Mac Plus Price — #2

Post #2 by Charlieman

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Peripherals
Post Date	Mon, 2 Mar 2015 - 21:33
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/mac-plus-price.1412/

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raoulduke said:
There's an ad near me for a Mac Plus. It looks like there's discoloration from a label just above the "Macintosh Plus" on the left side. I guess that probably suggests case yellowing.

It looks like it comes with two serial mice, the original keyboard, an external 800k drive, what seems to be a serial[de-9] to ADB adapter, some sort of carrying bag, and a couple power cords.

The asking price is $100, which is a no go for me. I'm curious what people think is reasonable assuming it boots and/or to ROM.

[Might also be worth mentioning that if I could get it, I'd probably ditch one of the mice, definitely the 800k external drive, and the bag [although I don't think anyone on this list would want it; I think it's just a random bag].]

If the case is not yellowed, the Mac has never been exposed to sunlight. Selective yellowing is unusual; tanned back and grey/beige fronts are common. Venetian blinds may create strange patterns. Is it yellowing or a stain?

Ask the buyer to look for the serial number. Is it on the bottom or next to the brightness switch?

The serial[de-9] to ADB adapter sounds like a cable adapter for an ImageWriter.

The carrying bag might be interesting. If the Mac Plus is a 128K or 512K which has been upgraded, it is definitely interesting. The 800KB drive is very sellable. Which keyboard is offered? Have a look at the power cords.