This seems best relocated to the Compact Macs section. Either way since it is in "The Lounge" note the following regarding the "best" of the compact Macs and what constitutes a "compact":

Classic discussion: http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44

Best Compact: http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29

Colour Classic: http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=334 in which this appears:

http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Hardware/Developer_Notes/Macintosh_CPUs-68K_Desktop/Mac_Color_Classic.pdf

I also offer this: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=11437 &

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=11431

AND Finally: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=17055

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14112

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=6914

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=6784

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=267

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=18127

In every case Apple defines the Colour Classic as a Compact Macintosh. There is NO DEBATE HERE. Opinion has no bearing here. The Colour Classic is a Compact Macintosh. To say otherwise would be like saying the Susan B. Anthony US dollar coin isn't really a silver dollar because it looks like a quarter or contains no silver.

I do agree with Multifinder17, that should this cause the discussion concerning the Colour Classic be reopened, a new thread should be opened.

AS FOR THIS THREAD: I would seriously encourage Pinstripes to offer up a Compact Mac he cant repair himself for shipping costs only on eBay so that someone capable of repairing it, or salvaging parts will make use of it and procure for himself a new one that has been restored by someone. The price of owning Compact Macs is maintenance, true of owning any vintage product. If one does not take steps to learn the skills to repair them, one pays the price: either for expensive repairmen (if you can even find one who knows how), or loss of the investment. More than selling a dead Mac, I would encourage anyone involved in this hobby to pick up a copy of Larry Pina's books or other DIY Macintosh repair books and teach yourself the basic skills needed to maintain your investments. Besides, it's half the fun!