Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers

Berger · Post by **Berger** » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:59 am

Hello,

I think he knows it doesn't work. Yesterday I contacted him:

me: Hello, does it work?
seller: Yes it does. Please let me know if you have any questions.
me: Thank you. If possible I would like to see a photo of it with the Display on.
No answer so far...

Regards,
Gerardo (aka berger)

Post by **Steve B** » Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:23 am

Berger wrote:Hello,

I think he knows it doesn't work. Yesterday I contacted him:

me: Hello, does it work?
seller: Yes it does. Please let me know if you have any questions.
me: Thank you. If possible I would like to see a photo of it with the Display on.
No answer so far...

Regards,
Gerardo (aka berger)

The seller is a new Ebay member with NO completed transactions
i would say he is starting off on the....

Wrong Foot Regards
Steve

Post by **Steve B** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:02 am

Sadly the Savant was sold....

$150 In The Toilet Regards
Steve

Post by **Steve B** » Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:30 am

From New Zealand....

this seller has two unusual "Dealer" manuals for the Saitek Executive and
Travel Champion
includes test procedures and block diagrams
i never even heard of a "Dealer's" Manual

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Saitek-Executi ... Swnn1bWk4Z

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Saitek-Travel- ... SwrvRbXOqm

he says he has more of these....

Art Of The Deal Regards
Steve

Bryan Whitby · Post by **Bryan Whitby** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:38 am

Steve

I think that they may be similar to these?

https://schach.computer/schaltplaene/

Who Knows Regards
Bryan

Post by **Steve B** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:36 am

Chessmaster Ireland wrote:Steve

I think that they may be similar to these?

https://schach.computer/schaltplaene/

Who Knows Regards
Bryan

Interesting Site Bryan
I bought a few things from Topschach
reliable shop
I notice your name on the right side of the page
is there also a forum?

Exploring Regards
Steve

Bryan Whitby · Post by **Bryan Whitby** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:05 pm

Steve B wrote:
Chessmaster Ireland wrote:Steve

I think that they may be similar to these?

https://schach.computer/schaltplaene/

Who Knows Regards
Bryan
Interesting Site Bryan
I bought a few things from Topschach
reliable shop
I notice your name on the right side of the page
is there also a forum?

Exploring Regards
Steve

Steve

I was just commenting on one of Benny's posts.

Google German Translation Regards
Bryan

Post by **Steve B** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:53 pm

Seller says this Tmaster is in excellent working condition:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273455018845?ul_noapp=true

If the setup of the pieces is any indication....
Id say its best to check with the seller to see if it really works

Skeptical Regards
Steve

JeffB · Post by **JeffB** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:38 am

At my request, seller took pictures of the display after pressing E2, new game, then F2. The display showed the moves, so this one's at least partially functional. I suggested that he add those pics to the listing.

Reinfeld · Post by **Reinfeld** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:25 am

Another Star Diamond for you auction addicts...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283198832225?ul_noapp=true

- R.

Post by **Steve B** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 12:26 pm

No idea why the seller thinks these two items belong in the same auction?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Mattel-El ... rk:26:pf:0

Odd Couple Regards
Steve

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:42 pm

Steve B wrote:No idea why the seller thinks these two items belong in the same auction?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Mattel-El ... rk:26:pf:0

Odd Couple Regards
Steve

Maybe the poker chips are for betting the computer doesn’t work?
L

Scally · Post by **Scally** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:45 pm

Chips are good with most things .... 😜

Al.

Post by **Steve B** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:57 am

This time The Mad Master Modder got his hands on Fidelity Designer 2000 and wacked it up to a Mach IV running at 33 Mhz

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-computer ... rk:30:pf:0

i wonder why he only wacks up Fidelity Computers?

Hackers Of The World Demand Equal Representation Of All Computers Regards
Steve

spacious_mind · Post by **spacious_mind** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:03 am

There is a Mach IIb listed, pity it is incomplete. I see a battery compartment sold seperately by someone for $10 so you could make it complete and if you find a new set of pieces. So its over priced too. But Mach IIb's dont show up too often.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Excel-680 ... :rk:5:pf:0

Regards