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Just picked this up...

dreamscapedreamscape
in Sinclair Miscellaneous
I'm rather happy, just picked this up...

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Comes with 2 boxed sticks, original Comet receipt, manual, care plan, poly inserts... box has some marks but overall it's really great.

Just thought I would share my find with you :)
Thanked by 3F_Clowder Pegaz Paddy Coleman

Comments

  • dreamscapedreamscape
    Any idea how much these are worth in this sort of condition? I'm curious if i got a deal or not on it.
  • grey keygrey key
    How much did you pay ? If you paid £1.00 you got a fantastic deal, however if you paid £1,000 you were robbed !
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • LunyLuny
    Don't get me wrong, I hate polystyrene as it is killing the world, but there is nothing like pulling a 'new' computer from out of it's poly box. Bliss!
    Sod it!

    @luny@mstdn.games
    https://www.luny.co.uk
  • grey keygrey key
    edited January 2017
    I love Polystyrene, Both in and out of X-Ray Spex, her solo stuff is Brilliant, oh you were talking about that white scratchy stuff that is like marshmallow, but hard and tasteless !

    Just listening to No Rockefeller from her Generation Indigo CD ! About polluting the world with man made products coincidently !
    Post edited by grey key on
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • LunyLuny
    ooh, interesting.
    Sod it!

    @luny@mstdn.games
    https://www.luny.co.uk
  • grey keygrey key
    Yes it is Poly-Styrene & X-Ray Spex day today for me, I am shocked at how many people don't know that Poly released a great deal of solo stuff as well !
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • LunyLuny
    I'm afraid I've not heard of them. Should I have? am I the right generation ;)
    Sod it!

    @luny@mstdn.games
    https://www.luny.co.uk
  • grey keygrey key
    Luny wrote: »
    I'm afraid I've not heard of them. Should I have? am I the right generation ;)

    Talking of Generation................

    Try looking up Generation Indigo- Poly Styrene, I am on a one man mission today to spread her message !

    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • dreamscapedreamscape
    Way to go off topic chaps :)
  • LunyLuny
    It's the WOS way! :)
    Sod it!

    @luny@mstdn.games
    https://www.luny.co.uk
  • grey keygrey key
    I thought this was a joke thread, asking us to put a price on Heaven, ( knows I'm miserable NOW ! )
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • Your Spec-chumYour Spec-chum
    edited January 2017
    I'd say it's worth about £70-£100 working. If you get no joy from the disk drive, it's because it's old belt has turned to licorice which then wraps it's self around the brass motor pulley. Horrid stuff to clean off. New replacement belts are available.
    Post edited by Your Spec-chum on
  • PegazPegaz
    edited January 2017
    @dreamscape

    A few years ago, I paid 45 pounds my +3, boxed in great cosmetics and working condition.
    I only have replaced the drive belt, added 3.5 external floppy drive and still works quite well.
    Now is the time to tell us how much you paid and whether it is in working order? ;)
    Of course, I assume that you're from the UK and that you collected it in person?
    Also, attach more pictures if you can, to take a closer look... this is a beautiful computer, one of the best designed in the 8 bit era. :)
    Post edited by Pegaz on
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  • grey keygrey key
    Alright then a two man mission !
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited January 2017
    I love Polly's teeth, they're so cute :p

    Even if she looks like she has severe renal problems....
    Post edited by dm_boozefreek on
    Every night is curry night!
  • F_ClowderF_Clowder
    I see your Polly Sterile and up you a Gritty Miso.

    What now?
  • dreamscapedreamscape
    Pegaz wrote: »
    @dreamscape

    A few years ago, I paid 45 pounds my +3, boxed in great cosmetics and working condition.
    I only have replaced the drive belt, added 3.5 external floppy drive and still works quite well.
    Now is the time to tell us how much you paid and whether it is in working order? ;)
    Of course, I assume that you're from the UK and that you collected it in person?
    Also, attach more pictures if you can, to take a closer look... this is a beautiful computer, one of the best designed in the 8 bit era. :)

    I paid £20, 2 boxed joysticks, boxed console etc... It was not working as the drive belt was gone as expected but i have just replaced it and it is working great now!

    As for more pictures, lots can be seen here: ridgeracer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=25&sid=8679c31ee6913cec7041303c0367c86c
    Your Spec-chum wrote: »
    I'd say it's worth about £70-£100 working. If you get no joy from the disk drive, it's because it's old belt has turned to licorice which then wraps it's self around the brass motor pulley. Horrid stuff to clean off. New replacement belts are available.

    Thanks for the valuation, you were correct, it was pretty worn.. rubbing alcohol sorted that out though! :)

  • LunyLuny
    I rubbed a bit of alcohol once and got slapped in the face.
    Sod it!

    @luny@mstdn.games
    https://www.luny.co.uk
  • grey keygrey key
    You are supposed to drink Alcohol, not pet it
    Every time I read that the oldest person in the world has died, I have to do a quick check to see it isn't ME..........
  • Your Spec-chumYour Spec-chum
    Bargain mate for £20. Although it may be tempting to sell to make a few £'s, I'd keep hold of it and enjoy it, you'll probably never find another for £20.
  • dreamscapedreamscape
    Yeah it certainly was cheap. I want to try and learn to code BASIC on it maybe make a few games but I look at the manual and it's just like... what!? haha! Been playing with BASin in Windows, awesome program but all i've done so far is make it change the board color haha!
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