Re: another ebay "what the!?!"

[Steven Hirsch <snhirsch@gmail.com>]

Charlie Springer wrote:

> > > > I don't know the decoder key for A2 serial numbers.  Is that likely to be a
> > > > Rev 1 motherboard?
> > > No, the early Apple ]['s and ][+'s were painted, instead of colored
> > > plastic.  They didn't have the yellowing problem.
> > You are quite correct.  I have a genuine Rev. 1 ][ and always assumed it was 
> > molded that color.  Just took a close look and it is painted.  Live and 
> learn!
> > Steve
>
> I asked the seller to look, and the motherboard number in the white box by 
> slot one is 8780 and the case is 4720 and the processor is a 6502.

Heh.  Mine's older:

Motherboard: 1478
Case: 1195

I have the original power supply with the little round-handled metal 
miniswitch for power.  Unit is in mint condition, with no broken keys, 
scratches or dings.

And, no, it isn't for sale :-).  This baby is my pride and joy!

Steve