Subj : Now online with my C64
To   : Snobsoft
From : Ed Vance
Date : Thu Mar 06 2025 16:54:58

>   Re: Now online with my C64
>   By: Ed Vance to MRO on Thu Feb 27 2025 12:08 pm

> Based on the prices here on eBay Germany, I'd say (in dollars):

> C64 functional with power supply  - $50-80
> 1541 - $100
> Modem - $50
> Acoustic coupler - $150-200
> RS232 adapter (new) - $50

> These are only approximate estimates and could be incorrect.
> Overall, everything has become more expensive.
> But there are still bargains to be found -
> maybe not necessarily on eBay.

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As I told MRO, I will take a look at eBay to see what Commodore gear is for
sale there.

My first C=64 cost around $300.00USD, some years later I bought another one for
&100.00USD.

A friend had a C=64 before I bought mine and told me that after typing a BASIC
PRG in and running it after he finished using the PRG it would have to be
entered in again the next day if he wanted to RUN it.
I had seen an article in Popular Electronics magazine where a 7414 IC circuit
could allow a ordinary cassette recorder to Save and Load files on tape.

The circuit was connected to the C=64 Cassette Port and to the mike and speaker
jacks on the Cassette Recorder.
He also subscribed to Popular Electronics and built the circuit..
He enjoyed using the C=64 more after that.

THEN I got my setup, a C=64, VIC300 Modem and a C=1541 Floppy Drive.

A PRG on cassette tape came with the Modem so I asked him to bring his circuit
and Recorder to my house so I could see what that PRG would do.

After we Loaded the terminal(?) PRG I Saved it to disk and his jaw dropped when
he noticed how quick that small PRG got Saved on the floppy disk.
....
A few days later he was the proud owner of a 1541 too 

Ed
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