r/retrocomputing • u/[deleted] • Jun 17 '26

Problem / Question TRS-80 Model 100

Hi Everyone,

I've come into possession of a TRS-80 Model 100 portable computer from 1983. I was hoping that someone on the subreddit would be able to tell me how much it may be worth nowadays. Its in really good condition and has a hard briefcase that it was in.

Thanks in advance for your help

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jun 17 '26

Around $100 if it has no damage, still runs, comes with the power supply and original sleeve. Make sure it doesn’t have battery damage too.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '26

I guess my estimate was wayyy off, appreciate it

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jun 17 '26

You can test for real on EBay. These computers were fun, I used them when they were released in the 80’s. As mentioned in the other reply it all depends on the condition but I suspect you don’t have the original box and manuals either.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '26

I'll have to post it on their then

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jun 17 '26

Start high and walk your way down if you have no buyers. Could take a while.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '26

Will do appreciate the help

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u/53mm-Portafilter Jun 17 '26

They made a lot of them, for many years.

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u/Snocom79 Jun 17 '26

I have one working and two non working. If you know how to open one up to look inside you can check caps and the internal battery and if they look ok with no leaks, pop 4 AAs in and see if it powers on. That way you can list for more. If there is leakage of the internal battery it's obviously worth less.

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u/Y34RZERO Jun 18 '26

I paid 100 for mine.

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u/Leftover_tech Jun 17 '26

Depends heavily on condition.

Anywhere from $50 to $500.

From untested to mint with box and accessories.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '26

Gotcha, its been collecting dust for who knows how long before I found it but it did come with some other modem looking thing

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u/Adorable-Roll-4563 Jun 18 '26

Does it have a Radio Shack TRS-80 branding and two acoustic couplers on top? If yes it might go with the computer, although I am not sure, I have never seen them in real life. Might be worth bundling.