Vintage and obsolete computers and software

Originally Posted by ChildhoodDream

Now I don't know a lot about computers beyond the basics.

I notice that there are many buyers wanting computer related items.

I would presume that most of it is items that are still widely used and not obsolete? And computer items that are beyond use for most that have precious metals and such?

I ask as most of the computer items I have are over 15 years old. Some going back a ways. I have boxes of the software for many of the older systems also as I knew that it had a great possibility of future value as it is the software that many tossed in the trash years before. I'm amazed at the prices that older electronics packaging, instructions and such can bring with the collectors.

So what are people scrapping and what is being put aside for more then scrap values?



Is there a bit of a math to it?

That is the million dollar question. A great place to start as a reference is to check out the buyers sections to see what all of us buy. Really anything could be put to reuse, I sometimes can sell vintage/collectible mid 80s computer parts but sales are a slow trickle in that area. It all comes down to what is economical, i.e. How long and how much will it cost you to confirm the functionality of a component and get it into an end user's hands.