Re: WTB - Any bw vector monitor

Ben,
        I don't have the manual for them yet. Can you give me a zip code or city so I can guestimate shipping for one?

Thanks,
Chuck

On Apr 9, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Ben Cole wrote:

>
> Hi All
> I take it my last email with the pictures did not come through.
>
> Here are some links to a set of photos.
> G05-801
> G05-802
>
> These are 10 to 15 MB set of photos, should allow you to zoom in and see some detail
>
> The tag is really faded but it looks like it says 801 - maybe some one can help identify it from the pictures.
>
> The 801 was in an Asteroids and has some burn in.
>
> The 802 has the blue overlay attached.
> The overlay has some scratches in the middle and some tiny white paint specks along the bottom.
> But there is no sign of any cracks or splits in it.
> I cannot see any burn in through the overlay.
>
> I was hoping to get some input from the list about a value for these.
> I'm not expecting to get rich but don't want to get taken advantage of either.
>
> I'm happy to provide any additional details or photos.
>
> Shipping is not a problem, I ship stuff all the time.
> I think I still have the factory cartons from my Sony Trinitron 21" monitors. I can modify / supplement the packing inserts for sturdy and secure shipping.
> If not, I'll build 7/16" or 1/2" plywood shipping crate lined with thick foam inserts before I would let them ship out in a flimsy box.
>
> Vintage 1980 vector monitors don't exactly grow on trees and would be packaged to arrive safely.
>
> Ben
>
> BTW Does everyone already have the 27 page service manual for these monitors ? Schematics and PCB layout, parts lists, etc...
>
> Jeremy Abel wrote:
>> Go for it, Ben! I only need one.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Chuck <chuck@localsurfer.com> wrote:
>> Ben,
>> I would be interested in one of them if Jeremy isn't going to need both. What area are you in? We could possibly relay them one direction or another.
>>
>> Chuck
>>
>>
>> On Apr 9, 2012, at 4:42 AM, Ben Cole wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Jeremy,
>>>
>>> You have incredible timing my friend. Just yesterday I saw two sitting on a shelf in storage.
>>> One was a backup for my Asteroids Deluxe and the other came out of a Red Baron (probably still has the overlay on the front of the screen)
>>> I was going to get them out, take some pictures and see if there was any interest.
>>> They were working when I put them in storage, but that was at least a decade ago.
>>>
>>> I'll try and get some photos taken today showing detail - chassis, modules, screen condition etc.
>>>
>>> Ben
>>>
>>> Jeremy Abel wrote:
>>>> Hello, all!
>>>>
>>>> As it says in the subject, I'm interested in buying a bw vector monitor. Which one doesn't much matter to me, but a G05-802/805 would be nice. If delivery or shipping is a concern, I live in NYC, if that'll help you determine price or whatnot.
>>>> Anyway, let me know if you guys hear of anything!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> ~Jeremy
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