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    Gold Centipede anyone??

    And a Nice Gold CPU from a Xerox Fierie Print server. The gold Centipede is from an OOOLLLDDDDD calculator. I think I might have a few more of those, but they're at the bottom of the box!!






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    Wow! Nice loot!
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    Those are beauties. Nothing brightens the day quite like gold. I've been trying to find old calculators at estate sales, but I haven't had any luck yet. That is exactly the sort of thing I've been looking for. I'm sure the guys and gals at CPU forum would love to see these pics.

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    I love the gold. I have to ask what camera are you using? I can take photos fairly close but not that clear, 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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    Beautiful. I love that old gold ic stuff!

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    Quote Originally Posted by miked View Post
    I love the gold. I have to ask what camera are you using? I can take photos fairly close but not that clear, Mike.
    Just an iPhone 4s. Love the camera..I wish I'd used my instagram to take the pictures I could have added some cool effects too!

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    Nice, thanks for sharing!

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    Nice find!

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    WARNING! Don't show pictures of Gold plated IC Chips to your Girlfriends/Wives/Fiance's they will want you to make jewelry out of them for you! Alas, I ahve lost my Golden IC!

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    Quote Originally Posted by thortek View Post
    WARNING! Don't show pictures of Gold plated IC Chips to your Girlfriends/Wives/Fiance's they will want you to make jewelry out of them for you! Alas, I ahve lost my Golden IC!
    good idea for reuse instead of recycle.
    may have to try it and sell on e bay

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    If I made a necklace I'd sell it on Etsy!

    I cracked open all of the other calculators I have. that was the ONLY one with that type of chip! The others have chips of a similar shape, but black with silver feet, none like that one!

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    These gold centipedes, what are they considered?

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    It's an Integrated Circuit. It's an OOOOLLLDDD CPU but doesn't grade out that way. It's really more of a collectors piece, just need to find a collector to buy it!


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