Uncreative Labs

Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Hollywood, Florida

I have two Qume, 8 inch floppy drives that were sent to the facteory to be refurbished and haven't been used since their return. By the time I got them back the customer decided to go a different route and I've been storing them ever since.

Anyway I've stored them long enough and am thinking of selling them but I have no idea of their value.

If anyone out there has an idea of what these things are worth I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,

Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 127 Location: LI, NY

Wow, how long were you storing it for? Razz

According to eBay, not much. (But then again, how reliable is that???)

Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Hollywood, Florida

If I remember correctly I believe I've had them since '83 or '84. Since posting here I've found a couple of places that have used ones for sale taken from working systems for around $350.

I figure mine should be worth a little more since they were refurbished at the factory and haven't been used since.

We'll see Smile

Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 261 Location: WisConSin

Old 8" drives value depend on the density, quad density or higher are worth the most. I sold a very poor pair of 1.6mb 8" floppy drives in an old array for a TI for $100, not sure what you could get in good shape, never know unless you try.

Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 127 Location: LI, NY

If you do decide to use eBay, there's always setting a reserve price so you don't get stuck selling your drives for a bum deal.