ADAM Disk Drive

[joltguy]

Came across this listing for an original ADAM 5.25 disk drive on ebay. It looks like its in great condition and it powers up although its actual I/O functions are untested and sold as-is.

I would eventually like to get a real disk drive for my ADAM but $500 USD comes out to about $670 CAD and that's just way too rich for my wallet. Here's the link in case someone here is interested and has the funds:

RARE In Box VINTAGE ADAM 5 1/4” Disk Drive

[cdoty]

There's also a second on currently sitting at half of the price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADAM-COLECOVIS ... 100623.m-1

[Milli]

What are you willing to pay for one?

[joltguy]

There's also a second on currently sitting at half of the price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADAM-COLECOVIS ... 100623.m-1

Nice, that looked near mint condition! And it already sold. Still a bit more than I’d be willing to pay though. Being in Canada, the exchange rate kills me.

[joltguy]

What are you willing to pay for one?

Well it’s not a “must have” for me but it’s something I’d like because it’s an original ADAM peripheral. I’d probably be in at $180 - $200 USD.

[Wmaalouli]

I have thought long and hard about splurging for a real drive, but frankly since I already have 2 VDD's I see almost no benefit to it from a usage standpoint. That $150++ asking price could be put to much better use towards my numerous other hobbies...
That said, I will not deny that I still secretely pine for one, at least from an emotional standpoint

[Milli]

I have 3. I do have one I would part with - it’s a beater, missing the front faceplate but works great.

[joltguy]

I have 3. I do have one I would part with - it’s a beater, missing the front faceplate but works great.

Lucky guy! I remember that you scored a few drives together that you had to repair/restore. I missed out on that nice one you put on eBay. I think if/when I do spring for one I’d like it to be complete though.

[Sixthview]

They are so hard to come by nowadays. I have my original one that works well. I have a second that is just a chassis. I attempted to repair it using a commodore drive last year but it didn't work. I have wanted a second one so that I could give it to my dad to use. He is 91 and wants to go back through his old stuff with it. So at this point I have resolved myself to just giving him mine since I have the VDD now. I know I'll get it back one day but I just cringe at letting it go.

Just for s&g's, how much are you looking to get for your beater Milli?

[Milli]

Just for s&g's, how much are you looking to get for your beater Milli?

The beater is gone but I have one that I was looking for $250 plus shipping.