Re: OK - Who just paid $987 for an HP-70? Message #26 Posted by Michael de Estrada on 12 Apr 2010, 11:43 a.m., in response to message #24 by Keith Midson
I seem to recall that several years back on TAS a Japanese buyer paid $995 for an HP-65 that was a complete working set in excellent condition. Although I have never paid close to that for my 4 HP-65's (I have since sold one), I find that somewhat justifiable in that the HP-65 represents a milestone in calculator history, being the first pocket calculator of any brand with a card reader. Also, many US auctions are not open to foreign bidders. The most I ever paid for an HP calculator was for my HP-35 Red Dot, and it was considerably less than $987. I must say, though, that I might be willing to pay that much for something truly rare and exceptional, such as an HP-95C, provided it was complete. But, like most of the rest of you, I will spend my life just watching HP-70's sell for high prices to people willing and able to pay. Oh, and going to museums to see Van Gogh's.
Edited: 12 Apr 2010, 7:24 p.m.
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