I’ve noticed a trend in rising prices for A2 systems on ebay. I usually buy parts machines when I need a new system or components for a project. In the past, I’ve been able to get parts A2 plus systems (often with a lot of extras) for around $50 plus shipping.

Within the last week an A2 (not plus) system listed as parts or repair went for $810! Granted, this system had a few desirable components – but still…

An A2 plus system also listed as parts or repair went for $183.49!

Also, I’ve seen several A2 plus systems go for close to $300 lately. These were not parts systems, but it’s not long ago when that was the expected price for a non-plus system.

Is this a temporary situation, or is the day of the dirt cheap, $50 A2 plus parts system, behind us?

At least IIe’s are still dirt cheap.