Apple I system on auction through eBay
updated 12:15 pm EST, Fri November 20, 2009
Company's first production computer
A resident of Roseville, California is auctioning off an original Apple I, according to the Detroit Free Press. The computer was the first put into production by Apple, launching in 1976 in a limited run of 200 units. It was distinctive at the time for being produced and sold by a two-man team -- Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs -- and building in its own terminal circuitry, requiring only a separate keyboard and TV set.
The model was ultimately discontinued in October 1977, and only a fraction of the systems produced are still said to exist, having been quickly replaced by the Apple II. The unit on auction is described as including its original invoice, manuals and packaging, complete with a return address marked for Jobs' parents' house. Also bundled is a magazine ad, a letter signed by Jobs and a series of photos of the computer's prior owners, one of which also shows Wozniak.
The person selling the computer, Jesse Sackman, claims that the auction is a reluctant one for financial reasons. "I hate that I have to. It's very hard for me," he says. Because of the computer's rarity however the opening bid has been set at $50,000, and an extra $3,000 is being charged for anyone not willing to pick up the system in person. The auction ends on Sunday.












Ummmm..... here it is for $149
11/20, 01:30pm reply
http://www.brielcomputers.com/replica1.html and it prolly smells better too!
Nettech
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Hey...why not upgrade while you're at it!! $450
11/20, 01:36pm reply
http://www.willegal.net/appleii/appleii-kit.htm Apple II kit with ROMs $450
Nettech
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Come on Guys
11/20, 01:55pm reply
You KNOW there are people out there with their own little museums with just about every Apple model they can put their hands on. Just check out some of the posts on LowEndMac from 8 mos. or so ago and you can spot them.
The seller doesn't need a bunch of well-funded interested parties, just one to make the $50k mark. Although I'm certain the more the merrier with the bidding process.
danviento
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Second time round
11/20, 04:03pm reply
Was following this sale over the last week. Failed to sell but had about 13000 views.
I Found it via Reddit I think.
Seems he's doing a little more to market the sale this time.
Blairmc
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Well
11/20, 05:18pm reply
Does it work?
testudo
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Re: Does it work?
11/22, 05:50am reply
Sure, I heard its running Snow Leopard...
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