Re: WTB: Apple ][ / ][+

["jsnospam@cimmeri.com" <js@cimmeri.com>]

> I'm just looking for fully functional.  If it makes the trip and works
> when I turn it on, I'll be happy.  Of course, fully functional implies
> that a certain degree of care has been taken, but I'm not necessarily
> looking for "pristine."

I have several reconditioned II+'s in top shape that I'd sell, but I
have to warn you that the II and II+ machines are getting kinda
cranky.  My II+ was cranky in 1982, and they're worse now.   After I
let any of mine sit for awhile, I generally have to "massage the
motherboard" to get one to fire up properly... usually having to
unseat some or all chips.  Rarely do I have component failure although
it happens too.    Once one is on, it stays on fine.  I'd be about
50/50 surprised if any II or II+ I shipped out as working still came
up properly upon receipt without some TLC first.

If you don't have any electronics experience, the IIe, IIgs, and IIc/c
+ are the most reliable in terms of just making a trip and working
when you turn it on since not many of their parts are socketted.

~ J