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First-ever FG Vintage Computer Auction! Viewing Sat. Dec. 5, 9am-5pm+ Auction Sun. Dec. 6, 12:30-end @ Hackery, 1914 Franklin St

Submitted by ifny on Mon, 2009-11-30 22:09.
Dec 5 2009 - 00:00
Dec 6 2009 - 23:59

 

First-ever FG Vintage Computer Auction!

After 3 years of saving antiques from the smelter, Free Geek is auctioning off the majority of its museum collection. We don't have the space or resources to keep it, but maybe you do! All proceeds go directly to Free Geek's operating costs and continued survival.   

 

WHEN:

VIEWING AND BIDDER REGISTRATION: Saturday Dec. 5th, 9:00 - 5:00
AUCTION: Sunday Dec. 6th, 12:30 - END

WHERE:

The Hackery warehouse, 1914 Franklin St. (one block north of Hastings, just east of Victoria Drive) [MAP]  The auction is wheelchair accessible.

 

 

We have almost 120 machines for sale, including:

  • Boxed IBM 5150 Personal Computer - The original PC from 1982, from which all modern PCs are still derived.
  • NeXT cube and NeXT Stations - The computers on which the World Wide Web was created.
  • Boxed Amiga 1000 - The first of a revolutionary line of computers. Comes in box with accessories and hardware upgrades.
  • Atari 1040STE - One of Atari's best and well know in the world of music.
  • Apple Macintosh 128k - The original Mac from 1984.
  • In addition to systems, there are other goodies like Model M keyboards for sale.


[View photos of some of the collection]

 

***   IMPORTANT INFORMATION   ***
  • NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES, ALL SALES FINAL
  • ALL PAYMENTS IN CASH ONLY, PAYMENT DUE ON AUCTION DAY (Sun. Dec. 6)
  • YOU MUST TAKE YOUR PURCHASES WITH YOU SAME DAY (Sun. Dec. 6)
  • In accordance with FG's software policies, no proprietary operating systems or software will be available.
  • Due to data security procedures, all drives have been removed for data sanitation. Because of the added complexity of the wiping process for antique drives, none will be for sale during this auction. Successfully wiped and tested drives will be available at a future sale (date TBA).
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of the descriptions of equipment made during auction or viewing. You are responsible for doing your own research. 
  • VIEWING IS ON SATURDAY ONLY. Registration can be done on either Sat or Sun. 

 

 

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