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Old-HPGuy · 07-26-2016, 02:39 PM

Hi - have looked through materials on this site and others regarding the rarity of various HP LED type calculators. I have an worker friend that's willing to sell a good, working condition HP 27 with original case, user manual, good working battery (rebuilt), etc.

The asking price is $250 and from what I've seen the HP 27s are rare these days. I've not followed this market but did use HP calculators back in my days as a young engineer - so I know they are well made.

Any input or advice about the asking price?

Thx.

dramsey · 07-26-2016, 02:59 PM

The Spice-series 27 was always kinda rare. I've been collecting HP calcs for 30 years and only seen a few of them.

As these old machines become less available, prices are very elastic. The asking price seems a little high although not outrageous to me, especially given that he's including the manual, a rebuilt battery pack, etc. I'd say go for it if you want it, since you're unlikely to see another-- at any price-- soon.

**rprosperi** · 07-26-2016, 04:53 PM

(07-26-2016 02:39 PM)Old-HPGuy Wrote: Any input or advice about the asking price?

Yes, as David noted, this is probably the rarest of the Woodstock series, so not too many surface.

The price of $250 is reasonable and will likely sell quickly assuming condition is very good or better, good photos verify condition, etc.

I suggest you (or he) offer it here in the Classified Forum prior to listing on eBay or CL (by policy you can't do both) as there is a much more informed and reliable clientele here than the "buying public". This also assures (mostly) that it will continue having a life where it is well cared-for and valued, rather than marked-up 50-100% and resold into the 3rd world. Also, there is no cost to sell via the Classified Forum. Just my opinion.

dramsey · 07-26-2016, 05:02 PM

(07-26-2016 04:53 PM)rprosperi Wrote:
(07-26-2016 02:39 PM)Old-HPGuy Wrote: Any input or advice about the asking price?

Yes, as David noted, this is probably the rarest of the Woodstock series, so not too many surface.

Woodstock. I meant to say "Woodstock". Dammit.

**rprosperi** · 07-26-2016, 07:06 PM

(07-26-2016 05:02 PM)dramsey Wrote: Woodstock. I meant to say "Woodstock". Dammit.

Funny thing is I didn't even notice, I thought I was repeating what you wrote...

**Gene** · 07-26-2016, 07:11 PM

(07-26-2016 05:02 PM)dramsey Wrote:
(07-26-2016 04:53 PM)rprosperi Wrote: Yes, as David noted, this is probably the rarest of the Woodstock series, so not too many surface.

Woodstock. I meant to say "Woodstock". Dammit.

Gene: Oh, I noticed. The mind is the second thing to go. Can't remember the first.

Steve Simpkin · 07-26-2016, 07:53 PM

As a side note, the HP-27 was the first HP calculator to use NMOS IC's instead of PMOS.
http://www.hpmuseum.org/tech20.htm

Harald · 07-26-2016, 08:34 PM

(07-26-2016 07:06 PM)rprosperi Wrote:
(07-26-2016 05:02 PM)dramsey Wrote: Woodstock. I meant to say "Woodstock". Dammit.

Funny thing is I didn't even notice, I thought I was repeating what you wrote...

But he is correct in saying the spice 27 is quite rare :-p

Dave Frederickson · 07-26-2016, 09:02 PM

(07-26-2016 07:11 PM)Gene Wrote: Gene: Oh, I noticed. The mind is the second thing to go. Can't remember the first.

I think it's the libido, but I don't remember. Let me check with my GF.

Dave

**rprosperi** · 07-26-2016, 09:46 PM

(07-26-2016 09:02 PM)Dave Frederickson Wrote: I think it's the libido, but I don't remember. Let me check with my GF.

Since GF ≠ Wife, you probably can.

Massimo Gnerucci · 07-26-2016, 10:22 PM

(07-26-2016 09:46 PM)rprosperi Wrote:
(07-26-2016 09:02 PM)Dave Frederickson Wrote: I think it's the libido, but I don't remember. Let me check with my GF.

Since GF ≠ Wife, you probably can.

Ahahah

Ron Ross · (This post was last modified: 09-20-2016 05:25 PM by Ron Ross.)

Old-HP Guy "Jzack999 ebay name", you shouldn't post your ebay items on this forum. That is what the "Classified" section is for.

**Katie Wasserman** · 09-20-2016, 05:02 PM

(09-20-2016 04:33 PM)Ron Ross Wrote: Jzack999, you shouldn't post your ebay items on this forum. That is what the "Classified" section is for.

I've deleted the post linking to the ebay auction. We don't allow that here -- not even in the classified section.

Geoff Quickfall · 09-20-2016, 07:06 PM

My conversation with doc during a recent medical:

Doctor: You know, eye sight is the first thing to go when you age. Can you read the chart without your glasses?

ME: Pardon me?

Doctor: Well, okay eye sight is the second thing to go.

ME: What are we talking about?

Doctor: Okay eye sight is the third thing to go.

:-)

Dave Frederickson · 09-20-2016, 08:03 PM

(09-20-2016 07:06 PM)Geoff Quickfall Wrote: My conversation with doc during a recent medical:

Doctor: You know, eye sight is the first thing to go when you age. Can you read the chart without your glasses?

ME: Pardon me?

Doctor: Well, okay eye sight is the second thing to go.

ME: What are we talking about?

Doctor: Okay eye sight is the third thing to go.

:-)

Similar case:

Me: Doctor, I have this terrible problem. I can't remember anything for more than a few minutes.

Doctor: How long have you had this problem?

Me: How long have I had what problem?

Smile