Re: WTB - Any bw vector monitor

From: Jeremy Abel <jeremyabel_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon Apr 09 2012 - 17:47:14 EDT

And as for not using it for an actual arcade game, when I'm done with it,
I'll give it away to a good home, if someone pays the shipping.

On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Jeremy Abel <jeremyabel@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, I sent Ben a separate email.
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Andrew Welburn <andy@andysarcade.net>wrote:
>
>> Is it possible as previously requested to have this taken off list?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Andrew Welburn (mobile)
>> www.andys-arcade.com
>>
>> On 9 Apr 2012, at 22:04, Chuck <chuck@localsurfer.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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 <http://www.gbrayton.com/G05-801.jpg>
>> G05-802 <http://www.gbrayton.com/G05-802.jpg>
>>
>> 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...
>> <http://www.arcade-museum.com/manuals-monitors/Atari%20Monitor%20TM-151%20Issue%203%20Electrohome%20G05-802%20G05-805%20Monochrome%20XY.pdf>
>>
>> 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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