Vintage Dell Optiplex 433 L I486 at 33MHz RARE Vintage Computing Collectible | eBay
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I will be doing more ebay than scrap. But i find some of my product for ebay from scrapping lol. So they are connected almost .
Yep! Go for it. I sell plenty as well. It really ups the bottom line.
Spend a few dollars on some proper shipping materials. Check e-bay for "pink anti-static bags". While it may not make a difference, the perception of proper packaging goes a long way. And, it does make a difference to use the right packaging.
I always start buying specific packing materials and then end up getting a better deal with the seller directly. They will send you direct contact info with your shipment.
Thanks parrot. The only thing i buy is tape and stretch wrap . Going to get bubble wrap at dollar tree. I get boxes and cardboard for free.
I told this in another thread. I only dive one dumpster and its at a retail store. That is where I get clean buble wrap that has been used once. The items the bubble wrap was used for are put our on a shelf and the bubble wrap is not needed so it is discarded. I have notice that the the bags that have the bubble wrap almost never contain any "trash" or used food containers. Often along with the bubble wrap are clear plastic bags and thin foam padding. I normally pick up a couple bags and since the bags are very large the bubble wrap lasts me a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by redcrossnj
I also purchase new anti-static bags in a couple different sizes. I think it shows the buyer I have taken the time to package electronic devices carefully. Mike
Vintage Intel Overdrive PLUS Weitek 1990/1989 COMPAQ VINTAGE 486/33 PROCESSOR BD
Ohhhhh, soooooo that's what they came out of.....
I probably shouldn't have scrapped the rest of the machine too......
I'm sure I have at least 2 maybe 3 of those boards and the bigger board they slot into.
Memorys hazy, but I think I did scrap the whole machine, power supply and all.
NZ didn't get much computer stuff in the early days. Not anywhere near the volume per person the U.S. did.
But there were some places that would have needed it back then too.
Our computers are expected to last a lot longer, longer turnover, than in America.
There's no ewaste recycling either. I'm going to see how things pan out for what I'm honna sell soon.
Which goes direct to Tiwan or Korea or such. One metal buyer has 'contacts' to a buyer thru other business.
After that, I may get into buying escrap, if it works well.
anti-static bags are great, but you can get anti-static bubble wrap. Sort of a two for one deal. my $0.02
They also make the Anti-Static peanuts, though I use the regular ones. I use shredded paper for smaller items after I have wrapped the item in bubble wrap. This works well for the flat-rate boxes, since you won't be hit for the increased weight.
For larger items, peanuts work great! I just shipped a laser printer and used peanuts. The box was much lighter than I would have thought!
The peanuts may cost a couple of bucks, but I can package more stuff in the same amount of time. That's time well spent!
Thanks mike i will start doing that . My old man also said i could shred newspaper . Ive tried this in the past . Have never had problems
sold for $20 +shipping........Way better than scrap now awaiting payment LOL
Newspaper works well for us on the smaller items.
For large stuff (LaserJets, towers,...), packing peanuts are much lighter, quicker, and easier to use.
If you're shipping some RAM or a hard drive, newspaper works well. You can pack it very tight.
Make sure to wrap your item if you're using cross-cut paper. The little paper pieces will find their way into every crevice. We usually wrap stuff with either bubble wrap, or throw it in a trash bag (Depending on the item).
Was the board on it made by Fuji, and did some of the square IC's have "Chips" printed on them?
(By the way, I loved that programme....)
Have alot of new listings.......Trying to make some money and save this stuff from being destroyed (REUSE IS ULTIMATE FORM OF RECYCLING)......Mostly to make money though.....LOL
I hear ya mike . Im all over the place looking at odd and exotic avenues on ebay
I have been thinking about branching out to other stuff but the electronics are so easy to get and sell so well..........I have been thinking about toys but I need to do more researchQuote:
Originally Posted by redcrossnj
The eBay store looks great! I think it'll do well on the components (I don't know much about the vintage stuff).
I hear ya VCRS Are great sellers . The only downside is making sure they work. Ive learned that just because they turn on doesnt mean they work gotta putQuote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
A tape in to see if it cycles .
New listingQuote:
Originally Posted by matador
Vintage Dell Optiplex 433 L I486 at 33MHz RARE Vintage Computing Collectible | eBay
I have no clue what that machine even does exactly. It' s a strange looking PSU to me, but to someone, it's worth $111.
Can't complain!
I do know this much........FLUKE is one of the top names in electrical testing equipment so if you see that name I would hesitate scrapping the itemQuote:
Originally Posted by matador
http://www.fluke.com/
still in biz today
I do toys now too. have a bunch of GI Joe on ebay right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
You can't go wrong with the high end electronics test instruments. A lot of the people who buy them are able to fix them themselves-- ham radio types and electrical/electronics experimenters. The stuff built here in North America has documentation available, usually for free, so fixing and setting it up is pretty easy for anyone who wants a chunk of test equipment for cheap.
I just bought an HP oscilloscope for my son, who is taking electronics in College. Even though the scope is 25 years old, we can download all sorts of manuals for it from the company that bought out HP. And there are good used circuit boards on eBay all day long if it needs fixing. $200 for something that might have been 5 grand when new.
Some of the stuff might not sell as quickly as you may like....the more oddball, the less potential buyers! I'm sure the nerdiness factor is 'way off the top of the scale here!! ;>)
You should do well with the test equipment.
Jon.
I fogot your ebay ID.........Would love to look at GI JOE.......I actually had the aircraft carrier as a KID (took up my whole bedroom for a whole year)........If you don't wanna post link here perhaps you could PM me a link to one of your toy auctions......THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper
I too am interested in gi joes. I wish my mother would not have tossed them so long ago. I didnt have the aircraft carrier I did however have the buggy, the s10 looking technical and a tank. PTS, if you can help out on the gi joe fix I would love to see what you have.
Here is oneQuote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131358381051...051%26_rdc%3D1
Ebay store is GAMESTATIONUSA
Thanks you just made a sale.........I bought my son snake eyes vs. cobra commander for christmas!!!!
So find another one you want for $10 and I can send it in the same package. Just make an offer and ill accept.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
would this qualify???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-GI-Joe-...item1e938474a9
I made the offer if that one does not qualify just reject it and send SNAKE EYES!!!!!!!!!
if you want any that are $15 or under for $10 offer on as many as you want. Even if you want 10 of them. What ever I dont sell by Christmas im donating to kids at my church. So buy as many as you want and ill ship them all at same time.
You blew my budget on those two!!!!!...........I may buy some more later........They are obviously not the original figs but are still COOL!!!!........I had this one as a kid!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-JOE-SNAKE...item462c4ea9e0
yeah original 1980's stuff new in box would be worth way more than $10.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeinreco
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