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Looking for a cheap c64 setup
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:36 pm
by kakarot
I'm looking to get a sacond c64 setup, because transporting 50lbs of Commodore is difficult, akward, and time consuming. All I need is a c64 or c64c, (or mabey a 128?) a disk drive, and a psu, if it's available. I'm located in KY, and I will pay to ship. If anyone has a printer out there, I'm interested as well.
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:47 pm
by gklinger
I would suggest getting what you need from the
Cincinnati Commodore Computer Club. Their prices are reasonable they're near to you.
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:47 am
by kakarot
I know, I was going to if I couldn't find something else here.
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:16 pm
by wiskow
kakarot wrote:I know, I was going to if I couldn't find something else here.
Unfortunatley, finding working Commodore hardware within driving distance is no longer possible for many. Luckily, however, there are still many sources out there, although you'll end up paying a bit for shipping. Still, it's better to pay a bit extra to have something shipped that you know will work rather than taking a gamble on something that may be cheaper, but will probably end up being broken.
-Andrew
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:22 am
by kakarot
Good point, wiskow. I guess I'll buy CCC. But, I knocked my 1541 out of alignment the other day
, and I don't think I saw an alignment disk on their list. Anyone here got one?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:40 pm
by wiskow
I believe that Centsible Software still sells the Free Spirit 1541/1571 Drive Alignment software. It looks like their website at
www.centsible.com is not working properly, but the guy who runs the company sells on eBay... His eBay username is "centsisoft", so you could contact him there.
-Andrew
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:42 am
by rbernardo
wiskow wrote:I believe that Centsible Software still sells the Free Spirit 1541/1571 Drive Alignment software.
The program is also available at
http://www.oldsoftware.com/used64stuff.html
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:31 am
by kakarot
Thanks. I'll look into that.
Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:32 pm
by soupisgoodfood
How about a C128 + a rebuild 1571 + a 1541 + a commodore-compatible Okidata printer?
And all my C64/C128 software?
I've opened up everything and gave them a look-over, cleaning, and done whatever little things need done. It all works in tip-top shape.
Name your price, however, be warned I live in Washington/Oregon...
And don't ask why I'm selling all my commodore stuff...
I'd probably get shot in this forum for saying...
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:21 am
by gklinger
soupisgoodfood wrote:And don't ask why I'm selling all my commodore stuff...
I'd probably get shot in this forum for saying...
Switching to Atari?
You should probably give an email address where interested parties can contact you because this forum doesn't support private messaging.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:23 pm
by kakarot
Nvm, I got a nice setup from the great people at CCC!
C64
1571
Epson LX810 printer
It took me a while to realise that you can use both sides of a 1571 on a c64
It looks sooo nice sitting there next to my C64C
I feel like throwing together my own C= site, so beware! It will come when you least expect it!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:20 pm
by gklinger
I'm glad my suggestion worked out. They really are good folks.