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That's an interesting read - thank you.Larry wrote:I take back what I said about the high serial number. I thought
five digits was high. On checking, there are many with five. Have a look here and scroll down:
http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/fid ... __cc1.html
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Continuation of a Steve and Nick post:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Disney-Ma ... Sw3v5Yq0x9
And it says: Novag Disney Magic Castle 4 - in 1 Electronic <----- note the bold. Chess - Checkers etc etc.
I have to laugh at this sellers description:
Now that would be Magical.... lol
Well I knew I saw one recently:spacious_mind wrote:LOL... ok... I actually thought I saw one in a red box recently.Steve B wrote:Dont worry about it Nickspacious_mind wrote:Hi Steve,Steve B wrote:you are probably missing this very rare Novag Disneyspacious_mind wrote:
I just realized I forgot one... maybe there is more and I need to look through storage...lol
Mickey's 4 -in 1 Computer
Disney regards..
The Magic Castle in the Red Box..more common of course is the Castle in the blue box
Seeing Red Regards
Steve
Yep, I am missing that one.
Best regards
its not a chess computer
only a game board
Castle Lite Regards
Steve
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Novag-Disney-Ma ... Sw3v5Yq0x9
And it says: Novag Disney Magic Castle 4 - in 1 Electronic <----- note the bold. Chess - Checkers etc etc.
I have to laugh at this sellers description:
Now I do have to ask this question to you Steve. Ummm you didn't did you errr... ahem... buy yours from this seller did you? .... oooops... LMAO....I'm not sure if this works. I do not have an AC adapter to test with but I KNOW it does not work with batteries as battery compartment looks like it has all the metal parts removed, it is just plastic where there should be +/- connectors
Now that would be Magical.... lol
Nick
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nah i knew it was not a chess computer when i bought itspacious_mind wrote:
Now I do have to ask this question to you Steve. Ummm you didn't did you errr... ahem... buy yours from this seller did you? .... oooops... LMAO....
Now that would be Magical.... lol
i liked the idea the Castle came in two colored boxes
anyway..i love this seller ..he says he dosent have the power supply..would be a wonder if he did as there is no place to plug it in
Sheesh Regards
Steve
Is this an illegal Fidelity clone? The board resembles the same design as on the Excellence:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/478263434/ ... tage-chess
https://www.etsy.com/listing/478263434/ ... tage-chess
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and there you have it my good fellowsLarry wrote:To be fair, the seller does have 100% feedback. These things areSteve B wrote:On The One Hand you don't often see Elite Premiers up for sale on Ebay....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Elite- ... SwWxNYweG2
On The Other hand...
we have the ol"no power supply ..no can test" ruse
and the Serial/Model number sticker is missing from the back cover
very unusual...
Probably Defective Regards
Steve
typically riddled with bad reeds. The bidding has already gone way
past its true value considering it's just a bare board with not even
an identification sticker.
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over $1500 for what most likely is a defective board
with the two built-in programs I wouldn't be at all surprised if the whole computer is wacked up but good ( in addition to the mandatory 20-30 bad reed switches )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Elite- ... SwWxNYweG2
Money For Nothing Regards
Steve
That is a very expensive gamble! I don't get it.Steve B wrote:and there you have it my good fellowsLarry wrote:To be fair, the seller does have 100% feedback. These things areSteve B wrote:On The One Hand you don't often see Elite Premiers up for sale on Ebay....
Probably Defective Regards
Steve
typically riddled with bad reeds. The bidding has already gone way
past its true value considering it's just a bare board with not even
an identification sticker.
L
over $1500 for what most likely is a defective board
with the two built-in programs I wouldn't be at all surprised if the whole computer is wacked up but good ( in addition to the mandatory 20-30 bad reed switches )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Elite- ... SwWxNYweG2
Money For Nothing Regards
Steve
Sky's the limit...regards,
Dave
I'll bet the buyer will replace the main board with a new one, and supply his own chess set. Reed switches are cheap, so that isn't a problem. Still, all that said, it is very expensive for an incomplete, and unknown working condition EAG Premiere.Dave C wrote:That is a very expensive gamble! I don't get it.Steve B wrote:and there you have it my good fellowsLarry wrote:To be fair, the seller does have 100% feedback. These things areSteve B wrote:On The One Hand you don't often see Elite Premiers up for sale on Ebay....
Probably Defective Regards
Steve
typically riddled with bad reeds. The bidding has already gone way
past its true value considering it's just a bare board with not even
an identification sticker.
L
over $1500 for what most likely is a defective board
with the two built-in programs I wouldn't be at all surprised if the whole computer is wacked up but good ( in addition to the mandatory 20-30 bad reed switches )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-Elite- ... SwWxNYweG2
Money For Nothing Regards
Steve
Sky's the limit...regards,
Dave
Regards,
Brian B
Vintage Novag Savant LCD Touchscreen Chess Computer Game Very Rare
"(...) sold as-is with no returns. Cosmetically it is in great shape.
I don't have the power adapter so that is why I can't test it."
No further questions, your honor...
LOL
Regards,
Berger
"(...) sold as-is with no returns. Cosmetically it is in great shape.
I don't have the power adapter so that is why I can't test it."
No further questions, your honor...
LOL
Regards,
Berger
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As this is one of the original threads on the forum i will suggest you all have a look at our 10 year anniversary competition http://hiarcs.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8336
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This is really sweet
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
Steve, isn't this listing in error? Isn't this a Mobile Master? There is quite the treasure trove of hard to find items included.Steve B wrote:This is really sweet
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
EAG regards,
Brian B
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nice catch BrianBrian B wrote:Steve, isn't this listing in error? Isn't this a Mobile Master? There is quite the treasure trove of hard to find items included.Steve B wrote:This is really sweet
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
EAG regards,
Brian B
i was so memorized by the rare thermal printer and ECO Modules that i didnt look closely enough at the computer
Well Done Regards
Steve
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Interesting comp. A pity they does not sell half a dozen.Steve B wrote:nice catch BrianBrian B wrote:Steve, isn't this listing in error? Isn't this a Mobile Master? There is quite the treasure trove of hard to find items included.Steve B wrote:This is really sweet
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
EAG regards,
Brian B
i was so memorized by the rare thermal printer and ECO Modules that i didnt look closely enough at the computer
Well Done Regards
Steve
Money is not a problem when you have none regards
F
Festina Lente
Seller raised bid floor to € 1250 from € 999. His sales track record is mostly junkie items and - unfortunately - he is located in an area that "on average" I would not consider exactly safe.Steve B wrote:This is really sweet
An EAG V2..with Thermal printer and a full set of ECO book modules
even has a photo of the serial number for the code breakers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scacchiera-elet ... SwuxFY2X7-
Dosent Get any better then this Regards
Steve
I would stay away from that, no matter how enticing the lot may appear.
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