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Q: where to buy an apple iic

My first computer was an apple iic in the 1980s, I'm looking to repurche this computer system with the stand and 9 inch green monitor.  What are all my options? so far I found ebay, craigslists.. is there any chance apple computer in california still has some of these units in their warehouse for sale?

apple iic, Other OS, apple iic - prodos 3.3

Posted on Dec 19, 2015 8:37 AM

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  • by red_menace,

    red_menace red_menace Dec 19, 2015 10:17 AM in response to cnnx
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    Dec 19, 2015 10:17 AM in response to cnnx

    Since the ][c was released over 30 years ago, the used market is pretty much your only option.  If you happen to find a couple though, I wouldn't mind having one myself...

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Dec 19, 2015 7:06 PM in response to cnnx
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    Dec 19, 2015 7:06 PM in response to cnnx

    Welcome to ASC, cnnx!

     

    If you give the community a rough idea where you are located, you might get more targeted responses.  Sometimes people see a "where can I buy" post and, without a "ballpark idea" of the OP's location, are hesitant to respond because they might refer you to a vendor thousands of miles away.

     

    These are truly international forums so you could get answer from all over the world without a narrowing down of how far you want to travel to make a purchase.

     

    Consider contacting a Mac Users Group in your area, often a great resource for older hardware and software. You can use this web site to search for groups near you:

     

    http://appleusergroupresources.com/find-a-group/

  • by cnnx,

    cnnx cnnx Dec 19, 2015 7:12 PM in response to Allan Jones
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    Dec 19, 2015 7:12 PM in response to Allan Jones

    I'm located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Dec 20, 2015 10:31 AM in response to cnnx
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    Dec 20, 2015 10:31 AM in response to cnnx

    Thanks! I suspect that a User group is your best option now. There should be plenty in your area. Even if some may be too far to go to meetings, most have a contact e-mail where you could leave a "looking for" question. Some may have forums like this.

     

    Like you I once thought that companies would hold on to older models for people looking for something special. That was when I worked for government. Then I entered the private sector with a position in a manufacturing facility. I quickly learned that inventory control is several orders of magnitude more important than historical interest in the financial metrics that drive business. Stuff sitting on a warehouse floor for months or years costs a surprising amount of money in modern accounting systems! "Ship it, don't stack it!" was a common mantra.

     

    Good luck on the hunt!

     

    Allan

  • by cnnx,

    cnnx cnnx Dec 20, 2015 11:10 AM in response to Allan Jones
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    Dec 20, 2015 11:10 AM in response to Allan Jones

    I just purchased a used //c from ebay this morning for 200$, looking forward to receiving it.

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Dec 20, 2015 1:10 PM in response to cnnx
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    Dec 20, 2015 1:10 PM in response to cnnx

    Excellent! Those user groups can be a terrific resource for old parts and software.