On 7/8/19 7:43 AM, Ethan O'Toole via cctalk wrote: >> Actually the cheapest Apple-1 reproduction is just over 4 figures. A >> reproduction with date correct components cost as much as 5 figures. >> A work-alike like a replica-1 is cheap, maybe $150 > > No idea why people would go 5 figures on a replica that is still a replica? > > The only reason for the high price on the original is Steve Jobs > (reality distortion field.)
Practically speaking, what's the difference between a close working replica and the original? Are the bits somehow imbued with some additional spiritual property? The replica may actually be more reliable. --Chuck