > One thing I forgot to mention.. while the C-64 and 1541 are fairly common > and not worth all that much, some of the accessories can be +moderately+ > valuable, so it's always a Good Idea to check out lots or complete systems > to see what rare, valuable little gems might be hiding in the pile. One > good example would be the FCIII (Final Cartridge III) and so on. > > These sorts of items can be worth $100+ each, well more than a brown C-64 > console! So read the fine print, and look carefully at the photos.. > > On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 6:52 PM, drlegendre . <drlegen...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hey Joe, >> >> C-64 is kinda my 'thing', and I'd be more than happy to help you join the >> fold, so to speak.. ;-) >> >> Not sure where you're located, but C-64 (partial or complete systems) show >> up from cheap to free on many local craigslist services. For the most part, >> the C-64 itself is probably the cheapest and easiest to find, after that >> the 1541 drive and then a decent monitor. The Commodore 1702 & 1084 >> monitors are very nice, but getting pretty dang old. The 64 will work with >> +any+ composite monitor, but to really get the best video, try to get an >> S-Video capable monitor (older TV..) or one of the Commodore models. >> >> The Datasette isn't particularly useful, and as such, can be had cheap. >> Like any older mechanical cassette deck, they suffer the same issues (bad >> belts, hard rollers, dirty heads, hard grease, etc.). The modems are almost >> totally useless and as such, ought to be about free. >> >> This coming weekend I'm supposed to receive something like 2-3 complete >> C-64 systems with drives, monitors and accys. Who knows, one could be >> yours?! =) >> >> Software is plentiful and effectively free. >> >> Write me off-list for any other questions you'd rather not tie up list >> space with.. >> >> -Bill >> >> On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Rick Wilbur <rict...@mail.com> wrote: >> >>> Check eBay right now. A complete system with everything you want, without >>> the SD card interface. Has 17 hours left. Bidding with the cost of shipping >>> is at $217.00. It will cost you under $100.00 for the SD interface. You >>> might get everything you want for around $400. >>> Type in at eBay search "Commodore C64 System" you will see a complete >>> working system with computer, Monitor, floppy drive, cables, power supply >>> and software for sale. >>> Regards >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> > On Jan 19, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Joe Giliberti <starbas...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hey, >>> > >>> > I've been looking into getting a C64 system to play with. I'm looking >>> for >>> > not just the computer, but a 1541, a datasette, color monitor, printer, >>> > joystick and modem, and some software. Eventually I'd like to get an SD >>> > card adapter, too. Can someone give me an idea as to how much I might >>> end >>> > up spending on all of this? >>> > >>> > Thanks! >>> > Joe >>> > < >>> https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail >>> > >>> > This >>> > email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. >>> > www.avast.com >>> > < >>> https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail >>> > >>> > <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >>> >> >>