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| Click here to select a new forum. | | A broken Apple TechStep | Posted by: khannonnd on 2016-09-27 22:26:51
Whenever I see TechSteps for sale, or get a sense of how valuable they are, I kick myself.
about 12 years ago, I came across a person online ( I don't even remember how ) who mentioned they were looking to get rid of some old macs. He lived in Sacramento. I said I would love them (without knowing what they were) but I lived too far to go get them (the SF Bay Area). He said, oh no problem ill bring them to you. Total cost: Free.
I was like, score!
Three days later he arrives with his truck. And his friend in his truck. The cabs *overflowing* with Apple stuff. Turns out his wife was a tech person with the local school district and they wanted to get rid of the "garbage." I ended up getting 5 Mac 512ks and about 30 Mac Pluses and random parts/accessories. But, what I had never seen before was the Apple Tech Step. In *immaculate condition* complete with its Apple-branded carry case and every available cartridge.
I ended up selling it on Craigslist. For $250. I had no idea how rare or valuable it was.
I want it back. Badly.
| Posted by: ijb on 2016-12-03 18:52:03
So seriously, a Tech Step is a valuable commodity - start the bidding folks, I've got one to sell! Will provide details if there is interest...
| Posted by: olePigeon on 2016-12-06 09:23:08
I'm interested.
| Posted by: ijb on 2016-12-08 04:00:07
OlePigeon (and anyone else who may be interested):
What I have is:
- Apple TechStep, with the Apple carrying case
- manuals;
- Troubleshooting Guide (Classic, SE, SE/30, II, IIx, IIcx, SCSI)
- CPU Tests Vol. 2 (LC, LC II, Classic II)
- CPU Tests Vol. 3 (IIci, IIsi, IIvi, IIvx, Performa 600)
- CPU Tests Vol. 4 (LC III, LC 520, Color Classic, Performa 450, and euro Performa 250 and 520)
- User Guide
- Cartridges; SCSI, CPU Tests Vol 1, 2, 3, and 4 (5 cartridges total - machines listed with the manuals)
- floppies
- cables, including original ac adapter
Everything looks to be in very good shape. The TechStep worked great last time I used it - but that was a LONG time ago! Can provide pictures of anything if you need to see a picture...
So, what's it worth... I have a bunch of stuff going on between now and Christmas, so probably won't actually do anything about this until the new year - and there is no guarantee I'll actually sell it - but make an offer and I'll certainly consider it!!! And, if the offer was high enough it could expedite the process!!! 😉
| Posted by: Ferrix97 on 2016-12-08 04:05:32
Not to be rude, but I think you should post it in the trading section.
Also, it you want to test it and don't have the original power supply, don't use a generic one, the TechStep is center negative. You should test it with a 9V battery in the bay under the ports block first (read the user guide).
| Posted by: ijb on 2016-12-08 04:22:14
Not to be rude, but I think you should post it in the trading section.
Also, it you want to test it and don't have the original power supply, don't use a generic one, the TechStep is center negative. You should test it with a 9V battery in the bay under the ports block first (read the user guide).
Hey Ferrix, not taking that as rude at all... I amended my post to include that I do have the original ac adapter as well. Will have a look through the trading post, that is probably a damn fine idea! 🙂
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