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    The pictures aren't really clear enough to gather much info from, the center one is a Viper video card, and i think i can read a 1988 on the memory expansion board. You might get offered "better than scrap", but it won't likely be by much, nor will it happily cover packing, shipping, etc. You'll do best to research them well, and list on ebay. Properly described and listed there is where you'll get your best offers, even if it includes "untested"


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bear View Post
    The pictures aren't really clear enough to gather much info from, the center one is a Viper video card, and i think i can read a 1988 on the memory expansion board. You might get offered "better than scrap", but it won't likely be by much, nor will it happily cover packing, shipping, etc. You'll do best to research them well, and list on ebay. Properly described and listed there is where you'll get your best offers, even if it includes "untested"
    Indeed the memory expansion board is dated 1988, and the other is a Viper Video card from 94. Looking around online I've found a number of the Memory Boards in store from between $100 and $177. Question I have is how long do they have to hold them before someone stumbles upon the sight wanting one. And If I have to sell it as "untested" what % would I be looking for of a working pull piece. As I tend to not be one for patience I think it will end up going in a pile with everything else =)

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    On ebay you can check "completed listings" by pushing the advanced button and selecting completed listings and then press search. This will you what that item has in fact sold for. Mike
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    Quote Originally Posted by miked View Post
    On ebay you can check "completed listings" by pushing the advanced button and selecting completed listings and then press search. This will you what that item has in fact sold for. Mike
    That's true, IF one similar has sold within the last 30 days. Harder to find things won't usually be listed that often though, leaving about the best option as a ten day go for it auction, and hoping your listing title and description garners the bids necessary to carry it to a successful auction, instead of it being a dud
    With things you don't see on there every day it's pretty much trial and error, hit and miss. That's why the title becomes so important for this type stuff, and the rest can sometimes just be hit and miss, hoping the timing is right

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