Re: New GS in the box

[shack@southwind.net (Randy Shackelford)]

In article <38C4AF28.7A80DE60@swbell.net>,
Rubywand  <rubywand@swbell.net> wrote:

>> I have brand new GS with moniter and disk drive in unopened box.  What
>> is this worth?
> ....
>
>     Any IIgs system in an unopened box would be of special interest. On the
>other hand, the value of the package also depends upon what model IIgs is in
>the box.
>
>     If there is some dating on the box, that would be one source of info
>about the model. Like, 1986 through around August 1987 would put you in the
>ROM-00 model range. September 1987 through July 1989 would be the time of the
>ROM-01 model. August 1989 onward would be the ROM 3. (There was no ROM 2
>model.)  Dating near the beginning of the next model leaves you 'on the
>cusp'-- you could have the older model or the newer one.

The box itself can help narrow it down. The early boxes had glossy cardboard
and full color pictures on the sides. ROM 3s had the plain white boxes with
two color print on the sides.

>     Of course, you could open the box, set up the system, and see what the
>screen says on power-up. The model will be indicated by "ROM-01" or "ROM 3"
>near the bottom of the screen (or no ROM version shown for ROM-00).  But,
>leaving the box sealed could be your best bet.     

Too bad there's nothing to distinguish a Woz signature edition. One of those
in an unopened box would rock.

>     If you have any dating or other info then, naturally, you would supply
>it in any ad on ebay, etc.. Even so, it seems likely that you will get the
>best price for a genuinely unopened box, even if the model is unknown.
>
>     How much is it worth? If brand new unopened and unknown-- "as is", "I
>don't know"-- the box may go for $200 or more (plus shipping). I would not
>accept less than $150.
>
>     If you attract collectors who are seriously into 'original package
>unopened' stuff, the price could be bid significantly higher. For the best
>price, you could wait for the 15th anniversary of the IIgs's release (Fall of
>2001) and offer the unopened package then.
>
>     For sure, it's an interesting item.

Or just hang on to it. Or on the other hand, sell it to me for $15, which is 
what I paid for an original ][ in flawless condition in its original (albeit 
opened) box once upon a time.
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