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What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #1 Posted by Bart (UK) on 30 Mar 2010, 5:45 p.m. This HP 32S sold for more than this HP 16C. Someone was really deperate for a 32S?

Re: What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #2 Posted by BobVA on 30 Mar 2010, 6:09 p.m., in response to message #1 by Bart (UK) That has "maybe I can replace it before he/she notices" written all over it :-)

Re: What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #3 Posted by Randy on 30 Mar 2010, 6:37 p.m., in response to message #1 by Bart (UK) Quote: Someone was really deperate for a 32S? Don't think so. I suspect you don't collect Pioneers... as it is not your average 32S. Not just in condition but in form as well. I would guess-ta-mate it is one in a thousand.

Re: What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #4 Posted by DavidShenk on 30 Mar 2010, 7:03 p.m., in response to message #1 by Bart (UK) It looks like it beats the lowest known serial number by quite a bit, maybe that is why it went for so much? Dave

Re: What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #5 Posted by Randy on 30 Mar 2010, 9:32 p.m., in response to message #4 by DavidShenk Earliest 32S = 2809 Unit in question: 3013S How does that beat the lowest number?

Re: What's the auction world coming to? A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #6 Posted by ron g. on 31 Mar 2010, 2:47 a.m., in response to message #1 by Bart (UK) Obviously: 1. It has new batteries. 2. It's from Belgium, so the buyer get some non-US stamps to add to his collection. 3. The seller used a large font. Could it be any simpler? Edited: 31 Mar 2010, 2:47 a.m.

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #7 Posted by Karl Schneider on 1 Apr 2010, 3:09 a.m., in response to message #1 by Bart (UK) Randy hinted at the salient point: Quote: ... it is not your average 32S. Not just in condition but in form as well. I would guess-ta-mate it is one in a thousand. This one is a 1990 model, likely the only year of the HP-32S with the improved Pioneer-series display -- recessed, with anti-glare face, taller characters, and dust seal. The HP-32S in 1988-89 had the original 'flush' display, and HP-32SII replaced it in 1991. I also paid around $200 a few years ago when I found a 1990 HP-32S in very good condition at auction. -- KS Edited: 1 Apr 2010, 3:11 a.m.

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #8 Posted by Ron G. on 1 Apr 2010, 10:15 a.m., in response to message #7 by Karl Schneider You mean it wasn't the font? 8-) Thanks for the information, Karl. I was not aware of the different 32S versions.

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #9 Posted by Bart (UK) on 1 Apr 2010, 6:06 p.m., in response to message #7 by Karl Schneider Randy is right that I am not a collector of calculators. I just like to get interesting models. However, this is my 32S, serial no. 3038Sxxxxx. Thus it falls exactly in that era you mention, but I got it on eBay last year for for less than 1/4 of the price. Anyway, if i'd have had the money to spare, i would rather have purchased this HP67 and taken my wife for dinner with the change (after which she'd forgive my calculator extravagance).

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #10 Posted by Michael Meyer on 1 Apr 2010, 7:35 p.m., in response to message #9 by Bart (UK) So, at what point do you become a collector? I guess when you find all of the models interesting....

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #11 Posted by Bart (UK) on 2 Apr 2010, 3:14 a.m., in response to message #10 by Michael Meyer I have about a dozen calculators, a small number compared to some of the numbers mentioned here. Or am I in denial....

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #12 Posted by Bart (UK) on 2 Apr 2010, 3:30 a.m., in response to message #11 by Bart (UK) Umm, I just did a count, I'got just over a dozen HP's, about two dozen in total.

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Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #14 Posted by Michael Plant on 2 Apr 2010, 12:19 p.m., in response to message #13 by deleted 2 12c (1 USA, one China) 2 15c 1 32sii 1 33s 1 35s 1 41CV 2 42s 1 48gx 1 50g and 63 non-HP models... Edited: 2 Apr 2010, 12:23 p.m.

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #15 Posted by Palmer O. Hanson, Jr. on 2 Apr 2010, 10:14 p.m., in response to message #13 by deleted 5 10B 1 10S 3 11C 5 12C 1 16C 1 17B-II 1 19B-II 1 22 1 25 1 27 1 28S 1 32E 1 32S 2 33C 2 33S 2 35 2 38C 2 41C 1 41CV 1 41CX 2 45 1 48S 1 67 2 80 1 2240A 1 2240B plus hundreds by other manufacturers

Re: ... A 32S sells for more than a 16C Message #16 Posted by Nacho on 2 Apr 2010, 4:10 p.m., in response to message #10 by Michael Meyer I don't find all the models interesting and don't feel being a collector... but have 10 48GX 6 48G+ 2 48 G 3 48SX 1 48S regards

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