/vr/ - Retro Games

>>2474096
I guess it depends on the computer in question and your location.

Probably Apple II and Mac Classic/SE machines are going to cost a lot because of the "chic factor" associated with the brand name.

I've also noticed Amiga machines get priced up, but I'm not sure who's buying (probably the remaining hardcore Amiga fanbase buying dozens of backup machines "just in case", LOL). Oh, and I've seen some overpriced C64 stuff on craigslist.

Otherwise the prices I've seen aren't unreasonable. Depends on the seller too though. Some of them slap "vintage" on anything old and expect to make lotsa money even if the thing doesn't boot up or whatever...

But on the plus side, you're bound to find some kind of old computer at a decent price. It might not be your first choice or ideal machine, but if you're getting into the hobby to learn about old computers, to tinker, or to code on them, then one machine from the 80's is still very similar in spirit to other machines of that era. Plus, many games were ported to several machines, so there's plenty of stuff to play also.

It's funny though because 10+ years ago people were just throwing all all that old "crap" but now they want money for it. Maybe in time this will pass...

Here, have an underrated ZX-81. :-) If you can't find one for like $20 in your location, search instead for a TRS-80 MC10 (or its french equivalent, the Matra Alice).