C64 system cost?

drlegendre . drlegendre at gmail.com
Wed Jan 20 20:04:14 CST 2016


Err...

http://www.jppbm.com/ is last updated in 2011.. and their products catalog
is listed as the "1996 version"..

Perhaps a 'legacy' site, as we say? Hard to believe you can get a complete
C64 system with C-64 console, a 1701/1702 monitor, TWO joysticks, TWO 1541
drives and cables for $50.00 CDN.. =)

On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 1:29 PM, Mike Stein <mhs.stein at gmail.com> wrote:

> Also check out:
>
> http://www.jppbm.com/
>
> m
>
>
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> From: "drlegendre ." <drlegendre at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: C64 system cost?
>
>
> > One thing I forgot to mention.. while the C-64 and 1541 are fairly common
> > and not worth all that much, some of the accessories can be +moderately+
> > valuable, so it's always a Good Idea to check out lots or complete
> systems
> > to see what rare, valuable little gems might be hiding in the pile. One
> > good example would be the FCIII (Final Cartridge III) and so on.
> >
> > These sorts of items can be worth $100+ each, well more than a brown C-64
> > console! So read the fine print, and look carefully at the photos..
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 6:52 PM, drlegendre . <drlegendre at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hey Joe,
> >>
> >> C-64 is kinda my 'thing', and I'd be more than happy to help you join
> the
> >> fold, so to speak.. ;-)
> >>
> >> Not sure where you're located, but C-64 (partial or complete systems)
> show
> >> up from cheap to free on many local craigslist services. For the most
> part,
> >> the C-64 itself is probably the cheapest and easiest to find, after that
> >> the 1541 drive and then a decent monitor. The Commodore 1702 & 1084
> >> monitors are very nice, but getting pretty dang old. The 64 will work
> with
> >> +any+ composite monitor, but to really get the best video, try to get an
> >> S-Video capable monitor (older TV..) or one of the Commodore models.
> >>
> >> The Datasette isn't particularly useful, and as such, can be had cheap.
> >> Like any older mechanical cassette deck, they suffer the same issues
> (bad
> >> belts, hard rollers, dirty heads, hard grease, etc.). The modems are
> almost
> >> totally useless and as such, ought to be about free.
> >>
> >> This coming weekend I'm supposed to receive something like 2-3 complete
> >> C-64 systems with drives, monitors and accys. Who knows, one could be
> >> yours?! =)
> >>
> >> Software is plentiful and effectively free.
> >>
> >> Write me off-list for any other questions you'd rather not tie up list
> >> space with..
> >>
> >> -Bill
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Rick Wilbur <Rictech at mail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Check eBay right now. A complete system with everything you want,
> without
> >>> the SD card interface. Has 17 hours left. Bidding with the cost of
> shipping
> >>> is at $217.00. It will cost you under $100.00 for the SD interface. You
> >>> might get everything you want for around $400.
> >>> Type in at eBay search "Commodore C64 System" you will see a complete
> >>> working system with computer, Monitor, floppy drive, cables, power
> supply
> >>> and software for sale.
> >>> Regards
> >>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>
> >>> > On Jan 19, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Joe Giliberti <starbase89 at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > Hey,
> >>> >
> >>> > I've been looking into getting a C64 system to play with. I'm looking
> >>> for
> >>> > not just the computer, but a 1541, a datasette, color monitor,
> printer,
> >>> > joystick and modem, and some software. Eventually I'd like to get an
> SD
> >>> > card adapter, too. Can someone give me an idea as to how much I might
> >>> end
> >>> > up spending on all of this?
> >>> >
> >>> > Thanks!
> >>> > Joe
> >>> > <
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