[GreenKeys] Re: Model 32 vs Model 33, etc.

Wed, 22 May 2002 12:58:10 -0500

Thanks guys!  So that was my hero, Billy Gates, operating that 32?  WOW!
Seriously, thanks for the info.  This 32TH I've got is in excellent
condition.  I just haven't had the time to set it up properly.

73's,
Elden

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Robert House" <[email protected]>
To: "Elden P. Laffoon, Sr." <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 12:39 PM
Subject: Model 32 vs Model 33, etc.

> Elden,
>
> Value for these machines (the 32 in all of its varients) is much
> lower than the Model 33.  The reason is that the 32 is a 5 level
> machine.  The Antique Computer Buffs have created a second life for
> the ASCII Model 33, fighting over owning one.  They could do much
> better with a Model 43 but they want to have the same model as Bill
> Gates used.
>
> The current value of a Model 32 varies from Zero to about $75.00.
> The current value of a Model 33 varies from $50. to $800. depending
> on who is fighting for ownership.  The person asking $1,400. is
> playing with their minds.
>
> Similarly the value of TICKERS is all over the place because
> financial people really want to own one.  The demand is so high that
> they are being remanufactured in display only and operating versions.
> These of course are the early Edison type and a few other early
> models.  The later tickers such as the ones provided by Western Union
> are much less in value but still up there at $50. - $400.
>
> Don
>
>
>
>
> >Chuck, that's my 32 TH!!!!  I've got one identical to it in Western Union
> >yellow/gold and it's like new!  What are those worth now adays?
> >
> >Elden
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Chuck Swiger" <[email protected]>
> >To: "TTY Friends" <[email protected]>
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 8:28 AM
> >Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Interesting item on eBay web site
item#874667305:
> >western union teletype
> >
> >
> >>  It's no wnoder: here's a picture of the worlds
> >>  richest man pecking away on one as Paul Allen looks on:
> >>
> >>  http://www.widomaker.com/~cswiger/photo_large.jpg
> >>
> >>  Also, the Jan 1975 issue of Popular Electronics has been
> >>  e-blessed by goldfinger as well, usually gets $50+.
> >>
> >>           Chuck
> >>           kb4new
> >>           [email protected]
> >>
> >>  At 06:13 AM 5/22/02 -0700, you wrote:
> >>  >It looks like we should buy Model 33's instead of investing in the
stock
> >>  >market. This is a listing for a Model 33 (no picture!) for $1400.
Others
> >>  >have sold for anywhere from $300 to over $700. There's gold in them
there
> >>  >basements/garages!!!
> >>  >
> >>  >Jack WA2HWJ
> >>  >
> >>  >
> >>  >Title of item:  western union teletype
> >>  >Seller: thundercloud123
> >>  >Starts: May-21-02 14:01:06 PDT
> >>  >Ends:   May-31-02 14:01:06 PDT
> >>  >Price:  Starts at $1,400.00
> >>  >To bid on the item, go
> >>  >to:      http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=874667305
> >>  >
> >>  >
> >>  >Item Description:
> >>  >         teletype corp. model #33z-x3-2
> >>  >
> >>  >excellent working condition.
> >>  >
> >>  >         Visit eBay, The World's Online Marketplace TM at
> >http://www.ebay.com
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