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#A500 for sale!

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#77097From: Mark AllisonNov 11, 1992 3:08 PM
HELP! I need advice on an asking price for my Amiga 500. The computer is three years old, but the motherboard was replaced last year. With the computer I am selling the 501 memory+clock expanison unit, an external 3.5 drive, an AM-24 2400 baud Minimodem, an Impact Series II A500-HD+ (with two megs of fast ram), and a 1084S monitor. (And of course, a joystick and mouse). I would be eternally grateful to anyone who could provide me with a good asking price. Of course, anyone interested in buying can make me an offer as well! Thanks, Mark Allison
#77145From: ANGEL PAGANNov 11, 1992 7:13 PM
Mark, I have a setup similar to yours, and if I was selling it (And I am NOT!! <g>) I wouldn't ask for anything under $800.00. Sure the A500 retails for less, but the Hard Drive and 1084s is a good reason to open at $800.00. Be ready to haggle, but don't settle for much less! You might also want to throw in a software bundle. The A500 is a precious little gem, which IMHO has kept the Amiga alive all these years. A. Pagan
#77337From: Mark AllisonNov 12, 1992 5:50 PM
Thanks Angel, for your quick response. It seems you and Don differ a lot in your prices ranges (yes, I will take bows on that brilliant observation). Looks like I need some more info from others before I make a decision. Mark Allison p.s. I would agree with everything you said about the 500. Now if commodore would only make more machines worth having….
#77239From: Don Curtis/SYSOPNov 12, 1992 1:54 AM
Mark, I wouldn't pay more than $500 for your setup…if I were in the market for an A500. Don
#77339From: Mark AllisonNov 12, 1992 5:52 PM
Don, Thanks for your input. you wouldn't pay more than $500- and that is probably a safe amount to ask from an experienced Amiga user. However, I hope I can get a bit more. Any other suggestions, anyone? Mark Allison