Herb's Computer Cards

My primary services are in S-100 cards and systems, or Apple Macintosh systems But I also offer a number of computer cards which generally are either older mulitcard computers systems, like Multibus or VMEbus or STD bus; or some instrumentation cards for systems which use PCI, ISA (Pentium/PC's) or Nubus (Apple/Mac). These are in good physical condition but generally sold AS-IS UNWARRENTED as I can't test them, and generally not returnable. I don't price these cards, I ask for customers to make an offer based on these considerations, and their own needs. But the prices I accept are modest, and most customers report good results, so I've had no complaints over the years.

For general terms of ordering, sales and payment, and to EMAIL @ me, check my ordering Web page. But terms on this page, and with my quote to you, superceed the terms on my ordering page as it so notes.

links

Here's links to the cards, docs, and software I have, followed by a general description and terms.

Multibus

Here is a Intel Multibus hardware and docs I have for sale.

Here is a Intel Multibus system, docs, and software sold in Aug 2006 I will send any inquiries to the new owner.

Here's a general list of older Intel manuals for reference; I do not have these, look on my other pages for what I have.

I have some Sun Microsystems Multibus cards and some Sun 3/E VME cards at this page..

A customer of mine in France in 2002, lists some Multibus manuals he has at this link.

In 2008-09 I restored an Intel System 320, a 386 based system running Xenix. Check this Web page for details.

other bus-based cards, docs

Also in 2004 I picked up some VME bus cards and docs.
In 2005, I picked up some STD bus cards.
In 2006, I got some Intel 4040 and 4004 based Prolog brand cards and docs
In my Apple/Mac pages I have some NuBus cards.
The S-100 items I sell are at that link.

Here's a Web page of Single-board computers I've found, restored, or otherwise accumulated.

Vector brand CCF-13 card cages, will hold STDbus cards. CCF-13 card cages equivalent to today's Vector brand CCA13M/90 cage with metal card guides. See Vector's description for details. 7 cages, unused in original shipping boxes. Cage is 5.23" high, 9" deep, and 19" long (rack mount). Box is slightly larger. Cage holds 21 cards in metal slots 3/4" apart. Supports 4.5" x 6.5" circuit boards such as STDbus cards (photo) or classic Vector 3662A6 or 3662-9 with 44 pin edge connectors. Backplane not included. $49 plus shipping each.

card images

Images of some of my cards: some of these may have been sold, check my lists.
MUltibus Intel SBC 724 card
MUltibus Intel SBC 711 card
STDbus card
STDbus GPIB card
Heurikon VME 68010 cards.

Terms, conditions, prices

I have a number of various computer cards which are pulled from Windows or Mac systems, or are themselves systems of cards (like Multibus, VME, etc.) These are all obsolete cards which would never be used for current or new applications. They are ALL sold untested, as is, because there is no reasonable way for me to test them - I don't have software, and their GENERAL resale value is too low for me to spend time making custom software and physical setups for each card or system, and so forth.

Here's what I do. I identify the cards and post descriptions on my Web site. I inspect the cards visually to at least determine they are in good cosmetic condition - no broken components, no corrosion, etc. And they are kept in reasonable conditions, and shipped in antistatic bags and well packed. I provide photos for serious offers. So I've invested space and time and effort in these - consequently I expect reasonable offers and not junk offers.

My typical selling prices for these cards are from $25 to $100 each in most cases. Less than $25 plus shipping is just not worth my time and fuss; more than $100 is generally more than most customers will risk for an unwarrented item, particularly a smaller or less sophisicated item. I've sold some cards for much more, depending on circumstances and the customer.

Customers who buy these cards typically have systems with these cards and need a replacement. Or they are familiar with the card and its use. Consequently, they can test the card in short order and make a determination quickly. They take some risk that the card is not working, or they have the information, time and skill to perform (or purchase) such repairs as might be needed. I've had very few complaints over the years, and most customers report success with the cards they buy. After all, I'm providing an item that in some cases is just no longer available; and in other cases might sell for many times the price I accept. Meanwhile, if a customer MUST have a WARRENTED card of some sort, they will likely go to one of the few vendors of cards which provide support and testing and warrenties, and pay their accordingly higher prices for such services.

For general terms of ordering, sales and payment, and to EMAIL @ me, check my ordering Web page. But terms on this page, and with my quote to you, superceed the terms on my ordering page as it so notes.

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