I bought my MDS-220 (labeled MDS-120 with a bunch of Intel asset stickers on it, so probably just an internal rev which made its way to market with a slightly different model number??) last year on eBay for $500. It was the starting bid, and it was the only bid on the auction. The lot included the actual MDS with 8” drive, an 8085 CPU board, a DD disk drive board set, keyboard, an external dual 8” disk drive unit, an expansion unit to house additional multibus cards, and a PROMPT48 programmer.
I paid pretty heftily for shipping (~$400 IIRC), but I could have done local pickup with a little travel if I hadn’t been mere weeks away from having a baby. Perhaps if I’d let the auction expire, it may have been relisted for less, but we’ll never know. So to me, at least, this particular lot was worth $500 plus $400 shipping. I was specifically after it due to the model number not matching anything I’ve found in Intel docs online, and the property asset stickers being a neat plus. So that’s at least one price point. Make of it what you will! - Royce
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2024, at 20:50, Scott Baker via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > I'm not-so-seriously looking for an Intel MDS system :) > > I have no idea what one is worth though. Vintage computer prices are all > over the place. > > I had a lot of fun recently restoring an iPDS and building some boards for > it (the multimodule adapter and a few multimodules for it). I have thought > to myself, it would be fun to experiment with a similar system in MDS form > factor, one that ran ISIS-II. > > Scott > >> On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 8:38 PM Marvin Johnston via cctalk < >> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: >> >> In keeping with a previous discussion about reducing a collection size, >> I have an intel MDS system I am kind of looking to sell. This system >> consists of the processor box, dual floppy drives, two keyboards (one >> missing a keycap), and monitor. Unfortunately, no manuals or software >> came with it when I got it some 30 or so years ago. Also I have never >> powered it up and won't since it has been sitting for a long time and >> will need a careful checkout to make sure it is safe to power up. >> >> I do plan on attending VCFMW in early September, and can bring it with >> me (and Sellam) for pickup at the show. My route will be I5 to I80 from >> California so it might be possible for the buyer to make arrangements >> with us to transfer the unit to the buyer along the way. Generally >> speaking, there won't be much time along the way since I generally drive >> 24/7 except for short stops for gas and rest as needed >> >> Long winded way of asking here has anyone a clear idea of what to >> charge. It has been sitting in my garage since I acquired it. >> >> Marvin >> >>
